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HARD-TO-PLACE/HARD-TO-SERVE INITIATIVE | NEW YORK STATE COUNCIL ON CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Works with state and local agencies and parents to identify and resolve interagency issues and jurisdictional disputes that impede access to services for children and youth who are hard-to-place and hard-to-serve because of their multiple disabilities

What's Here

Health Supportive Services
Welfare Rights Assistance
Disability Rights Groups
Mediation
System Advocacy
Patient Rights Assistance

ANTI TOBACCO ADVOCACY | CHAMPLAIN VALLEY FAMILY CENTER

Provides an opportunity for college, high and mid school students to learn about, promote and advocate the legislation and public policy regarding the selling, marketing, and the negative impact of tobacco.

What's Here

Air Pollution Control
Tobacco Use Education / Prevention
System Advocacy

ADVOCACY AND ACCESSIBILITY | ARISE CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICE, INC.

Offers information, education and referral about adaptive equipment, accessibility, disability awareness, ramps and home modifications, medical equipment for loan, and civil rights for people with disabilities.

What's Here

Shower/Bath Seats
Medical Supplies Donation Programs
Adapted Health Care Devices
Accessibility Related Standards/Legislation Compliance
System Advocacy
Walking Aids
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Assistive Technology Equipment Rental
Walking Aid Donation Programs
Accessibility Information
Hospital Bed Donation Programs
Workplace Evaluation/Modification
Self Advocacy Support
Home Modification Consultation
Disability Awareness Training
Daily Living Aid Donation Programs
Home Barrier Removal Grants
Hospital Beds
Ramp Construction Services
Wheelchair Donation Programs
Transportation Advocacy Groups
Wheelchairs/Wheeled Mobility
General Medical Equipment/Supplies Provision

INDIVIDUAL AND SYSTEMS ADVOCACY | MAXIMIZING INDEPENDENT LIVING CHOICES (MILC)

Addresses access to equal opportunities in exercising social, economic, educational, and legal rights. Works with individuals, community organizations, and state/national networks to promote full inclusion of people with disabilities, and improve the implementation of existing laws.

What's Here

Individual Advocacy
System Advocacy

ADVOCACY AND ACCESSIBILITY | ARISE CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICE, INC.

Offers information, education and referral about adaptive equipment, accessibility, disability awareness, ramps and home modifications, medical equipment for loan, and civil rights for people with disabilities.

What's Here

Walking Aid Donation Programs
Shower/Bath Seats
Hospital Bed Donation Programs
Daily Living Aid Donation Programs
Medical Supplies Donation Programs
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Transportation Advocacy Groups
Wheelchair Donation Programs
Self Advocacy Support
Disability Awareness Training
Adapted Health Care Devices
General Medical Equipment/Supplies Provision
Accessibility Information
System Advocacy
Home Modification Consultation
Accessibility Related Standards/Legislation Compliance
Assistive Technology Equipment Rental
Hospital Beds
Home Barrier Removal Grants

ADVOCACY AND ACCESSIBILITY | ARISE CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICE, INC.

Offers information, education and referral about adaptive equipment, accessibility, disability awareness, ramps and home modifications, medical equipment for loan, and civil rights for people with disabilities.

What's Here

Shower/Bath Seats
Medical Supplies Donation Programs
Adapted Health Care Devices
Accessibility Related Standards/Legislation Compliance
System Advocacy
Walking Aids
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Assistive Technology Equipment Rental
Walking Aid Donation Programs
Accessibility Information
Hospital Bed Donation Programs
Workplace Evaluation/Modification
Self Advocacy Support
Home Modification Consultation
Disability Awareness Training
Daily Living Aid Donation Programs
Home Barrier Removal Grants
Hospital Beds
Ramp Construction Services
Wheelchair Donation Programs
Transportation Advocacy Groups
Wheelchairs/Wheeled Mobility
General Medical Equipment/Supplies Provision

HEALTH ADVOCACY PROJECT | LEGAL SERVICES OF THE HUDSON VALLEY - YONKERS

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.

What's Here

Legislative Advocacy
Disability Rights Groups
Issue Advocacy
System Advocacy

HEALTH ADVOCACY PROJECT | LEGAL SERVICES OF THE HUDSON VALLEY - MOUNT VERNON

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.

What's Here

Legislative Advocacy
Disability Rights Groups
Issue Advocacy
System Advocacy

Alzheimer's Disease Program | Alzheimer's Association - Rochester and Finger Lakes Region

Offers information and referral, education, care consultation and support groups to caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease.

What's Here

Disease / Disability Information
Alzheimer's Disease
System Advocacy

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.

What's Here

Disability Rights Groups
Legislative Advocacy
System Advocacy
Legal Information Services
Legal Representation

EDUCATIONAL ADVOCACY | WESTCHESTER INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTER

Resources and support for families making informed educational decisions.

What's Here

System Advocacy

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.

What's Here

System Advocacy
Self Advocacy Support
Legislative Advocacy

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.

What's Here

Legislative Advocacy
Disability Rights Groups
Issue Advocacy
System Advocacy

Independent Living of the Genesee Region (ILGR) (Service Group)

What's Here

Individual Advocacy
Housing Search Assistance
Comprehensive Disability Related Employment Programs
System Advocacy
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Protection and Advocacy for Individuals With Disabilities
Occasional Medical Equipment / Supplies
Peer Counseling
Disability Related Transportation
Specialized Information and Referral

Alzheimer's Disease Program | Alzheimer's Association - Western New York Chapter

Offers information and referral, education, care consultation and support groups to caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease.

What's Here

Disease / Disability Information
Alzheimer's Disease
System Advocacy

ADVOCACY AND ACCESSIBILITY | ARISE CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICE, INC.

Offers information, education and referral about adaptive equipment, accessibility, disability awareness, ramps and home modifications, medical equipment for loan, and civil rights for people with disabilities.

What's Here

Shower/Bath Seats
Medical Supplies Donation Programs
Adapted Health Care Devices
Accessibility Related Standards/Legislation Compliance
System Advocacy
Walking Aids
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Assistive Technology Equipment Rental
Walking Aid Donation Programs
Accessibility Information
Hospital Bed Donation Programs
Workplace Evaluation/Modification
Self Advocacy Support
Home Modification Consultation
Disability Awareness Training
Daily Living Aid Donation Programs
Home Barrier Removal Grants
Hospital Beds
Ramp Construction Services
Wheelchair Donation Programs
Transportation Advocacy Groups
Wheelchairs/Wheeled Mobility
General Medical Equipment/Supplies Provision

MIGRANT EDUCATION TUTORIAL AND SUPPORT SERVICES (METS) | CENTER FOR INSTRUCTION, TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION (CITI)

Provides migrant students in Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego, and Wayne counties with educational and support services including in-school and/or in-home tutoring, summer tutoring, educational field trips, family literacy, preschool education, outreach, interpretation and advocacy.

Offers on-site English as a Second Language (ESL) classes in migrant labor camps and for out-of school youth ages 16 to 21 years.

Provides students in grades 7th through 12th with activities designed to promote career awareness, explore post-secondary options, perform community service and develop leadership skills.

What's Here

Outreach Programs
English as a Second Language
Youth Enrichment Programs
General Education Advocacy
System Advocacy
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Family Literacy Programs
Subject Tutoring
Migrant Education Programs

HEALTH ADVOCACY PROJECT | LEGAL SERVICES OF THE HUDSON VALLEY - PEEKSKILL

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.

What's Here

Legislative Advocacy
Disability Rights Groups
Issue Advocacy
System Advocacy

MIGRANT EDUCATION TUTORIAL AND SUPPORT SERVICES (METS) | CENTER FOR INSTRUCTION, TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION (CITI)

Provides migrant students in Jefferson, Lewis, Oswego, and Wayne counties with educational and support services including in-school and/or in-home tutoring, summer tutoring, educational field trips, family literacy, preschool education, outreach, interpretation and advocacy.

Offers on-site English as a Second Language (ESL) classes in migrant labor camps and for out-of school youth ages 16 to 21 years.

Provides students in grades 7th through 12th with activities designed to promote career awareness, explore post-secondary options, perform community service and develop leadership skills.

What's Here

Outreach Programs
English as a Second Language
Youth Enrichment Programs
General Education Advocacy
System Advocacy
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Family Literacy Programs
Subject Tutoring
Migrant Education Programs

DISABILITY RIGHTS AND AWARENESS AND ADVOCACY | ACCESSCNY

Meets regularly with representatives of local, state, and federal government to push for fair legislation and policies that will benefit both individuals with disabilities and the community as a whole. Helps individuals with disabilities and their families stand up for their rights and needs.

What's Here

System Advocacy

Genesee County Youth Bureau (Service Group)

What's Here

System Advocacy
Funding
Human Trafficking Prevention
Legislative Advocacy
Costumes
Specialized Information and Referral

VOICE Buffalo (Service Group)

What's Here

Issue Advocacy
System Advocacy
Legislative Advocacy

EDUCATIONAL ADVOCACY | WESTCHESTER INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTER - PUTNAM INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES

Resources and support for families making informed educational decisions.

What's Here

System Advocacy

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.

What's Here

Legislative Advocacy
Disability Rights Groups
Issue Advocacy
System Advocacy

Independent Living of the Genesee Region - Wyoming County Office

A community-based agency run by and for individuals with disabilities that provides specialized information and referral, independent living skills training, individual and systems advocacy, peer counseling, medical equipment loan program, and transportation. Also offers assistance finding employment and housing and applying for social security benefits.

What's Here

Occasional Medical Equipment / Supplies
Specialized Information and Referral
Disability Related Transportation
Peer Counseling
Protection and Advocacy for Individuals With Disabilities
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Job Search / Placement
System Advocacy
Social Security Disability Insurance
Housing Search Assistance
Individual Advocacy