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Accepts complaints of discrimination and provides advocacy and other services for anyone who has experienced any form of discrimination. Also works to make change by advocating legislatively and socially.

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Individual Advocacy
Employment Discrimination Assistance
Legislative Advocacy
Education Discrimination Assistance
Genetic Discrimination Assistance
Club Membership Discrimination Assistance
Customer Service Discrimination Assistance
Health Care Discrimination Assistance
Housing Discrimination Assistance
Supports the passage and enforcement of laws or other social measures that protect the rights of people who have physical, mental, developmental or learning disabilities. Works to maximize their ability to enjoy the same opportunities, resources and privileges as the mainstream population.

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Legislative Advocacy
Disability Rights Groups
Advocates for quality, affordable and accessible child care in legislation and public policy for children and families. The Council collaborated and works with other child care organizations and community groups, school, etc. to education about and support high-quality child care.

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Legislative Advocacy
Issue Advocacy
Child Care Issues
Subject Specific Public Awareness / Education
Child Care Provider Referrals
Offers advocacy and public information to assure reproductive freedom of choice and access to reproductive health care services.
Advocate at the local, state, and federal levels to improve standards for low-wage workers including efforts to increase wage rates, provide equal access to identification for immigrant residents, and advocate for the rights of workers in specific industries that lack adequate protections.
Provides systems change advocacy, training and support to other advocates and organizations, and high quality direct civil legal representation to protect and strengthen the legal rights of people in New York State who are poor, disabled or disenfranchised.

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Disability Rights Groups
Legal Representation
Legal Information Services
System Advocacy
Legislative Advocacy
Serves in an advisory capacity to the Putnam County Executive and Legislature on critical issues and needs relating to people with disabilities. Advocates for legislation to address these issues and needs.
Provides a protection and advocacy system for individuals and their families with chronic diseases or developmental and other disabilities. Offers legal assistance of issues including: disability, Medicaid and other insurance, permanency planning, and housing.

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Legislative Advocacy
System Advocacy
Issue Advocacy
Disability Rights Groups
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.

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Health / Disability Related Support Groups
Legislative Advocacy
Public Awareness / Education
Health Care Referrals
Group Advocacy
Provides a protection and advocacy system for individuals and their families with chronic diseases or developmental and other disabilities. Offers legal assistance of issues including: disability, Medicaid and other insurance, permanency planning, and housing.

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Legislative Advocacy
System Advocacy
Issue Advocacy
Disability Rights Groups
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.

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Discrimination Assistance
Constitutional / Civil Rights Groups
Legislative Advocacy
Human Rights Groups
Human Rights Issues
Civil Rights Issues
Administrative Entities
Group Advocacy
Provides access to sex offender registration information in all 50 States. Provides no cost sex offender e-mail alert program. Offers prevention education and referral services for victims and their non-offending family members. Call for more information.

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Information Sources
Sexual Assault Prevention
Community Action / Social Advocacy Groups
Legislative Advocacy
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Crime Prevention
Crisis Intervention Hotlines / Helplines
Child Sexual Assault Prevention
Sexually Abused Children
Specialized Information and Referral
Child Abuse Hotlines
Pedophilia
Sex Offenders
Volunteer Opportunities
Advocates for public policy and legislative changes at state and federal levels to promote accessible and quality end of life care.
Provides training, information, and resources to help craft artists prevent emergencies and to protect themselves and their businesses when emergencies occur. Also is a connection and guide to other sources for support, business development , health, safety, risk management and insurance. Also advocates and engages in research, and backs policy that supports craft artists' careers.

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Emergency Preparedness and Response Planning
Legislative Advocacy
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.

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Legislative Advocacy
Disabilities Issues
Assistive Technology Information
Group Advocacy
Professional organization for adult homes and assisted living facilities. Monitors legislation and assists these facilities.

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Legislative Advocacy
Semi-Independent Living Residences for Adults With Disabilities
Group Advocacy
Adult Residential Care Homes
Advocates to change public policy and legislation for better housing for those with limited incomes. Also works with other organizations by creating forums and coalitions to advocate and educate legislators and other agencies on affordable housing-related issues.
Advocates legislatively on a county, state and federal level for quality residential services, medical coverage, educational programs, etc. for individuals with developmental disabilities.

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Legislative Advocacy
Disability Rights Groups
Advocates for legislation to increase government funding for retinal degenerative disease research, by means of public education and encouraging letters to be written to local, state, and federal representatives.
Provides an opportunity for those with cerebral palsy or developmental disabilities to meet and discuss the needs of those in the group, and find ways to advocate a solution for a single person or the group regarding physical, political, discriminatory or other obstacles in the community.

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Legislative Advocacy
System Advocacy
Self Advocacy Support
Responsible for developing new ways to improve the delivery of supports and services to New Yorkers with developmental disabilities and their families. Focus is on increased opportunities for consumers to become involved in the community, secure education, employment and housing. Comprised of volunteers appointed by the Governor, council meets quarterly to identify and discuss current issues.

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Legislative Advocacy
Disability Rights Groups
Developmental Disabilities
Planning / Coordinating / Advisory Groups
Supports the passage and enforcement of laws or other social measures that protect the rights of people who have physical, mental, developmental or learning disabilities. Works to maximize their ability to enjoy the same opportunities, resources and privileges as the mainstream population.

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Legislative Advocacy
Disability Rights Groups
The Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program is an advocate and resource for persons who reside in long-term care facilities such as nursing homes, assisted living facilities and adult homes. They protect patient rights, work to improve residents' quality of life and advocate for change. Volunteers are trained to work as resident advocates, who in turn work with residents, family members and facility staff.

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Patient Rights Assistance
Legislative Advocacy
Nursing Facility Complaints
Elder Abuse Prevention
Serves the public's health interests, improving the standard of health for people of all ages and advancing the interests of physical therapists in the State of New York. Composed of licensed physical therapists, physical therapist assistants and physical therapy students.
Works to change public policy and advocate for those issues and positions that relate to local United Ways, community building, and fund raising activities.

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Legislative Advocacy
Networking / Relationship Building Support
Issue Advocacy