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Carrie Burkin Joins The Advocacy Center




Carrie Burkin has a Bachelors Degree in Health Science with a concentration in Community Education.  She previously worked for AIDS Rochester as a prevention educator.  Carrie has two daughters ages 5 and 7.  She became familiar with The Advocacy Center after her older daughter, who has Down syndrome, was born.  Carrie and her family have been very active within the Down Syndrome community.  Having a child with a disability has taught Carrie the value of encouraging all children to find the educational path that works for the best for them.  Carrie serves as a Parent Education Specialist.
 
 
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