Youth Advocate Programs

The Disabled Persons Action Organization (DPAO) has been dedicated to supporting disabled individuals and their families in Jefferson and Lewis Counties since 1974. Their mission focuses on providing quality and effective individualized services to developmentally disabled children and adults, helping families cope with the challenges they face. DPAO offers a variety of programs and services, including cultural productions and a Summer Concert Series, which aim to enrich the lives of community members. Through their ongoing commitment to advocacy and assistance, DPAO plays a vital role in fostering a supportive environment for disabled individuals and their loved ones. Generated from the website

Northern Regional Center for Independent Living (NRCIL) in Watertown, NY is a community-based disability rights and resource center. We were started in 1987 with a grant from the New York State education department, through the work of a grassroots group called Citizens United for the Removal of Barriers (CURB) and the Disabled Persons Action Organization. We are now part of a network of 37 independent living centers in New York State and over 450 centers across the nation.

Transitional Living Services of Northern New York (TLS) is a private not-for-profit agency that has been providing residential services since 1977 for individuals in need of psychiatric, rehabilitative support who are unable to live independently in the community. With a focus on person-centered care, TLS offers a range of services to children, adolescents, and adults, aiming to assist them in living in the least restrictive setting possible. Committed to excellence, TLS strives to deliver compassionate, empowering, and respectful care that is evidence-based and culturally sensitive. Their dedicated staff fosters a community of mutual support, working towards the goal of maximizing independence and promoting wellness and recovery for individuals, while helping them achieve their goals, hopes, and dreams.Generated from the website