NYS Parent Guide for Children and their Caregivers: Starting Life Together Advocates for Children of New YorkĪdvocates for Children of New York is a helpful resource for all parents with children of special need they specialize in protecting and promoting the educational rights of students with disabilities for the past 40 years. Parents are matched by language and culture as well. They have trained support parents throughout the US who are able to share information and support with parents by phone about children with a wide range of diagnoses and situations. Parent to Parent of NYSįrom The Mission Statement of Parent to Parent: "Parent to Parent of New York State builds a supportive network of families to reduce isolation and empower those who care for people with developmental disabilities or special healthcare needs to navigate and influence service systems and make informed decisions."
Through individual advocacy, specialized trainings and community awareness events, we (1) help parents develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence to advocate for their children and young people, (2) Help families obtain appropriate educational services for their children and youth, (3) Train parents on special education, disability, and related topics, (4) Connect families to community resources. Founded in 1983 by three New York mothers, INCLUDENYC serves families of children and young adults in NYC with all disabilities - with an emphasis on the city's highest-needs families and communities. INCLUDENYC is New York City's only independent nonprofit organization that works for families and young people with all disabilities to develop their full potential.
The New York State Early Intervention Program (EIP) is part of the national Early Intervention Program for infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families. To be eligible for services, children must be under 3 years of age and have a confirmed disability or established developmental delay, as defined by the New York State guidelines, in one or more of the following areas of development: physical, cognitive, communication, social-emotional, and/or adaptive. New York State Early Intervention Program:
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