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Advocacy

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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Thru: Regional Center for Independent Living

Eligibility:
All disabilities. Self-disclosure of disability is required.
Languages:
Spanish, American Sign Language

Regional Center for Independent Living

497 State Street
Rochester, NY

Thru: American Council of the Blind

Eligibility:
Blind or visually impaired people, families, friends, doctors, teachers.

Thru: Legal Action Center

Eligibility:
No income requirements or age limits. Includes individuals who have or are affected by HIV​/AIDS, individuals with substance use disorders, or individuals with criminal records.
Languages:
Spanish

Legal Action Center

225 Varick Street
Suite 402
New York, NY

Thru: Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc. - Rochester Office

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

Legal Assistance of Western New York, Inc.- Rochester Office

1 West Main Street
Suite 400
Rochester, NY

Hours:
Alternative hours may be available for individuals who cannot access services during traditional business hours.

Thru: Nick's Ride 4 Friends

Eligibility:
None.

Nick's Ride 4 Friends

13 Chapel Street
Auburn, NY

Thru: Northeast Kidney Foundation

Eligibility:
None.

Northeast Kidney Foundation - Rochester

95 Allen's Creek Road
Building 1, Suite 323
Rochester, NY

Northeast Kidney Foundation - Syracuse

731 James Street
Suite 408
Syracuse, NY

Thru: Livingston County Office for the Aging

Eligibility:
60 years of age or older, individuals with disabilities who are under 60 years of age, and caregivers.

Livingston County Office for the Aging

3 Murray Hill Drive
Livingston County Campus
Mt Morris, NY

Hours:
Calls taken and returned between 8:00AM-4:00PM weekdays; messages can be left other times.

Thru: The Arc Ontario

Eligibility:
Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities or other challenges.

The Arc Ontario

3071 County Complex Drive
Canandaigua, NY

Thru: Rochester Mental Health Center

Eligibility:
Age 18 or older.
Languages:
Spanish

Rochester Mental Health Center

490 E Ridge Road
Rochester, NY

Hours:
M-TH 8:30AM-7:00PM. F 8:30AM-5:00PM.

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