Parent Advocates Together
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Parent Advocates Together (PAT) is an organization that provides independent peer and self advocacy support for parents, families, and carers of disabled dependents. PAT aims to ensure that these individuals are respected and listened to, involved in decisions that affect their lives, and have aspirations for their future. PAT offers advocacy services such as support, signposting to other services, sharing information to support decision making, and ensuring people's rights are respected.
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