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Search IEP Advocate in PAWhat to Look For in IEP Advocate
IEP advocates help parents navigate the special education system, attend IEP meetings, understand their rights, and ensure children receive appropriate services from school districts.
- ✓Knowledge of IDEA and state special education law
- ✓Experience with your child's disability type
- ✓Clear communication style
- ✓Collaborative approach with schools
- ✓References from other families
Insurance: IEP advocacy is typically not covered by insurance. Costs range from $100-300 per hour. Some advocates offer sliding scale fees. Regional Centers may fund advocacy services.
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Your Regional Office
Blair County Department of Social Services & Mental Health
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📍 423 Allegheny Street, Suite 441, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648, Hollidaysburg 16648
🕐 Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Eligibility varies depending on the specific service. Generally, individuals must be residents of Blair County and meet specific diagnostic and functional criteria related to intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities, or mental health conditions. Early Intervention services are for children birth to 3 with developmental delays or disabilities.
Pennsylvania Resources
Funding Sources
Medicaid/State Program
Contact your state's Medicaid agency for autism-related services and waiver programs.
Private Insurance
Many states mandate autism coverage. Check your plan's benefits.
School District (IEP)
Free Appropriate Public Education for children ages 3-22 with disabilities.
Early Intervention
Federally mandated services for children 0-3 with developmental delays.