DisabilityGoTo Autism Advocacy and Support

DisabilityGoTo

is a one stop shop providing

consultation,

planning and support

to individuals with

disabilities

heir family members

and

organizations

serving people with

disabilities

In the ever change day

that

we live as parents, a family

member or as a person

with

a disability, we must be

presented with

opportunities to

maximize supports and

services and

think

ing that is

out-

of-the-

box,

order

our loves ones

to live full

productive lives and to be

contributing

members of

society.

isabilityGoTo

is lead by empathic, understanding

people that

truly

"get it"

who

strive to make a difference in

fellow families lives.

isabilityGoTo

represents advocates (not attorneys)

that believe in families,

and who

understand first hand

what it is like to live and raise an individual with

disabilities.

What We Do For...

n Home Analysis

(Case-by-Case Support)

Have you tried resolving issues, you believe are
present, but still isn't working or nobody is listening.

Are you frustrating with the agencies you are
working with because you aren't able to obtain the
level of support you are requiring as a family.

Is one of your goals to learn more and how to apply
techniques that enable your loved one to receive the
services and support they may need.

If you answered

YES

to any of these questions, "in home

analysis and case by case support" may be appropriate for

you.

n h

ome

nalysis

addresses concerns as they

relate to

our loved ones services or your desire to

make

changes for

more appropriate services.

includes an

one (1) hour one-on-one

consultation,

analysis of

records

, I

Family Service Plans

or other

plans and a

written plan of

action based on your

goals for your loved

one

. Additional services may

nclude

attendance

meetings, individualized training,

and

preparation for

mediation

and due process hearings.

The goal of

these services is to create an atmosphere for parents to

learn and put to use skills and techniques that enable

them to be the best advocate for their loved one as

possible.

In general this level of support is for families and

individuals that have attempted to advocate on their own

behalf to no avail and who may need the help and

assistance of an advocate but can not otherwise afford

an attorney.

Advocacy

& Training

- Individuals and Families

Personalized advocacy

including

individuali

zed training

in understanding your rights and effective meaningful

advocacy strategies

. Training

focuses on tips

tools

for

...

Effective Communication
Build Effective and Individualized IEP's - extracting
pertinent information from evaluations
IEP development
Least Restrictive Environment - understanding how to
determine the most effective LRE environment and
how to obtain it for your loved one.
Independent Evaluations
Functional Behavior Assessments
Transition Planning - Early Intervention & Post High
School

and many other areas that will enable you to

become the

most

informed

advocate for your loved one.

Home

Sponsor a Family
One-on-One Advocacy is such a
needed service for families who
have children with special needs.
Good advocates and support are
hard to come by. Support a family
today and make a difference.