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Office of Advocate for Persons with Disabilities |
George E. Pataki
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Richard Warrender
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Please note:Our website address is Home. The previous link is no longer valid. Please spread the word. Thank you in advance for your assistance. Ribbon Cutting at Five RiversOn October 30, in recognition of national Disabilities Awareness Month, DEC offered some fun-filled activities to get the word out about recent expanisions to their outdoor access program. People with disabilities were invited to enjoy a beautiful fall day full of exhibits, demonstrations, and guided trail walks at DEC's Five Rivers Environmental Education Center in Delmar. Richard Warrender, State Advocate and Eva Galvin, Ms. Wheelchair NY 2004 cut the ribbon at the opening of the new accessible trail at Five Rivers Environmental Education Center in Delmar, New York. CONTACT
US FIRST! To assist our customers with their inquiries the Office of Advocate for Persons with Disabilities wanted to clarify what our agency is able to provide when individuals call or email us for assistance. The Advocate's Office is a systems advocacy agency. Our Information and Referral (I&R) service can provide information and technical assistance and direct you to a provider in your geographic area that may be able to further assist you with your request. These community resources may have specific information that we do not have such as lists of accessible housing or locations or specific medical service providers. Although our agency does not operate a prescription coverage program, we can provide a list of programs for which you may be eligible. The agency has access to a wealth of information on the local, state and national level which may provide the exact information and assistance to meet your needs. The agency's information and referral database, SATIRN V, is available on line at satirn . Anyone who has access to the web can search for information as well. SATIRN is regularly being refined and updated. As such, we encourage people to let us know about specific services for individuals with disabilities and their families so that we can add these to our existing resource database.
This agency's legal unit does not have lawyers available to represent individuals. However, our attorney and other knowledgeable staff who can provide guidance and direct you to a source that might be able to provide legal representation. The agency has staff who are able to provide information, technical assistance and training regarding the Americans with Disability Act, state and federal accessibility standards and other state and federal laws and regulations. The agency's Technology Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities (TRAID) Project provides technical assistance and training on assistive technology for people with disabilities in conjunction with 12 regional technology centers. Please see the agency overview for additional information on agency programs as well as program descriptions that can be accessed using the navigation bars on the left of the page. Prescription NewsThe agency has compiled a list of various programs that provide assistance with prescription costs. We receive numerous calls requesting this type of information. If you click on the following link Prescription News it will bring you directly to the information.If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.TRAID IN UPDATEThank you to everyone who responded to the TRAID IN update surveys. If you are interested in learning more about the program, please click the following link TRAID IN or contact Cathy Gonzalez at voice/tty/Spanish Most Integrated Setting Coordinating CouncilGovernor George E. Pataki announced the establishment of the Most Integrated Setting Coordinating Council to explore and recommend ways to ensure New Yorkers with disabilities receive services in the most integrated settings appropriate to their individual needs. The Council's actions will be guided by the principles set forth under the Olmstead Decision to empower individuals with disabilities to live more independently The new MISCC web site is now public, the direct link is
Access Pass The Advocate's Office is not able to issue the Access Passes for the NYS Department of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.To obtain information regarding a pass, or if you have any questions regarding the reservation policy for camping sites, please contact the NYS Department of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation at
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