The purpose of the Parent Coalition is to provide people with disabilities and their families with an array of services that:
· Links families with their natural support system, the community, and other families who have similar experiences.
· Helps families to better understand and access the system.
· Responds to crisis.
· Involves families in decision making at both state and local levels.
· Provides current,
accurate information, and networking opportunities.
· Forms a power base to advocate
for the needs of people with disabilities in our community and state.
· Helps new parent groups get established and serves as a resource for leadership in new and existing groups.
The Co-coordinators gather
pertinent information from all areas, including state and county government, service providers and advocacy/planning organizations.
They also help organize community meetings and forums for the purpose of educating, sharing and discussing issues of mutual concern.
The information gathered is distributed through the meetings/forums or via mailings and/or internet to members of the Parent Coalition.
