AYA Forward · Independent Advocacy
Start with the situation.
Move toward a plan.
Choose the kind of support you need, see what an initial action plan might involve, and submit a confidential inquiry for personal follow-up.
Step 01
Which kind of advocacy support do you need?
Step 02
What is happening right now?
Select the closest situation. This is a starting point, not a diagnosis, legal analysis or determination of eligibility.
Step 03
Choose a possible level of support.
Service options indicate the type of engagement, not a commitment to an available appointment or a price. The scope and fee are provided in writing before any paid work begins.
Before you request support
Know what you can ask AYA to do.
These answers help you distinguish a service inquiry from an authorized paid engagement.
What advocacy services can I actually request?
You can inquire about a focused care-navigation clarity session, preparation and permitted support for a care appointment or decision, or a defined period of authorized provider coordination and advocacy. The selected option helps start a conversation; the exact services are confirmed in writing.
Can AYA help if my family is navigating both school and older-adult care issues?
You may describe both types of needs in general terms. AYA can explore the appropriate educational and older-adult care advocacy pathways with you, with separate permissions, service boundaries and scopes where needed. Please do not include identifying student or patient details in the initial inquiry.
Does submitting an inquiry commit me to a paid service?
No. Submitting a request does not charge you, reserve an appointment or authorize work. AYA reviews the inquiry, discusses fit and next steps, and provides a written scope and fee before any paid service begins. You can request package pricing without first booking a consultation.
Access + Funding
Explore ways to arrange support.
AYA uses a community-access approach. No payment or subsidy is approved by selecting an option. Availability, scope, eligibility, and fees are discussed individually. AYA does not represent that Medicare, Medicaid or insurance will reimburse these services.
Step 04 · Get Started
Send an advocacy inquiry.
Share enough for AYA to arrange an initial conversation. Do not include student names, medical details, diagnoses, records, financial account numbers or other sensitive personal information here.
Prefer to speak with AYA?
You can also contact AYA directly about the appropriate next step.