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.

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.

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 support to mental health recipients to ensure their rights are respected, and that they have input in all phases of treatment and planning, along with access to centers that offer recreational, social and educational opportunities.

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.

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 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.

STRAWW Recovery Guides assist participants in developing recovery plans tailored to their individual needs. Various tools are used to assist participants to define their goals and develop a plan to reach them. Program links participants with community activities and programs as well as creating activities and events that are of interest to participants. In addition, disabled individuals have the opportunity to meet in groups or one-on-one sessions to discuss common experiences, support one another's efforts, and provide guidance toward the common goal of increased independence.

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 advocacy training for parents of children with disabilities on any school related topic.

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.

Provides consumer-driven services to support individuals with disabilities and their families in achieving their goals by offering information and resources, advocacy, service coordination, various workshops, family reimbursement opportunities, and connection with other individuals or 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 assistance in gaining and appealing SSDI, SSI, as well as administers Pooled Trust accounts.

Provides a variety of services for people with disabilities in an effort to gain independence. Services include individual advocacy, peer counseling, systems advocacy, benefits planning assistance, education and employment support, ADA consultations, housing search assistance, and media resources.

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.

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

* 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

* Provides a network of families, professionals, self-advocates, and friends who all share the joys and challenges of a loved one with Down syndrome. Services include: Parent Support Workshops & meetings. Age-appropriate Social Groups. Cash reimbursement programs. Member appreciation events.