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* Provides referrals to all types of child care programs. * Provides information on guidelines to child care subsidy eligibility. * Offers educational programs, seminars and classes on child care issues. * Offers development and training of professional child care providers and programs. * Operates the Repurpose and More Store providing donated materials from local manufacturers for craft projects. * Operates Farm to Preschool - seasonal farm markets at three child care providers in Rochester. * Provides data for all child care needs - breakdown of existing services and service gaps. * Offers a Regional Infant/Toddler Resource Center. Early Childhood Professional Library. * Offers Infant/Toddler Mental Health support in participating child care programs.

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Child Care Instruction
Child Care Expense Assistance
Child Care Provider Referrals
Special Libraries
Toy Libraries/Toy Loan Programs
Public Awareness/Education
* Investigates alleged discrimination in employment, education, housing, religion and public accommodations.* Provides referrals for free legal service provided part-time for housing, food stamps, social services issues only.* Designs and presents public education programs.

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Public Awareness/Education
Legal Counseling
Discrimination Assistance
Constitutional/Civil Rights Groups
* Offers educational programs for health care professionals and interested lay-persons on liver disease.* Organizes and sponsors support groups and informational programs.* Provides fundraisers and support for research.* Offers support and promotion of Gift of Life Organ Donor Program.* Offers liver wellness and drug awareness programs for primary school-aged children.

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Disease/Disability Information
Charities/Grantmaking Organizations
Wellness Programs
Public Awareness/Education
Special Libraries
* Provides youth centered outreach and education regarding: HIV, STIs, Hepatitis C (HCV) Substance use Teen pregnancy Inclusive reproductive and sexual health Parent resources and education within participating schools* Offers access to safer sex supplies, as well as delivery of supplies for those who cannot access the office location.

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Teen Pregnancy Prevention
Safer Sex Education
Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening
Hepatitis Testing
Public Awareness/Education
HIV Testing
Provides intensive outreach and referrals to services and support networking to lessen feelings of isolation and to enable seniors 60 years of age and older to experience their highest degree of independence. Services provided by visiting seniors in their homes, helping them fill out forms such as HEAP Medicare, SNAP, SSI, etc., and locating services within the community.

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Information and Referral
Outreach Programs
Certificates/Forms Assistance
Offers prevention services that include free and confidential HIV, HCV, STI testing for at-risk men, short-term prevention case management services, peer delivered support and outreach, and risk reduction education.

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Safe Sex Supplies
Sexually Transmitted Infection Screening
Public Awareness/Education
Safer Sex Education
Contraception
Hepatitis Testing
AIDS/HIV Prevention Counseling
* Provides information on support groups or online support groups for those who have lost a loved one to suicide. www.afsp.org/coping-with-suicide/find-support/find-a-support-group

* Increases awareness about prevention, warning signs and the psychiatric illnesses most often responsible for suicide. This vital information has been disseminated to community groups, educators, parents, students and concerned individuals.
* Reduces suicide rates through initiating and participating in projects to develop, implement and evaluate innovative approaches to suicide prevention.
* Works closely with support group facilitators, first responders, clergy members, mental health professionals and others in the community, to help survivors cope with their loss, their pain, their questions and their journey of healing.
* Alerts public officials, legislators and national and community leaders to important suicide research and prevention initiatives and is a strong advocate for the needs and goals of the survivor community.

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General Mental Health Information/Education
Suicide Loss Survivors Support Groups
Public Awareness/Education
* Educates children, teens, parents, educators, law enforcement and community groups on child safety programs, cyberbullying, Code Adam training, Netsmartz internet safety programs and Teacher/Groups/Day Care provider programs.

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Internet Safety Education
Bullying Prevention
Public Awareness/Education
* Provides support to victims of sexual assault and their loved ones.* Offers 24/7 hotlines service with trained counselors and advocates. * Offers Short-term counseling, accompaniment, and advocacy.* Provides training workshops for both students and professionals. Affiliation with SAFE Center/Sexual Assault Forensic Exam Center at Strong Memorial Hospital

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Sexual Assault Counseling
Sexual Assault/Incest Support Groups
Individual Advocacy
Public Awareness/Education
Sexual Assault Hotlines
Crime Victim Accompaniment Services
Specialized Crime Victim Assistance

* Offers information and referral on programs and services for the blind and visually impaired.
* Provides legislative advocacy on laws affecting blind persons.
* Offers college scholarships to blind and visually impaired students.
* Provides legislative and governmental monitoring.
* Holds annual conference featuring a large trade show of the latest high- and low-tech gadgets for blind and visually impaired people.

* Publishes monthly magazine, "The ACB Braille Forum," in braille, large print, on digital cartridge, via email, podcast, and download.

* Has an Internet radio station, ACB Media (https://www.acbmedia.org), which offers ten channels of music, talk, and entertainment.

* ACB's Community Events offer a wide variety of topics, from education to technology training, cooking and social events, braille classes, games, yoga, and much more. Visit https://www.acb.org/acb-community-events to learn more.

* ACB's Audio Description Project (https://www.acb.org/audio-description-project) maintains a list of audio-described movies, broadcast TV, DVDs, performing arts, museums, and national parks on their website. The project also offers two Audio Description Institutes each year, where people can learn how to become audio describers.


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Public Awareness/Education
Information and Referral
Advocacy
Scholarships
* Provides state-mandated recycling program conducted in conjunction with Cardinal Disposal.* Offers a recycling drop-off program.* Offers recycling education programs for community organizations.

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Recycling
Organizational Training Services
Public Awareness/Education
* Offers service coordination for individuals with brain injury.* Provides linkage to community services.

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Independent Living Skills Instruction
Public Awareness/Education
Disease/Disability Information
Long Term Case/Care Management
Conducts telephone screenings to determine Cortland County residents' eligibility for the SNAP (food stamps) program.After screening, the outreach specialist recommends the best application process for the client, including face-to-face meetings, apply by mail, online application or direct referral to the Department of Social Services with a list of required documents.
* Offers Child Abduction Prevention and Support Services that provide assistance with: Locate missing children through active investigation. Registers and helps to locate missing children. Dissemination of photos of missing children/safety information. Prevent child abduction through education.* Offers the Parent Help helpline that provides services for mothers and fathers parenting apart and family conflict.

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Parenting Helplines
Missing Persons Location Assistance
Public Awareness/Education
Child Custody/Visitation Assistance
* Provides a wide array of peer-based workshops, support groups, and creative arts activities in a non-clinical environment.

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Public Awareness/Education
Mental Health Related Support Groups
Offers individuals with developmental disabilities to community supports and opportunities such as recreational groups, volunteer jobs, and self-development-educational activities.
* Offers a six-week workshop to help people with ongoing health conditions learn practical ways to improve their lives and health.
* Provides fundraising for Cystic Fibrosis.* Offers education and public awareness on Cystic Fibrosis.* Provides support of the Cystic Fibrosis Center and Clinic at Strong Memorial Hospital.* Volunteer opportunities.

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Charities/Grantmaking Organizations
Public Awareness/Education
* Offers a number of different clinics available to adults and children such as: Tuberculosis Control Clinic, Rabies Control, and Child and Adult Immunization Clinics. * Offers a tobacco cessation program that includes: Free starter kit, Individual counseling, and printed educational materials. * Provides the Early Intervention Program. Services include: Occupational, physical, and speech therapy. * Provides Children with Special Health Care Needs help with diagnosis, evaluation and treatment programs. * Provides the Child Find Program that assists with early identification and referral to services in the community. * Provides maternal/child health services, including prenatal/maternity education, home visits, and breastfeeding support.

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Vaccine Information
General Health Education Programs
Public Awareness/Education
Tuberculosis Control
Expectant/New Parent Assistance
Rabies Control
Home Based Parenting Education
Tuberculosis Screening
Public Health Advisories
Early Intervention for Children With Disabilities/Delays
Childhood Immunization
Flu Vaccines
Smoking/Vaping Cessation
Administrative Entities
* Provides support to people with disabilities and their families in Seneca and Cayuga counties. Benefit management assistance. Legal and educational advocacy. Crisis assistance. Individual habilitation services. Family reimbursement. Parent support. Guardianship information. Respite assistance. Summer camp and recreation for adults and children. Transportation to doctor's appointments and planned shopping can be provided.

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Medical Equipment Expense Assistance
Public Awareness/Education
Respite Care Subsidies
Long Term Case/Care Management
General Counseling Services
Adult In Home Respite Care
Individual Advocacy
Recreational Activities/Sports
* Provides a Syringe Service program serving the Finger Lakes Region. Sterile syringes and works (caps, cottons, sterile water) Safer injection education Harm reduction counseling/education Delivery syringe services/ Peer Delivered Syringe Exchange Opioid Overdose Prevention training Free Narcan (Naloxone) Safe disposal of used or unwanted syringes Same day/24hr Suboxone or other MAT start Same day rapid testing for HIV/ Hepatitis C/ Syphilis Gonorrhea/ Chlamydia swab testing (not rapid) Hygiene supplies Syringe litter pickup Outreach and community engagement* Offers linkages to other forms of care, including care management, medical care, substance use counseling and treatment, and other supportive services.

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Sharps Disposal Programs
Hepatitis Testing
Opioid Antidote Distribution
Needle Exchange and Injection Supplies
HIV Testing
Physician Referrals
Public Awareness/Education
* Offers various programs related to Health Disparities, Employment, Inclusive Recreation, Community Education for individuals of all ages who have developmental disabilities.* Offers the Project SEARCH program, which provides training and education leading to competitive employment.* Conducts research and education to reduce health disparities for individuals with developmental disabilities.

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Recreational Activities/Sports
Medical and Health Sciences Research
Comprehensive Disability Related Employment Programs
Public Awareness/Education
* Provide a safe place for individuals and families, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.* Offers individual and support groups:Assistance and supportive counseling to LGBTQ+ individuals and their loved ones.Support finding gender-affirming care and services.Assistance with DASA (Dignity for All Students Act) and discrimination.Educational services and presentations.Assistance with name changes.Domestic Violence support.YANA (You Are Not Alone) - a peer-ran support group for LGTBQ+ youth.Transgerd & Gender Expansive Coalition of the Finger Lakes.Haven; LGBTQ+-identifying adults, less formal format. Focus on finding community with each other.Square one.

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Public Awareness/Education
LGBTQ2+ Support Groups
LGBTQ2+ Advocacy Groups
LGBTQ2+ Community Centers
Provides a multi-purpose senior program for adults 60 years of age and older. Activities include arts and crafts, cards, educational classes and guest speakers, exercise and wellness programs, and day trips.

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Outreach Programs
General Recreational Activities/Sports
Physical Activity and Fitness Education/Promotion
General Health Education Programs
Congregate Meals/Nutrition Sites
Senior Centers
Nutrition Education
Community Wellness Programs
* Provides awareness and education to the public and to professionals regarding obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD).* Provides advocacy for individuals with OCD and their families.

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Public Awareness/Education
Specialized Information and Referral