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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.

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Found 75 resources (displaying 1 - 10)

Eligibility:

Deaf refugees, asylum-seekers, immigrants, and those from US territories and family members.

Languages:

American Sign Language

Eligibility:

Must be OPWDD eligible. Call for more information.

Eligibility:

Under 200% FPIG for most programs. Fair Housing, Health and our Seniors Legal Services Project have expanded eligibility guidelines.

Languages:

Spanish

Eligibility:

Determined through the Office of People with Developmental Disabilities, must have an established diagnosis of a developmental disability (Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy, Intellectual Disability, Traumatic Brain Injury, other Neurological Impairment) must exist prior to age 22, with an expected continuation of the condition. Call for more information.

Languages:

American Sign Language, Spanish

Eligibility:

Vary with program. Call for information.

Thru: AARP

Eligibility:

Members: ages 50 years or older. Associate members: to age 50 years. Call for information.

Languages:

Materials available in Spanish.

435 E Henrietta Road
Rochester, NY

Thru: Willow Domestic Violence Center

Eligibility:

Emergency shelter: Survivors of domestic violence and their children (ages birth-18 years of age or up to 21 if special needs).

Languages:

Spanish, American Sign Language

Willow Domestic Violence Center

Rochester, NY

Hours:

24 hours.

Advocacy and Case Management Services

Thru: Empowering People's Independence

Eligibility:

Varies by program. Call for information.

Languages:

Spanish

Empowering People's Independence - Endicott

31 Adams Avenue
Endicott, NY

Empowering People's Independence - Rochester

1650 South Avenue
Rochester, NY

Empowering People's Independence - Syracuse

6493 Ridings Road
Suite 115
Syracuse, NY

Thru: JFS Rochester

Eligibility:

Resident of area served. Age 55 and up.

Jewish Family Services of Rochester

255 East Avenue
Suite 201
Rochester, NY

Hours:

M-TH 8:30AM-5:00PM. F 8:30AM-3:30PM.

Alzheimer's Association Rochester/Finger Lakes Chapter

Thru: Alzheimer's Association Rochester/Finger Lakes Chapter

Eligibility:

Individual living with Alzheimer's or another dementia.

Alzheimer's Association Rochester/Finger Lakes Chapter

200 Meridian Centre Boulevard
Suite 110
Rochester, NY

Cultural Competency

Language Access