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Albany Neighborhood Naturally Occurring Retirement Community (NNORC)

Assists older adults 60 years old and over with services and resources to help them maintain the quality of life and independence that they have. Referrals may include health and wellness services, social enrichment activities, advocacy, case management, and home visits.

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Developmental Disabilities Planning Council

The NYSDDPC Council is comprised of Governor-appointed volunteers. More than 60% of these volunteers must be individuals with developmental disabilities or family members. Other members include NYS State Agency representatives, UCEDD representatives, and representatives of the Protection and Advocacy System. In addition, a small staff of New York State employees supports the efforts of the […]

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Disability Advocacy and Accessibility

Provides support and guidance for people with disabilities to ensure that individual choices and independent living are respected. Includes assistance with benefits, homelessness, evictions, disability rights issues, accessibility issues in the home or in the community, information and referrals, assistance in learning independent living skills, and peer support.

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Disability Associations

The Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired enhances employability in order to maximize independence, and assists in the development of the capacities and strengths of people who are legally blind.

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Disability Rights Legal Assistance

Offers legal counseling and representation for people with physical, mental or developmental disabilities who have been victims of abuse, neglect or violated rights.

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Disability Rights New York (DRNY)

Provides protection and advocacy for individuals with disabilities. Gathers and investigates complaints of abuse, neglect and violation of rights for anyone with disabilities. Offers legal counseling and represenation for people with physical, mental or developmental disabilities who have been victims of abuse, neglect or violated rights.

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Environmental Quality Education

Address individual consumers, youth and community decision makers utilizing phone consultations with individuals, workshops for adults, and lessons for students and youth at summer program sites focus on environmental stewardship, green cleaning, water resource management, waste management, and indoor air quality.

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LGBT Crime Victim Assistance Project

Provides support and advocacy to LBGTQA+ victims of crime including, but not limited to, sexual assault, hate crime, domestic violence, and needed medical exams or assessments through referrals and services.  

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Patient’s Rights Hotline

Works to addresses the patient’s rights issues for seniors when there are patient-right related problems, such as being denied admission to a hospital, an unsafe transfer, premature discharge from a hospital, poor discharge planning, poor quality of care, or lack of post-hospitalization care.