Provides information and advisory services on all aspects of blindness, awards annual scholarships to outstanding blind post-secondary students in academic, professional and technical training programs, advocates on behalf of people who are blind or visually impaired, produces public service announcements promoting the independence, dignity and advancement of all people with impaired vision and provides legal advice and assistances on the rights, services and benefits available to blind people.

A support, information and advocacy group of concerned grandparents of autistic children. Meets the last Thursday of the month-no meetings in December. Call to be put on mailing list for meetings.

Provides crisis intervention, support groups, advocacy groups, and interfaces with county support services.

Provides information and referral, networking and advocacy regarding head injury to ensure access to all medical, residential, vocational and social systems, case management, support groups for survivors, family members and spouses/significant others in two locations, and public and professional awareness through educational in-service programs, publications, legislative advocacy and lobbying.

Provides self advocacy information for adults with physical disabilities and/or developmental disabilities. Topics include legislative, conferences, peer assistance and referral to self-advocacy groups.

Provides family education groups, parent support groups, parent information exchanges, referrals, advocacy, and case management.

Works toward the goals of countering and reducing hatred by fighting Anti-Semitism and all forms of bigotry here and abroad, combating international terrorism, probing the roots of hatred, advocating before congress, aiding victims of bigotry, developing educational programs, and serving as a public resource for government, media, law enforcement, and the general public.

Offers individuals with mental illness the opportunity to receive support from someone who has lived the experience. The peer advocates facilitate support groups in local hospitals as well as provide support to individuals.

Provides support group, reminiscence group, nutrition information, information and referral, and advocacy . Also offers intergenerational programs involving the girl scouts, boy scouts and school programs,educational seminars on elder law, fire safety and medicaid/medicare.Additional services include Voice Care an emergency response system, and service projects for nursing homes and hospitals which provide lap blankets and infant caps made by senior citizens.

Provides an opportunity for social interaction to further specific skill development relating to handicapped condition, and to encourage individuals to advocate on their own behalf. Provides referrals to respite and recreation programs. Support groups for siblings of the disabled. A mental health based program provides a range of psychotherapeutic service for individuals with highly specialized needs including the physically and developmentally disabled. Methodology includes individual, family, group counseling, advocacy, tutoring, socialization and skill training.

Advises governor, legislature, and state agencies on issues facing persons with disabilities. Initiates and shapes innovative programs and identifies areas for improvement. Fosters coordination through systems advocacy and facilitates community development activities. Provides technical assistance on barrier-free design, legal rights,assistive technology to local governments, providers, families, and maintains toll-free information and referral service.

Represents the medical profession as a whole advocating health related rights, responsibilities and issues. Promotes and maintains high standards in medical education and in the practice of medicine in an effort to ensure that quality medical care is available to the public. Albany office located at 1 Commerce Plaza, 99 Washington Ave. Suite 11030, Albany, NY 12210.

Exists to ensure equal opportunity in employment, housing, public accommodation, education and credit. Enforces the State's Human Rights Law by investigating, prosecuting, and resolving individual, group and Division initiated complaints of illegal discrimination. Educates the public to prevent and eliminate discrimination and promote awareness of the Human Rights Law. Develops legislation and policy to further the Division's role in enforcing the Law. This location in Hauppauge is a satellite office and service is by appointment. Serves Suffolk County Residents.

Professional organization for adult homes and assisted living facilities. Monitors legislation and assists these facilities.

Provides educational programs, outreach activities, public presentations and services to increase community awareness of fair housing issues. Fair housing laws can protect many residents from illegal discrimination in obtaining housing. Advocacy on homelessness prevention.

Works with volunteers to educate community leaders about advocate for more federal funding for research, and promote quality, affordable long-term care and strive to expand home and community-based services.

Fifteen week parenting course designed to prepare participants from diverse backgrounds to take on leadership roles in their communities. Provides retreats, workshops and a practicum to empower participants. No cost meals and child care provided. Call for meeting times.

Helps seniors fill out forms such as H.E.A.P. (Heating Energy Assistance Program), and Senior Tax Exemptions.

Dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with Down Syndrome through advocacy and supporting inclusion within schools, communities, and the work place.

Exists to ensure equal opportunity in employment, housing, public accommodation, education and credit. Enforces the State's Human Rights Law by investigating, prosecuting, and resolving individual, group and Division initiated complaints of illegal discrimination. Educates the public to prevent and eliminate discrimination and promote awareness of the Human Rights Law. Develops legislation and policy to further the Division's role in enforcing the Law. Serves Nassau County Residents

Provides advocacy, education, information, technical assistance, public policy analysis, and networking experiences to agencies that offer community living opportunities and supports to people with disabilities and their families

Coordinates a statewide effort to identify and develop resources for families in which a parent has a diagnosed mental illness. Seeks to increase awareness of the strengths and needs of parents with psychiatric disabilities, train mental health services providers in treatment issues, publicizing and dissemination materials and identify service gaps: advocating for these families. Identifies and links existing and evolving programs and parents, and facilitates the creation of new services.

Provides support for individuals with disabilities as they improve their ability to speak up for themselves and obtain the respect, access, and services they deserve in their daily lives and communities. SILO also assists with voter registration, facilitates action groups designed to make community change, and coordinates disability-related political action alerts. For the community at large, SILO provides technical assistance and resources to businesses and agencies to help them improve their accessibility for people with disabilities and their compliance with civil rights laws such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. When people come to SILO, they become active in the community as part of the solution.