We were given this website from EI, for help finding an advocate. They
also have an online course which is AWESOME. I am 1/2 way through it.
You register, and then they email you a username & password. It is free,
here's what it covers:
1. Partners in Education - This three hour self-directed course was
created to help parents of children with developmental disabilities
understand and maximize the special education system. The course
focuses on a child's right to a free appropriate public education, the laws
that protect those rights and offers practical ways that parents can
ensure that their children benefit from an inclusive education. This
course was developed by the Minnesota Governor's Council on
Developmental Disabilities.
2. Making Your Case - This three hour self-study course is designed to
help people with disabilities and their families create positive change
through advocacy. The course helps participants understand the
legislative process, the essential elements of good advocacy,
identify and research personal issues, then advocate for systems change
as individuals and as part of larger community efforts. The course
includes opportunities to put what has been learned into practice through
a series of interactive exercises. This course was developed by the
Minnesota Governor's Council on Developmental Disabilities.
www.partnerstx.org/courses/i_c_home
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