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Posted by ajasfolks2
 - September 25, 2014, 12:47:03 PM
After his suggestion as to need for national certification, he says:

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Perhaps a group like Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA) or Parent Centers (Parent Center Network) could establish the levels of certification.


Great suggestion as to COPAA.  I am not familiar with Parent Center Network . . .
Posted by ajasfolks2
 - September 25, 2014, 12:44:00 PM
Links, that is GREAT read.  Thank you for posting!   :thumbsup:

I highly suggest others read as well . . .
Posted by ajasfolks2
 - September 25, 2014, 12:04:34 PM
Referencing the second quote above:
Increasingly I am seeing and reading more from and about paid LTFA advocates . . . who, IMHO, really don't know their stuff:  ill-prepared, not articulate, not great negotiating skills . . . and some are downright frauds.

It truly concerns me.

Posted by LinksEtc
 - September 24, 2014, 10:17:22 PM
Not saying I agree or disagree, but interesting .....


"Why Advocating for Your Children Yourself is Always the Best Option"
http://www.thinkinclusive.us/why-advocating-for-your-children-yourself-is-always-the-best-option/#sthash.mqYdyjKn.dpbs

QuoteOver the course of my career teaching parents self-advocacy skills, I was always quick to point out that you need to become your child's advocate because only you know what is best for your child as only you know your child best.
QuoteI believe there needs to be some type of national certification established for paid disability advocates, and it is certainly recommended for those who do not charge.