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Advocacy

Serving counties: Cayuga

Programs that intercede on behalf of individuals and/or groups to ensure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible and that organizations within the established service delivery system meet the collective needs of the community; that attempt to marshal public support for a particular issue or cause; or that seek to influence legislation, local ordinances or administrative rulings in order to benefit specific interest groups or achieve specific social, political or environmental goals.

Found 10 resources (displaying 10)

Individual Advocacy

Advocacy and Case Management Services

Language Access

Thru: Empowering People's Independence

Eligibility:
Varies by program. Call for information.
Languages:
Spanish
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Empowering People's Independence - Endicott

31 Adams Avenue
Endicott, NY

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Empowering People's Independence - Rochester

1650 South Avenue
Rochester, NY

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Empowering People's Independence - Syracuse

6493 Ridings Road
Suite 112
Syracuse, NY

Community Services Program

Thru: Mozaic

Eligibility:
Vary with program. Call for information.
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Mozaic

1083 Waterloo-Geneva Road
Waterloo, NY

Disability Information and Support Services

Thru: ARISE

Eligibility:
Call for information.
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ARISE

21 Lincoln Street
Auburn, NY

FACTS

Thru: Brain Injury Association of New York State

Eligibility:
Must have a diagnosis of ABI​/TBI before 22 years of age. Permanent New York State address.
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Brain Injury Association of New York State

5 Pine West Plaza
Suite 506
Albany, NY

Hours:
Voicemail: 24 hours, 7 days a week. Calls returned M-TH 8:00AM-4:00PM.

Farmworker Domestic Violence Project

Language Access

Thru: Worker Justice Center of New York Inc

Eligibility:
Farmworker, immigrant women.
Languages:
Other languages as needed through contracted translators., Spanish
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Worker Justice Center of New York Inc

1187 Culver Road
Rochester, NY

Front Door

Language Access

Thru: New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities

Eligibility:
Developmental disability, autism, cerebral palsy, epilepsy and other neurological impairments which constitute a lifelong mental or physical impairment that becomes apparent prior to age 22 years, is expected to continue indefinitely and constitutes a substantial handicap to a person's ability to function normally in society.
Languages:
Spanish, American Sign Language
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Central New York Developmental Disabilities Service Office - Region 2

187 Northern Concourse
Syracuse, NY

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Finger Lakes Developmental Disabilities Service Office - Region 1

620 Westfall Road
Rochester, NY

Home and Community-Based Services

Language Access

Thru: Hillside

Eligibility:
Birth to twenty one. Must be a Medicaid, Medicaid Managed Care, or Medicaid Family of One recipient. Must meet Level of Care requirements.
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Rochester Office

1 Mustard Street
Rochester, NY

Hours:
M-F 8:00AM-8:00PM.

Legal Action Center

Cultural Competency Language Access

Thru: Legal Action Center

Eligibility:
No income requirements or age limits. Includes individuals who have or are affected by HIV​/AIDS, individuals with substance use disorders, or individuals with criminal records.
Languages:
Spanish
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Legal Action Center

225 Varick Street
Suite 402
New York, NY

Pregnancy/Parenting Options Counseling Program

Cultural Competency Language Access

Thru: Catholic Charities Family and Community Services

Eligibility:
Pregnant women​/teens experiencing unplanned pregnancy.
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Catholic Charities Family and Community Services

87 N Clinton Avenue
Rochester, NY

Hours:
M-F 9:00AM-5:00PM.

Legislative Advocacy

Information and Referral Services

Thru: American Council of the Blind

Eligibility:
Blind or visually impaired people, families, friends, doctors, teachers.

American Council of the Blind

Alexandria, VA

Hours:
M-F 9:00AM-5:00PM. Closed for most federal holidays.

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