AccessCNY - Program
AccessCNY
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
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 …
FACTS - Program
Brain Injury Association of New York State
5 Pine West Plaza, Suite 402
Albany, NY
Provides a linkage of families and individuals who have a brain injury, which includes: Family Advocacy: Support and counseling, connecting family with funding resources, housing, transportation, and service providers Educational Advocacy: Support and counseling for educational needs after a brain injury, helping family with IEP process, and attendance at CSE meetings Outreach: Connection with service providers, hospitals, schools, etc. to increase awareness of BIANYS, traumatic and acquired …
Information and Referral Services - Program
American Council of the Blind
1703 N Beauregard Street
Suite 420
Alexandria, VA
Offers information and referral on programs and services for the blind and visually impaired. Provides legislative advocacy on laws affecting blind persons. Offers college scholarships to blind and visually impaired students. Provides legislative and governmental monitoring. Holds annual conference featuring a large trade show of the latest high- and low-tech gadgets for blind and visually impaired people.
Legal Services - Program
Legal Action Center
225 Varick Street
Suite 402
New York, NY
LAC provides free legal services to eligible New York residents who need help related to: Discrimination because of a criminal record. Includes assistance finding and correcting mistakes on rap sheets and commercial background checks, certificates of rehabilitation, filing employment discrimination complaints, gathering evidence of rehabilitation, and more. Discrimination because of an alcohol/drug history. Includes assistance for individuals who have who face discrimination for …
