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Thursday, April 24, 2014

A General Review Of What A Special Needs Advocate Is

By Agnes Dickson


When a person has been diagnosed with something that they may need assistance with, that person is generally termed as in need of special services. Whether a person has a mental, physical, or psychological condition, it is recommended that the person has a special needs advocate. This is a person that speaks on the behalf of the person in need.

You or someone you know might be involved with certain legal venues, and a representative has the training that you need to allow him to effectively represent the person afflicted by a condition in courtroom settings, government proceedings, or school environments. Generally, some conditions make it difficult for person with certain conditions to participate equally in any mandated proceeding, and he may struggle in different ways. A representative is assigned to ensure that the affected person can participate equally and is not taken advantage of. They are also assigned when the court assumes that he cannot represent himself effectively in legal matters or speak on his own behalf.

These advocates may provide services to adult people in need, as well as children and family services from all over the world. They typically meet with the person in need, his family, and his children if any in order to collect the information need to provide them with responsibilities and their rights. They may report information to the workers involved with the case, the judge, and any staff with an active interest.

When a person with certain conditions gets involved with a family service or legal issue, the representative may assist in developing a plan and a set of goals for the family to meet. A representative can represent minors as well as people with medical conditions. Some medical conditions automatically qualify the individual for legal assistance.

When a person lacks the appropriate means to make decisions in his own best interest, the court or government branch will attempt to assist him with legal representation. Some medical conditions automatically incapacitate an individual where he or she is unable to make appropriate decisions. The courts will name a representative if a minor child is involved. If there are allegations of child abuse, a representative will most definitely be appointed.

In some cases, representatives are called guardian ad litum. The guardian ad litum may be appointed when a person is seeking the power of attorney over a disabled person or a person of unsound mind, this is common during custody disputes or asset collection. Guardian ad litums are generally assigned to children who enter the government system, especially where foster care placement is concerned.

Disabilities and mental conditions are some of the many areas that a guardian may specialize in. A person that has a mental condition or a disability has the right to equal and fair participation when it comes to his rights. Certain mental conditions and physical disabilities automatically mandate government assistance or modifications in a learning environment.

A guardian may only work with clients in a specific field, but it is not common for the representatives to charge their client. Some of them work for the state or government, while others may work for client-based fees. There are a number of professionals that are licensed in the jurisdiction they work out of. Whether or not they charge the client or work for the government depends on a number of factors.




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