NYSILC: It is the vision of the New York State Independent Living Council, Inc. (NYSILC) to achieve a world where people with disabilities experience equal rights in all aspects of society.
COMMISSION ON QUALITY OF CARE AND ADVOCACY FOR PERSONS WITH DISIBIALTIES (CQCAPD):
The NYS Commission on Quality of Care and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities (CQCAPD) is a systems advocacy agency for people with disabilities whose primary mission is to ensure that people with disabilities have every opportunity to be productive and participating citizens.
VESID: Provides vocational rehabilitation services that prepare eligible individuals for employment that is consistent with their strengths, abilities, and interest. VESID helps thousands of New Yorkers with disabilities become independent through education, training, and employment.
OFFICE FOR THE AGING: It is the mission of the New York State Office for the Aging to help older New Yorkers to be as independent as possible for as long as possible through advocacy, development and delivery of cost-effective policies, programs and services which support and empower the elderly and their families, in partnership with the network of public and private organizations which serve them.
State Mental Health Resources for New York
Other disability related web sites:
ACCESS AMERICA: Bringing information of U.S. Federal Programs, Services, and Resources to Americans with Disabilities, Their Families, Employers and the Media.
ACCESS BOARD: Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board, offers technical assistance on the ADA Accessibility Guidelines.
DELAWARE COUNTY NEW YORK CONNECTS: Choices for long term care: This website was designed to provide quick and easy access to comprehensive information about the many long term care and service options available throughout Delaware County.
DISABILITY RIGHTS EDUCATION AND DEFENSE FUND INC.: Founded in 1979 by people with disabilities and parents of children with disabilities, the Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund, Inc. (DREDF) is a national law and policy center dedicated to protecting and advancing the civil rights of people with disabilities through legislation, litigation, advocacy, technical assistance, and education and training of attorneys, advocates, persons with disabilities, and parents of children with disabilities.
THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR ACCESSIBILITY (NCA): Provides technical assistance to organizations that are designing and retrofitting leisure areas and programs for accessibility.
NATIONAL COUNCIL ON DISABILITY: The National Council on Disability (NCD) is an independent federal agency making recommendations to the President and Congress on issues affecting 54 million Americans with disabilities. NCD is composed of 15 members appointed by the President and confirmed by the U.S. Senate.
NATIONAL INSTITUTE ON DISABILITY AND REHABILITATION RESEARCH: http://www.jan.wvu.edu/links/adalinks.htm
This site contains the American with Disabilities Act of 1990 with ADA regulations and technical assistance manuals prepared by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and U.S. Department of Justice.
DISABITY COUNTS: http://rtc.ruralinstitute.umt.edu/geography/default.htm
Good site for Congressional District informaton.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
MEDICARE ADVOCACY: http://www.medicareadvocacy.org/
The Center for Medicare Advocacy, Inc. is a private, non-profit organization which provides education, advocacy, and legal assistance to help elders and people with disabilities obtain necessary healthcare.
HIICAP: http://hiicap.state.ny.us/
The New York State Health Insurance Information, Counseling and Assistance Program (HIICAP) provides free, confidential, accurate and unbiased health insurance information, counseling and assistance. Trained volunteer counselors and staff explain the coverage, costs and options of Medicare, managed care, Medigap insurance and long term care insurance.
CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICS: http://www.cms.gov/
This site contains information from the agency that administers the Medicaid and Medicare programs.
SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION: http://www.ssa.gov/
INSURE KIDS NOW: http://www.insurekidsnow.gov/
Tri-County Information and Resource Directory: http://www.tri-countyny.net/
The Tri-county Information and Resource Directory is a free internet resource that contains information on how to locate hundreds of essential community resources in the Otsego, Delaware and Chenango county area. Information on child care providers; educational providers; funding and grants; government offices; employment agencies; human resource agencies; legal aid; hospitals; sports; recreation; transportation and much more.
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE: http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/ada/adahom1.htm
Offers technical assistance on the ADA Standards for Accessible Design and other ADA provisions applying to businesses, non-profit service agencies, and state and local government programs; also provides information on how to file ADA complaints.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY COMMISSION: http://www.eeoc.gov/
Offers technical assistance on the ADA provisions applying to employment.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION: http://www.fta.dot.gov/
Offers technical assistance on ADA provisions applying to public transportation.
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION: http://www.fcc.gov/
Offers technical assistance of telephone relay service requirements.
FAMILIES USA: http://www.familiesusa.org/
Families USA is a national nonprofit, non-partisan organization dedicated to the achievement of high-quality, affordable health and long-term care for all Americans. Working at the national, state and community levels, they have earned a national reputation as an effective voice for health care consumers for over 15 years.
JOB ACCOMMODATION NETWORK: http://janweb.icdi.wvu.edu/