Empowering Families. Supporting Every Ability.
At AdvocaSAY, we believe knowledge is power — and access matters. This resource hub connects individuals, families, and caregivers with tools, organizations, and information that support those with varying disabilities. Whether you’re seeking educational materials, advocacy guidance, or community connections, you’ll find resources here to help you learn, grow, and take action.
The Center for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education
CADRE is the national leader in the field of dispute resolution in special education and early intervention. We offer an array of services based upon the needs of the intended audience.
The Center for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education (CADRE)
CADRE is the national leader in the field of dispute resolution in special education and early intervention. We offer an array of services based upon the needs of the intended audience.
Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE)
The MSDE Division of Special Education provides leadership, accountability, technical assistance, and resource management to local school systems, public agencies, and stakeholders through a seamless, comprehensive system of coordinated services to children and students with disabilities, birth through age 21, and their families.
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
IDEA is a law that makes available a free appropriate public education to eligible children with disabilities throughout the nation and ensures special education and related services to those children.
Center for Parent Information & Resources (CPIR)
CPIR is the central hub of valuable information and products specifically designed for the network of Parent Centers serving families of children with disabilities.
Eric's ID Law
The law requires Maryland’s Motor Vehicle Administration to allow applicants to indicate their hidden disability on their drivers’ licenses. Hidden no more: Butterflies on licenses, ID cards alert police to hidden disabilities
SPAN Parent Advocacy Network
Empowering families as advocates and partners in improving education, health/mental health and human services outcomes for infants, toddlers, children, youth and young adults.
The Advocacy Institute
The Advocacy Institute is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization dedicated to the development of products, projects and services that work to improve the lives of people with disabilities.
Pathfinders for Autism (PFA) Safety*Community*Resource
PFA works to educate and train the community to support and improve the lives of individuals with autism and their families throughout the lifespan.