The New York City Commission on Human Rights is charged with the enforcement of the Human Rights Law, Title 8 of the Administrative Code of the City of New York, and with educating the public and encouraging positive community relations. The Commission is divided into two major bureaus -- Law Enforcement and Community Relations.

To educate veterans and their families about the benefits they have earned; To represent and guide them in obtaining benefits and services both through the VA and the community; To make veterans an economic force in education, employment and business development.

United Spinal is actively involved in advocating for laws and regulations that are beneficial to paralyzed Americans and all people with disabilities.

Offers education and support to people with Parkinson's, their families, caregivers and healthcare professional with a "one-stop shop" for Parkinson's Disease. Educational materials available by request or via website for downloading.The Parkinson's Action Network (PAN) is the unified education and advocacy voice of the Parkinson's community working to ease the burden and help find a cure. It is only with the help of grassroots advocacy, that PAN'S mission can be achieved. Local contacts: Southern Tier Chapter-Emily Alonso-568 Owen Hill Road Lisle, NY 607-743-5743 http://congress.nw.dc.us/washtimes/webreturn/?url=http://www.parkinsonaction.org

Advocates to end anti-gay bias in K-12 schools and support Gay-Straight Alliances GSA

The American Diabetes Association advocacy efforts include supporting government funding for diabetes research and programs, ensuring access to health care, promoting the prevention of type 2 diabetes, combating discrimination and much more.

ICAN is the Independent Consumer Advocacy Network / NYS Ombudsman Program for people with Medicaid, Medicare and Managed Long Term Care Plans who need long term care services.

• Answers questions related to Medicare, Medicaid, long- term care, and also managed care plan.

• We help anyone in a Medicaid Managed Care plan who needs long- term care services (ie. home attendant, adult day care, or nursing home).

• We help people who are applying for Medicaid and need help enrolling in a Managed Long-Term Care (MLTC), or Medicaid Managed Care (MMC).

• We can help you solve problems with your managed care plan or providers such as doctors, hospitals, and pharmacies. For example, we can help you appeal a decision that you disagree with.

Legal Assistance of Western New York provides ICAN assistance in the following counties: Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Chemung, Steuben, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Schuyler, Seneca, Tioga, Tompkins, Wayne and Yates. ICAN is coordinated by Community Service Society of New York. Contact: (877) 566-0398

ICAN is funded by the state of NEW York and coordinated by Community Service Society

For adults 60+ who may need access to legal counsel and advocacy for resident rights, tenant issues or other matters. Our Benefits Access staff determine when a referral for legal services may go to our contract agent. Legal sessions are generally scheduled two weeks out, so this is not the proper route for urgent matters.

NY Connects maintain a Fact Sheet on area attorneys and LAWNY.

Advocacy Training for parents and families encourages families to become active, informed decision makers on behalf of their family and child/children with disabilities. We are subcontracted thru the Rochester Advocacy Center to provide Parent Training Information Center Workshops which includes such topics as: Being a team member, Assertiveness, Locating and evaluating services, networking, Navigating the system, and more.

Workshops are free and open to the public.

Groups and Classes:

Love and Logic Parenting Class

Positive Parenting with a Plan

All groups and classes are ongoing, please contact for details and times

Trainings and Workshops:

Trainings and workshops are ongoing, please contact us

Social Workers provide in home evaluation, treatment and advocacy in navigating the challenges you or a loved-one may face while moving through different phases of life