As a parent or caregiver, you are your child's best advocate. You know that child better than anyone else. You are the ONE true constant in that child's life from birth on. As a parent/caregiver you have more power than you think to make change in your families life and the lives of others.
Ways you can advocate;
*Get involved in:
Your local Interagency Coordinating Council
Your local Family Network
The Oregon Council of Developmental Disabilities - www.ocdd.org
The PTA at your child's school
Local or state government
* Share YOUR story with:
Your state and federal legislators - https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/FindYourLegislator/leg-districts.html
Friends and family
Co-workers
Local Civic organizations
Making a difference with your story
Additional Advocacy Resources:
www.copaa.org - Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates
www.thearcoregon.org - advocacy & Oregon Special Needs Trust
www.disabilityrightsoregon.org - Oregon's protection and advocacy system
www.ndrn.org - National Disability Rights Network
www.fape.org - Families and Advocates Partnership for Education
www.wrightslaw.com – Education & Disability law
www.partnersonlinecourses.com - Partners in Policymaking free online courses
www.oregoniddcoalition.org - Oregon IDD Coalition
www.copaa.org - Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates
www.thearcoregon.org - advocacy & Oregon Special Needs Trust
www.disabilityrightsoregon.org - Oregon's protection and advocacy system
www.ndrn.org - National Disability Rights Network
www.fape.org - Families and Advocates Partnership for Education
www.wrightslaw.com – Education & Disability law
www.partnersonlinecourses.com - Partners in Policymaking free online courses
www.oregoniddcoalition.org - Oregon IDD Coalition