ADAA

ADAA’s unique interlinked consumer and professional mission focuses on improving quality of life for those with these disorders.  For more information, please go to https://adaa.org/resources-professionals/about-adaa/people

AbleNOW

ABLEnow accounts help individuals with disabilities save money to pay for qualified expenses, without being taxed on the earnings – and in most cases, without losing eligibility for certain means-tested benefit programs.

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                                                                   For more information, log on to https://www.able-now.com/what-is-ablenow

Southern Poverty Law Center

The Southern Poverty Law Center is dedicated to protecting and advancing the rights, dignity and freedom of the LGBT community in the Deep South and to remove barriers to equality.

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For more information, go to: https://www.splcenter.org/issues/lgbt-rights

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Best Buddies International

Best Buddies is an organization provides opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

For more information, go to:

http://www.bestbuddies.org/best-buddies

Epilepsy Foundation

Epilepsy Foundation , is an organization that provides community services; public education; federal and local advocacy; and supporting research into new treatments and therapies, in order to ensure that people with epilesy have the opportunity to live their lives to their fullest potential.

For more information, go to:

http://www.epilepsy.com/dare-defy-seizures/our-mission

National Center for Transgender Equality

The National Center for Transgender Equality, is an organization that provides social justice advocacy assistances and encouragement, for transgender people.

For more information, go to:

http://www.transequality.org/about

Spina Bifida Association

The Spina Bifida Association (SBA) serves adults and children who live with the challenges of Spina Bifida. The association provides education, advocacy, research, and services.

For more information, go to:

http://spinabifidaassociation.org/about-sba/

StopBullying.gov

StopBullying.gov provides information from various government agencies on what bullying is, what cyberbullying is, who is at risk, and how you can prevent and respond to bullying

For more information, go to:

http://www.stopbullying.gov/

Cancer Care

Cancer Care is an organization that provides professional oncology, social workers, and free emotional, practical, support for people with cancer, and caregivers.

For more information, go to:

http://www.cancercare.org/

SANDY'S

Sany's is a Self-Advocacy Assoiciation located in New York State, assisting persons with developmental disabilities in speaking up for them and others.

For more inforation on SANY's, please go to:

http://sanys.org/

Cure SMA

Cure SMA is an organization that is dedicated to individuals and families living with Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Cure SMA provides research, funding, and treatment.

For more information on Cure SMA, please go to:

http://www.curesma.orgt

ACESS-VR

ACCESS-VR is a vocational rehabilitation program that provides persons with disabilities jobs, funding for school, and independent living services.

For more information, go to:

http://www.acces.nysed.gov/vr/do/home.html

WHEELING Forward

Wheeling Forward is a recently founded organization that started in 2011, that provides people with disabilities , donated wheelchairs (if needed), motivation to advocate for themselves, provides mentorship, and support services in order to reach their goals as a member of their society.

For more information, go to:

http://wheelingforward.org/about/

STEPS Forward

STEPS Forward is an organization that ensures people with developmental disabilities are included as students in the academic and social life of colleges.

For more information, go to:

http://www.steps-forward.org/

Independence Care System

ICS is a community-based, nonprofit agency that supports senior adults and adults with physical disabilities, to live at home and participate fully in community life. They provide these services in the New York area.

For more information, go to:

http://www.icsny.org/