The Advocacy Center Employee Directory
Individual and Family ServicesNew York, United States11-50 Employees
The Advocacy Center is a nonprofit organization focused on individual and family services, based in Rochester, New York. It provides information, support, and assistance to people with disabilities and their families to access the services they need, prioritizing personal goals in education, employment, or independent living, and offering a range of supports and resources they can choose from. The center also offers educational workshops and series intended to help individuals and families advocate for themselves and others, and to support schools, organizations, and employers in becoming more disability-friendly and accessible. For example, it conducts disability awareness workshops in schools to help students understand disability and build inclusive friendships. As a small to mid-sized organization based in Rochester, it aims to advance a society where accessibility and support enable people with disabilities and their families to participate more fully.