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Family Peer Advocates meet individually with parents.
Advocates enable parents to become effective members of their child’s medical and educational teams.
Family advocates assist parents by:
Meet confidentially with families
Locate resources for parents to better help them understand their child’s disability and treatment options
Provide information on special education laws and the process of receiving appropriate modifications for their child
Support parents through the special education process
Attend Individual Education Plan and other school meetings with parents
Encourage families to recognize and celebrate their strengths
Empower parents to become their child’s best advocate
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