Links |
DOCUMENTS |
| The Medicaid Buy-In for Working People
With Disabilities (MBI-WPD) |
| The Americans With
Disabilities Act (ADA) |
| Help
America Vote Act of 2002 |
| Rehabilitation Act of
1973 |
| Individuals With
Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) |
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GENERAL LINKS |
| http://www.complaintslist.com/consumer-complaint-resources-a-guide-to-internet-fraud/
A useful, accessible consumer protection resource. |
|
"A
Comprehensive Computer Safety & Security Guide" - A comprehensive list
of web sites providing safety information. |
| "Guide
for Children and Kids Safety on the Web" |
|
Graduate School Index educational data about undergraduate and graduate
programs in the United States. |
DISABILITY LINKS |
| Assistive
Technology News , assists people with disabilities to stay abreast of new
products to enhance their independence and quality of life. |
| "Cornucopia of
Disability Information" CODI serves as a community resource for consumers
and professionals |
| Emergency Information Online, (4th
ed.)-resource directory for EP-4th Edition |
| The
Disability Resource Library is a comprehensive collection of disability
related documents including the complete texts of major disability laws,
regulations, government reports, guides, and more... all categorized, indexed,
and fully searchable. |
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Special needs family friendly fun - enhancing the quality and fun of family
life with special needs. |
| "ILUSA" - Full of
great disability related info |
| www.disabilityworld.organ on-line
disability publication |
|
www.museumofdisability.org –
It gives a virtual tour of the history of disability in New York State and
around the world regarding advocacy efforts, law, educators, medical models and
many pictures and exhibits of the struggles and achievements of those with
disabilities and their families and supporters |
|
National Council on
Disability – Members are appointed by the President and confirmed by
the Senate; however, the Council is an independent organization.
1331 F
Street NW Suite 850
Washington, DC 20004
202 272 2004 Voice; 202 272
2074 TTY ;202 272 2022 fax
ncd@ncd.gov
information and comments |
| http://www.partnersinpolicymaking.com/
Designed to teach parents and self-advocates the power of advocacy to change
the way people with disabilities are supported, viewed, taught, live and work.
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Disability BLOGS |
| secondchancetolive.wordpress.com
- Craig J Phillips, MRC, BA, discusses his own TBI and the inner resources
which have helped him to cope with his injury. He writes with great sensitivity
about many aspects of TBI |
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JOB INFORMATION |
| www.OurAbility.com Inspiring videos for
persons with disabilities who aspire to enter the workplace |
| http://jobcenter.usa.gov/ Get help with
your job search and find information about job training and education
opportunities, as well as career exploration and employment counseling
services. There's also an employment section specifically tailored to Veterans,
and a financial assistance page for people who need information about
unemployment benefits and other forms of assistance. Visit the American Job
Center Network Locator (under "Get Help Near You" on the homepage) to find a
job center near you. |
Books for Job Seakers
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| www.acces.nysed.gov/vr
Formerly VESID Adult Career and Continuing
Education Services-Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR) offers access to a full
range of employment and independent living … |
| www.askjan.org JAN-the Job Accommodation
Network, provides free, confidential, technical assistance and accommodations.
Inquiries to jan@ask.jan.org |
| http://adinformation.org/ResarchPublications.aspx
To download FREE booklet on benefits of work beyond a paycheck |
| Jobs Expresshttp://www.labor.ny.gov/jobs/regional.shtm
A new site which brings together a wealth of job-related information. |
| Link to a
List of Government Jobs |
| www.gettinghired.com a wealth of
information pertaining to employment |
| National
Collaborative on Workforce and Disability. Valuable source of information
about employment and youth with disabilities |
| State and County Civil Service Exam Notices. Go
to NYS Civil Service Website: http://www.cs.state.ny.us |
| National Collaborative on Workforce and
Disability: A wealth of information on topics of interest to youth with and
without disabilities: http://www.ncwd-youth.info/topic
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Health |
| Information and application for free air
conditioners to at risk patients. Certain conditions apply and supplies are
limited, but NOT limited to Seniors or residents of NYC. Click link for New
York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance :
www.otda.state.ny.us/main/heap/default.htm." |
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Housing |
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Hurricane Sandy and Housing in New York
City |
HUD Letter
which opens vacant senior housing for Hurricane Sandy Evacuees with the NYSILC
and ILCs members. |
The
Recovery Portal for the NYC based ILCs - press release |
what is
the NYC Housing Recovery Portal |
|
NY
Times article how NYCHA is inept to handle disaster planning for its public
housing residents including seniors and people with
disabilities |
NY
Times article how NYCHA is inept to handle disaster planning for its public
housing residents including seniors and people with
disabilities |
NY
Times article with the NYC hosing authority's response |
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Total Mortgage Services
“The Total
Guide: Home Buying for People With Disabilities”
link:
http://www.totalmortgage.com/total-guide/home-buying-people-with-disabilities.asp. |
Accessible Apartments-Dutchess County
www.regandevelopment.com/rockyglen.html |
| Housing & Mortgages for People with
Disabilitieshttp://www.mortgageloan.com/disabilities/ |
Housing for Nursing Home Transition (800)
868 1837. Participation code: 24455518. Get your questions answered by a
housing expert.
The mission of the FAIR HOUSING JUSTICE CENTER is to
challenge systemic housing discrimination, promote open and inclusive
communities, and strengthen fair housing enforcement. |
| Fair Housing Justice Center (866) 350
FHJC; TRS (800) 662 1220. jhjc@fairhousingjustice.org |
| FREE HOUSING REGISTRY
www.NYHousingSearch.gov Provided
by State to make advertising and searching for affordable and accessible
housing easier and more efficient. Thousands of listings. Also available via
toll-free, bilingual call center at 1-877-428-8844. |
|
Mitchell- LamaWaiting Lists Now Online (for New York
City residents). The site will provide users with general marketing and contact
information for Mitchell - Lama developments and allow applicants to check
their current waiting list position. It will also allow users to generate
transfer and admission waiting lists for each available apartment size showing
the position, number and date of active applications. The waiting list is
available on the DHCR website at:
http://www1.dhcr.state.ny.us/AWLStatus/
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Legal Services |
| http://www.miwatch.org/2008/04/psychiatricadvancedirectives.htm
Describes Psychiatric Advance Directives, legal written or verbal instructions
to protect the rights of patients in time of crisis |
| Legal Aid Society of New York
www.legal-aid.org |
| Legal help for people with disabilities
www.disability-advocates.org
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| Law Help www.lawhelp.org-ny |
| New York Lawyers in the Public Interest
www.nylpi.org |
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Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare. |
| Medicaid In New York State
www.health.ny.gov/health_care/medicaid/ |
| Medicare www.med.care.gov |
| Social Security
Administration |
| Social Security Disability website written by
former SSD worker. Much information about consumer rights, entitlements And how
to qualify for benefits: www.SSDRC.com
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Medical Information |
| Mesothelioma
information |
|
http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/mediaII/Podcasts.html
This is a reliable source of medical info |
|
To facilitate awareness of early signs of ASPERGER’S
SYNDROME www.firstsigns.org educates
parents and professionals about early warning signs of autism (including
Asbergers Syndrome) and related conditions |
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ORGANIZATIONS & ASSOCIATIONS |
| Advocacy for Persons with Chronic
Illness . Free handbook upon request. |
| American
Association On Intellectual and Developmental Impairments
1-800-424-3688 |
|
American Association of People With Disabilities
www.AAPD-DC-ORG |
| American Council
of the Blind of New York |
| The Alexander
Graham Bell Association for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (AG Bell) |
| American
Association of People with Disabilities |
| APRIL
Association of Programs for Rural Independent Living. “dedicated to
advancing the rights and responsibilities of PWD by serving as a center of
resources and by leading systems change.” |
| autismasperger.net Excellent resource on
Autism and Asperger’s syndrome |
| The Autistic Self Advocacy Network
www.autisticadvocacy.org,
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| The
Deaf Professional Network |
| Disabled in Action of Metropolitan New
York |
| Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern
NY |
| League for the Hard
of Hearing |
| www.mentoring.org This site can be helpful
be to those seeking a mentor and those wishing to mentor |
|
Mental Health America
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| National Center
on Physical Activity and Disability. Encourages participation in regular
physical activity to promote healthy lifestyles… |
| National Council
on Independent Living |
| National Federation
for the Blind (NFB) |
| http://nichcy.org National Dissemination Center
for Children with Disabilities (NDC/NICHCY); family and educator-friendly info
about disabilities and special education. Washington, DC |
| New York
Association on Independent Living. A collaborative organization
representing independent living centers |
| New York State
Self-Advocacy Home Page |
| New York
State Wide Senior Action Council, Inc |
| Office of
Special Education and Rehabilitation Services |
| PAIMI Protection and Advocacy for
Individuals with Mental Illness (888) 302 2919 |
| Partners Online: An Innovative
Mentoring Community for Youth with Disabilities and their Parents |
|
Rehabilitation
Services Administration |
| TBI
Raiders, which celebrated its 10-year anniversary in January, is a support
group to help students and young adults who have sustained a traumatic brain
injury to succeed in school and life. |
| VotersUnite.Org |
| VerifiedvotingFoundation.org |
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Transportation: |
| Accessible
Vans of America Rental and purchase of accessible vans-serving
North-Central New York, including Albany, Saratoga Springs, Schenectady,
Syracuse and surrounding areas (518) 346 9059, (888) 302 2919 |
| Capitaland Airport Taxi wheelchair accessible by
advance request (518) 242 4222 |
| Capitaland Railroad Taxi wheelchair accessible by
advance request (518) 465 0077 |
| Funding Your Accessible Van With A Grant
http://usodep.blogs.govdelivery.com/2012/11/07/funding-your-handicap-accessible-van-with-a-grant/
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|
WhenWeTravel.com
Tips
on finding a good wheelchair accessible hotel as well as a list of over 37,000
accessible hotels from around the world. |
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PARA TRANSIT in Capital District: |
STAR 518 482 2022.
STAR is operated by the Capital District
Transportation Authority. |
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GOVERNMENT |
| www.DisabilityInfo.gov a federal site
chuck full of valuable information. Includes glossary of terms |
| New York Office of
Mental Health |
| Office of Mental Health and
Developmental Disabilities OMRDD - Online information at
www.omr.state.ny.us or call toll-free:
(1) 866 946 9733 or TTY: (1) 866 933 4889 |
| National
Center on Physical Activity and Disability |
| "New York Capital
District Politics" |
| New York State Office for the Aging
Health Insurance |
| New York
State Government Locator Service |
| National
Technical Assistance Center for Voting and Cognitive Access |
| Pew
Institute on the States. News and analysis on election reform |
| http://www.ins.state.ny.us/timothy.htm
Timothy’s Law-Mental Health Parity |
| What's
Happening in the Legislature? (THOMAS: Legislative Information on the
Internet) |
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COMPANIES |
| Listing of companies does not imply endorsement
of the product or service offered |
|
SComm Inc. has
created a new wireless communication device – the UbiDuo communication
device for the deaf and hard of hearing. It enables on the spot
communication at any time with anyone, without the need for a third party. 2-4
people may simultaneously engage in Face-Face chat on a split screen. More
information at sales@commonline.com
or (1) 866-505 7008 or 816-350 7001 |
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Kaiser Foundation Medicare Resources Available
Online: The Kaiser Foundation has created an interactive Medicare Health
and Prescription Drug Plan Tracker that was recently updated with 2009
information about Medicare stand-alone drug plans and Advantage plans. The data
in the tracker allows consumers to compare plan costs and benefits, and offers
a variety of data about these plans by state. To access the tracker, go to
http://www.kff.org/medicare/healthplantracker/index.jsp.
In addition to the tracker, the Kaiser Foundation has also updated their online
consumer guide, Talking About Medicare, to include changes in Medicare for
2009, including information about the Medicare drug benefit. The guide can be
accessed at http://www.kff.org/medicare/7067/index.cfm. |
|
www.flametheband.com soft rock band in
upstate New York, whose members all have developmental disabilities and/or
physical disabilities |
| Stagecoach Trails Guest Ranch:
Stagecoach Trails has the unique ability to offer a completely barrier-free
vacation to all disabled travelers and their families |
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