Rockland
Education and Disability Advocates 

Putnam Independent Living Services
http://www.parenttip.org/phone.htm  -
Parent Training and Information Program, Includes Rockland, Free phone consult, Free workshops in Rockland.
Call Joy Drummond, LMSW, MAT, Parent Training Coordinator  1-888-788-6268 (Toll Free); No Fee

VCS Center for Conflict Resolution
77 South Main Street New City, NY 10956
Office: 845-634-5729 
http://www.vcs-inc.org/
Special Education Mediation - No fee

Parent Partner (under a grant from MHA)
429-6640 ex. 11 Kathy Abramson
Your child does NOT have to be classified for this free service.  They will help families in any situation of crisis, including special ed related issues, but it does not have to be special education.  No fee.

Arc of Rockland
http://www.arcofrockland.org/children.php
The Educational Advocate will work with the family and the School District towards the common goal of providing the best possible education in the least restrictive environment.  Ask for Family Services.  No fee.

Office for People with Disabilities
http://www.co.rockland.ny.us/PWD/disability.html
We are here to serve Rockland County residents of all ages, and provide information and resources to the community.  No fee.

Info Rockland - 364 2020 - No Fee, they will search for an organization/group that can answer your question or has a service you are looking for....

Rockland County Disability Advisory Council
http://www.co.rockland.ny.us/PWD/DAC.htm
The Disability Advisory Council (DAC) works with the Office for People with Disabilities by acting as an advocate to protect the interests of Rockland County residents with disabilities. 

Legal Services of the Hudson Valley
http://www.lshv.org
Legal Services of the Hudson Valley was established to provide free legal representation in civil matters to low-income and poor people.   Call them to see if you qualify for free legal aid and if they can take your case. 

NY Education & Advocacy Info/Packets

Guide for Determining Eligibility and Special Education Programs and/or Services for Preschool Students with Disabilities - January 2003 
http://www.vesid.nysed.gov/specialed/publications/preschool/guide/home.html 

Special Education in New York for Children with Disabilities, Age 3-21
http://www.vesid.nysed.gov/specialed/publications/policy/parentguide.htm

Information for Parents of Preschool Students with Disabilities AGES 3-5
http://www.vesid.nysed.gov/specialed/publications/preschool/brochure.htm

The revised mandatory New York State Procedural Safeguards Notice: Rights for the Parents of Disabilities, Ages 3-21
http://www.vesid.nysed.gov/specialed/publications/policy/psgncover.htm

Resolving Concerns about Your Child's Special Education Services
http://www.vesid.nysed.gov/specialed/publications/policy/dueprocessbroch.htm

A Guide to Resolve Concerns About your Child's Special Education Services
http://www.vesid.nysed.gov/specialed/quality/qaresolv.htm

Special Education Mediation from VESID
http://www.vesid.nysed.gov/specialed/publications/policy/mediationbook.htm

Commission on Quality of Care and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities - http://www.cqcapd.state.ny.us/

NY State Protection and Advocacy Offices for Developmentally Disabled Persons
http://www.cqcapd.state.ny.us/Advocacy/paddofc.htm

Protection and Advocacy Contact Offices

http://www.cqcapd.state.ny.us/Advocacy/palist.htm

Includes P & A for:

Adult Homes

Client Assistance Program [CAP]
Interest on Lawyer Account Fund Program [IOLA]
Protection & Advocacy for Persons with Developmental Disabilities [PADD]
Protection & Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness [PAIMI]
Protection & Advocacy for Individual Rights [PAIR]
Protection & Advocacy for Beneficiaries of Social Security [PABSS]
Protection & Advocacy for Persons with Traumatic Brain Injury [PATBI]
Protection & Advocacy for Assistive Technology Program [PAAT] 

NY Commission on Quality of Care & Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities  http://www.cqcapd.state.ny.us/DisabilityRightsADA/DisabilityRightsADA.htm -  List of Federal and State Laws that protect persons who have a disability

The Advocacy Center
http://www.advocacycenter.com/
The Advocacy Center provides consumer-driven services to support people with disabilities and their families in achieving their goals. 

New York State Dispute Resolution Association (NYSDRA) http://www.nysdra.org/

This is a nonprofit professional membership organization committed to the promotion of quality conflict management and peaceful dispute resolution.

NY Office of State Review

Commission on Quality of Care and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities
http://www.cqc.state.ny.us/dddirectory/lowerhud.htm

This Website 

This Website is updated by a private, local parent who has a special needs daughter. This website serves as a public services for other local special needs families in the area to use for special ed related topics. Links and information are not meant to be exhaustive and are not a guarantee of service/help and do not indicate any preference. I simply list what I can find that is relevant and low or no cost to special ed parents.  I hope you find this information helpful.   If you would like me to add your meeting or free or low cost special education event, please email me,    No fundraisers please!