Support Organizations
Agencies
There are so many organizations that we could not possibly link to them all. Most will lead you to a wealth of information as well as additional sites. Barrier Free is not making any claims or recommendations with respect to the qualifications of these resources.
Center for Disabilities Services - mission is to meet the emotional, physical and mental needs of disabled persons of all ages
Community Living and Advocacy Supports, Inc.- non-profit organization assisting the developmentally disabled
Consumer Directed Choices -a nonprofit organization founded and managed by people with disabilities and their families. Created the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) in the greater Capital Region.
NYSARC, Inc. –family based organization that supports a full range of services for those with developmental disabilities
NYS Office of Children and Family Services Equipment Loan Fund for the Disabled
NYS Department of Housing- Affordable Housing Resource Center
NYS Division of Housing and Community Renewal - funding available for Access to Home, RESTORE and NYS HOME programs- awards funds to not-for-profit corporations, counties and municipalities that administer housing assistance for low income households
NYS Industries for the Disabled, Inc. – training and employment for persons with disabilities. Site also lists member agencies by county and provides links to their sites.
NYS Rehabilitation Association - statewide trade association of not-for-profit providers of services to disabled persons
Resource Center for Accessible Living
- see also their resource links
Resource Center for Independent Living - Advocacy and services for the Disabled and Elderly
Rural Housing Development and Grants/Loans
Senior Citizens Resource Guide - covers a wide range of topics, health, legal, housing
US Veterans Administration - Information on benefits, health, loans, and other support services for vets
Foundations
Most are foundations are condition specific.
ALS Guardian Angels – grants to help families with expenses not covered by insurance, Medicare, Medicaid
Catholic Charities – Cover a wide range of needs for the disabled and low income families. Go to this site to find your local chapter.
Multiple Sclerosis Foundation
National Transplant Assistance Fund & Catastrophic Injury Program - Transplants, TBI, SCI patient financial assistance
St. Peter’s ALS Center - Veterans benefits
Travis Roy Foundation - Grants for victims of Spinal Cord Injuries – also a great informational site for additional resources for family and friends
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