Promotes the independence, dignity, and well-being of blind and visually impaired people. Helps to improve the lives of blind Americans by working to enhance civil rights, employment, rehabilitation services, safe and expanded transportation, travel and recreation, Social Security benefits, accessibility and much more. Awards annual scholarships to outstanding blind post-secondary students. The Council has chapters in nearly every state/region of the U.S., and 19 special interest affiliated organizations which focus on the unique concerns of various professionals and special populations. Call for more information.

The Long Island Early Childhood Direction Center (LI ECDC) provides information to parents and professionals who are concerned about a child from birth- five years of age, with or at risk of learning disabilities. LI ECDC services are confidential and provided free of charge to residents of Nassau and Suffolk Counties.

Advocacy

Protection and Advocacy for Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PADD)

The PADD program was created by the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights (DD) Act of 1975. PADD was established to protect the legal and civil rights of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness (PAIMI)

The PAIMI program was established by Congress in 1986 and receives funding from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The purpose of the PAIMI program is to protect and advocate for the rights of persons with mental illness and investigate reports of abuse and neglect.

Protection and Advocacy for Individual Rights (PAIR)

The PAIR program was established by Congress as a national program under the Rehabilitation Act as amended in 1993. PAIR programs were established to protect and advocate for the legal and human rights of persons with disabilities who are not eligible to be served in the PAIMI or PADD programs.

The Client Assistance Program (CAP)

CAP was established as a mandatory program by the 1984 Amendments to the Rehabilitation Act. CAP advocates for and protects the rights of individuals with disabilities who are seeking or receiving rehabilitation services.

Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury (PATBI)

PATBI is a federally funded program authorized by the Traumatic Brain Injury Act of 1996 and its reauthorization as part of the Children's Health Act of 2000. The PATBI program ensures that individuals with TBI and their families have access to: information, referrals and advice; individual and family advocacy; legal representation; and specific assistance in self-advocacy.

Protection and Advocacy for Assistive Technology (PAAT)

The PAAT program provides legal and non-legal advocacy services for individuals with disabilities who are denied access to assistive technology devices and/or assistive technology services.

Protection and Advocacy for Voter Access (PAVA)

The PAVA program ensures that every qualified person with a disability has the opportunity to vote on Election Day.

Protection and Advocacy for Beneficiaries of Social Security (PABSS)

The PABSS program is a federally funded program that was established under the Ticket to Work and Work Incentives Act of 1999. The Act authorizes the Social Security Administration (SSA) to fund each state's protection and advocacy system to provide work incentive assistance to SSDI and SSI beneficiaries seeking vocational rehabilitation, employment and other support services to secure, retain or regain employment.

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

The Cornell Cooperative Extension, (CCE)'s, Information Center is responsible for managing all incoming and available information/resources.

The Tourette Association is dedicated to making life better for all people affected by Tourette and Tic Disorders. • Raising public awareness and fostering social acceptance.• Working to advance scientific understanding, treatment options and care. • Educating professionals to better serve the needs of children, adults and families challenged by Tourette and Tic Disorders.• Advocating for public policies and services that promote positive school, work and social environments. • Providing help, hope and a supportive community across the nation. • Empowering our community to deal with the complexities of this spectrum of disorders. We offer resources and referrals to help people and their families cope with the problems that occur with TS. We raise public awareness and counter media stereotypes about TS. Our membership includes individuals, families, relatives, and medical and allied professionals working in the field. Program development, education and medical programs, government outreach, adherence to the Tourette Association of America's mission, maximizing efforts, minimizing expenses, TeamTourette events, awareness month, publications, chapter relations, research grants, scientific and medical conferences

The Broome County Youth Bureau assesses the needs of children and youth in the community. They coordinate comprehensive service systems by bringing together private and public entities within towns, villages, cities, social agencies, and private citizens. They run the Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY) program as well as the Persons in Need of Supervision (PINS) program.

Advocate for Arthritis

People with arthritis face unique barriers to care: high costs of treatment, difficulty accessing medications, scarcity of specialists and coinsurance that limits access to treatment. It’s hard for any individual to fight the battle alone. But through the Arthritis Foundation’s nationwide network of committed Advocates and events such as our Advocacy Summit, we’re fighting to address key policy issues on both the state and federal levels with lawmakers, insurers, employers and regulators.

But we need your help. Join our army of more than 150,000 Advocates and Ambassadors and help us make positive changes on Capitol Hill. You could be the key to helping us make lasting change to improve the lives of those with arthritis!

https://www.arthritis.org/advocate/

Works to change legislation and public policy for various issues which directly affect women in the work place, sports, medical issues, etc., and to educate others on the discrimination and the lack of rights towards women. Not applicable

“Sitrin’s Military Civilian Coalition (MCC) is designed to promote camaraderie, advocacy, educational opportunities, and transitional support to civilian life. The group meets once a month at various locations in the community and enables veterans and civilians to interact through social and athletic endeavors. New members are welcome, especially those who are veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation New Dawn.” Activities include:

• TRX Suspension Training

• Wheelchair Basketball

• Fly Fishing

• Archery

• Biking

• Yoga

• Target Shooting

• Gardening

• Therapeutic Hand Drumming

• ... and more!