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Nonprofit or community organization
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February 6, 2008
New York, NY, US
The Self-Advocacy Association of New York State, Inc. (SANYS) is a not-for profit, grassroots organization run by and for people with developmental disabilities. Our goal is to help create a person-centered and person-directed system of supports. To further this goal, t...
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February 11, 2008
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Nonprofit or community organization
joined
January 13, 2005
Schenectady, NY, US
Vision Statement
The Self-Advocacy Association is a strong
voice for and by people with disabilities, promoting
independence, empowerment, leading by example,
communicating, networking and encouraging each
other.
Mission Statement
The Self-Advocacy Association...
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May 24, 2011
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Nonprofit or community organization
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November 25, 2010
Raleigh, NC, US
About Our Organization
Vinebrook Community Service (VCS) derived from Vinebrook Services which has been in existence for 7 years. VCS is a nonprofit 501 c (3) organization that provide education and support to thosee deem as "at-risk population." VCS believes in valua...
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December 5, 2010
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Nonprofit or community organization
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January 26, 2009
Providence, RI, US
Advocates in Action Rhode Island is a statewide Self-Advocacy organization. Our mission is to help people who have a developmental disability learn to speak up for themselves and become involved in their community, to raise public awareness about disability issues, and ...
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February 21, 2013
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Nonprofit or community organization
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May 10, 2012
Glen Echo, MD, US
Future Link changes the destination of disadvantaged young adults (aged 18-25) by showing them the WHY and HOW in their education and careers. Future Link builds successful and sustainable futures by providing self-advocacy education, career immersion activities and pa...
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May 10, 2012
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Nonprofit or community organization
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February 21, 2013
Washington, DC, US
The Autistic Self Advocacy Network seeks to advance the principles of the disability rights movement with regard to autism. Drawing on the principles of the cross-disability community, ASAN seeks to organize the community of Autistic adults and youth to have our voices ...
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February 21, 2013
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Nonprofit or community organization
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July 14, 2009
Clarkston, WA, US
We are a self-advocacy, support group for people with developmental disabilities-we learn about inclusion, leadership, team building, communication, advocacy, and self-determination from each other. "We want to be seen as PEOPLE FIRST and our disabilities are seconda...
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July 15, 2009
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Nonprofit or community organization
joined
August 10, 1999
New York, NY, US
Since 1992 Youth Advocacy Center's (YAC) mission has been to help teens and young adults involved with the foster care and juvenile justice systems learn to advocate for themselves and take control of their lives. Youth Advocacy Center was founded on the belief that th...
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August 17, 2010
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New York, New York, United States
Substitute work as a Community Support Professional in AHRC's Adult Day Services. All areas.
The hours are 8:45 am to 3:45pm Monday thru Friday Salary is $8.00-$10.00 an hour based on degree.
General Responsibilities: > > • Supports individual with disabilities in be...
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April 16, 2013
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Family Support Organization of Bergen County, a NJ nonprofit organization, is seeking full time and part-time Peer to Peer Family Support Partners to work in Bergen County to provide support, education and advocacy for families who are raising children with emotional an...
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September 19, 2012
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Nonprofit or community organization
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October 29, 2005
Bronx, NY, US
W.I.S.E. Youth (Ways to Inspire Self-Empowerment in Youth) is a partnership between positive mentors and interested adolescents to motivate, stimulate, and develop personal awareness, self esteem, and necessary skills for self-advocacy and empowerment. Through our creat...
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June 9, 2009
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Nonprofit or community organization
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February 28, 2011
Seattle, WA, US
OUR MISSION
PSKS supports homeless and at-risk youth and young adults to empower themselves and lead positive and self-sufficient lives.
OUR PURPOSE
Peace for the Streets by Kids from the Streets improves the lives of street-involved individuals by creating an inclus...
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January 18, 2012
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Nonprofit or community organization
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February 9, 2012
New York, NY, US
GRASP is the largest peer-run educational and advocacy organization in the world serving and run by individuals diagnosed on the autism spectrum. Other than its proven support and advocacy network, its educational outreach, and its role as an informational clearinghouse...
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February 9, 2012
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Cupertino, CA, US
Joined
August 23, 2011
I am a recent UCLA graduate with a BA in Sociology. I am well knowledgeable in community programing, promoting self advocacy, motivational interviewing, and peer counseling students from underserved backgrounds.I am knowledgeable in creating a challenging and fun enviro...
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August 30, 2011
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Nonprofit or community organization
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August 25, 2011
Ottawa, KS, KS, US
Advocacy, Education, Support for people with tick-borne diseases. We are Friends helping Friends to access medical testing and treatment according to the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (www.ILADS.org: http://www.ilads.org/) We empower individuals an...
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August 25, 2011
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Government agency
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May 14, 2012
Brooklyn, NY, US
Brooklyn Frontiers High School is a new high school that serves entering ninth grade students who have fallen behind their peers by two or more years. We offer a personalized educational experience for students, recognizing the unique strengths and needs of each individ...
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May 14, 2012
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Nonprofit or community organization
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June 24, 2005
Los Angeles, CA, US
The Harriett Buhai Center provides family law and domestic violence assistance to low-income families in Los Angeles through the efforts of volunteer lawyers, paralegals and students.
The mission of the Center is to assure these families access to the courts, reduce po...
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August 10, 2010
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Nonprofit or community organization
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May 7, 2009
Cedar Rapids, IA, US
Our mission: To advance the integration and self-determination of people with disabilities through community services, education and opportunity development in the Eastern Iowa Corridor and the surrounding region.
About us: Access to Independence of the Eastern Iowa Co...
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September 13, 2012
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Nonprofit or community organization
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September 3, 2008
Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A self-advocacy organization run by and for people with learning difficulties in Oxfordshire.
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September 3, 2008
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Nonprofit or community organization
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March 4, 2009
Brooklyn, NY, US
A Web-Based organization focusing on Rights and Self-Advocacy for students with Disabilities in Higher Education
Last updated
April 19, 2009
I am a recent UCLA graduate with a BA in Sociology. I am well knowledgeable in community programing, promoting self advocacy, motivational interviewing, and peer counseling students from underserved backgrounds.I am knowledgeable in creating a challenging and fun enviro...Last updated August 30, 2011