Website for veterans with information on: education benefits and opportunities civil protections for service members miscellaneous rights and protections for service members and veterans comparison of federal and state benefits additional resources for service members and veterans

Provides assistance to individuals on their federal tax returns including answering questions, refund and payment information, tax forms, and online preparation information.

Links members of the human services community.* TO SUBSCRIBE OR UNSUBSCRIBE: Go to www.hsctc.org, click on "Listserv" at the top of the page, and follow the easy directions.Guidelines for Use:DO use the HSC Listserv to post different topics from annual meetings to donating furniture to posting non-profit job opportunities.NEVER use attachments, electronic business card signatures, or graphics.ALWAYS create a new email message to [email protected] when posting, please do not reply to the digest in order to post to the listserv.DO NOT use this listserv:to post your resume/ask for a job or internshipsolicit funds directly from subscribers--Requests for client assistance should come from an agency-individuals should not post personal requests.sell merchandise or services--If you represent a for-profit business or private practice, please do not advertise on this listserv.find homes for kittenssearch for lost/stolen items or petspost partisan political messagesadvertise the rental / sale of real estate.DO NOT use this listserv for ongoing dialogue or editorializing. If you would like to respond to another subscriber, please respond to that individual only, not to the entire list.DO use the List as smart way to request information for your not-for-profit or clients.DO send readers to a link, or copy your document into the body of the e-mail. DO use the subject line to specifically describe your event / information.DO keep your message short and simple.DO provide good contact information.DO type your posting in simple text. "Bold," "italics," "bullets," etc. may show up as embedded symbols in your posting.DO NOT post information for the same event too often. Please respect others' inboxes and limit posts for the same event to once per week.SUCCESS: The Listserv works in a self-regulated way, owing its effectiveness and success to its own subscribers, now totaling nearly 3,300.

LawHelpNY is a legal information internet portal covering all of NYS, providing referral information to all the free legal services available covering 11 areas of law. Offers a library of more than 4,000 legal fact sheets on civil legal issues including housing foreclosures, evictions and landlord-tenant issues, divorce, consumer protection, debt, immigration rights and more. Also provides LiveHelp, an online chat option staffed by trained volunteers who can provide legal referrals. Program offers free legal information only, not legal advice. Special bi-lingual Spanish website available at www.ayudalegainy.org

Provides information and support for families of infants and young children newly diagnosed with hemophilia or other bleeding disorders about local hemophilia treatment resources. Offers a variety of education components to brings together parents, Hemophilia Treatment Center staff and chapter representatives with practical strategies and support.

Offers educational services to provide mental health information through presentations, workshops, training, online access and printed information.

Offers information in various format about colitis, including ulcerative colitis, and Crohn's Disease.

Works to increase public awareness and understanding of the work and plight of those with severe craniofacial disorders through a quarterly newsletter and online resources.

* Provides emergency temporary financial assistance with paying for: Utility bills Rent* Offers benefits screening with assistance available online regarding eligibility requirements and application processes for Temporary Assistance, Food Stamps, Health Insurance, tax credits and other related programs by visiting www.mybenefits.ny.gov.

Autism Speaks is dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the lifespan, for the needs of individuals with autism and their families through advocacy and support; increasing understanding and acceptance of autism spectrum disorder; and advancing research into causes and better interventions for autism spectrum disorder and related conditions. Autism Speaks enhances lives today and is accelerating a spectrum of solutions for tomorrow.The Autism Speaks Autism Response Team is specially trained to connect individuals with autism and their families and caregivers with information, tools, and resources. Coordinators are available by phone and email to answer questions and provide a link to many important resources."

Free online tool to help individuals search for available rental housing; does not require registration. Users can customize their search based on their needs.Property owners must belong to the Landlords Association of Tompkins County to post available apartments or house for rent on the website.

* Provides an information line and a website with resources for people who self-injure, in addition to local treatment in St. Louis, Missouri.

Provides information regarding facial disorders or disfigurements, including support groups and local resources and services all over the country.

Offers individuals with Huntington's, and their families, support and information about possible community resources, research, and latest treatments. Also provides a variety of informational modes regarding issues dealing with Huntington's, including online resources.

* Connects patients, caregivers, and family members with valuable services and resources about cancer.* Provides online information about cancer prevention, reducing cancer risk, cancer types and treatment options, support programs and resources, and cancer research. * Empowers constituents to prevent, manage, and survive cancer.

* Provides an internet resource regarding tax payment information. Options for tax payment during economic downturns. Alternatives for handling resources that are/may be altered or threatened as a result of the economy.

Provides assistance to individuals on their federal tax returns including answering questions, refund and payment information, tax forms, and online preparation information.

Website with information about Department of Corrections locations, programs and policies, such as: facility location inmate lookup and information guide for families primary contact for victims asking for notification about an inmate's impending released and questions about department policies and procedures

Information and referral service for people who are blind or visually impaired, family members, friends and professional service providers.Comprehensive list of blindness-related agencies and commercial businesses providing accessible services and/or products to people with vision loss available via internet and toll-free helpline staffed by trained individuals with visual impairments

Offers information in various format about colitis, including ulcerative colitis, and Crohn's Disease.

* Provides online services for individuals affected by Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia, including the following: ALZConnected: Online community to share questions, experiences and practical tips via message boards or create private groups organized around specific topics. Alzheimer's Navigator: Assessment tool evaluates needs, outlines action steps, and links the user to Alzheimer's Association chapter programs and local services. Alzheimer's Association TrialMatch: A clinical studies matching service that generates customized lists of studies based on information provided. Community Resource Finder: A comprehensive database of local programs and services, housing and care options, and supports. Live Well Online Resources: A collection of interactive tools to navigate the personal and emotional challenges accompanying an Alzheimer's diagnosis. Virtual Library: Search the online catalog, view resources chosen by experts, email a librarian questions, and learn how to borrow materials.

Offers a specialized telephone and online service that provides information about mental health resources and referrals to community members, professionals, consumers and agencies. Professional standards of confidentiality are followed for every caller.

Offers information and referral services for affected individuals and their families, as well as for doctors and eye care professionals. Also provides comprehensive information kits on retinitis pigmentosa, macular degeneration, and usher syndrome. The newsletter, InFocus and the e-newsletter, InFocus Online, present articles on coping, research updates and Foundation news, and is sent out 3 times a year. There is also an annual conference.

Provides assistance to individuals on their federal tax returns including answering questions, refund and payment information, tax forms, and online preparation information.

* Offers an online resource that allows you to find the phone number and location of mammography facilities within NYS.