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TRANSITION NETWORK LONG ISLAND CHAPTER | TRANSITION NETWORK
We are an organization of dynamic, inspiring women who are exploring new interests through learning, socializing, and networking. Come experience personal growth, professional development, and community enhancement by participating in our chapter events, special interest groups, discussion groups, and community volunteer opportunities.
We are an organization of dynamic, inspiring women who are exploring new interests through learning, socializing, and networking. Come experience personal growth, professional development, and community enhancement by participating in our chapter events, special interest groups, discussion groups, and community volunteer opportunities.
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Women's Advocacy Groups
Women's Social Clubs
Networking / Relationship Building Support
LESBIAN, GAY, BI-SEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, QUESTIONING SUPPORT, INFORMATION, AND SERVICES | HUDSON VALLEY LGBTQ COMMUNITY CENTER
To strengthen, support, and celebrate LGBTQ+ individuals, families, and groups in their efforts to achieve their fullest potential. Offers programs (Health & Wellness, Support & Discussion Groups, Cultural Responsiveness Training, Community Center for both drop-in and scheduled activities), counseling (Individual, Group), resources (links to Food Assistance, Mental Health, Warming Centers, Education Scholarships and more) and space (Art Gallery, Resource Library, Cyber Center and rental options for a large event space and a small conference room).
To strengthen, support, and celebrate LGBTQ+ individuals, families, and groups in their efforts to achieve their fullest potential. Offers programs (Health & Wellness, Support & Discussion Groups, Cultural Responsiveness Training, Community Center for both drop-in and scheduled activities), counseling (Individual, Group), resources (links to Food Assistance, Mental Health, Warming Centers, Education Scholarships and more) and space (Art Gallery, Resource Library, Cyber Center and rental options for a large event space and a small conference room).
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HIV Testing
LGBTQ Social Clubs
LGBTQ Advocacy Groups
LGBTQ Support Groups
OFFICE OF ASIAN AMERICAN AFFAIRS | NASSAU COUNTY OFFICE OF ASIAN AMERICAN AFFAIRS
Serves as the liaison between the county government and its Asian population. Coordinates resources for the Asian community with the goal of educating, empowering and developing integration initiatives that will foster greater participation in Nassau County’s social, economic, and civic life. Our staff works with the County Executive’s Office and other County agencies on the research, analysis, and implementation of policy to ensure that the Asian community is afforded equal opportunities, meaningful engagement, and access to Nassau County government services. The agency provides language access assistance to constituents seeking information about existing community and/or services related to employment, health, housing, and educational concerns; Organize cultural events to promote the diversity of Nassau County and allow residents to feel included in the fabric of the county; helps promote full participation of Asian-owned businesses in competing for bidding contracts in Nassau County. Call for detailed information.
Serves as the liaison between the county government and its Asian population. Coordinates resources for the Asian community with the goal of educating, empowering and developing integration initiatives that will foster greater participation in Nassau County’s social, economic, and civic life. Our staff works with the County Executive’s Office and other County agencies on the research, analysis, and implementation of policy to ensure that the Asian community is afforded equal opportunities, meaningful engagement, and access to Nassau County government services. The agency provides language access assistance to constituents seeking information about existing community and/or services related to employment, health, housing, and educational concerns; Organize cultural events to promote the diversity of Nassau County and allow residents to feel included in the fabric of the county; helps promote full participation of Asian-owned businesses in competing for bidding contracts in Nassau County. Call for detailed information.
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Ethnic Advocacy Groups
LAMBDA LEGAL | LAMBDA LEGAL
Protects civil rights and offers legal assistance to lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people and everyone living with HIV.
Protects civil rights and offers legal assistance to lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people and everyone living with HIV.
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Legal Information Services
LGBTQ Advocacy Groups
LGBTQ Helplines
NEW YORK CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION SUFFOLK COUNTY CHAPTER | NEW YORK CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION SUFFOLK COUNTY CHAPTER
Protects the constitutional rights of the people through advocacy and involvement in the legislative process and educates the community about civil liberties issues.
Protects the constitutional rights of the people through advocacy and involvement in the legislative process and educates the community about civil liberties issues.
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Legal Assistance Modalities
Advocacy
Constitutional / Civil Rights Groups
Discrimination Assistance
DISCRIMINATION RESOURCE INFORMATION | NAACP (NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED PEOPLE)
Helps anyone who has experienced discrimination with information and referrals to resources and services within their community.
Helps anyone who has experienced discrimination with information and referrals to resources and services within their community.
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Constitutional / Civil Rights Groups
ADVOCACY SERVICES | INDEPENDENT LIVING - MONTICELLO
Independent Living is a member of the Statewide Systems Advocacy Network, a group of eighteen independent living centers throughout New York State which collaborates with other disability organizations to ensure that legislation affecting people with disabilities is introduced, passed by the Legislature and signed into law by the Governor.
Independent Living is a member of the Statewide Systems Advocacy Network, a group of eighteen independent living centers throughout New York State which collaborates with other disability organizations to ensure that legislation affecting people with disabilities is introduced, passed by the Legislature and signed into law by the Governor.
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Employment Related Advocacy Groups
Accessibility Related Standards / Legislation Compliance
ADA Implementation Assistance
Health Related Advocacy Groups
Accessibility Information
Education Advocacy Groups
Disability Rights Groups
LONG ISLAND CITIZENS TASK FORCE ON AGING OUT | LONG ISLAND CITIZENS TASK FORCE ON AGING OUT
Offers quarterly meetings for parents and professionals to answer critical questions faced by young adults as they prepare to leave their educational placements, transitioning from student services to adult services. Provides workshops, and a Speakers Bureau. Meetings are held at 415A Oser Avenue, Hauppauge, NY. Call for times and additional information.
Offers quarterly meetings for parents and professionals to answer critical questions faced by young adults as they prepare to leave their educational placements, transitioning from student services to adult services. Provides workshops, and a Speakers Bureau. Meetings are held at 415A Oser Avenue, Hauppauge, NY. Call for times and additional information.
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Individual and Family Support Services
Intellectual Disabilities
Disabilities Issues
Speakers / Speakers Bureaus
Support Groups
Developmental Disabilities
Disability Rights Groups
Community Groups and Government / Administrative Offices
SENIOR ADVOCACY | AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED PERSONS (AARP) - NEW YORK STATE OFFICE
Coordinates efforts to look out for the rights of seniors in the state. AARP fights for age 50 and over individuals and their families at the local, state and national levels. We work on important issues, such as: Leading efforts to update Social Security and promote other retirement savings efforts to help everyone achieve lifetime financial security.
Coordinates efforts to look out for the rights of seniors in the state. AARP fights for age 50 and over individuals and their families at the local, state and national levels. We work on important issues, such as: Leading efforts to update Social Security and promote other retirement savings efforts to help everyone achieve lifetime financial security.
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Senior Advocacy Groups
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
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
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Health Supportive Services
Welfare Rights Assistance
Disability Rights Groups
Mediation
System Advocacy
Patient Rights Assistance
HEALTH AND WELLNESS COALITION | WESTCHESTER COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SENIOR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES (DSPS )
A coalition that looks into health education and screening, nutrition programs, exercise/fitness programs, and other health related resources that are available for the elderly.
A coalition that looks into health education and screening, nutrition programs, exercise/fitness programs, and other health related resources that are available for the elderly.
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Senior Advocacy Groups
PERSONAL CARE PROGRAM | NEW YORK CONNECTS
Provide referrals to long-term services and support for personal care services which assists individual in meal preparations, housekeeping, bathing, transportation, home safety (weatherization and Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), and accessibility, household finances, companionship.
Provide referrals to long-term services and support for personal care services which assists individual in meal preparations, housekeeping, bathing, transportation, home safety (weatherization and Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), and accessibility, household finances, companionship.
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Specialized Information and Referral
Senior Advocacy Groups
HEALTHCARE ACCESS - LEGAL SERVICES OF CENTRAL NY | LEGAL SERVICES OF CENTRAL NEW YORK
From resolving medical debts to proving eligibility for public health insurance, obtaining services that should be covered by Medicaid, and helping with language or disability accommodations, helps to eliminate barriers to healthcare for people and families with low-income.
From resolving medical debts to proving eligibility for public health insurance, obtaining services that should be covered by Medicaid, and helping with language or disability accommodations, helps to eliminate barriers to healthcare for people and families with low-income.
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Protection and Advocacy for Individuals With Disabilities
General Legal Aid
Individual Advocacy
Personal Health Care Advocate Services
Disability Rights Groups
IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICES - ACA | AMERICAN CIVIC ASSOCIATION
Assists foreign-born persons in dealing with technical, social and personal problems of moving from one culture to another. Recognized by Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) to administer accurate and current immigration information and assistance.ACA provides help with the following: Petition for alien relatives Fiance petitions Permanent resident (Green Card) issues and re-entry permits Foreign pension assistance Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Asylum cases DACA Free citizenship classes Naturatlization assistance VAWA - Violence Against Women Act
Assists foreign-born persons in dealing with technical, social and personal problems of moving from one culture to another. Recognized by Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) to administer accurate and current immigration information and assistance.ACA provides help with the following: Petition for alien relatives Fiance petitions Permanent resident (Green Card) issues and re-entry permits Foreign pension assistance Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Asylum cases DACA Free citizenship classes Naturatlization assistance VAWA - Violence Against Women Act
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Immigrant Resettlement Services
Citizenship Education
Immigrant Benefits Assistance
Immigrant Rights Groups
DISCRIMINATION ASSISTANCE - ROCHESTER OFFICE | NEW YORK STATE EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, DIVISION OF HUMAN RIGHTS
* Provides investigation and mediation services for those who feel they have been discriminated on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, physical disability, visual disability, psychiatric mental disability, marital status, source of income, age, sex, transgender status, arrest or conviction, family status, genetic predisposition, carrier status, sexual preference, military status, domestic violence victims,and sexual harassment and pregnancy discrimination.* Provides enforcement of State and Federal laws against discrimination.
* Provides investigation and mediation services for those who feel they have been discriminated on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, physical disability, visual disability, psychiatric mental disability, marital status, source of income, age, sex, transgender status, arrest or conviction, family status, genetic predisposition, carrier status, sexual preference, military status, domestic violence victims,and sexual harassment and pregnancy discrimination.* Provides enforcement of State and Federal laws against discrimination.
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Discrimination Assistance
Constitutional/Civil Rights Groups
GREATER ROCHESTER AREA PARTNERSHIP FOR THE ELDERLY | GREATER ROCHESTER AREA PARTNERSHIP FOR THE ELDERLY
* Administers an organization serving the older adult populations. Professional development. Networking. Public and social policy. Program meetings, with speakers or educational programs, open to the public. The Elder Pages (www.theelderpages.com) is a directory of over 1000+ organizations and programs serving older adults.
* Administers an organization serving the older adult populations. Professional development. Networking. Public and social policy. Program meetings, with speakers or educational programs, open to the public. The Elder Pages (www.theelderpages.com) is a directory of over 1000+ organizations and programs serving older adults.
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Senior Advocacy Groups
SENIOR NEIGHBORHOOD ADVISOR PROGRAM | WESTCOTT COMMUNITY CENTER
Provides one-on-one advocacy and referral services for older adults, to assist them in obtaining the services they need to remain independent in their home setting. Promote awareness of community services, make referrals, and connect older adults with services like SSI, SNAP, or HEAP. Assist with locating needed services, such as health care, legal advice, transportation, housing, nutrition, exercise, socialization, and caregiver information.
Contact Meghan, Eastside Neighborhood Advisor at 315.400.2844 or [email protected].
Provides one-on-one advocacy and referral services for older adults, to assist them in obtaining the services they need to remain independent in their home setting. Promote awareness of community services, make referrals, and connect older adults with services like SSI, SNAP, or HEAP. Assist with locating needed services, such as health care, legal advice, transportation, housing, nutrition, exercise, socialization, and caregiver information.
Contact Meghan, Eastside Neighborhood Advisor at 315.400.2844 or [email protected].
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Certificates/Forms Assistance
Senior Advocacy Groups
Outreach Programs
AARP, AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR RETIRED PERSONS - NEW YORK STATE | AARP, AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR RETIRED PERSONS
Advocacy, education, outreach, community service and health care information for persons 50 and older and their families.
Advocacy, education, outreach, community service and health care information for persons 50 and older and their families.
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Senior Advocacy Groups
DISCRIMINATION ASSISTANCE | AUBURN CAYUGA NAACP
* Advocates and works to ensure political, social, educational, and economic equality and eliminate racial discrimination.
* Advocates and works to ensure political, social, educational, and economic equality and eliminate racial discrimination.
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Discrimination Assistance
Ethnic Advocacy Groups
LGBTQ+ CAREGIVER AND OLDER ADULT PROGRAMS | LIFESPAN OF GREATER ROCHESTER
* Provides ongoing programs for LGBTQ+ and ally caregivers and older adults including: Care management. Personal safety advocacy and support. Support groups. Coffee hour for caregivers.
* Provides ongoing programs for LGBTQ+ and ally caregivers and older adults including: Care management. Personal safety advocacy and support. Support groups. Coffee hour for caregivers.
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LGBTQ2+ Support Groups
LGBTQ2+ Advocacy Groups
Long Term Case/Care Management
PATIENT'S RIGHTS HOTLINE | NEW YORK STATEWIDE SENIOR ACTION COUNCIL
Works to addresses the patient's rights issues for seniors when there are patient-right related problems, such as being denied admission to a hospital, an unsafe transfer, premature discharge from a hospital, poor discharge planning, poor quality of care, or lack of post-hospitalization care.
Works to addresses the patient's rights issues for seniors when there are patient-right related problems, such as being denied admission to a hospital, an unsafe transfer, premature discharge from a hospital, poor discharge planning, poor quality of care, or lack of post-hospitalization care.
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Senior Advocacy Groups
Patient Rights Assistance
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN | AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN
Community for women with common interests to develop friendships and act on vital social issues.Meets monthly from September through May, usually on the third Wednesday evening of the month. Speakers from the community explore issues affecting women and girls and education. Meetings are open to the public; guests are welcome.Develops at least one community action project annually, lobbying legislators and working with other community groups to: improve schools broaden young women's career horizons sponsor voter education forums provide more opportunities for women
Community for women with common interests to develop friendships and act on vital social issues.Meets monthly from September through May, usually on the third Wednesday evening of the month. Speakers from the community explore issues affecting women and girls and education. Meetings are open to the public; guests are welcome.Develops at least one community action project annually, lobbying legislators and working with other community groups to: improve schools broaden young women's career horizons sponsor voter education forums provide more opportunities for women
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Women's Social Clubs
Women's Advocacy Groups
LGBTQ ADVOCACY SERVICES | FAMILY COUNSELING SERVICE OF THE FINGER LAKES
* Provide a safe place for individuals and families, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.* Offers individual and support groups:Assistance and supportive counseling to LGBTQ+ individuals and their loved ones.Support finding gender-affirming care and services.Assistance with DASA (Dignity for All Students Act) and discrimination.Educational services and presentations.Assistance with name changes.Domestic Violence support.YANA (You Are Not Alone) - a peer-ran support group for LGTBQ+ youth.Transgerd & Gender Expansive Coalition of the Finger Lakes.Haven; LGBTQ+-identifying adults, less formal format. Focus on finding community with each other.Square one.
* Provide a safe place for individuals and families, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.* Offers individual and support groups:Assistance and supportive counseling to LGBTQ+ individuals and their loved ones.Support finding gender-affirming care and services.Assistance with DASA (Dignity for All Students Act) and discrimination.Educational services and presentations.Assistance with name changes.Domestic Violence support.YANA (You Are Not Alone) - a peer-ran support group for LGTBQ+ youth.Transgerd & Gender Expansive Coalition of the Finger Lakes.Haven; LGBTQ+-identifying adults, less formal format. Focus on finding community with each other.Square one.
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LGBTQ2+ Advocacy Groups
Public Awareness/Education
LGBTQ2+ Community Centers
LGBTQ2+ Support Groups
NEW YORK STATE COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND (NYSCB) | NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
Administers programs and services to enhance employability, maximize independence, and assist in the development of the capacities and strengths of people who are legally blind. Programs include:
Equipment Loan Fund, which allows individuals to borrow up to $4,000 to purchase adaptive equipment.
Children's services for children who are legally blind, including early intervention rehabilitation, working with and empowering parents, arranging services to supplement educational activities, and ensuring a smooth transition to adult services.
Vocational rehabilitation programs for adults and youth ages 14 to 21 years, which provide a number of services, including assessment, information and referral, casework services, job coaching, orientation and mobility training, independent living skills training, and assistive technology assistance.
Independent living services for individuals who are not eligible for vocational rehabilitation services and who are not receiving services through another NYSCB Program. These services are provided based on individual need and may include orientation and mobility services, rehabilitation teaching, low vision services and devices, social casework, and adaptive equipment.
Administers programs and services to enhance employability, maximize independence, and assist in the development of the capacities and strengths of people who are legally blind. Programs include:
Equipment Loan Fund, which allows individuals to borrow up to $4,000 to purchase adaptive equipment.
Children's services for children who are legally blind, including early intervention rehabilitation, working with and empowering parents, arranging services to supplement educational activities, and ensuring a smooth transition to adult services.
Vocational rehabilitation programs for adults and youth ages 14 to 21 years, which provide a number of services, including assessment, information and referral, casework services, job coaching, orientation and mobility training, independent living skills training, and assistive technology assistance.
Independent living services for individuals who are not eligible for vocational rehabilitation services and who are not receiving services through another NYSCB Program. These services are provided based on individual need and may include orientation and mobility services, rehabilitation teaching, low vision services and devices, social casework, and adaptive equipment.
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Blind Mobility Aids
Assistive Technology Equipment Rental
Assistive Technology Equipment Loan
Assistive Technology Expense Assistance
Orientation and Mobility Training
Evaluation for Assistive Technology
Vocational Rehabilitation
Braille Instruction
Assistive Technology Information
Disability Rights Groups
Assistive Technology Training
Braille and Tactile Aids
DISABILITY ASSOCIATIONS | NEW YORK STATE COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND - ALBANY DISTRICT OFFICE
The Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired enhances employability in order to maximize independence, and assists in the development of the capacities and strengths of people who are legally blind.
The Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired enhances employability in order to maximize independence, and assists in the development of the capacities and strengths of people who are legally blind.
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Specialized Information and Referral
Disability Rights Groups
Disability Associations