The Advocacy Center hosted a two-day skill building retreat on May 2-3, 2008 in Olean, NY.  This is the fourth such event to be held for families of children with developmental disabilities from Cattaraugus and Allegany Counties.  Sixteen parents participated in workshops entitled Gratitude and Optimism;  Developing Your Child's Portfolio; Evaluations, Educational Tests and Measurements; and Guardianship, Trusts, and Wills. 

The Advocacy Center will present a five session series on educational advocacy during the summer of 2008 in Allegany County.  For more information about workshops and other advocacy services available in Allegany and Cattaraugus Counties, contact Linda Chadderdon at 1-800-650-4967 ext. 225.