Law firms concentrating on special education advocacy and special needs planning are also a good resource to assist parents needing aid with the IEP process.

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An experienced special needs attorney can also assist with special education advocacy, asset preservation, estate planning, and trusts.

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Our New York City, White Plains or Fishkill Special Needs attorneys can assist with Medicaid planning, special needs trusts, comprehensive estate planning, and special education advocacy matters.

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The most serious have come from advocacy groups for the disabled, which are planning to picket Monday's Los Angeles premiere.

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"Substantial improvements in the infrastructure of planning and policy, leadership and advocacy, workforce training and surveillance must be realized, " he said.

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Kitts-Nevis National MAB Committee has a key role and functions including, Advocacy and support of sustainable development, promotion and monitoring of scientific research, planning and management of Biosphere reserves, approval of Biosphere Reserve Proposals, capacity development of the local communities in resource management and environmental protection, the conservation of biological diversity.

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On the other side of the debate is the advocacy group, made up of two dozen leading demographers, economists and former Family Planning officials who joined forces in 2000.

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As part of delivering on its second commitment, UNESCO has supported Member States to undertake EFA planning in a variety of ways, including providing guidance, technical advice, direct assistance, and policy and advocacy support as well as opportunities for national and other forums to improve participation in planning.

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"With the onset of the aging demographic revolution, it is essential that the general public begin planning for their future care requirements, " said Bill Novelli, chief executive officer of AARP, an advocacy group for older Americans.

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