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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.

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.

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.

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 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 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.

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 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.

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.

Researches current consumer issues, develops legislation to properly respond to consumer needs and works with government and industry to address issues of consumer concern.

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.

Offers advocacy and public information to assure reproductive freedom of choice and access to reproductive health care services.

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.

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.

Ongoing partnerships with other state hemophilia advocacy groups help us promote our fundraisers and obtain assets for our aid programs.

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.

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.

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.

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.