to act as their advocate. Long term care ombudsmen may help residents to understand the long term care system, and may assist the resident's friends and family on their behalf. This service is confidential and free of charge. Eligibility: Residents of adult and nursing homes. This service is confidential and free of charge. Senior Community Service Employment Program Services: SCSEP enrollees are placed in a community service setting where they earn minimum wage while they develop skills through on-the-job and additional training. Participation in SCSEP allows individuals seeking a job to be more competitive in the search for unsubsidized employment. Eligibility: Those whose household income is 125% of the Federal poverty rate and are 55 years or older. Additional Services Information and referrals, health insurance counseling, caregiver services and supports, Services: volunteer programs. County Office of Human Rights (607) 277-4080 Phone: Address: 120 W. Martin Luther King, Jr. Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 Services: The Tompkins County Office of Human Rights (OHR) is a department of the County charged with providing civil rights enforcement and outreach programming. We handle complaints of discrimination in housing, employment, lending, public accommodation, and education. Eligibility: Free of charge for Tompkins County residents. Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities Phone: (315) 443-0141 Address: 150 Crouse Dr. Syracuse, NY 13244 Services: The Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities (EBV) is a initiative that leverages the skills, resources and infrastructure of higher education to cutting-edge, experiential training in entrepreneurship and small business management. Available through Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration and schools nationwide. Eligibility: Post-9/11 veterans with service-related disabilities. Need to complete the application process and be accepted into the program. Application can be accessed online.
to act as their advocate. Long term care ombudsmen may help residents to understand the long term care system, and may assist the resident's friends and family on their behalf. This service is confidential and free of charge. Eligibility: Residents of adult and nursing homes. This service is confidential and free of charge. Senior Community Service Employment Program Services: SCSEP enrollees are placed in a community service setting where they earn minimum wage while they develop skills through on-the-job and additional training. Participation in SCSEP allows individuals seeking a job to be more competitive in the search for unsubsidized employment. Eligibility: Those whose household income is 125% of the Federal poverty rate and are 55 years or older. Additional Services Services: Information and referrals, health insurance counseling, caregiver services and supports, volunteer programs. County Office of Human Rights Phone: (607) 277-4080 Address: 120 W. Martin Luther King, Jr. Street, Ithaca, NY 14850 Services: The Tompkins County Office of Human Rights (OHR) is a department of the County charged with providing civil rights enforcement and outreach programming. We handle complaints of discrimination in housing, employment, lending, public accommodation, and education. Eligibility: Free of charge for Tompkins County residents. Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities Phone: (315) 443-0141 Address: 150 Crouse Dr. Syracuse, NY 13244 Services: The Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans with Disabilities (EBV) is a initiative that leverages the skills, resources and infrastructure of higher education to cutting-edge, experiential training in entrepreneurship and small business management. Available through Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration and schools nationwide. Eligibility: Post-9/11 veterans with service-related disabilities. Need to complete the application process and be accepted into the program. Application can be accessed online.
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