Discovering that your child/adolescent has a mental/physical disability is only the beginning of a lifelong battle ahead. You become overwhelmed, stumbling on obstacles along the way, leaving you with more questions than answers. You are not a public speaker, and yet, you find yourself in front of school boards, struggling to keep it together knowing that the future of your child is at stake based on your presentation. You feel alone, lost, and confused. Advocates speak for those whose voices shake in public speaking situations. They will stand with you to fight for the rights of your child.