Littman Krooks, LLP

Elder Law

Associations

AARP
601 E. St., NW
Washington, D.C. 20049
(202) 434-2277; Fax (202) 434-6483
www.aarp.org
With over 35 million members, AARP is the leading nonprofit, nonpartisan membership organization for people age 50 and over in the United States. AARP is known for informing members and the public on issues important to this age group; and advocating on legislative, consumer and legal issues.

Advocates for Children of NY
151 West 30th Street, 5th Floor
New York, NY 10001
(212) 974-9779
Email: info@advocatesforchildren.org
Website: www.advocatesforchildren.org

AFSCME Retiree Program
1625 L Street, NW
Washington D.C. 20036
(202) 429-1000; Fax (202) 429-1293
www.afscme.org/about/id-retd.htm
The AFSCME Retiree Program, which began operation in 1980, is an expanding national network of retired public sector workers. In the last ten years, the Program's membership has tripled, growing from 60,000.00 to over 200,000 dues paying retirees in 37 chapters and 250 local sub-chapters. National Program priorities generally can be divided into the following areas: Federal policy and legislation affecting senior citizens; retiree education.

Alliance for Aging Research
2021 K Street, NW
Suite 305
Washington D.C. 20006
www.agingresearch.org
The private, not for profit Alliance for Aging Research is the nation's leading citizen advocacy organization for improving the health and independence of Americans as they age. The Alliance was founded in 1986 to promote medical and behavioral research into the aging process. Since then, as the explosion of the Senior Boom approaches, the Alliances has become the voice for Baby Boomer health by developing, implementing and advocating programs in research, professional and consumer health education and public policy.

Alliance for Retired Americans
888 16^th Street NW
Washington D.C.
(888) 373-6497; Fax (202) 974-8526
www.retiredamericans.org
The mission of the Alliance for Retired Americans is to ensure social and economic justice and full civil rights for all citizens so that they may enjoy their lives of dignity, personal and family fulfillment and security.

Alzheimer's Association
919 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 1000
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 335-8700; Fax (312) 335-1110
www.alz.org
The Alzheimer's Association is a voluntary organization that sponsors public education programs and offers supportive services to patients and families who are coping with Alzheimer's Disease.

American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging
901 E. Street NW. Suite 500
Washington, DC 20004-2037
(202) 783-2242; Fax (202) 783-2255
www.aahsa.org
The American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging is the national association of not-for-profit organizations dedicated to providing quality housing, health, community, and related services to older people. AAHSA's mission is to represent and promote the common interests of its members through leadership, advocacy, education and other services.

American Association for International Aging
Dr. Helen K. Kreschner, Executive Director
44 South Mentor Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91106
(626) 792-2292; Fax (626) 792-6117

American Bar Association
321 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60610
(312) 988-5000
740 15^th Street NW
Washington D.C. 20005-1019
(202) 662-1000
www.abanet.org/elderly/
The ABA commission on Legal Problems of the Elderly is dedicated to examining law and policy issues affecting older persons. Established by the American Bar Association in 1978, the Commission has sought to improve legal services for the elderly, particularly through involvement of the private bar.

American Geriatric Society
The Empire State Building
350 Fifth Avenue Suite 801
New York, NY 10118
(212) 308-1414; Fax (212) 832-8646
www.americangeriatrics.org
The American Geriatrics Society (AGS) is the premier professional organization of health care providers dedicated to improving the health and well-being of all older adults. With an active membership of over 6,800 health care professional, the AGS has a long history of effecting change in the provision of health care for older adults. In the last decade, the Society has become a pivotal force in shaping attitudes, policies and practices regarding health care for older people.

American Foundation for the Blind
11 Penn Plaza, Suite 300
New York, NY 10001
(212) 502-7600; (212) 502-7662 (TTY)
Email: afbinfo@afb.org
Web: http://www.afb.org/

American Health Care Association
1201 L. Street NW
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 842-4444; Fax (202) 842-3860
www.ahca.org
The American Health Care Association is a professional organization that represents the interests of licensed nursing homes, assisted living, and subacute care facilities to Congress, Federal regulatory agencies, and other professional groups. AHCA also provides leadership in dealing with long-term care issues.

American Public Health Association
800 I Street NW
Washington D.C. 20001
(202) 777-2742; Fax (202) 777-2534
The American Public Health Association (APHA) is the oldest and largest organization of public health professional in the world, representing more than 50,000 members from over 50 occupations of public health. APHA is concerned with a broad set of issues affecting personal and environmental health, including federal and state funding for health programs, pollution control, programs and policies related to chronic and infectious diseases, a smoke-free society, and professional education in public health.

American Public Human Services Association
www.aphsa.org/
APHSA is a nonprofit, bipartisan organization of individuals and agencies concerned with human services. Our members include all state and many territorial human service agencies, more than 150 local agencies, and several thousand individuals who work in or otherwise have an interest in human service programs. APHSA educates members of Congress, the media and the broader public on what is happening in the states around welfare, child welfare, health care reform, and other issues involving families and the elderly.

American Society on Aging
833 Market Street, Suite 511
San Francisco, CA 94103-1824
(415) 974-9600; Fax (415) 974-0300
www.asaging.org
The American Society on Aging is a non-profit, membership organization that informs the public and health professionals about issues affecting the quality of life for older people and promotes innovative approaches to meet these needs.

American Society of Law, Medicine & Ethics
765 Commonwealth Avenue Suite 1634
Boston, MA 02215
(617) 262-4990; Fax (617) 437-7596
www.aslme.org
The mission of the American Society of Law, Medicine & Ethics is to provide high quality scholarship, debate and critical thought to the community of professionals at the nexus of law, health care and ethics.

Andrew Heiskell Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
New York Public Library
476 5th Avenue
New York, NY 10018
(212) 206-5400; (212) 206-5425
Email: pleclerc@nypl.org
Web: http://www.nypl.org/

Asociacion Nacional Pro Personas Mayores (ANPPM)
(National Association for Hispanic Elderly)
234 East Colorado Boulevard Suite 300
Pasadena, CA 91101
(626) 564-1988; Fax (626) 564-2659

AutismConcepts.com
59 Mullock Road
Middletown, NY 10940-6196
(845) 978-3182
Email: info@autismconcepts.com
Web: http://www.AutismConcepts.com
Family website shares credible autism resources information, treatment, and tips with parents and caregivers living with autism to help empower, support, network and inform.

Center for Autism & Related Disorders (CARD)
297 Knollwood Rd., Suite 333
White Plains, NY 10607
(914) 683-3833; (914) 683-3836 (fax)
Email: l.norcross@centerforautism.com
CARD is among the world's largest and most experienced organizations effectively treating children with autism and related developmental disorders. We provide information, training, supervision and therapy services throughout the US and the world.

Center for Educational and Psychological Services
525 West 120th Street, Box 91
New York, NY 10027
(212) 678-3262
Web: http://www.tc.edu/ceps
Services include psychotherapy, limited reading tutoring, psychological and educational assessments at a reduced fee. Services provided by advanced graduate students on a limited schedule.

Cerebral Palsy Associations of New York State
330 W. 34th Street
New York, NY 10001
(212) 947-5770, ext. 201
Email: metroucpa@aol.com
Web: www.cerebralpalsynys.org

Crawford Care Management
(800) 352-7359
Email: caremanagementexperts@us.crawco.com
Web: www.crawfordcaremanagement.com
The mission at Crawford Care Management is to support caregivers by offering information and education as well as providing high quality, affordable services to help you care for your aging or disabled loved one.

Dysautonomia Foundation, Inc.
633 Third Avenue, 12th Floor
New York, NY 10017
(212) 949-6644
Web: http://www.familialdysautonomia.org
Provides resources and advocates on behalf of those affected by Familial Dysautonomia (FD)

Dysautonomia Treatment and Evaluation Center
Department of Pediatrics & Department of Neurology
NYU School of Medicine
530 First Avenue, Suite 9Q
New York, NY 10016
(212) 263-7225
Web: http://www.med.nyu.edu./fd/fdcenter.html

Exceptional Parent Magazine
EP Global Communications
700-76 Broadway #360
Westwood, NJ 07675

Epilepsy Society of New York City
305 7th Avenue, 12th Floor
New York, NY 10001
(212) 633-2930
Email: epsocnyc@aol.com
Web: http://www.efnyc.org/

Family Support Project for the Developmentally Disabled
N. Central Bronx Hospital
3424 Kossuth Avenue, Room 15A10, Social Work Department
Bronx, NY 10467
(718) 519-4797

The Gerontological Society of America
1275 K Street NW, Suite 350
Washington, DC 20005-4006
(202) 842-1275
www.geron.org
The Gerontological Society of America is a professional organization that promotes the scientific study of aging in the biological and social sciences.

Hearing Loss Association of America "HLAA"
7910 Woodmont Avenue, Suite 1200
Bethesda, Maryland 20814
(301) 657-2248
Hearing Loss Association of America "HLAA" (formally the Self Help for Hard of Hearing People "SHHH") a consumer advocacy organization for people with hearing loss.

Heartsong Inc.
590 Central Park Avenue, Scarsdale, New York 10583
914-725-9272
914-725-9274 (fax).
www.heartsong.org
An organization providing music and art therapy for children with special needs.

Learning Disabilities Association of New York City
Mr. Arnold Korotkin, Executive Director
27 West 20th Street, Room 303
New York, NY 10011
(212) 645-6730; (212) 924-8896 (fax)
Email: amkorotkin@aol.com
Web: http://www.learningdisabilitynyc.org/
The Learning Disabilities Association of New York City is an information and referral service for learning disabilities resources in the five counties of New York City. It is accessible Monday - Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM; and has bi-lingual (Spanish) capacity.

Medical Psychology Services
Contact: Ronald. L. Turner, Phd
Kingston Pain Treatment Center
358 Broadway
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 402-3029
Email: ronturnerphd@yahoo.com
Web: http://medicalpsychologyservices.com/
A holistic health psychology practice dedicated to helping individuals grow while dealing with medical difficulties.

Mid-Hudson Regional Early Childhood Direction Center
5 Washington Terrace
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 565-1162 ext. 244; (845) 565-0337 (TTY)
Email: rbrenner@myindependentliving.org
Free resource and referral information for families of children with disabilities or suspected delays, birth to five, in Orange, Ulster, Sullivan and Dutchess counties.

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc.
1604 North Country Club Road
Tucson, Arizona 85716
www.naela.org
520-881-4005
The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc. is a non-profit association that assists lawyers, bar organizations and others who work with older clients and their families.
Established in 1987, the Academy provides a resource of information, education, networking and assistance to those who deal with the many specialized issues involved with legal services to the elderly and people with special needs.

The mission of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys is to establish NAELA members as the premier providers of legal advocacy, guidance and services to enhance the lives of people with special needs and people as they age.

National Association for Home Care
519 C. Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002
(202) 547-7424
www.nahc.org
The National Association for Home Care is a professional organization that represents a variety of agencies providing home care services, including home health agencies, hospice programs, and homemaker/home health aid agencies.

National Association of Area Agencies on Aging
1112 16th Street, NW. Suite 100
Washington, DC. 20036
(800) 677-1116 (Eldercare Locator) (801) 296-8130; Fax (202) 296-8134
www.eldercare.gov
The National Association of Area Agencies on Aging represents the interests of Area Agencies on Aging across the country.

National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers
1604 N. Country Club Road
Tucson, AZ 85716-3102
(520) 881-8008; Fax (520) 325-7923
www.caremanager.org
The National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers is an organization of practitioners whose goal is the advancement of dignified care for older people and their families. The Association is committed to maximizing the independence and autonomy of older people, while striving to ensure that they receive the highest quality and most cost-effective health and human services. Through education, advocacy and counseling, and the delivery of services, Association members assist older people and their families in coping with the challenges of aging.

National Citizens Coalition for Nursing Home Reform
1424 16th Street NW, Suite 202
Washington, DC 20036-2211
(202) 332-2275; Fax (202) 332-2949
www.nursinghomeaction.org
The National Citizens Coalition for Nursing Home Reform defines and achieves quality for people with long-term care needs through informed, empowered consumers; effective citizens groups and ombudsman programs; promotion of best practices in care delivery; public policy responsive to consumer needs; and enforcement of consumer-directed health and living standards.

National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare
2000 K Street NW, Suite 800
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 822-9459; Fax (202) 822-9612
www.ncpssm.org
The National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare, an advocacy and education organization, is dedicated to protecting and enhancing Federal programs vital to seniors^(1) health and economic well-being.

National Council on the Aging
409 Third Street SW, Suite 200
Washington, DC 20024
(202) 479-1200; Fax (202) 479-0735
www.ncoa.org
The National Council on the aging (a private, nonprofit organization) serves as a resource for information, training, technical assistance, advocacy and leadership in all aspects of aging. NCOA seeks to promote the well-being and contributions of older persons and to enhance the field of aging.

The National Jewish Council for Disabilities / YACHAD
Chani Herrmann
11 Broadway, 13th Fl.
New York, NY 10004
(212) 613-8229
Email: njcd@ou.org
Web: www.njcd.org
The National Jewish Council for Disabilities provides individualized and ongoing support to Jewish communal institutions i.e. synagogues, schools, community centers facilitating inclusion for all individuals with disabilities.

National Long Term Care Resource Center
Institute for Health Services Research
University of Minnesota School of Public Health
420 Delaware SE
Box 197 Mayo
Minneapolis, MN 55455
(612) 624-5171; Fax (612) 624-5434
The National Long Term Care Resource Center, a collaboration between the University of Minnesota Institute for Health Services Research and the National Academy of State Health Policy, assists the aging network to develop, administer, monitor and refine community-based, long term care systems reform.

National Guardianship Association
1604 North Country Club Road
Tucson, AZ 85716-3102
(520) 881-6561; Fax (520) 325-7925
www.guardianship.org
Founded in 1988, NGA is comprised of individuals in the public and private, for profit agencies and organizations, as well as concerned individuals. NGA provided its members with education and training; networking opportunities; and the opportunity to set a national agenda to ensure standards of excellence.

National Senior Citizens Law Center
1815 H Street NW, Suite 700
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 887-5280; Fax (202) 785-6792
www.nsclc.org
The National Senior Citizens Law Center is a public-interest law firm that specializes in the legal problems of older people.

New York Autism Network (NYAN)
NYAN is funded by the New York State Education Department to carry out activities in four major goal areas--providing ongoing support to families and professionals, developing regional networks, providing technical assistance, and conducting conferences related to pervasive developmental disorders.
http://www.albany.edu/psy/autism/autism.html

New York State Bar Association - Elder Law Section
One Elk Street
Albany, NY 12207
(518) 463-3200
www.nysba.org
For more than 100 years, the New York State Bar Association has shaped the development of the law, educated and informed the profession and the public, and responded to the demands of a changing society. Today, with a membership of more than 70,000 lawyers, representing every town, city and county in the state, the New York State Bar Association is the oldest and largest voluntary state bar organization in the nation.

Organizations within the Aging Service System
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Organizations within the Disability Service System
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Parent Support Network
P.O. Box 284
Orangeburg, NY 10962
(845) 359-6090
Email: info@parentsupportnetwork.org
Web: www.parentsupportnetwork.org

Partnership for Caring: America's Voices for the Dying
National Office
1620 Eye Street NW, Suite 202,
Washington, DC 20006
(202) 296-8071; Hotline: 800-989-9455
www.partnershipforcaring.org
Partnership for Caring: America's Voices for the Dying is a national nonprofit organization that partners individuals and organizations in a powerful collaboration to improve how people die in our society. Among other services, Partnership for Caring operates the only national crisis and information hotline dealing with end-of-life issues and provides state-specific living wills and medical powers of attorney.

Putnam County Office for People with Disabilities
110 Old Route 6, Building 3
Carmel, NY 10512
(845) 228-5912; (845) 228-6113 (fax); (845) 228-2386 (TTY)
Email: donna.santoro@putnamcountyny.com
Web: http://www.putnamcountyny.com (click on departments)

Resource Center for Accessible Living, Inc.
592 Ulster Avenue
Kingston, NY 12401
(845) 331-0541; (845) 331-2076 (fax); (845) 331-8680 (TTY)
Email: rcal@ulster.net
Special Education Advocacy on behalf of students seeking appropriate educational services, Disability Awareness Programs, CSE Workshops for Educators and Parents, Transition Planning Workshops, Benefits Advisement, Information and Referral.

Resources for Children with Special Needs, Inc.
116 East 16th Street, 5th Floor
New York, NY 10003
(212) 667-4650
Email: info@resourcesnyc.org
Web: http://www.resourcesnyc.org/rcsn.htm

Senior Sites
www.seniorsites.com
With this site, you can search by county and state through a list of 5,000 nonprofit nursing homes, continuing care retirement communities, and assisted living and other housing facilities. This site includes links to additional information about some of the facilities including photos.

Special Needs Alliance
(877) 572-8472
www.specialneedsalliance.org
Special Needs Alliance, a network of lawyers dedicated to serving individuals with special needs. For more information please call: 1-877-572-8472 or visit their website.

United Seniors Health Cooperative
1331 IL Street N.W., Suite 500
Washington, DC 20005
(202) 393-6222; Fax (202)783-0588
www.unitedseniorshealth.org
United Seniors Health Cooperative is a nonprofit organization that encourages people to be healthy and self-sufficient and to fulfill their potential.

Sports Fitness & Fun, Inc.
470 Route 17 A
Florida, NY 10921
(845) 651-1000
Email: ilerz@sportsfitnessfun.com
Web: www.sportsfitnessfun.com
Irene Lerz - Gymnastics Director
Gymnastics and other activities for children with special needs and developmental disabilities.

University Affiliated Programs
DD Center/St. Lukes-Roosevelt Hospital Center
1000 10th Ave.
New York, NY 10019
(212) 523-6230
University Affiliated Programs: Rose F. Kennedy Center
Albert Einstein Coll. of Medicine- Yeshiva University

University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities
Developmental Disabilities Center
St. Lukes - Roosevelt Hospital Center
1000 10th Avenue
New York, NY 10019
(212) 523-6230

University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research and Service
Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Yeshiva University
1410 Pelham Parkway, S.
Bronx, NY 10461
(718) 430-8522
Email: hcohen@aecom.yu.edu

VESID Special Education Policy Unit
The VESID Special Education Policy Unit develops special education law, regulations and policy which provide the appropriate legal framework that promotes equity and opportunity for all students with disabilities to meet educational standards established for all students in the least restrictive environment; develop informational materials which provide parents, educators; and other individuals with the necessary information to be effectively involved in the education of school-age students with disabilities.
http://www.vesid.nysed.gov/specialed/policy/home.html

Westchester ARC
121 Westmoreland Avenue,White Plains, NY 10606.
914-428-8330.
www.westchesterarc.org
Westchester ARC serves people who have developmental disabilities and their families. Services include adult day care, guardianship, life planning and educational resources.

WIHD/University Center for Excellence
Westchester Medical Center
Valhalla, NY 10595
(914) 493-8204
Email: Ansley_Bacon@NYMC.edu
Web: www.nymc.edu/wihd

YAI/ National Institute for People with Disabilities
YAI LINK
460 West 34th St. 11th Floor
New York, NY 10001
(866) 2-YAI-LINK (1-866-292-4546)
Email: link@yai.org
Web: http://www.yai.org
Services in Metro NY area for children and adults with developmental and learning disabilities, including early childhood, family support, health care, and specialty health care.

Youth Educational School Services of Family Empowerment
225 Dolson Avenue, Suite 403
Middletown, NY 10940
(845) 343-8100
Email: momalley@familyempowerment.org
Web: http://www.familyempowerment.org

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