Our Advocacy Center provides parents with training, information, referral, and support as they seek quality education and services for their children.
Education Advocacy Services
AHRC Education Advocates help families of OPWDD eligible students ages 3-22 resolve complex special education issues. They facilitate communication between families, students and school teams, provide representation at Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings and mediation sessions, help parents and students understand their educational rights under IDEA, assist with securing appropriate evaluations, and much more. Advocates may accompany parents on visits to both public and New York State approved non-public schools and assist with program recommendations. We can also help identify appropriate representation at Resolution Sessions as well as Suspension and Due Process Hearings. We’re here to help!
Parent Training, Outreach, and Workshops
The Education Advocacy Center can provide workshops and trainings to groups of families with OPWDD eligibility who are experiencing difficulty accessing appropriate special education services in New York City Public Schools. We can tailor special education trainings to meet your needs. Contact us!
Contact AHRC NYC’s Education Advocacy Services
New Advocacy Cases – Please submit a referral: Education Advocacy Service Request & Referral Form
Questions? Or to request a training for OPWDD eligible families, contact: referrals@ahrcnyc.org