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Program Family Peer Advocacy:

Family Peer Advocacy

  • Description:

    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

    Provider:Northern Regional Center for Independent Living
    Provider Address:210 Court Street, Suite 107, Watertown, NY, 13601-2711
    Areas Served:Jefferson, Lewis
    Hours of Service:Monday-Friday 08:30 AM-04:30 PM
    Transport Available:No
    Telephone:

    (315) 785-8703

    43.97
    -75.91
    Last Update:2/4/2025 8:58 AM
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