The Long Island Advocacy Center (LIAC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities and their families to ensure access to appropriate education and services.

At LIAC, we believe in the fundamental rights of every individual to receive quality education and support services tailored to their unique needs. Our team of experienced advocates, and attorneys, works tirelessly to protect these rights by providing comprehensive advocacy services, legal representation, and educational resources.

Services We Offer

The Long Island Advocacy Center (LIAC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities and their families to ensure access to appropriate education and services.

Education Advocacy

For Student Birth - 21

The LIAC will help you with solutions to school problems such as discipline, truancy, suspensions, residency disputes, and inappropriate placements.

Special Education Support

For Students
We can provide information, referrals, technical assistance, and individualized advocacy services. LIAC works to empower families who are struggling with the Special Education process.

Family Support Programs

For Families

Access to Independence
Benefits Advisement
Family Support Access Coordination
Parent Training

Trainings and Presentations

For Families & Professionals

LIAC provides training in education laws and regulations and advocacy skills to family members, students, educators, Probation Officers, and other professionals.
Interested in training?

Parent Training and Information Center (PTIC)

For Families & Professionals

Provides training and information to families of children with disabilities and the professionals who work with them throughout Long Island and New York City.

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