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Information on advance directives, which provide documented assurance that an individual's choices will be honored if the individual becomes incapable of making treatment decisions.

Alzheimer's Association chapters provide information, programs and services, including support groups and educational workshops, to people with Alzheimer's disease, their family members and caregivers. This chapter serves Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan, Ulster and Westchester counties.

Alzheimer's Association chapters provide information, programs and services, including support groups and educational workshops, to people with Alzheimer's disease, their family members and caregivers.

Alzheimer's Association chapters provide information, programs and services, including support groups and educational workshops, to people with Alzheimer's disease, their family members and caregivers. The Rochester Chapter serves a nine-county region, which includes Chemung, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Wayne and Yates counties.

Alzheimer's Association chapters provide information, programs and services, including support groups and educational workshops, to people with Alzheimer's disease, their family members and caregivers.

An all-volunteer organization made up of parents and family members of individuals affected by an autism spectrum disorder, as well as professionals working in the field.

Advocates on behalf of individuals with brain injury and their families, and promotes prevention.

Information on New York State's health insurance plan for children.

The New York Department of Health provides a list of resources available to assist with disability and health issues.

Enable is a Central New York nonprofit organization that provides clinical counseling services to children, adolescents, and adults adults with disabilities and their families. Organization also works with the the Arc of Onondaga to make it easier for people with disabilities to get the therapy services they need.

A public health insurance program offered by New York State for adults who are aged 19 to 64 who do not have health insurance and have income or resources too high to qualify for Medicaid.

An all-volunteer organization made up of parents and family members of individuals affected by an autism spectrum disorder, as well as professionals working in the field.

Indian Health Service's Nashville Area office supports tribal governments and urban Indian communities in the development and administration of comprehensive health care delivery systems that meet the needs of Indian people in all states throughout the Eastern and Southern U.S.

Provides comprehensive insurance information for people that are seriously ill and/or are a caregiver of someone who is ill.

Offers Medicaid coverage to people with disabilities who are working, and earning more than the allowable limits for regular Medicaid, the opportunity to retain their health care coverage through Medicaid.

Questions and answers about services available for Medicaid recipients in New York.

Directory of mental health treatment facilities and support services in the state.

MS Society contact information. Chapters encourage personal empowerment with employment counseling, family programs, volunteer opportunities, and advocacy issues.

Offers information on a broad range of services, including rent assistance, food banks, affordable housing, health resources, child care, after-school programs, elderly care, literacy and job training programs.

Serves as an advocate and a resource for individuals of all ages with all types of disabilities and acts as New York's State protection and advocacy agency (P&A), part of a federally mandated program that provides individuals with disabilities and/or mental illness free assistance in making sure their rights to education, employment opportunities, public services and public accommodations are not violated.

A guide to benefits, supports and services for families raising children with mental retardation and related developmental disabilities in New York. Document is in Word format.

Provides information on long-term care information and assistance.

Contact information for all ILCs in New York. ILCs provide people with disabilities advocacy and support services, including assistance with employment, transportation, housing, health care and living skills.

Publications, statistics and other information and resources related to health and people with disabilities in New York State.

Offers a variety of therapeutic and support services (including family education and counseling, parent support groups, special instruction and speech pathology and audiology) to eligible infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families in New York.

Provides specialized services for seniors to improve their quality of life, including case management, adult day care programs, housing services, senior employment programs, transportation services, in-home services, healthcare and advocacy services.

Operates psychiatric centers across the state and also regulates, certifies and oversees more than 2,500 programs, which are operated by local governments and non-profit agencies.

A brochure from the New York State Department of Health designed to help fitness instructors and wellness program coordinators modify physical activities so that people of all abilities can participate.

A licensed Diagnostic and Treatment Center, and a fully accredited educational facility which offers multi-faceted services for at-risk and developmentally disabled individuals in Queensbury, NY.

Provides locations where veterans in New York can apply for benefits or receive primary health care and mental health services.

The New York Department of Health offers information and resources for women with disabilities.

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