Advocates for the legal rights and the change of legislation regarding issues which impact the poor in New York state, and find just cause when local or county government is not correcting a problem.

Provides education and public awareness to the community about domestic violence, through community speakers, interviews, conducting workshops, sending letters, legislative lobbying, etc.

Exists to ensure equal opportunity in employment, housing, public accommodation, education and credit. Enforces the State's Human Rights Law by investigating, prosecuting, and resolving individual, group and Division initiated complaints of illegal discrimination. Educates the public to prevent and eliminate discrimination and promote awareness of the Human Rights Law. Develops legislation and policy to further the Division's role in enforcing the Law. This location in Hauppauge is a satellite office and service is by appointment. Serves Suffolk County Residents.

Serves in an advisory capacity to the Putnam County Executive and Legislature on critical issues and needs relating to people with disabilities. Advocates for legislation to address these issues and needs.

The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is an advocate and resource for persons who reside in long-term care facilities such as nursing homes, assisted living facilities and adult homes. They protect patient rights, work to improve residents' quality of life and advocate for change. Volunteers are trained to work as resident advocates, who in turn work with residents, family members and facility staff.

Advocates for heart and stroke patients in various capacities, such as legislative, promoting education, organizational, regarding the issues which may impact them and their families.

Works toward the goals of countering and reducing hatred by fighting Anti-Semitism and all forms of bigotry here and abroad, combating international terrorism, probing the roots of hatred, advocating before congress, aiding victims of bigotry, developing educational programs, and serving as a public resource for government, media, law enforcement, and the general public.

Provides access to sex offender registration information in all 50 States. Provides no cost sex offender e-mail alert program. Offers prevention education and referral services for victims and their non-offending family members. Call for more information.

Provides an opportunity for those with cerebral palsy or developmental disabilities to meet and discuss the needs of those in the group, and find ways to advocate a solution for a single person or the group regarding physical, political, discriminatory or other obstacles in the community.

Exists to ensure equal opportunity in employment, housing, public accommodation, education and credit. Enforces the State's Human Rights Law by investigating, prosecuting, and resolving individual, group and Division initiated complaints of illegal discrimination. Educates the public to prevent and eliminate discrimination and promote awareness of the Human Rights Law. Develops legislation and policy to further the Division's role in enforcing the Law. Serves Nassau County Residents

Provides a protection and advocacy system for individuals and their families with chronic diseases or developmental and other disabilities. Offers legal assistance of issues including: disability, Medicaid and other insurance, permanency planning, and housing.

Provides systems change advocacy, training and support to other advocates and organizations, and high quality direct civil legal representation to protect and strengthen the legal rights of people in New York State who are poor, disabled or disenfranchised.

Provides a protection and advocacy system for individuals and their families with chronic diseases or developmental and other disabilities. Offers legal assistance of issues including: disability, Medicaid and other insurance, permanency planning, and housing.

Accepts complaints of discrimination and provides advocacy and other services for anyone who has experienced any form of discrimination. Also works to make change by advocating legislatively and socially.

Advises governor, legislature, and state agencies on issues facing persons with disabilities. Initiates and shapes innovative programs and identifies areas for improvement. Fosters coordination through systems advocacy and facilitates community development activities. Provides technical assistance on barrier-free design, legal rights,assistive technology to local governments, providers, families, and maintains toll-free information and referral service.

Advocates to change public policy and legislation for better housing for those with limited incomes. Also works with other organizations by creating forums and coalitions to advocate and educate legislators and other agencies on affordable housing-related issues.

Advocates for legislation to increase government funding for retinal degenerative disease research, by means of public education and encouraging letters to be written to local, state, and federal representatives.

Works to change public policy and advocate for those issues and positions that relate to local United Ways, community building, and fund raising activities.

Provides a protection and advocacy system for individuals and their families with chronic diseases or developmental and other disabilities. Offers legal assistance of issues including: disability, Medicaid and other insurance, permanency planning, and housing.

Advocate at the local, state, and federal levels to improve standards for low-wage workers including efforts to increase wage rates, provide equal access to identification for immigrant residents, and advocate for the rights of workers in specific industries that lack adequate protections.

Advocates for the legal rights and the change of legislation regarding issues which impact the poor in New York state, and find just cause when local or county government is not correcting a problem.

Provides training, information, and resources to help craft artists prevent emergencies and to protect themselves and their businesses when emergencies occur. Also is a connection and guide to other sources for support, business development , health, safety, risk management and insurance. Also advocates and engages in research, and backs policy that supports craft artists' careers.