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An 8-month leadership development and advocacy education program for adults with developmental disabilities (over age 21) and family members of children and transition age youth. The goal of this program is to prepare the next generation of disability advocates to work toward meaningful statewide change.

A group advocacy network where people with intellectual and developmental disabilities come together to learn how to advocate for themselves. This is done while simultaneously providing a collective voice for advancing disability rights.

Helps families develop a sense of security and higher level of self assurance. Individuals learn the power of advocating for themselves. Encourages stronger families and healthier communities. Counselors provide support to families and teach the ways to manage household tasks, strengthen positive parenting skills, seek affordable medical care, link to community resources, manage personal finances, link to housing resources, advocate for themselves, and improve organizational skills

Provide peer-to-peer support, training, resources, and advocacy to caregivers of children/youth facing mental health, behavioral, developmental, or substance-use challenges, helping them engage effectively with schools and systems

Encourages young people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to take an active role in their communities and assert themselves on important issues through the Youth Leadership Project. The program includes 8 two-hour training sessions where participants learn life skills and self-advocacy. Sessions cover topics such as voting, public speaking, leadership, teamwork, government, and more.

Supports parents and caregivers of children aged birth through 25 facing emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges by advocating for collaboration with agencies such as DCP&P, DDD, and Juvenile Justice. Provides essential services including peer support, education, advocacy, mediation training, and assistance with court appointments and IEPs. Extends resources through the county Family Support Organization, offering information and referrals to mental healthcare practitioners, special education schools, and substance abuse programs.

Provides coaching and education to assist individuals and families in developing action plans to meet their financial, relational, career, health, well-being, emotional, and educational needs. The United Advocacy Group model is designed to partner alongside front-line organizations and strengthen their capacity to serve youth and families within their midst. Works with foster youth that are aging out 16-24. Domestic violence survivors and their families.