* Handles claims for war and peace-time veterans and dependents as follows: Home loans. Education. Hospitalization. Medical. Compensation. Pension. Death Benefits. Apprenticeship. On-Job-Training. Re-employment. Insurance. Legal. Personal.

Advocate for an enhanced quality of life and independence of persons with intellectual, developmental and other disabilities.

Offers assistance to veterans in applying for federal or state benefits such as disability compensation, non service-connected pension, education and NY state blind annuity.

SAIL provides assistance to individuals with disabilities, family members, and other interested parties concerning SSI, SSDI, Survivor's Benefits, DAC Benefits, NYS Disability, Worker's Compensation, VA Benefits, and Public Assistance. Benefits advisement includes counseling and training concerning work incentive programs and legislation (Medicaid Buy-In Program, 1619B Provision, IRWEs, etc.) that allows individuals with disabilities to work.

Assistance to low-income individuals with civil legal issues in areas of: Public benefits (including Public Assistance, Food Stamps, HEAP, and Medicaid) Unemployment insurance (denials and terminations) Housing issues (including landlord/tenant relations, evictions, homelessness prevention, public housing and subsidized housing (Section 8) Social Security Disability (SSD) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) denials, terminations, overpayments and underpayments Foreclosure services, including: representation at settlement conferences foreclosure defenses help getting loan modifications (before or after a foreclosure action has been filed) negotiating with lenders and loan servicers help with short sales help to tenants living in foreclosed properties facing eviction Employment Rights and Rights of Persons with Criminal Records (Tompkins, Tioga, Chemung and Schuyler Counties) Employment Discrimination Employment Clearance for Background Checks by Public Agencies Certificates of Relief from Disability/ Certificates of Good Conduct Public Benefits denials based on Criminal Record ("Fleeing Felon" and UIB Misconduct) Employment Discrimination based on Criminal Record (Re-entry issues) Legal education and advice to community groups; and other non-criminal cases Uncontested divorces may be handled by pro bono (volunteer) attorneys or through pro se (do it yourself) clinics. Call for availability. DOES NOT HANDLE: criminal cases traffic violations DUIs security deposit returns small claims court cases Family Court issues divorce Provides services via referral from these organizations: Tompkins and Tioga County Offices for the Aging: counsel and advice or brief service without regard to income for senior citizens Advocacy Center: limited legal services to adult victims of sexual assault A New Hope Center: limited legal services to adult victims of sexual assault

* Ensures all involved in an individual's care are working together and sharing the necessary information to support recovery: medical, mental health, substance abuse services, and social service needs.

Assists in locating housing, linking people to public assistance, rental subsidies and financial assistance, advocating with landlords, and assisting in conflict resolution.

* Provides programs to individuals with disabilities with the goal of creating more opportunities, supporting independent decision making, pursuing recreational activities, and becoming a part of the community. Services include: Peer Advocacy Benefits Advisement Education and Housing Advocacy Architectural Consultations and Access Advocacy Recreational Access Consultations Disability Awareness Community Programs and Presentations Community Habilitation Employment Personal Care Bank Freedom Recreation and Freedom Riders Smoking Cessation classes

Provides information and assistance to veterans, family members, and active military personnel in obtaining records, benefits, and entitlements from the Department of Veteran's Affairs.

* Provides Mental Health Screening and Linkage supports older adults to find resources and can provide hands on service to connected them to a program.

Support is focused on enhancing services and supports for students with disabilities from early childhood and school-age education to engagement in post-school opportunities. The network is called the OSE Educational Partnership and will increase district capacity using an intensive team approach to technical assistance and professional development that is implemented with consistency across New York State.The Southeast and Southwest Family and Community Engagement Centers are able to assist by :Building collaborative relationships with schools, community and familiesProviding information and training to providers and families to improve outcomes for all studentsSupporting families to be fully engaged in their child's educational processProviding regional learning opportunities, targeted skill groups and intensive partnerships for families, schools and the community

Provides free legal counseling and representation for low-income individuals who need assistance in civil cases including government benefits, senior legal services, federal tax issue, unemployment insurance, disability, housing landlord/tenant, family law matters, and consumers issues.

Social Services promotes self-sufficiency by providing financial and social services to eligible County residents.

Offers free services to connect families with nutrition assistance such as SNAP, school breakfast, and summer food service programs.

Provides legal services, advice and assistance to persons receiving care or alleged to be in need of care at inpatient and community based facilities for individuals with mental disabilities.

* Offers supportive services for individuals with I/DD; chronic illness and Behavioral health and/or substance use disorders. Community Based Prevoc.Supported Employment/Employee Training Program.Education and Employment Services (HCBS & CORE).ACCESS-VR.Benefits Counseling.HEI Employment.

helps veterans and their families obtain benefits and services earned through military service and provided by Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and other government agencies provides outreach about its program and services represents interests of disabled veterans, their families, their widowed spouses and their orphans before federal, state and local government agencies network of state-level departments and local chapters provides volunteer opportunities

* Provides information and assistanc on available long-term services and support to individuals. NY Connects Coordinations can provide assistance with:

• Housing.
• Caregiver supports.
• Home repairs and accesibility modifications.
• Behavioral health/developmental supports and services.
• Transportation.
• Supported employment.
• Applications to benefits including Medicaid, food options, emergency aler devices, child care and nutrition programs.

Program offers assistance, information, education and referral about benefits, housing, nursing home advocacy and diversion to avoid moving into a nursing home, respite services for care givers, consumer-directed personal services, traumatic brain injury services, and a personal care bank for toiletries and supplies for families in need.

Provides basic support services to seniors, including arranging transportation, HEAP, Medicaid and meals.

Provides free legal representation to clients who are denied or cut off from SSD or SSI benefits.

Provides free legal representation to clients who are denied or cut off from SSD or SSI benefits.

COVID-19 UPDATE 3/23 UPDATED NUMBER 607-283-4881 EMAIL [email protected] are not closed. Staff is working remotely from home. We have a new agency number that will be available during our normal business hours of 8 am to 4 pm. You'll get Braedon as usual, and he will direct your call to the appropriate staff person. COVID-19 UPDATE: Effective March 16th, ATI will be closed to the public for two weeks until March 30, 2020. Please contact for any Access needs. Office: 607-753-7363, NY Connects: 607-423-0345 The Universal Access Dinner, set for April 24, 2020, is POSTPONEDThe Universal 5+K, set for April 25, 2020, is POSTPONEDEvents such as Craft Club, Coloring Class, Board Game Club are canceled until regular office hours resumePublic meetings, including ATI Board Meetings, Core Advisory Group, Taskforce to Increase Disability Employment and Housing Consortium, will be held via teleconference, please contact us for detailsVITA Tax Services will continue to accept drop-offs of tax information to help people prepare their tax returns during weekend hours.Provides resources and advocacy to people with disabilities, their friends and family, and their caregiversEmpowers people with disabilities to lead independent lives in their community and strives to open doors to full participation and access for allWill lead community towards an all-inclusive future where discrimination and physical barriers no longer exist

Provides a variety of services for infants, children, new moms, and parents. Services include home visits, breastfeeding support, family planning, child immunizations, parenting and child development education, and connections to resources like daycare programs, doctors and dentists, transportation assistance, public assistance programs (including WIC), and lead testing services.