Provides advocacy training for parents of children with disabilities ages 5-21 on any school related topic.

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.

Families Together collaborates with families, schools, policymakers and service providers to ensure families receive the services needed for their children. An annual legislative luncheon during session allows families to have the opportunity to voice their concerns and ideas with policymakers. The goal is to ensure that all children and youth have the support they need in order to succeed. The board and staff are made up primarily of family members and youth representing thousands of families from across the state whose children have been involved in many systems including mental health, substance abuse, special education, juvenile justice, and foster care.

Provides information and referrals to resources and services that can be accessed in surrounding communities for individuals with disabilities and their families. Also advocates in various ways to create, change or enhance the rights and services for those with disabilities.

Allows clients, along with their parents or advocates, to exercise choices around the types of supports and services they receive and who provides them. Provides a needs assessment, review of available resources and development of a financial budget. Coordinates respite support either through self-hire or agency provided.

Provides assistance in gaining and appealing SSDI, SSI, as well as administers Pooled Trust accounts.

Offers individuals the opportunity to self-direct and control their services with the help of an advocate.

Offers information, education and referral about adaptive equipment, accessibility, disability awareness, ramps and home modifications, medical equipment for loan, and civil rights for people with disabilities.

A TV show produced by people with developmental disabilities, AKA self advocates, which focuses on disability and general community issues. Subscribe online at www.sainaction.com.

Offers information, education and referral about adaptive equipment, accessibility, disability awareness, ramps and home modifications, medical equipment for loan, and civil rights for people with disabilities.

Offers information, education and referral about adaptive equipment, accessibility, disability awareness, ramps and home modifications, medical equipment for loan, and civil rights for people with disabilities.

Offers information, education and referral about adaptive equipment, accessibility, disability awareness, ramps and home modifications, medical equipment for loan, and civil rights for people with disabilities.

The Village at Ithaca is a non-profit organization that advocates for educational equity and excellence for all students, particularly Black/African American, Hispanic/Latino/Latinx, low-income, and any other underserved students in Tompkins County.We offer academic support and mentoring, youth and family advocacy, and work on changing inequitable systems and policies. Our trained staff build relationships with the students and families we work with to understand the unique circumstances of each situation and identify possible solutions.Some of our services include:-Helping families in the CSE process, resolving conflicts with school staff, and handling student disciplinary actions.-Working with students to explore alternative paths to educational success.-Providing supportive services for youth and young adults experiencing homelessness.-Offering summer youth employment opportunities-Helping families navigate challenges with housing, public benefits, and our court system.-Connecting families to local resources to meet basic needs

Offers information, education and referral about adaptive equipment, accessibility, disability awareness, ramps and home modifications, medical equipment for loan, and civil rights for people with disabilities.

Offers information, education and referral about adaptive equipment, accessibility, disability awareness, ramps and home modifications, medical equipment for loan, and civil rights for people with disabilities.

Provides a community-based system of care for families of children with disabilities. Offers both formal and informal services, with an emphasis on self-determination and family control, to help support families with children who have a disability. Offers family engagement activities, peer support, advocacy training, and parenting groups and classes.

Offers information, education and referral about adaptive equipment, accessibility, disability awareness, ramps and home modifications, medical equipment for loan, and civil rights for people with disabilities.

Outreach, education and information on importance of inclusive, welcoming and respectful care for LGBT people, including hormone therapy for the transgender community for: lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender individuals health care providers community at-largeSupport group for parents, family members and caregivers of teenagers whose gender expression is outside typical gender norms. Call for details.

* Provides programs and services for people with intellectual and/or other developmentally disabilities and their families. Programs and services include: ArcWorks manufacturing and subcontracting business Job Path- Job placement, training, and ongoing support for persons ready to work in the community Community Pre-vocational programs ArcDeli cafeteria and catering Day Habilitation Programs- site based and without walls Resources for community inclusion Self-Advocacy Certified Residential services Health Services Family Support Services Guardianship RecreationResidential housing servicesPediatric Developmental AssessmentMedical Equipment Expense AssistanceCaregiver Training

Assists individuals ages 3 to 30 years with developmental disabilities in setting goals and identifying areas of interest. Areas include self advocacy, meal preparation, chores, money skills, grocery shopping, decision making, self direction, and interpersonal skills.

Offers information, education and referral about adaptive equipment, accessibility, disability awareness, ramps and home modifications, medical equipment for loan, and civil rights for people with disabilities.

Provides a community-based system of care for families of children with disabilities. Offers both formal and informal services, with an emphasis on self-determination and family control, to help support families with children who have a disability. Offers family engagement activities, peer support, advocacy training, and parenting groups and classes.

Provides a community-based system of care for families of children with disabilities. Offers both formal and informal services, with an emphasis on self-determination and family control, to help support families with children who have a disability. Offers family engagement activities, peer support, advocacy training, and parenting groups and classes.

Provides assistance in gaining and appealing SSDI, SSI, as well as administers Pooled Trust accounts.

Provides assistance in gaining and appealing SSDI, SSI, as well as administers Pooled Trust accounts.