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Advocacy Guide

Published
October 22, 2021

Speak up, speak out!

Advocacy, Family Support

Advocacy Strategies

Here are some strategies to help make your advocacy more successful.

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Family Support, Special Education

Parent Teacher Conferences

The Parent-Teacher Conference is an opportunity to discuss academic, social, and behavioral progress, as well as voice any concerns you may have.

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Adult Life, Advocacy

Housing Discrimination and Accommodations

When facing housing discrimination, learn about your rights under the law and how to file a complaint.

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I learned what special education students ‘should’ receive and what our rights are. I know more about the steps to access those supports–from beginning to end.

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Black woman standing in front of INCLUDEnyc step and repeat at Gala event

Knowledge is Power

Meet Dionn and her son AJ. Dionn came to INCLUDEnyc over 20 years ago when she befriended one of our advocates who also had a child with a disability.

Pushing Back Against the System

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Adult Life, Advocacy

Housing Discrimination and Accommodations

When facing housing discrimination, learn about your rights under the law and how to file a complaint.

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Family Support, Parenting

Enjoying Books with Reluctant Readers

Some children are reluctant to read for many different reasons. Here are some tips that can encourage your child to invest in reading and begin to enjoy it.

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Adult Life, Advocacy, College

College Accommodations for Students with Disabilities

Learn about the types of accommodations that may be available and how to request them.

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