The Disability Network has dedicated staff for advocacy services. We can help guide you to the resources and processes to ensure you receive what you are entitled to.
We also operate from the perspective of helping consumers become self-advocates. That means we don’t do things for you; we do them with you.
We assist people with disabilities with understanding their rights, whether it be about Social Security, Medicare Part D, or Medicaid. We have experience advocating in employment, educational, and community settings.
AREAS OF ADVOCACY
Self-Advocacy
Resources to assist with learning to be your own best advocate.
Assistance with IEPs
Information on resources to assist with IEPs.
Agencies
Information on how, when, and where to advocate if an agency denies you access to programs or services due to a disability.
Buildings and Grounds Access
Information on resources available to help with advocating if you are denied access to a building or other physical areas due to a disability.
Alternative Format Access
What to do if you are denied access to written materials due to a disability. For example, a copy of the agenda for public meetings in Braille was not provided
