The Long Island Advocacy Center

Information updated on Wednesday, April 9th 2025, 16:04
Services
Advocate-School District, Regional Center, Insurance
Family Resource Center
Parent to Parent Support - Information, Referral, Mentoring
Workshops, In-Person Training, Classes

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.

FOR STUDENTS- Birth -21

  • ​ Education Advocacy 
    • The LIAC will help you with solutions to school problems such as discipline, truancy, suspensions, residency disputes and inappropriate placements.
  • Special education support
    • ​Information, referral, technical and individual support services empowering families that are struggling with the special education process

FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES

  • Access to Independence
    • The LIAC provides families  support with service coordination information and benefits advisement .

FOR FAMILIES AND PROFESSIONALS

  • Knowledge and Resources
    • The LIAC  provides outreach and trainings in relevant laws, regulations, and advocacy skills to family members, students, educators, probation officers and other professionals.

Offices locations

  • Suffolk County
    Long Island Advocacy Center
    490 Wheeler Road
    Suite 165 C
    Hauppauge, NY 11788
    Phone (631) 234-0467
    Fax (631) 234-4069
  • Nassau County
    Herricks Community Center
    999 Herricks Road
    Room 108
    New Hyde Park, NY 11040
    Phone (516) 248-2222
    Fax (516) 248-2290

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