Advocates Transforms Lives!
Over 1,000 dedicated professionals serving approximately 1,000 children and adults with disabilities throughout New York State
Over 1,000 dedicated professionals serving approximately 1,000 children and adults with disabilities throughout New York State
Advocates supports children and adults with disabilities and their families with 1:1 Mentors/support staff, self-directed Community Habilitation and self-directed residential supports with a Backup Mentor service. We provide Family Training, Family Reimbursement for respite, Service Access, Medical Advocacy and Family Recreation
"To me, this journey and experience has enlightened my life as well as Jose’s. At Advocates, we look out for each other and we are there for each other."
"Advocates helps me to do the things I like to do, meet goals in my life, and overcome my fears."
"Kathy has grown as an individual, works with her Mentors on independence and self-expression, and is an active member of the community."
"The staff have been awesome, and we could not have hoped for such a great, positive experience for Nadia."
"My goal is help expand lives so that individuals become as independent as possible."
"I have a strong desire to assist each individual with specific goals, balancing compassion and understanding, and a willingness to set priorities so that each individual succeeds."
"Because of her Mentors, Kathy gives much more thought in her decision-making and the support she receives from Advocates is purposeful."