THE NYC FAMILY ADVOCACY INFORMATION RESOURCE is a newly formed advocacy group comprised of family members of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and concerned others. As the current family leadership is aging we are looking to the next generation of parents, siblings and others to become active participants in the lives of our loved ones.
Acquainting family members with the intricacies of the service delivery system for people with I/DD benefits everyone. It empowers families to advocate effectively. It will bring new people to the DD Councils. By increasing family representation, the DD Councils can become more collaborative, expand advocacy and better reflect the needs of families.
Our Mission:
- Expand and strengthen the community of interest
- Replenish leadership by recruiting, training, and mentoring younger parents and siblings.
- Empower families by providing information about services for all age groups
- Connect families with other families
- Empower family advocates
We propose to support our mission and achieve common goals by starting a Mentor/Mentee Program
Good Morning
I am contacting you on behalf of the Vice President of Family Support here at Adapt Community Network. I am her assistant and we had signed up for the NYC Fair with Dr Kaster. Now it is rescheduled and we are having issues signing up. Is there any room left? Please give me a call 718-483-0486
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I was fortunate enough to bring the NYC FAIR video up on YouTube. I look forward to participating in the next NYC FAIR meeting soon. I am a disability advocate with a learning disability.
Hey,
I was doing some research in the area and came across you at NYC Fair and I absolutely love your mission and what you are doing for children and families!
I work for Apex Social Group, we specialize in placing live-in care professionals for families of children with special needs and complex medical conditions. Parents around the world have trusted Apex Social Group to unlock their children’s greatest potential through integrating skilled Care Professionals and a cultural exchange experience into their daily life. Apex works closely with each family through a highly personalized and innovative placement process, understanding their unique needs to find just the right support to help them thrive.
I am looking to create partnerships in the area for resources and support for families for children with all backgrounds. I would love to connect with you and find out how I can support your vision and mission!
Please let me know what your schedule looks like this week and we can set up either a phone call or zoom discuss further ways we can partner together! I truly love the work you all have been doing and cannot wait to hear more.
Looking forward to hearing from you & connecting,
Carlee
Hello,
My name is Lillian Gomez and I work as a Social Worker for the YAI Community & Family Services department. I would like to know if it would be possible to schedule an in-person or virtual outreach session with your program to provide more information about our Family Support Programs in order for you to share with your client’s parents/caregivers. Please let me know if this is possible and we can plan accordingly. Some of the services include crisis intervention, behavior management, and group socialization for people with OPWDD eligibility.
Thank you for your support!