General Resources

Legal Rights for Disabled Folks

NYS Patient Bill of Rights

New York State Government Resources

Disability Advocacy Groups

Disability Rights New York (DRNY)

• Provides advocacy and legal representation for ableism cases

• You can request resources without pursuing legal actions

• All correspondence is done through encrypted email

Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF)

• Provides advocacy and case management for disabled folk

• Has a wait list

Genetic Testing for Medical Purposes

• GenoMind Rx Testing checks for medication intolerance (like lactose intolerance) that helps patients better understand which medications are best

  • With prior authorization, costs $0 with Medicaid/Managed Medicaid Plans and Medicare Plan B

  • HIPAA compliant protected medical information

• GeneSightRx is similar to GenoMind, but checks for fewer genes. It is the preferred agency for some physicians.

  • With prior authorization, costs $0 with Medicaid/Managed Medicaid Plans and Medicare Plan B

  • HIPAA compliant protected medical information

• Invitae Genetic Testing provides genetic testing for many genetic-based diseases

  • Accepts Medicaid/Medicare without exception

  • Part of LabCorp

  • HIPAA compliant protected medical information

  • Residents of NYS receive additional privacy policies

Directory of Peer Respite Centers

Short-term, overnight programs that provides community-based, non-clinical crisis support.

Therapist Specific Directories