Legal Assistance Modalities
Legal Assistance Modalities
Found 8 resources (displaying 8)
Advocacy - Program
Resource Center for Independent Living, Inc.
131 Genesee Street
Utica, NY
Provides active support and guidance to people with disabilities, and help ensure that an individual’s choices for living independently are respected. Advocates can answer questions and provide assistance with applications for Social Security Disability and SSI, Temporary Assistance, HEAP, Medicaid, Food Stamps, and housing. Advocates can also assist recipients of DSS with understanding sanctions and the steps for Fair Hearings. Peer Mentoring Information and Referral Independent Living …
Community Awareness - Information Services; Life Planning Services - Program
ARISE
635 James Street
Syracuse, NY
Provides assistance with the following through a independent living advocate: Applying for benefits such as HEAP, Food Stamps, Medicaid and keeping them. Locating an affordable and/or accessible apartment. Getting medical equipment needed at home or home access modifications. Getting assistance with home care, shopping and person care. Meeting basic needs such as food and shelter. Information and referral services. Provides assistance with the following through a independent living …
Front Door - Program
New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities
187 Northern Concourse
Syracuse, NY
Guides individuals through the steps involved in finding eligible services with OPWDD, identify the needs and help work on planning getting those services.
LIFE at RCIL Youth Services - Program
Resource Center for Independent Living, Inc.
131 Genesee Street
Utica, NY
Provides educational advocacy for students to develop an appropriate special education plan. Offers assistance with applications to individuals who are suspected of having a developmental disability with OPWDD eligibility process. Offers trainings to students, families of individuals with disabilities, educators, and/or service providers. Transition Services - assists students in creating plans for individualized transition services as they prepare for life after high school.
Outreach and Advocacy - Program
Arc Herkimer
350 S Washington Street
Herkimer, NY
*Inform families, schools and other public agencies of the services provided by Arc Herkimer.*Assists families/individuals with accessing services through Arc Herkimer and OPWDD.*Encourages self-advocacy to teach current clients of Arc Herkimer to speak up for themselves and others.
1603 Court Street
Syracuse, NY
Offers person-centered services that empower individuals of all ages and abilities. Services fall into five primary areas: Programs for individuals with developmental disabilities or acquired brain injuries Services for individuals with mental health diagnoses Clinical services Inclusive preschool education Consumer-directed home care
Health Home Care Management - Program
Prime Care Coordination
860 Hard Road
Webster, NY
Provides care coordination services to children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Care coordination combines developmental disability services and supports with health, wellness, behavioral health and family services.
Habilitation Programs - Program
ARISE
635 James Street
Syracuse, NY
*Assists individuals to access services in order to live full and independent life.*Depending on an individuals interests and goals, linkage provided to services including: Respite services. Habilitation programs. Employment services. Environmental modifications.