Creating a World that Works for Everyone

The Advocacy Center empowers individuals with disabilities and their families to advocate for themselves and realize their personal goals.  Together we build strong, inclusive communities by increasing the ability of community members to support and value all individuals.

Through information-sharing, individual advocacy support, independent service coordination and educational workshops, we advance people's knowledge of resources and help them build life-long advocacy skills. Our leadership development programs help individuals, parents, and families to create positive change in the community by influencing public policy, supporting others with their advocacy issues, and promoting community inclusion and acceptance of individuals with disabilities. Our professional development workshops support organizations and schools in their work. Together, we are creating a world that works for everyone.

News

Graduate of "Creating a Life after High School" premieres his latest film June 27

In 2009, Adrian Esposito completed The Advocacy Center’s “Creating A Life After High School” program. At the time he completed the p...

Encuesta para Padres de Estudiantes que toman parte en el Aprendizaje a través de la Red Cibernética

¡Atención padres! ¿Aprende su hijo a través de la red cibernética? Si contesto que sí, complete la corta encu...

OPWDD Announces Front Door Information Sessions for Individuals and Family Members

The New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) has announced the Front Door initiative.  The new Front Door approac...

Workshops & Events

Supporting Children with Behavioral Disorders

June 19, 2013
Functional behavioral assessments and positive behavioral supports, rather than punishment, are essential to the success of students with behavioral d...

Functional Behavioral Assessments and Positive Behavioral Interventions

June 24, 2013
Students and teachers need strategies to minimize challenging behaviors and maximize learning opportunities. This workshop will explore the nature of ...

Lay Advocacy ~ A five session series in Allegany County

July 13, 2013
The Advocacy Center announces a free, five session training for parents of children with disabilities. Priority will be given to parents whose childre...
Workshop & Event Calendar