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Creating A World That Works For Everyone! - The Advocacy Center

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4,747 readers received <strong>The</strong> Bridge<br />

newsletter, and 851 readers received the<br />

Family-School Partnership’s Roundtable<br />

newsletter.<br />

76 youths enjoyed activities of their choice<br />

with the one-on-one support of a TIES<br />

volunteer.<br />

49 individuals from accross New York State<br />

graduated from Partners in Policymaking,<br />

ready to create positive change in their<br />

communities.<br />

98% of individuals who attended<br />

a disability awareness workshop<br />

reported they increased their<br />

understanding of disabilities.<br />

3 local school districts collaborated<br />

with the <strong>Advocacy</strong> <strong>Center</strong> to provide<br />

Disability Awareness Days to fourth<br />

and fifth grade students. <strong>The</strong> full<br />

day of hands-on activities provides<br />

students with opportunities to<br />

understand some of the challenges of<br />

having a disability as well as ways they<br />

can support peers who happen to have<br />

a disability.<br />

“This organization<br />

has brought<br />

incredible<br />

perspective and<br />

quality experiences<br />

to our children.”<br />

- School principal<br />

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