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Genesee County Youth Bureau (Service Group)
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LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY | ACTION TOWARD INDEPENDENCE
Supports the passage and enforcement of laws or other social measures that protect the rights of people who have physical, mental, developmental or learning disabilities. Works to maximize their ability to enjoy the same opportunities, resources and privileges as the mainstream population.
Supports the passage and enforcement of laws or other social measures that protect the rights of people who have physical, mental, developmental or learning disabilities. Works to maximize their ability to enjoy the same opportunities, resources and privileges as the mainstream population.
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COORDINATING COUNCIL FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES | PUTNAM COUNTY OFFICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
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.
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.
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NEIGHBORHOOD NETWORK, INC. | NEIGHBORHOOD NETWORK, INC.
Dedicated to reclaiming the suburban and rural character of community life on Long Island by preserving our environmental resources initiating efforts to employ clean energy technologies advancing planning principles that foster stronger communities and holding our governmental officials accountable by advancing reforms which keep the operation of government open to the public. Promotes clean energy technologies and organic alternatives to pesticides, and engage in public education, research, legal action, and advocacy.
Dedicated to reclaiming the suburban and rural character of community life on Long Island by preserving our environmental resources initiating efforts to employ clean energy technologies advancing planning principles that foster stronger communities and holding our governmental officials accountable by advancing reforms which keep the operation of government open to the public. Promotes clean energy technologies and organic alternatives to pesticides, and engage in public education, research, legal action, and advocacy.
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CHILD ABUSE LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY | PREVENT CHILD ABUSE NEW YORK
Advocates for children and families in the community. Collaborates to get legislation passed to prevent abuse and protect children. Coordinates public involvment to contact state legislators about specific child abuse prevention measures.
Advocates for children and families in the community. Collaborates to get legislation passed to prevent abuse and protect children. Coordinates public involvment to contact state legislators about specific child abuse prevention measures.
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LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY | FOUNDATION FIGHTING BLINDNESS (FFB) - NEW YORK
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.
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.
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PUBLIC AFFAIRS | PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF GREATER NEW YORK
Works to ensure that women, men and teenagers have access to reproductive health services by encouraging federal and state planning programs advocates public policies and legislation that maintain a woman's right to choose from a full range of reproductive health services, safely, legally and privately promotes comprehensive age appropriate sexuality education in the schools and supports parents, schools and community groups in their efforts to educate members of their families and communities.
Works to ensure that women, men and teenagers have access to reproductive health services by encouraging federal and state planning programs advocates public policies and legislation that maintain a woman's right to choose from a full range of reproductive health services, safely, legally and privately promotes comprehensive age appropriate sexuality education in the schools and supports parents, schools and community groups in their efforts to educate members of their families and communities.
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WORKER ADVOCACY | WORKER JUSTICE CENTER OF NEW YORK - ALBANY
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.
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.
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PUBLIC POLICY HOUSING ADVOCACY | MOUNT VERNON UNITED TENANTS
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 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.
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Preventionfocus, Inc. (Service Group)
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System AdvocacyTobacco Use Education / PreventionAlcohol Use Disorder Education / PreventionDrug Use Disorder Education / PreventionLegislative AdvocacyGambling Addiction Prevention ProgramsIssue AdvocacySuicide Prevention ProgramsUnderage Drinking PreventionYouth Violence PreventionBullying PreventionHealthy Eating Programs
HEALTH ADVOCACY PROJECT | LEGAL SERVICES OF THE HUDSON VALLEY- MAIN OFFICE
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 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.
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VOICE Buffalo (Service Group)
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LAW, POLICY DEVELOPMENT AND INVESTIGATIONS UNIT | NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF STATE DIVISION OF CONSUMER PROTECTION
Researches current consumer issues, develops legislation to properly respond to consumer needs and works with government and industry to address issues of consumer concern.
Researches current consumer issues, develops legislation to properly respond to consumer needs and works with government and industry to address issues of consumer concern.
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NEW YORK PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION | NEW YORK PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION
Serves the public's health interests, improving the standard of health for people of all ages and advancing the interests of physical therapists in the State of New York. Composed of licensed physical therapists, physical therapist assistants and physical therapy students.
Serves the public's health interests, improving the standard of health for people of all ages and advancing the interests of physical therapists in the State of New York. Composed of licensed physical therapists, physical therapist assistants and physical therapy students.
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ADVOCACY AND PUBLIC INFORMATION | PLANNED PARENTHOOD HUDSON PECONIC
Offers advocacy and public information to assure reproductive freedom of choice and access to reproductive health care services.
Offers advocacy and public information to assure reproductive freedom of choice and access to reproductive health care services.
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CROSS ROADS | CEREBRAL PALSY ASSOCIATION OF THE NORTH COUNTRY
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.
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.
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NASSAU LOCATION | NASSAU LOCATION
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
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
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HEALTH ADVOCACY PROJECT | LEGAL SERVICES OF THE HUDSON VALLEY - KINGSTON
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 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.
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LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY | ACTION TOWARD INDEPENDENCE - MIDDLETOWN
Supports the passage and enforcement of laws or other social measures that protect the rights of people who have physical, mental, developmental or learning disabilities. Works to maximize their ability to enjoy the same opportunities, resources and privileges as the mainstream population.
Supports the passage and enforcement of laws or other social measures that protect the rights of people who have physical, mental, developmental or learning disabilities. Works to maximize their ability to enjoy the same opportunities, resources and privileges as the mainstream population.
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LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY | HEMOPHILIA ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK
Ongoing partnerships with other state hemophilia advocacy groups help us promote our fundraisers and obtain assets for our aid programs.
Ongoing partnerships with other state hemophilia advocacy groups help us promote our fundraisers and obtain assets for our aid programs.
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SUFFOLK LOCATION | SUFFOLK LOCATION
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.
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.
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OMBUDSERVICE | FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S ASSOCIATION
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.
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.
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DISCRIMINATION ADVOCACY | NAACP (NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE)
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.
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.
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EMPIRE JUSTICE CENTER - LONG ISLAND | EMPIRE JUSTICE CENTER - LONG ISLAND
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 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.
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