Who We Are

THE LONG ISLAND ADVOCACY CENTER
for the legal rights of students and individuals with
disabilities serving Nassau and Suffolk Counties

The Long Island Advocacy Center, Inc. (THE LIAC) is a private not-for-profit agency
dedicated to protecting the legal rights of students and individuals with disabilities

For assistance in Nassau                                                             For assistance in Suffolk
Telephone: 516.248.2222                                                             Telephone: 631.234.0467
Fax: 516.248.2290                                                                          Fax: 631.234.4069


THE 2013 LIAC CALENDAR
featuring the beautiful, glorious and ever so inspirational artwork of our very own children is hot off the presses!!

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 dolars."

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.

The West Hempstead Rotary Club Generously Donates $500 to the Long Island Advocacy Center

Lhea Scott-Laub, representing the West Hempstead Rotary Club, graciously invited the Long Island Advocacy Center (LIAC) to meet with the Club members and provide information about LIAC’s mission and services. On February 28^th Beverly Burke attended a meeting of The West Hempstead Rotary Club in order to share with the members how LIAC serves the community and the importance of LIAC’s involvement and commitment in assisting students and families obtaining the appropriate services and supports in the school and community.

Ms. Burke, a Medicaid Service Coordinator and Education Advocate at LIAC, was welcomed by Sandra Salmon, President and Lhea Scott-Laub, Secretary. In addition to informing the group of the wide array of services provided by LIAC, Ms. Burke was able to share her personal story about a time when she was unable to access the mandated appropriate educational supports from her school district. The needs of her family is what brought Ms. Burke to the Long Island Advocacy Center.

The West Hempstead Rotary Club understood LIAC’s role in empowering families to be informed advocates for their children. LIAC is grateful for their generous donation of $500 towards our goal of helping more families through Advocacy .

Accomplishments...
Click here to view a snapshot of accomplishments for 2009-2010
Click here to view 2011 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

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