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Julian’s Story
Julian is a 3-year-old preschooler with delays in his language skills, but the DOE failed to provide recommended services.
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08.29.2023 | We've updated our annual factsheet for families of students with disabilities, which covers issues NYC families often encounter at the start of the school year, including enrollment, busing, placement, and more. The factsheet is available in English and Spanish. We will be updating the...
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Resource: Homework TipsHelpful tips to help children complete their homework. Lists of homework do's and don'ts.
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Resource: Preguntas y Respuestas Sobre el Comienzo de Clases para Familias de Alumnos con DiscapacidadesThis fact sheet for families of students with disabilities covers issues that typically come up at the start of the school year, such as what to do if a child does not yet have a school assignment or the school assigned says they cannot serve the child’s needs. (Spanish)
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08.23.2023 | Today, Advocates for Children of New York (AFC) is releasing a new report, Access (Still) Denied: An Update on the Physical Inaccessibility of NYC Public Schools, finding that only 31.1% of schools are fully accessible to students, parents, educators, and community members with...
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August 2022 Dear friends, On behalf of Advocates for Children of New York (AFC), we are excited to introduce the AFC Right to Learn Campaign as part of our 50th Anniversary celebration. The Right to Learn Campaign aims to position AFC for its next half century by raising $5 million...
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Covers the diagnosis of autism; Early Intervention services, preschool special education, and school-age special education for children with autism; instructional practices and additional support services; tips for parents and information on support groups and additional resoruces.
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This fact sheet for families of students with disabilities covers issues that typically come up at the start of the school year, such as what to do if a child does not yet have a school assignment or the school assigned says they cannot serve the child’s needs.
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Resource: Servicios de Traducción e Interpretación en las Escuelas Públicas de la Ciudad de Nueva YorkThis fact sheet explains the right of parents who do not speak English to free translation and interpretation services in order to participate in their children’s education. (SPANISH)