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Family Empowerment Services Family Empowerment Services empower the family of children with Learning Disabilities/Neurological Impairments and Developmental Disabilities to make informed choices about programs and activities that best suit their individual needs. Services include: Information and Referral Information and Referral The Family Empowerment Service staff is available to provide information and referrals to families of children with LD/NI/DD. LDA also provides a wide range of literature on learning disabilities, neurological impairments and developmental disabilities. Speakers are also available for community presentations on learning disabilities and neurological impairments as well as issues and strategies for parents and teachers in assisting children with disabilities in becoming independent, productive adults. Educational Advocacy Advocacy services are provided to parents of children with learning disabilities/neurological impairments/developmental disabilities who are receiving or in need of Special Education services through their local school district.
Parent Training LDA offers both basic and advanced Parent Advocacy Training. Both training programs provide information on the special education process and how to advocate for the needs of the special education student. The basic training is an overview of the special education process and the advances training provides in depth knowledge on all facets of the special education. Basic Parent Advocacy Training addresses these questions:
Advance Parent Advocacy Training includes:
Support Groups Parent Support Groups provide parents of children with learning disabilities, neurological impairments and developmental disabilities of all ages with the needed supports and resources available. The groups meet twice every month at various location. Topics of discussion include, but are not limited to: learning disabilities, ADD/ADHD, school advocacy, understanding your child's needs, independent living and handling stress. Speakers are invited and address various topics relating to parental needs. Refreshments are served at all meetings in a very supportive and relaxed atmosphere. LD United for Independent Living is a support group for adults with LD/NI/DD that provides individuals with the opportunity to make informed decisions about their lives as well as the opportunity to advocate for their full rights as citizens. The group meets once a month and is facilitated by the group members. Activities and discussions pertain to the needs of the group in areas such as independent living, system and self-advocacy and stress. Food is provided for a small fee. Transitional Services LDA will assist in the transitional phase of the individual educational plan while the student is still in school. The services focus on:
These services are geared toward individuals ages 14 through 21. The Educational Advocate will review the transitional plan of the student and ensure it is complete and appropriate. After the completion of school, the Advocate will continue to provide support services to assist the individual in maintaining independence. |
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