Parent Advisory Committee

Partnering with Families to Build Better Support for Students with Disabilities

StudentUnion’s Parent Advisory Committee is a collaborative group of parents and family advocates who help shape StudentUnion’s objectives and programming, to ensure that student support is effective, inclusive, and informed by real-life experiences.
We believe parents, guardians, and professional care-givers are powerful partners in shaping programs that truly support the needs of students with disabilities
Whether you're a parent looking to contribute your voice or you want to bring our programming to your school, you're in the right place.
We’d love for you to be a part of it.
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Our Goals

Ensure student and family voices are at the center of our work
Provide insight and feedback on existing and future programs
Identify gaps and opportunities in transition support and school engagement
Help bring inclusive programming to more schools and communities

Committee Structure

Responsibilities: No official responsibilities other than to give advice and feedback when you are able
Frequency of Meetings: Open attendance monthly virtual meetings; 1 hour; attend as able
How We Communicate: Email updates, short surveys, Google Doc/Sheet comments; optional group calls and in-person gatherings

We’re Seeking Connection & Feedback from

Parents and families from our partner schools
Parents and families with students with disabilities no matter your school or location
Interested community leaders and advocates
SEPAG (Special Education Parent Advisory Groups) across New York City districts
If you're part of a parent group or know one we should connect with—please reach out!

Join our mailing list or request programming with this 2 minute form

Benefits to You

Advocate for your child and others in the community
Connect with a support network of engaged, informed parents
Help design programs that strengthen transition supports to independent living
Influence grant funding and school partnerships
Help build comprehensive resources for parents
Priority access to parent and family resources, toolkits, webinars

Stay Connected & Get Involved

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Let’s Work Together

Your voice, your insight, and your advocacy matter.
Together, we can make a lasting difference in the lives of our students and families.
We look forward to hearing from you.

StudentUnion’s Parent Advisory Committee is a collaborative group of parents and family advocates who help shape StudentUnion’s objectives and programming, to ensure that student support is effective, inclusive, and informed by real-life experiences.