http://www.advocacycenter.com The Advocacy Center en-us http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=408 Dear Friends This year over 13 million children will be bullied in the United States Many of those children have disabilities Learn how you can take a stand against bullying Thu, 03 May 2012 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=408 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=406 The Advocacy Center presents a threepart series on Understanding Autism starting Thursday May 10 2012 Participants will build on their knowledge gain new insights and learn v Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=406 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=405 The Work Incentives Planning and Assistance Project a national program helps individuals with disabilities maximize their employment potential through benefits planning and assis Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=405 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=392 Are you preparing for your childs annual review with the CSE or CPSE If sojoin us on April 18 at noon to learn some tips for making the most of this meeting Register Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=392 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=402 We are pleased to make recordings available from two webinars To view the recordings you will be redirected to GoToTraining and will need to register with an email address Top Tue, 27 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=402 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=124 The 2012 United Way Campaignhas startedHelp us achieve our mission by designating a gift to The Advocacy Center Your Donor Designation gif Tue, 20 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=124 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=397 The Advocacy Centerhaspublished the secondissue of a newsletter for supporters of the agency Advocacy Works Meant to be a companion piece to our other publications Advocacy W Mon, 12 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=397 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=396 Greetings In my last message I told you that The Advocacy Center would be reorganizing operations to adjust to funding cuts from New York State We have spent the las Thu, 08 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=396 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=394 The New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities OPWDD has selected the interRAI Integrated Assessment Suite as the statewide assessmentmechanism to support Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=394 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=395 Preventing Bullying through Leadership is the topic of a half day conference presented by The Advocacy Center on June 7 2012 Kaitlin Monte Miss New York 2011 will deliver the k Tue, 28 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=395 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=393 Kristen Kolb a senior psychology major at the State University of New York at Geneseo is recruiting parents of children with autism in the Rochester area for participation in a b Mon, 27 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=393 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=391 The McKinneyVento Act addresses homelessness and the rights of families without permanent housing recognizing that a child needs stability and continuity to succeed in school T Fri, 24 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=391 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=50 The AdvocacyCenter is seeking nominations for our Annual Community Awards which highlight the contributions of people who make a difference in the lives of individuals with disab Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=50 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=388 The Advocacy Center received news about a new project which may be of interest to people with developmental disabilities and their families The B Thomas Golisano Foundation and E Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=388 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=387 SUBJECT Protection and AdvocacyClient Assistance Programs Administration PURPOSE To receive comments regarding the administration of the federal Protection and Ad Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=387 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=386 New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities NYS OPWDD coordinates and provides services for people with developmental disabilities and their families OPWDD Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=386 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=385 Use this link to read the Message from Paul January 2012 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=385 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=384 The Advocacy Center is presenting two webinarsto help parents prepare for annual reviews The first IEP Essentials is on January 19 from 12 pm to 130 pm This webinar explains Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=384 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=381 The Advocacy Center kicked off its annual appeal with receptions on December 1 2011 in Rochester and Big Flats Funds raised this year will go directly to supporting the Advocacy Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=381 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=350 Parent to Parent of NYS is interested in hearing from families about the transition process as their family member with a disability prepares for adult life after high school We a Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=350 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=382 NorthwoodElementary School in Hilton was abuzz with activity on December 8 2011 as staff and volunteers from The Advocacy Center provided a day long disability awareness experie Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=382 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=378 The OSEP Spanish Glossary of IDEA terms is a tool for translating the specialized terms and jargon found in education and early intervention from English to Spanish This glossary Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=378 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=374 Bury My Heart With Tonawanda a film written by a man who has autism about the kindness of the Seneca Nation towards a person with a developmental disability is planned for Spring Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=374 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=372 We will be part of ROC the Day on Thursday Dec 8th Its a 24hour onlineonly event giving community members the chance to be ROCstars by donating to their personal philanthrop Mon, 05 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=372 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=371 The Webster Board of Education recently recognized Together Including Every Student TIESfor its contributions to the community TIESpromotes the participation of students wi Fri, 02 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=371 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=370 The Advocacy Center is kicking off its annual appeal with Pay it Forward receptions on Thursday December 1 2011 The Rochester reception is at St Anne Church Social Hall Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=370 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=368 Please join us and support The Advocacy Center at receptions to kickoff our Annual Appeal on Thursday December 1 2011 Rochester event St Anne Church Social Hall from Noo Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=368 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=364 Dear Friend Todays message comes at a time when The Advocacy Center has just received disturbing news about key funding The New York State Office for People with De Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=364 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=356 The Advocacy Center was so pleased to have Dr Lou Brown visit Rochester on October 20 2011We had a great crowd on hand to enjoy a thoughtprovoking and entertaining discussion Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=356 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=362 Maritza Cubi graduated from the Latino Leadership Development Program LLDP run by United Way of Rochester on September 15 2011 As part of the LLDP program Maritza spent 6 day Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=362 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=355 On Saturday September 24The Advocacy Center partnered with the St John Fisher College Ralph C Wilson Jr School of Education to present a conference entitled Success from th Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=355 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=352 The Advocacy Center is pleased to offer the first issue of a newsletter for supporters of the agency Advocacy Works Meant to be a companion piece to our other publications Advoc Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=352 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=349 To celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month The Advocacy Center presents The Quest for Ordinary Life Preparing Individuals with Disabilities to Function Productiv Mon, 19 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=349 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=348 Regional Special Education Technical Assistance Support Center is sponsoring a conference for educators on September 23 2011 featuring Dr Samuel Ortiz Please see the attached f Fri, 09 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=348 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=326 Join us at St John Fisher College on Saturday September 24 2011 for Success from the Start Strategies for the Journey to Adulthood Thisday of inspiration and learning will Thu, 08 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=326 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=347 The Seneca Park Zoo is a valuable community resource that appeals to a wide and varied demographic The Zoo is looking for input on how they can make their facility and programmin Tue, 06 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=347 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=343 To Whom It May Concern The Advocacy Center is accepting proposals to establish contract agreements as Core Community Partners under the Parent Training and Information Thu, 11 Aug 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=343 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=344 The Advocacy Center has been awarded 524874 from the United States Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs for its Parent Training and Information Center Thu, 11 Aug 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=344 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=340 OPWDD recentlyposted an online survey to solicit further public input to the design of the People First Waiver You can access the survey at httpwwwopwddnygov2011waiverin Wed, 10 Aug 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=340 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=341 Lifespan offersrecreational social educational and inclusive activities for aging adults with developmental disabilities who live with their family members in Monroe County Co Wed, 10 Aug 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=341 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=334 The Monroe County Early Intervention Program and the RAEYC Special Needs Committee have announced a conference to be held September 17 2011 Conference title Expand Mon, 08 Aug 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=334 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=333 The Advocacy Center and Ralph C Wilson Jr School of Education at St John Fisher College are seeking sponsors for Success from the Start Strategies for the Journey to Adulthood Wed, 03 Aug 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=333 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=332 From July 1 2011 until December 31 2011 The iTaalk Autism Foundation will select weeks at random to grant one iPadaday for 7 days to individuals 022 with an Autism diagnos Tue, 02 Aug 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=332 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=330 WhoChildren ages 6 and up with special needs Autism DevelopmentalDelaysCerebral Palsy Learning Disabilities etc All ability levels welcome WhenGroup Wed, 27 Jul 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=330 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=331 Do you struggle with constant worry Do you have a hard time talking about your anxiety Are you afraid people won700t understand Wed, 27 Jul 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=331 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=329 The Self Advocacy Association of New York State has announced plans for its 2011 Statewide Conference The event will be held at the Albany Marriott on September 8 9 and 10 20 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=329 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=325 Volunteer Lauren Burdett and staff member Julie Marks attended the first meeting of a new group for young professionals with disabilities The group formed to encourag Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=325 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=304 The AdvocacyCenter just published a new edition of its catalog for The Center for Community Education Several new workshops are available in this edition including Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=304 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=323 The Advocacy Centers 6th annual major fundraising event was held June 4 2011 at George Eastman House a National Historic Landmark providing an exciting backdrop to the event Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=323 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=324 At its May meeting the Board of Regents issued a vote of support for NYSED to seek public comment on selected special education mandate relief proposals prior to proposing statuto Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=324 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=322 The Advocacy Center announces two fall conferences aimed at promoting success for children and adults with disabilities Success from the Start Strategies for the Journey to Adul Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=322 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=320 Our vision Creating a World that Works for Everyone reflects our hope for each and every one of you and our entire community Adam Anolik and Paul Shew The Advocacy Center Fri, 10 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=320 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=321 The Advocacy Center Community Awards were presented on June 4 2011 at the 6th Annual fundraising event An Evening of Art and Jazz Jutta Pearl is the recipien Sat, 04 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=321 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=319 The New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities OPWDD is requesting nominations from any person or organization interested in honoring a business or employer Tue, 31 May 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=319 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=317 The New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities OPWDD and the New York State Department of Health DOH will hold public forums to hear public comment on the Fri, 13 May 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=317 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=316 The Advocacy Center is presenting free leadership sessions for parents of infants and toddlers with disabilities or special needs around New York State Parents who attend can conn Mon, 02 May 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=316 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=238 The AdvocacyCenter has always been in the business of educating and supporting others specifically those with disabilities and their families In 2009 we formally expanded our Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=238 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=315 On March 16 2011 the Federal Communications Commissions FCCs Emergency Access Advisory Committee EAAC released a national online survey to determine the most effective and Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=315 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=313 Finger Lakes DDSO will be hosting Orientation Sessions on the OPWDD Home of Your Own HOYO AFIIDA Matched Savings Program in March and April The program allows for income elig Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=313 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=312 The Advocacy Center is joining with people all over the world to take a stand against use of use of the rword Wednesday March 2 2011 is the official Spread the Word to End the Wed, 02 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=312 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=307 The New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities is holding a series of listening forums around the state to gather information about the impact of the recent r Tue, 15 Feb 2011 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=307 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=310 The Advocacy Center welcomes Shawn Brown as an Advocate Shawn has a Bachelor of Arts in Education and twelve years of experience working with people who have disabilities Shawn Tue, 15 Feb 2011 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=310 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=306 Challenger Baseball is coming to SwedenClarkson Recreation for all area youngsters who have physical andor developmental disabilities and would like to experience baseball that i Mon, 14 Feb 2011 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=306 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=305 The New York State Assembly Standing Committee on Mental Health Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities and the Assembly Standing Subcommittee on Autism are holding a pu Tue, 08 Feb 2011 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=305 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=45 Do you have a story to share You can promote greater understanding and acceptance of people with disabilities and their families by sharing your experiences Studies show that whe Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=45 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=299 Do you work with families who have children receiving special education services Are you looking for information on the special education process Would you like to learn more abo Mon, 10 Jan 2011 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=299 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=303 Dear Friend As 2010 draws to a close I want to express my deep appreciation and gratitude to all who have contributed in so many ways this year to achieving The Advoc Wed, 29 Dec 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=303 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=302 The FamilySchool Partnership at The Advocacy Center in collaboration with the MidWest Regional Special Education Technical Assistance Support Center RSETASC provides traini Thu, 23 Dec 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=302 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=301 Kathy Giordano and Kathy McCarthyProulx of The Advocacy Center presented the keynote address at a statewide conference sponsored by New York State Coalition for Childrens Mental Thu, 02 Dec 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=301 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=300 November 29 2010 marks the thirtyfifth anniversary of the passage of the law now known as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act IDEA The legislation provides Americ Mon, 29 Nov 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=300 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=298 The New York State Assembly Standing Committee on Mental Health held a public hearing in Albany on October 26 2010 The purpose of the hearing was to review programs and services Wed, 17 Nov 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=298 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=297 April Dixon remembers being very hesitant to speak up at Committee on Special Education meetings for her son Jacob When she was given an opportunity to speak she would just tell Wed, 10 Nov 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=297 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=295 The New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities OPWDD is seeking input regarding evaluations for people with Autism Spectrum Disorders The information that Wed, 03 Nov 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=295 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=296 The NYS Department of Healths Bureau of Early Intervention and the Family Initiative Coordination Services Project Enhancement is sponsoring an Early Intervention Partners Trainin Wed, 03 Nov 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=296 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=294 The AdvocacyCenter will present a workshop for parents Monday November 1 2010 from 6 pm to 8 pm Parents will learn how to prepare for a doctors visit what physicians want t Wed, 27 Oct 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=294 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=293 Carrie Burkin has a Bachelors Degree in Health Science with a concentration in Community Education She previously worked for AIDS Rochester as a prevention educatorCarrie has Mon, 25 Oct 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=293 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=292 Parents and teachers working together ensures success for a student with special educational needs The FamilySchool Partnership at The Advocacy Center ha Fri, 22 Oct 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=292 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=291 ASSEMBLY STANDING COMMITTEE ON MENTAL HEALTH NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING SUBJECT Family support programs funded in the New York State Budget for individ Wed, 20 Oct 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=291 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=289 Staff from The Advocacy Center recently donated several dozen new books and blankets to the YWCA an organization that supports women and children Each staff member from The Advoc Mon, 18 Oct 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=289 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=290 Maritza Cubi came to The Advocacy Center in 2004 in search of support and direction while trying to acquire the proper education for her son Maritza worked as a daycare teacher an Mon, 18 Oct 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=290 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=287 President Obama signed Rosas Law on October 5 2010 The legislation changes references in federal law from mental retardation to intellectual disability It also promotes peopl Wed, 13 Oct 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=287 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=288 A Candidate Forum on Disability Issues will be held October 18 2010 from 6 8 pm at the Stardust Ballroom 41 Backus Street Rochester NY This event is sponsored by the Center Wed, 13 Oct 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=288 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=286 The Finger Lakes Regional Office of Parent to Parent of NYS is hosting a series of support group meetings for parents of adolescents and young adults with disabilities The first Wed, 06 Oct 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=286 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=285 National Disability Employment Awareness Month celebrates the accomplishments of individuals with disabilities and seeks to bring awareness to the need to work for equal employment Mon, 04 Oct 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=285 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=284 The New York State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council DDPC is seeking information from individuals with developmental disabilities their families and interested others Mon, 20 Sep 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=284 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=283 On September 8 2010 Governor Paterson signed into law the Dignity for All Students Act designed to protect all students from bullying The new law forbids discrimination and har Mon, 13 Sep 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=283 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=281 Join the Youth Adventurers for a Carnival Extravaganza on September 29 2010 from 6 8 pm This event is hosted by the Youth Adventurers in collaboration with the st Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=281 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=280 Would you like to learn more about The Advocacy Center Do you have questions about your childs education Join us at the Rochester Public Market on Saturday October Thu, 26 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=280 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=279 The AdvocacyCenter is pleased to announce a new Family Reimbursement grant for families of individuals with autism living in Ontario Wayne Seneca and Yates counties Please see Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=279 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=278 The New York State Education Departments NYSED Office of Special Education has scheduled three public hearings to seek public comment on proposed amendments to Part 200 of the R Fri, 06 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=278 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=277 FamilySchool Partnership at The Advocacy Center is pleased to publishthe second edition of Roundtable FamilySchool Partnership is the MidWest Special Education Pare Tue, 03 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=277 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=275 The State of New York Office for People with Developmental Disabilities OPWDD formerly OMRDD has announced a public hearing on the draft of its Statewide Comprehensive Plan 2010 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=275 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=276 The New York State Education Department is seeking comment on the Preliminary Draft of the NYS Teaching Standards Input is requested by August 16 2010 See the invitation for m Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=276 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=272 The Advocacy Centers Annual Report for 2009 Making Connections is now available Click on the attached PDF or for a printed copy contact Anna Costalas at 5855461700 or Costala Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=272 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=273 In honor of the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act ADA the Center for Disability Rights and the Regional Center for Independent Living are sponsoringa publ Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=273 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=271 How can elementary students learn facts about a variety of disabilities as well as gain a glimpse into the experience of individuals with disabilities in a timeefficient manner T Fri, 09 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=271 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=268 Special Education has its origin in the Federal Law known as IDEA the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction has produced a 1 Tue, 06 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=268 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=269 PalMac Intermediate school welcomed The Advocacy Center for its 3rd annual Disability Awareness Day on June 15th 2010 The AdvocacyCenter provided a day long disability aware Tue, 06 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=269 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=266 The AdvocacyCenter welcomes seven new members to its Board of Directors For more information and photos of the new board members open the attached PDF file Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=266 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=267 The Benefit Development Resource Guide has been extensively revised and enlarged It is available on the OMRDD website Link to Benefit Development Resource Guide773 M Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=267 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=264 June 17 2010 Dear Friend In April I sent out the first Message from PaulThe goal of these messages is twofold to keep you informed and to provide you with a means t Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=264 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=262 Members of Youth Voice One Vision YVOV participated in disability awareness activities on May 25 2010 at the DanforthCommunity Center in Rochester The youths had the opportuni Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=262 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=261 The AdvocacyCenter presented our annual Community Awards on Friday June 4 2010 at our fifth annual Night of Hot Jazz and Cool Art Mark Wolcott accepted the Corpo Mon, 07 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=261 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=260 The New York City Office of the New York State SelfAdvocacy Association has completed a Public Service Announcement to abolish the use of theRword Read more about their eff Tue, 01 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=260 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=226 Mark your calendars for The Advocacy Centers 5th Anniversary Night of Hot Jazz and Cool Art to be held on Friday June 4 2010 at The Memorial Art Gallery Performers this year i Fri, 21 May 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=226 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=256 Seven volunteers from OrthoClinical Diagnostics spent the day beautifying the grounds of The Advocacy Center on May 13 2010 our communitys United Way Day of Caring They cleare Tue, 18 May 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=256 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=255 The NYS Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities seeks your input as it redesigns Medicaid Service Coordination A letter from Commissioner Diana Jones Ritter o Thu, 13 May 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=255 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=254 Financial assistance is available to young adults with Down syndrome who want to enroll in postsecondary programs or take classes that will help them with employment independent Thu, 13 May 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=254 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=245 National Childrens Mental Health Awareness Day is a day for everyone to promote positive youth development resilience recovery and the transformation of mental health services Wed, 05 May 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=245 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=249 The New York State Dispute Resolution Association Inc will present Helping Parents and Schools Become More Effective Partners at various locations around the state The Family Thu, 29 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=249 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=251 Dear Friend The Advocacy Center is currently engaged in updating our strategic plan As part of this process we are reviewing our mission statement and creating a future Wed, 28 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=251 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=258 Queridos Amigos El Centro de Abogaca en este momento esta organizando una alianzas y una nueva estrategia y un plan en este proceso estamos revisando nuestra relacin y n Wed, 28 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=258 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=253 FOR RELEASE April 21 2010 President Obama and I believe that every child deserves a worldclass education When the president says every child it is not j Tue, 27 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=253 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=250 The Finger Lakes DDSO is seeking input from parentsfamily members regarding the redesign of Medicaid Service Coordination A forum will be held Tuesday April 27 2010 from 5 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=250 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=246 The New York State Partners in Policymaking program will begin again in 2011 with a new design and delivery format to allow for outreach to a much broader and larger population M Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=246 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=247 FamilySchool Partnership at The Advocacy Center is pleased to publishthe first edition of The Roundtable Please see the attached PDF FamilySchool Partnership is the MidWe Mon, 12 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=247 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=243 The Office of Special Education has issued a new policy memorandumwhich provides guidance to parents and school personnel regardingIndividualized Education Program IEP Diplomas Thu, 08 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=243 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=244 Geneseo SPEAKS for Autism is an organization founded by SUNY Geneseo students They are hosting a picnic on Saturday April 24 from 1 3 pm at the SUNY Geneseo campus See the a Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=244 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=242 Several staff from The Advocacy Center joined others from the region at Planning and Living the Transition Years on March 24 a conference sponsored by the Golisano Foundation Tue, 06 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=242 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=241 We are pleased to offer a variety of workshops and conferences for individuals with disabilities family members and service providers This archived email lists many upcoming e Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=241 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=240 Sports Net a program of Rochester Rehabilitation is offering several opportunities to explore adaptive sports such as wheelchair basketball sled hockey adapted cycling and oth Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=240 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=239 There are several events to be held in Upstate New York on the topic of autism in early 2010 The Rochester Regional Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders RRCASD announces the 20 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=239 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=236 The NormanHowardSchool is offering a workshop on Thursday March 18 2010 entitled Helping Children Cope with Anxiety featuring Aureen Pinto Wagner PhD There is Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=236 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=234 Announcinga one day conference entitled Assistive Technology and Specialized Equipment A Focus on Funding to be held April 14 2010 in Rochester NY Please see the attach fl Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=234 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=233 The Parent Network of WNY is sponsoring a family night featuring Dr Al Condeluci CEO United Cerebral Palsy ofPittsburgh entitled Building a Blueprint for Change Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=233 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=231 The New York State Education Department has published a revised Sample State Complaint Form which includes all elements required by IDEA and provides a document to submit a complai Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=231 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=159 The Advocacy Center is currently accepting applications for the position ofService CoordinatorThe deadline for application is 2192010 For more information please see the a Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=159 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=229 The Interprofessional Education Committee of Nazareth College presents Confronting the Myth Disability Beyond the Four Walls featuring Keith Jones as speaker The event takes Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=229 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=208 As a person living with Aspergers syndrome William Stillman focuses on the area of autism however his message Always Presume Intellect transcends the world of autism and pr Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=208 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=228 Mark your calendar for March 24 2010 Golisano Childrens Hospital is sponsoring a conference entitled Planning and Living the Transition Years Balancing health relationships Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=228 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=227 Beginning Monday January 18 WXXI will host a weeklong outreach initiative designed to stimulate community dialogue about the perspectives and abilities of people with disabiliti Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=227 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=220 The Organization for Autism Research is now accepting applications for the Schwallie Family Scholarship Any individual with an established autism or Asperger Syndrome diagnosis a Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=220 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=221 The CommunicationCenter for Hearing and Speech CCHS is offering playgroups for children ages 18 months to 5 years at their Gates NY location beginning in early 2010 CCHS prov Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=221 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=223 The NYS Department of Healths Bureau of Early Intervention and the Family Initiative Coordination Services Project at the Just Kids Foundation are sponsoring an Early Intervention Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=223 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=219 In 1996 the Board of Regents approved a proposal to revise graduation requirements including a Safety Net for only students with disabilities The intention of the Safety Net was Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=219 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=218 Two hundred individuals attended Demystifying Autism and Other Neurological Differences on October 29 2009 The conference sponsored by The Advocacy Center featured William St Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=218 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=237 A group of sixty service providers and parents learned about Sensory Integration Issues from Felicia Thierer OTRL at the Sensory Integration workshop sponsored by The Advocacy Ce Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=237 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=222 NorthwoodElementary School in Hilton was abuzz with activity on October 28 2009 as staff and volunteers from The Advocacy Center provided a day long disability awareness experien Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=222 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=216 The White House hasissued a proclamation declaring October 2009 as National Disability Employment Awareness Month In his proclamation President Barack Obama stated I call on Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=216 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=210 When a child is Touchsensitive Overwhelmed by group settings Lightsensitive Bothered by typical noises Labeled as difficult p Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=210 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=197 PACER Centers National Center for Bullying Prevention recentlylaunched TeensAgainstBullyingorg an innovative bullying prevention resource where teens can become a powerful part Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=197 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=215 Danielle Wigley graduated from the University at Buffalo with a Bachelor of Science in May 2008 and joined The Advocacy Center later that year In her position as Medicaid Service Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=215 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=213 The AdvocacyCenter is pleased to announce the establishment of the ParentCenter for theMidwesternregion of New YorkState Our mission for this initiative funded through the Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=213 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=212 Maria Schaertel began her involvement with The Advocacy Center nine years ago when she sought educational support for her child with a disability Maria says I found support i Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=212 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=195 The AdvocacyCenter is pleased to present a variety of workshop opportunities for parents For more information about each of these events please see the attached fliers 9 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=195 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=211 Think homeownership is no longer an option Think again Learn how you can save for your first home Come to an information and enrollment session on the NYS Office of Mental Re Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=211 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=209 Back by popular demand The Advocacy Center presents The Path to Success Can Behavioral Challenges and Success Be in Sync on Wednesday October 7 2009 9 am to noon at Carmen Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=209 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=196 Webster Parent to Parent is pleased to offer two workshops for parents of children with disabilities These events are free and open to the public 101509 Dr Larry Med Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=196 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=206 As a child do you remember those long hazy days of summer leaving early in the morning and playing outside until dinner time Do you remember the joys of digging to China build Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=206 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=207 The following information about H1N1 Swine Fluhas beenprovided by the New York State Education Department As a New York State Parent Center we have been asked to pass this i Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=207 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=204 CHADD Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is holding their annual conference in Cleveland OH on October9 and10 with preconference events on Oc Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=204 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=205 Do you live in the City of Rochester in one of these zip code areas 14605 1460914608or 14611 If so you may be eligible for assistance through the Healthy Neighborhood Progra Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=205 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=202 Words do matter Words do hurt Individuals with disabilities have told us over and over again Do not use this word We find this word offensive It is time to listen says J Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=202 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=203 The New York State Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities announces a public hearing on the draft of the Statewide Comprehensive Plan 2009 2013 The publi Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=203 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=198 The AdvocacyCenter is pleased to present a variety of workshop opportunities for service coordinators and other human service professionals For more information about each of th Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=198 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=201 The New York State Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Office of Housing Initiatives and Support has announced their fall conference Details are listed be Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=201 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=199 Sylvan Learning Centers has received money to provide free tutoring transportation and Saturday lunches to students of certain Rochester City School District schools Please see Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=199 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=194 Using language such as the word retard to describe any citizen of this county serves only to denigrate demean and create barriers much the same way as ethnic slurs says Paul Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=194 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=192 Vicarious Trauma scheduled for August 4 has been cancelled and will be rescheduled Unfortunately Dr Jankoski experienced an unforeseen injury and required surg Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=192 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=191 Joyce Steel has been named Director of Advocacy and Leadership Development for The Advocacy Center Ms Steel has over twenty years experience in the disability field including he Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=191 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=190 We are pleased to publish our annual report for 2008 in the attached PDF The following excerpt from the report a letter from Adam Anolik President of the Board of Directors and Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=190 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=188 Musicophilia a book by Oliver Sacks is the inspiration for an upcoming episode of thePBS series NOVA On Tuesday June 30 2009 at 8 pm NOVA willfeature Musical Minds Oli Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=188 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=186 The AdvocacyCenter presented our annual Community Awards on Friday June 5 2009 at the fourth annual Night of Hot Jazz and Cool Art Matt MacKinnonwas on ha Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=186 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=187 Building on the momentum of past events the 4th AnnualNight of Hot Jazz and Cool Art did not disappoint Hundreds of guests enjoyed an evening of great music delicious food an Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=187 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=183 Eightyfour fifth graders at MacedonElementary School participated in a full day of disability awareness activities on May 13 2009 Students had the opportunity to navigate a whe Fri, 15 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=183 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=182 Fourteenpeople recently completed a twoday workshop entitled Presenters for a New Attitude which prepares them to join The Advocacy Center Speakers Bureau Members of the Speak Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=182 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=180 As a parent of children with disabilities Julie knows the challenges of navigating the education system Julie has helped parents gain knowledge about resources community inclusi Tue, 07 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=180 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=179 Jennifer Blais is the new Bilingual Benefits Specialist at The Advocacy Center Jennifer is a 2007 Magna Cum Laude graduateof St JohnFisherCollege with a degree in Sociology S Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=179 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=178 Tamara Bruce was recently hired as a Medicaid Service Coordinator at The Advocacy Center Tamara has over 10 years of experience working with children families and individuals fr Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=178 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=177 Colleen Brown Public Education Coordinator and Jackie Yingling Editor of The Bridge at The Advocacy Center along with three professors from St JohnFisherCollege coauthored Mon, 23 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=177 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=176 NYSACRA The New York State Association of Community and Residential Agencies is seeking your input about supportedshared living as an alternative to the traditional models of co Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=176 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=175 For any parent with a child going off to kindergarten it is a time of excitement and anxiety For families of children with special needs it can be nerve wracking The Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=175 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=173 Do you have a CSEor other school meeting coming up We can help you to get prepared The AdvocacyCenter is pleased to announce upcoming workshop opportunitie Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=173 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=172 Julie Keffer a 2007 graduate of The Advocacy Centers Partners in Policymaking was chosen from a field of thousands of applicants to participate in the first ever Women Rule Lea Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=172 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=171 Staff from The Advocacy Center provided two days of professional development for 14 service coordinators from Chemung Arc on December 2 and December 9 2008 Topics included the sp Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=171 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=167 Barb Klein comes to The Advocacy Center as the new Director of the Parent Training and InformationCenter naturally having been a consumer a Lay Advocate and a member ofthe Spe Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=167 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=166 The AdvocacyCenter is now in the fourth year of a partnership with St JohnFisherCollege This partnership supported by the Fred Floy Willmott Foundation provides future t Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=166 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=163 The AdvocacyCenter is pleased to introduce Melody Johnson as the new Director of Advocacy and Leadership Development Ms Johnsonbrings twelve years of professional experience i Wed, 19 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=163 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=129 Seventeen parents recently completed Partners in Policymaking on Long Island This regional offering was a collaboration between The Advocacy Centerand the Down Syndrome Advocacy Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=129 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=158 On Saturday November 8 2008 thirtythree individuals completed the New York State Partners in Policymaking program This groupgathered in Albany eight times from May through N Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=158 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=160 One hundred twenty fourth graders at NorthwoodElementary School in Hilton participated in disability awareness activities on October 28 Students had the opportunity to navigate a Mon, 03 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=160 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=157 The New York State Education Department has published a revised edition of Regulations of the Commissioner of Education Part 200 Students with Disabilities and Part 201 Procedural Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=157 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=155 We are pleased to welcome Shayla Wallace as a Medicaid Service Coordinator Shayla comes to us with three years experience as a service coordinator and a BA in Sociology from S Mon, 20 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=155 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=154 Fifty conference participants were inspired entertained and engaged in learning as they heard from Kathy and Matt Giordano at a halfday conference entitled The Path to Success Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=154 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=153 The AdvocacyCenter has many workshop opportunities coming up in October 2008 Some of these events require preregistration so please see our calendar page for more details Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=153 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=152 We are pleased to welcome Joe Goyos as the newest member of our staffMr Goyoshas a Masters Degree in Anthropology and comes to us with ten years of experience in working with Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=152 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=149 The Advocacy Center will present a halfday conference on Thursday October 2 2008 entitled The Path to Success Meeting the Needs of Individuals with Neurological and Behavioral Fri, 05 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=149 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=150 We are pleased to publish our annual report for 2007 in the attached PDF The following excerpt from the report a letter from Robert Morse President of the Board of Directors an Wed, 03 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=150 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=148 The AdvocacyCenter is collaborating with Heritage Christian Services to offer a series of workshops for families of individuals with disabilities The workshops will be held on S Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=148 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=147 The Advocacy Center will offer layadvocacy training in two locations in the fall of 2008 This eightsession workshop series for parents of children with developmental disabiliti Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=147 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=31 I learned I am important and I need to take care of myself I cant help others if I cant help myself These quotes are representative of the responses from the one hundred Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=31 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=146 The New York State Commission on Quality of Care and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities in partnership with The Coalition to Create Quality is seeking input The Thu, 24 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=146 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=143 The Advocacy Center is pleased topresent two advocacy workshops in Watkins Glen NY on Wednesday July 30 2008 100 300 pm Managing the Move Preparing for Next Years Tea Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=143 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=142 Seventeenparents recently completed an eightweek educational series preparing them to serve as volunteer advocates for other families in the region The series offered in at o Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=142 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=140 The 2008 class of New York State Partners in Policymaking convened for the first time in Albany on May 30 and 31 Participants explored the history of disabilities the parent move Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=140 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=135 Commissioner Diana Jones Ritter announces a series of Public Forums on the development of OMRDDs new Five Year Comprehensive Plan for Services for the Period 2008 through 2012 Se Mon, 19 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=135 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=133 The AdvocacyCenter presented our annual Community Awards on Friday May 9 2008 at A Night of Hot Jazz and Cool Art Peter Noto was on hand to accept the Corporate Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=133 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=134 The third annual Night of Hot Jazz and Cool Art was a huge success Read more about the event Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=134 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=132 The Advocacy Center hosted a twoday skill building retreat on May 23 2008 in Olean NY This is the fourth such event to be held for families of children with developmental dis Tue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=132 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=131 Seven people recently completed a twoday workshop entitled Presenters for a New Attitude which prepares them to join The Advocacy Center Speakers Bureau Members of the Speakers Fri, 02 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=131 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=128 The Rochester Regional Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders RRCASD was established in 2007 and is one of 6 centers in New York State coordinated by the Center for Autism and Rel Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=128 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=127 The AdvocacyCentersPresenters for a New Attitude has jumped to the next level with a trip to Maryland A group of five presenters from The Advocacy Center provided the twod Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=127 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=125 The AdvocacyCenter will be offering many advocacy workshops for parents in the coming months We have events planned in Rochester Attica Canandaigua Dansville Elmira Penn Ya Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=125 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=123 Fifteen members of The Advocacy Centers Public Education Speakers Bureau gathered with staff members on February 12 2008 for an evening of food sharing and learning Attendees Fri, 15 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=123 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=122 The Early Childhood Intervention Council of Monroe County ECICMC recently published a revised edition of Including All Children in Your Early Childhood Program This guide is a Sat, 01 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=122 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=119 Twentytwo parents recently completed an eightweek educational series preparing them to serve as volunteer advocates for other families in the region The series offered in Gen Mon, 26 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=119 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=118 Thirtyone people completed the New York State Partners in Policymaking program on November 3 2007 The eightmonth program coordinated by The Advocacy Center culminated with Fri, 09 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=118 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=115 The AdvocacyCenter hosted An Art Show Celebrating the Talents of Five Local Artists who have Disabilities at NazarethArtsCenter on October 27 2007 The show was held in conj Thu, 01 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=115 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=114 Members of the New York State Partners in Policymaking Class of 2007 visited the CapitolBuilding and the Department of Education in Albany NY on October 12 2007 Partners also Mon, 22 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=114 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=113 Sixth graders at TwelveCornersMiddle School participated in disability awareness activities on October 9 10 and 11 Students had the opportunity to navigate a wheelchair obstac Thu, 18 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=113 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=112 The AdvocacyCenter hosted a regional forum on advocacy the fifth in a series sponsored by the newly formed New York State Disability Advocacy Association and Network Twentyfive Tue, 16 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=112 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=103 The AdvocacyCenter through a special arrangement with NazarethCollegeArtsCenter has tickets available for Tom Chapin and Friends on October 27 2007 at 2 pm This entertainin Tue, 09 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=103 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=109 The AdvocacyCenter will present a two part workshop series on the topic of transition for families ofstudents who attend the School of the Holy Childhood The series to be pres Tue, 18 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=109 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=106 What Do You Think About Advocacy Principles and Practices Whether you are a selfadvocate a parent or family member a paid or volunteer advocate a leader or director in an adv Tue, 28 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=106 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=104 The AdvocacyCenter and Finger Lakes Works are offering a five session workshop series for professionals on topics related to providing services to adults with disabilities Finge Mon, 27 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=104 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=105 Lay Advocacy an eight part educational advocacy workshop series will be offered on Tuesdays in Geneva NYbeginning on September 11 and on Thursdays in Bath NY beginning on Sept Thu, 23 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=105 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=99 The Advocacy Center is pleased to announce the election of two new members to the Board of Directors Yamalis Hernandez and Paul DiStefano have generously agreed to share their ti Tue, 31 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=99 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=100 We are pleased to publish our annual report for 2006 in the attached PDF The following excerpt from the report a letter from Robert Morse President of the Board of Directors a Tue, 31 Jul 2007 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=100 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=98 A crowd of three hundred enjoyed the music of Wycliffe Gordon and Jimmie Highsmith Jr at The Advocacy Centers second annual Night of Hot Jazz and Cool Art on May 12 2007 The Tue, 19 Jun 2007 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=98 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=97 New York State will be holding a series of People First Coordinated Care Listening Forums The following is excerpted from the NYS OMRDD website and a flier advertising the foru Tue, 29 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=97 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=95 Thirteen parents from Steuben Schuyler and Chemung Counties participated in a skill building conference at Pathways in Corning NY on Saturday May 19 The event was sponsored by Wed, 23 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=95 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=94 The Advocacy Center presented the following Community Awards on May 12 2007SELF ADVOCACY AWARDPresented toMaggie Arnold of Canandaigua Ontario County In recognition of her effor Tue, 22 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=94 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=96 The Advocacy Center presented the following Corporate Awards on May 12 2007CORPORATE INCLUSION AWARDPresented toWegmans Food Markets For outstanding practices in employing and se Tue, 22 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=96 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=93 This week we feature a landscape done in acrylics by Jack Lenhard This item along with many other works of art jewelry gift certificates and memorabilia will be included in a Fri, 04 May 2007 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=93 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=92 Tina Nelson has generously donated a matted photograph for this years silent auctionThis item along with many other works of art jewelry gift certificates and memorabilia wil Fri, 27 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=92 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=91 Sally Stelljes has generously donated this piece for our silent auctionThis item along with many other works of art jewelry gift certificates and memorabilia will be included Fri, 20 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=91 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=90 In conjunction with Hochstein Music School The Advocacy Center and Jimmie Highsmith Jr will host a onehour music clinic for 70 teenage and young adult student musicians who are Tue, 10 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=90 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=89 This week The Advocacy Center is pleased to highlight a signed print by Bryan Joseph See our news item dated 022307 for another print by the same artistThis item along with Fri, 06 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=89 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=88 We are pleased to announce that Diamond Packaging Faraci Lange LLP KeyBank Mengel Metzger Barr Co LLP Preferred Care and Wachovia Securities have agreed to sponsor An N Wed, 04 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=88 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=87 Tina Nelson has generously donated a matted print for this years silent auctionThis item along with many other works of art jewelry gift certificates and memorabilia will be Fri, 30 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=87 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=85 Linda Chadderdon has generously donated a lovely handmade necklace bracelet and earrings for the silent auction this year Jewelry was very popular at last years auction and we Fri, 23 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=85 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=84 Judy Chinappi is the talented artist who donated this piece for our silent auction This item along with many other works of art will be included in a silent auction which will Fri, 16 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=84 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=83 This week The Advocacy Center is pleased to highlight the work of Davette PetersonThis item along with many other works of art will be included in a silent auction which will b Fri, 09 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=83 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=65 The Advocacy Center will again team up with STAGES to present TIMES SQUARE A MUSICAL REVUE on March 31 2007 at 200 pm This is a show the entire family will love featuring s Mon, 05 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=65 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=82 Marian Doyal painted this lovely floral bouquet and generously donated it to our silent auction This item along with many other works of art will be included in a silent auctio Fri, 02 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=82 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=81 The date for A Night of Hot Jazz and Cool Art has changed The event will be held on Saturday May 12 2007 from 800 1000 pm at the Memorial Art Gallery and will feature the Thu, 01 Mar 2007 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=81 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=80 The New York State Education Department Office of Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities VESID has scheduled three public hearings on its propose Mon, 26 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=80 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=79 This week The Advocacy Center is pleased to highlight a signed print by Bryan Joseph entitled Inclusion is the Solution This item along with many other works of art will b Fri, 23 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=79 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=78 This week The Advocacy Center is pleased to highlight the work of Anna Costalas a photographer and a graduate of RITThis item along with many other works of art will be includ Fri, 16 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=78 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=76 We are pleased to announce that Rochester Gas and Electric Excellus Benefit Solutions and Lawn Maids have agreed to sponsor A Night of Hot Jazz and Cool Art The event will be Thu, 15 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=76 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=77 Ten people recently completed a twoday workshop entitled Presenters for a New Attitude which prepared them to join The Advocacy Center Speakers Bureau Members of the Speakers Thu, 15 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=77 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=71 The Advocacy Center is pleased to highlight the work of Judy Chinappi in the first installment of Fridays Featured Artwork This piece has been generously donated to our silent Fri, 09 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=71 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=70 The US Department of Education recently released the Tool Kit on Teaching and Assessing Students With Disabilities Parents Materials Below is a letter from the Assistant Se Tue, 06 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=70 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=69 The Advocacy Center is planning the second annual Night of Hot Jazz and Cool Art on Saturday May 12 2007 The evening will feature music by Wycliffe Gordon Jimmie Highsmith Jr Mon, 05 Feb 2007 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=69 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=68 The Advocacy Center in collaboration with The Midwestern Transition Coordination Site and Monroe 2Orleans BOCES will be offering a five part workshop series for teenagers and yo Mon, 29 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=68 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=66 The Advocacy Center is pleased to announce that famed jazz musician Wycliffe Gordon will perform with Jimmie Highsmith Jr and Tyler Owens at our second annual Jazz Concert and Thu, 25 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=66 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=67 Visit our calendar page for times and locations for each of these upcoming workshops Thursday February 1 2007 Individual Education Plans IEPs Webster NY Tuesday Feb Mon, 15 Jan 2007 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=67 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=54 Twentyone parents from Allegany and Cattaraugus Counties participated in a skill building retreat at the Hampton Inn in Olean NY on December 8 and 9 The Advocacy Center sponsor Wed, 27 Dec 2006 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=54 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=55 We have many workshops planned in January including five on the topic of SSISSD and Work Incentives and several on the topic of Positive Behavioral Interventions for Students wit Wed, 27 Dec 2006 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=55 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=53 Local Students with Developmental Disabilities Struggle to Plan for their Futures At a community meeting on December 14 a Steering Committee made up of individuals with disabil Thu, 14 Dec 2006 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=53 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=47 The Advocacy Center is planning the second annual Night of Hot Jazz and Cool Art on Saturday May 12 2007 We are currently seeking corporate sponsors See the attached PDF for Tue, 12 Dec 2006 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=47 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=52 Theres plenty happening in December Workshops will be presented at many locations in the area Visit our calendar page to find more details about these upcoming eventsTuesday Tue, 28 Nov 2006 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=52 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=51 Change Your PerspectiveChange the FutureThe Advocacy Center is sponsoring a Skill Building Retreat for parents of children with developmental disabilities who live in Allegany and Mon, 20 Nov 2006 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=51 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=49 Thirtysix people completed the New York State Partners in Policymaking program on November 11 2006 The eightmonth program coordinated by The Advocacy Center culminated with Sat, 11 Nov 2006 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=49 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=44 The Advocacy Center is pleased to announce a two day institute for service coordinators on the topic of special education The event will be held on November 30 and December 1 20 Mon, 30 Oct 2006 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=44 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=46 Parent to Parent of New York State recently published a Guide to Understanding Supports and Services Administered through NYS Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabil Wed, 25 Oct 2006 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=46 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=40 For over 40 years Maryruth Morris has worked with children and adults with cognitive disabilities During the past 20 years she has developed strategies that address the speciali Mon, 02 Oct 2006 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=40 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=41 The Advocacy Center is pleased to sponsor a four part educational series for parents entitled Understanding Sensory Issues Dr Larry Medwetsky VP of Audiology and Research fro Fri, 15 Sep 2006 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=41 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=42 The Advocacy Center is pleased to announce monthly workshops on topics related to special education which will be presented the second Tuesday of each month from September through Fri, 01 Sep 2006 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=42 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=33 I felt completely isolated unsure of where to turn for help and very fearful my daughter would suffer because of my lack of knowledge and experience Because of The Advocacy Ce Fri, 04 Aug 2006 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=33 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=75 The Advocacy Center is pleased to publish our annual report for 2005 in the attached PDFIncluded here is an excerpt a letter from the President of the Board of Directors and the Thu, 01 Jun 2006 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=75 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=27 Over 200 people enjoyed listening to hot jazz and bidding on cool art at an event to benefit The Advocacy Center held at Village Gate Square on May 20 2006 Our sincere thanks to Mon, 22 May 2006 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=27 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=19 Sixteen parents recently completed our 8session lay advocacy training series which prepares them to better advocate for their children with disabilities and to assist other parent Thu, 18 May 2006 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=19 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=26 One hundred people gathered at St Anne Church in Rochester on Thursday April 27 2006 to discuss transition from high school into the adult world for students with developmental Thu, 27 Apr 2006 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=26 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=21 The 2006 class of New York State Partners in Policymaking convened for the first time in Albany on April 2122 Participants explored the history of disabilities the parent movem Fri, 21 Apr 2006 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=21 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=20 Thirtynine people from twentyfour different counties have been accepted into the 2006 New York State Partners in Policymaking class which will be held in Albany Partners in Pol Sat, 01 Apr 2006 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=20 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=18 One hundred eighteen people attended Building Community from the Inside Out a full day conference featuring Al Condeluci PhD Dr Condeluci is the Chief Executive Officer of Wed, 19 Oct 2005 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=18 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=22 Kathy Giordano and Roger Nellist presented a halfday conference entitled Positive Supports and Strategies for Students with Behavioral Issues Forty parents and professionals l Fri, 30 Sep 2005 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=22 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=34 The Early Childhood Intervention Council of Monroe County ECICMC recently published a revised edition of Including All Children in Your Early Childhood Program This guide is Wed, 31 Aug 2005 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=34 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=35 Including All Children in Your Early Childhood Program has several useful appendices Included here is an appendix with definitions descriptions of services an overview of the Wed, 31 Aug 2005 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=35 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=38 The ECICMC Inclusion Guide has several appendices Included here is the resources section Wed, 31 Aug 2005 00:00:00 EDT http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=38 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=37 The Early Childhood Intervention Council of Monroe County ECICMC recently published Pragmatic Language Assessment Guidelines A Best Practice Document In an effort to assist Tue, 02 Mar 2004 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=37 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=36 The Early Childhood Intervention Council of Monroe County ECICMC recently published an informational brochure for parents of children with disabilities ages birth to five years Mon, 01 Mar 2004 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=36 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=56 The Standards and Guidelines Committee of ECICMC recently published Providing Service to Young Children with Special Needs in Child Care Settings Tips for Success Committee m Fri, 05 Apr 2002 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=56 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=60 This document was published by ECICMC in October 2001 Wed, 31 Oct 2001 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=60 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=57 This document was published by ECICMC in 1998 Mon, 01 Jan 2001 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=57 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=58 This document was published by ECICMC in 1998 Mon, 01 Jan 2001 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=58 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=62 This document was published by ECICMC in April 1997 Mon, 01 Jan 2001 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=62 http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=63 This document was published by ECICMC in 1997 Mon, 01 Jan 2001 00:00:00 EST http://www.advocacycenter.com/news.php?id=63