Coordinates services for individuals with traumatic brain injuries, as well as any other illness or disability that will possibly place a person in a nursing home.

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.

SAIL offers individuals with disabilities, family members, and other interested parties assistance and advocacy related to benefit and entitlement programs, community services, and other local, state, or federal programs. Services include advocacy and assistance with Social Security applications and appeals, and applications and appeals concerning State and local resources (including Personal Care services, home health aide services, in-home nursing, homemaker services, public assistance, food stamps, early Intervention services, Family Health Plus, Medicaid, transportation, Medicaid waivers, etc.). Where necessary, assistance and advocacy is provided for informal appeals, fair hearings, and administrative law reviews. In addition, advocacy and assistance is provided for children of school age concerning the CSE process and meetings, as well as for issues involving IDEA, FAPE, transition planning, Work-Study, and other school-related services. Assistance and advocacy are also provided for individuals who choose to access services through VESID, CBVH, OMRDD, OMH, SOFA, DOT, Hospice, and other state and local agencies.

From resolving medical debts to proving eligibility for public health insurance, obtaining services that should be covered by Medicaid, and helping with language or disability accommodations, helps to eliminate barriers to healthcare for people and families with low-income.

Provides representation to individuals with disabilities as well as groups representing the disabled community. Covers a broad range of disability discrimination matters and accessibility issues under federal and state laws. Focuses on employment, access to state and local government services, access to places of public accommodation, transportation, prisoner rights, and international human rights.

Offers legal counseling and representation for people with physical, mental or developmental disabilities who have been victims of abuse, neglect or violated rights.

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 comprehensive outpatient managed mental health services which includes treatment, rehabilitation, peer run groups, health education, service coordination, daily activities skills teaching, relapse prevention, money management and entitlement assistance, educational assistance, peer support, self help, and crisis intervention. Vocational services can provide a path to recovering a life role as a worker.

Provides legal representation for individuals whose federal disability benefits have been denied or discontinued.

Provides parenting/advocacy training and support to individuals and their families where at least one family member (parent or child) has a developmental disability. Serves Native American and Non-Native families. Service uses a hands-on, one-on-one approach. ARDC staff works with outside agencies such as schools, courts, counseling, and social service agencies to provide support to individuals and their families. Advocacy is also offered to individuals and their families to assist them with medical, dental, and specialist appointments to promote a healthy lifestyle.

Offers assistance to individuals with development disabilities by helping them find housing that fits their personal needs. Services include peer role modeling, opportunities for self-help, personal empowerment, and growth.

Provides social work, advocacy, support systems, information services, family training and counseling regarding consumer's disabilities

Provides free legal advice, counseling, advocacy and representation for low income individuals in civil (non-criminal) matters.

Starting with the individual's strengths and interests and emphasizing personal choice, The Arc Otsego offers comprehensive network of community-based programs and services that encourage individuals with intellectual and other developmental disabilities. Assisst with medicaid service coordination, obtaining respite services, skill training assistance, environmental modifications, adaptive technologies and guardianship.

Encourages individuals with a developmental disability to reach their optimum level of functioning and maintain this level within their home and their families.

To protect and advance the rights of adults and children who have disabilities so that they can freely exercise their own life choices, enforce their rights, and fully participate in their community life.

Assist persons living with cancer, or their families, with various civil legal issues arising from their condition. Provides permanency planning for children, social security benefit issues, access to health care, public assistance, housing, education, advance directives and discrimination issues.

SAIL offers individuals with disabilities, family members, and other interested parties assistance and advocacy related to benefit and entitlement programs, community services, and other local, state, or federal programs. Services include advocacy and assistance with Social Security applications and appeals, and applications and appeals concerning State and local resources (including Personal Care services, home health aide services, in-home nursing, homemaker services, public assistance, food stamps, early Intervention services, Family Health Plus, Medicaid, transportation, Medicaid waivers, etc.). Where necessary, assistance and advocacy is provided for informal appeals, fair hearings, and administrative law reviews. In addition, advocacy and assistance is provided for children of school age concerning the CSE process and meetings, as well as for issues involving IDEA, FAPE, transition planning, Work-Study, and other school-related services. Assistance and advocacy are also provided for individuals who choose to access services through VESID, CBVH, OMRDD, OMH, SOFA, DOT, Hospice, and other state and local agencies.

Provides advocacy, referral services, daily living skills and mobility training, low vision exams, and education on available financial and living aid assistance.

Provides evaluation and service coordination for any child suspected of having a developmental delay or a diagnosed disability; provides special instruction, speech, occupational and physical therapy to meet the needs of EI eligible children.  

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

Provides linkages for individuals with brain injuries received prior to age 22 and their families with community-based services and supports including understanding and navigating the current system of available services, accessing Medicaid Waiver Programs if qualified, training family members, service providers, and educators to understand the impact of brain injury and brain injury prevention, and making connections to community support groups about living with a brain injury or caring for an individual with a brain injury. Assistance is also provided to understanding the local school system’s special education process. This program is funded by the Office of Mental Retardation and Development Disabilities (OMRDD).

Assists with pursuing OPWDD eligibility status determination, self-advocacy, and person center planning, provides funding assistance for disability related services and supplies and recreation opportunities within the community for disability enrolled individuals and family members.

Provides information and referral services for health and related topics to families of children, from birth to 21 years of age who have, or are suspected of having a serious or chronic healthcare condition.

Provides linkages for individuals with brain injuries received prior to age 22 and their families with community-based services and supports including understanding and navigating the current system of available services, accessing Medicaid Waiver Programs if qualified, training family members, service providers, and educators to understand the impact of brain injury and brain injury prevention, and making connections to community support groups about living with a brain injury or caring for an individual with a brain injury. Assistance is also provided to understanding the local school system’s special education process. This program is funded by the Office of Mental Retardation and Development Disabilities (OMRDD).