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INFORMATION & RESOURCES
Talk with an advocate, receive written information and quarterly newsletters, and visit our complete resource library to review and sign out materials. Browse our bibliography (pdf 574Kb) for a listing of items available.

ADVOCACY
Work with an advocate to identify your goals and develop a plan to achieve them. An advocate can help you review documents and prepare for meetings.

SERVICE COORDINATION
Work with a service coordinator to identify and access a wide range of supports and services.

WORKSHOPS
Develop your skills and gain knowledge on a wide range of topics such as special education, public benefits, advocacy, and planning for life after high school. View Calendar of Events

VOLUNTEER LAY ADVOCACY
Learn about special education advocacy and develop advocacy skills to assist other families.

FAMILY REIMBURSEMENT
Receive financial assistance for your family member who has a developmental disability.

PARTNERS IN POLICYMAKING
Join a statewide network and learn how to influence public policy at all levels.

DISABILITY AWARENESS
Learn how to increase community awareness and support for inclusion of all people with disabilities.

PARENT TRAINING & INFORMATION CENTER (PTIC) and PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS
Access information about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act at our Rochester office and at any of our partner agencies across 57 counties in upstate New York.

TOGETHER INCLUDING EVERY STUDENT (TIES)
Students with developmental disabilities participate in extracurricular and community activities through the creation of effective, natural support from trained student volunteers.

WNYADD, Inc.
The Advocacy Center has a long-standing collaborative partnership with WNYADD, Inc., a regional Protection and Advocacy site to support each others efforts to meet the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities in western New York