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 …
Madison County Veterans Service Agency - Program
Madison County Veterans Service Agency
138 N Court Street
County Office Building
Wampsville, NY
Provides assistance with filing claims for disability compensation, non-service connected disability pension and/or survivor pension benefits, education benefits, VA healthcare, and all other federal, state and local benefits. Provides assistance in obtaining military records and medals. Works with nursing home, assisted living facilities and funeral homes to ensure proper veteran and/or dependent benefits.
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
Arbitration Services - Program
Empowered Pathways
502 Court Street
Suite 234
Utica, NY
Provides a third party arbitrator to determine the settlement of an issue. Their decision is legally binding and final, and is enforceable in the court of law. Small Claims and Supreme Court Lemon Law
Dispute Resolution Services - Program
Empowered Pathways
502 Court Street
Suite 234
Utica, NY
*Offers Mediation Services Community Mediation includes: Landlord-Tenant disputes Neighbor disputes, including neighborhood or homeowner groups Small claims and supreme court cases Peer/school disputes Special Education (IEP)/school disputes Coworkers, or supervisors and subordinates Disputes between the community and the police Family Mediation includes: Divorce or separation Parenting plans; including custody, visitation and …
