Helping people solve accessibility and inclusion issues.
While each service and program at ATI deals with advocacy in different forms, the Advocacy Department specializes in issues of discrimination and policy best practices in settings such as schools, workplaces, businesses, and community recreation. Read about our specialty areas below.
K-12 Education Advocacy
ATI helps caregivers and their students ensure they have everything they need to succeed in school and life. We can help you request special education assessments, review 504 and Individualized Education Plans (IEP), explain your students’ rights, provide professional advocacy support at school meetings, and offer support and referrals for additional services that could help you.
Adult Advocacy
ATI helps college students and adults meet their personal goals in all areas of life. We work to ensure people have the skills, tools, and confidence to participate fully in the community. We can teach you about your legal rights as a disabled individual, practice self-advocacy skills, assist in solving access and discrimination issues, and offer support and referrals for additional services that could help you.
Organizational Advocacy
ATI works with organizations, businesses, and government entities to make our community more accessible and inclusive for everyone. We can provide tailored staff trainings on working with the disability community, review policies and paperwork for inclusivity and accessibility, conduct physical accessibility assessments, and help you plan inclusive events that are accessible to all.