The Long Island
Advocacy Center
for the legal rights of students and individuals with disabilities serving Nassau and Suffolk
What We Do...
The LIAC offers
Students
solutions to school problems such as discipline, truancy, suspensions, residency disputes and inappropriate placements.
"As a result of LIAC's intervention, individuals have achieved greater self-respect, independence and economic self-sufficiency. Instances of juvenile delinquency and school drop-outs have greatly reduced, saving taxpayer dollars."
Individuals with Disabilities
service coordination, assistance in obtaining vocational rehabilitation services and appropriate educational programs.
How We Implement Our Services...
Direct Individualized Services
Through mediations, negotiations and representation, specially trained attorneys and paraprofessionals ensure that individuals receive the maximum service to which they are entitled under the law.
Special Education Support
Information, referral, technical and individual support services empowering families that are struggling with the special education process
Education
LIAC also provides trainings in relevant laws, regulations and advocacy skills to family members, students, educators, probation officers and other professionals.
Accomplishments...
Click here to view a snapshot of accomplishments for 2009-2010
Click to view financial statement and IRS form 990
Honorable Steve Israel in the House of Representatives
Honors the LIAC Monday April 12, 2010
MR. ISRAEL:" Madam Speaker, I rise to acknowledge a nonprofit organization that serves my district, Long Island Advoacy Center.
Long Island Advocacy Center has demonstrated an overwhelming amount of commitment to serving the Long Island community.
My constituents rely on our nonprofits for the vital services they offer.
Long Island Advoacy Center's continuous acts of selfless efforts are admirable.
I am proud to honor Long Island Advocacy Center for their extraordinary work in the community"
