named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
ADHD Advocacy and Education
Offers resources and information on ADHD in educational settings, including classroom accommodations, gender differences in diagnosis, and legal rights under Section 504 and IDEA.
Bilingual Education Advocacy
Supports families in securing Transitional Bilingual Education or Dual Language programs for ELL students, particularly when district offerings do not meet student needs.
English Language Learner (ELL) Advocacy
Provides guidance and rights information for families of ELL students, including support with HLQ and NYSITELL processes, program selection (Bilingual Education or ENL), and testing accommodations.
SIFE Support Program
Assists Students with Interrupted/Inconsistent Formal Education in accessing appropriate educational services through identification protocols and advocacy for specialized programming.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Special Education Support Services 2 activities
- Legal and educational advocacy for students with disabilitiesProvides legal representation, advocacy, and support to students and families navigating special education systems, including IEPs, 504 Plans, discipline, suspensions, truancy, residency disputes, and inappropriate placements. Attends school meetings, reviews records, and advises on educational rights.
- Support for English Language Learners and multilingual studentsSupports access to bilingual education, testing accommodations, and continued services for former ELLs; conducts home language assessments; and advocates for Students with Interrupted/Inconsistent Formal Education (SIFE) who are also ELLs.
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Supported Employment for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Assistance with vocational rehabilitation servicesHelps individuals with disabilities access vocational rehabilitation services to support employment and independence.
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Developmental Disability Service Coordination 1 activity
- Benefits advisement and eligibility supportOperates the Benefits Advisement and Support for Eligibility (BASE) program to provide comprehensive guidance on accessing OPWDD eligibility and related services.
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Training and Capacity Building for Trauma-Informed Student Support 1 activity
- Development and distribution of educational resourcesProduces and distributes fact sheets, FAQs, Q&A guides, and educational videos on topics including Functional Behavioral Assessments, Behavior Intervention Plans, Manifestation Determination Reviews, school suspensions, ADHD rights, and the experiences of transgender and non-binary youth.
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Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
- Family support and service coordinationProvides Family Support Service Access Coordination to help families identify and access appropriate services and supports, including referrals to community-based agencies and technical assistance via phone, email, fax, or mail.
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Autism & Neurodiversity Education Workshops 1 activity
- Parent and caregiver training and educationOffers parent training, workshops, and webinars to help caregivers understand special education evaluations, mental health concerns in students, and how to advocate effectively within the education system, including for children with developmental disabilities.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Advocacy for systemic educational accessAdvocates for the establishment of Bilingual Education programs when 20 or more students at the same grade level in a district share the same home language.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$2.74M
Contributions & grants$2.25M82%
Program service revenue$2K0%
Investment income$10K0%
Other revenue$479K
expenses
Total expenses$2.31M
Program expenses94%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.98M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.48M
Cash$1.37M
Investments$0
Liabilities$481K
Net assets$2.00M
Liquid reserves7.1 mo
5 years on record · 2021–2025 · YoY revenue +42.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EILLEEN BUCKLEY | EXECUTIVE DI | 35 | $122K |
board members · 6
- CATHERINE BREIDENBACH — SECRETARY
- GLENDA JACKSON — TRUSTEE
- JENNIFER SCHWARTZ — EXECUTIVE DI
- SUSAN BURGER — CHAIRPERSON
- TAHMEED KALAM — TREASURER
- THOMAS BLENNAU — TRUSTEE
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- Additudemag.com Partner — Directs individuals to Additudemag.com for articles, presentations, and webinars about ADHD.
- CTAC NY Partner — Co-presents training materials on special education evaluations and assessments.
- Center for Parent Information and Resources Partner — References the Center for Parent Information and Resources as a source of information and tools for parents about ADHD.
- Child Mind Institute Partner — Collaborates by sharing educational resources on supporting youth questioning gender identity and sexual orientation.
- New York State Government — Follows New York State policies and procedures for identifying and serving English Language Learners.
- New York State Education Department Government — Cites data and reports from the New York State Education Department on at-risk student populations.
- OPWDD Government — Provides benefits advisement and eligibility support related to OPWDD programs.
- Susan Burger Partner — Board President of Long Island Advocacy Center Inc.
- THELIAC Network — Hosts LIAC resources on its website, indicating a network or affiliate relationship.
- United States Department of Education/Office of Civil Rights Government — Provides access to their fact sheet "Know Your Rights: Students with ADHD" as a resource for families and individuals.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Family Empowerment through Advocacy Capacity Buildingmethodology: family_empowermentBy empowering families with advocacy skills and knowledge, the organization increases their ability to secure educational services and participate in decision-making, because engaged and informed families produce better educational outcomes for at-risk youth and individuals with disabilities.
- Individualized Rights-Based Educational Supportmethodology: rights-based_advocacyBy asserting legal rights and delivering individualized support based on assessed needs, the organization ensures access to quality education for individuals with disabilities, because recognizing fundamental rights and tailoring services to unique needs leads to more effective advocacy and educational outcomes.
- Legal and Advocacy Integration for Disability Rightsmethodology: integrated_legal_and_advocacy_supportBy combining legal expertise with advocacy and education, the organization ensures equitable access and appropriate educational placements for individuals with disabilities, because integrated legal and advocacy support more effectively addresses systemic and individual barriers than either approach alone.