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Privacy Policy

Your information. Your rights. Our responsibilities.

This notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can get access to this information. Please review it carefully.

Your Rights

When it comes to your health information, you have certain rights. This section explains your rights and some of our responsibilities to help you.

  • Get an electronic or paper copy of your medical record

    You can ask to see or get an electronic or paper copy of your medical record and other health information we have about you. Ask us how to do this. 

    We will provide a copy or a summary of your health information, usually within 30 days of your request. We may charge a reasonable, cost-based fee.

  • Ask us to correct your medical record

    You can ask us to correct health information about you that you think is incorrect or incomplete. Ask us how to do this. 

    We may say "no" to your request, but we'll tell you why in writing within 60 days.

  • Request confidential communications

    You can ask us to contact you in a specific way (for example, home or office phone) or to send mail to a different address.

    We will say "yes" to all reasonable requests.

  • Ask us to limit what we use or share

    You can ask us not to use or share certain health information for treatment, payment, or our operations. 

    We are not required to agree to your request, and we may say "no" if it would affect your care.

    If you pay for a service or health care item out-of-pocket in full, you can ask us not to share that information for the purpose of payment or our operations with your health insurer.

    We will say "yes" unless a law requires us to share that information.

  • Get a list of those with whom we've shared information

    You can ask for a list (accounting) of the times we've shared your health information for six years prior to the date you ask, who we shared it with, and why.

    We will include all the disclosures except for those about treatment, payment, and health care operations, and certain other disclosures (such as any you asked us to make). We'll provide one accounting a year for free but will charge a reasonable, cost-based fee if you ask for another one within 12 months.

  • Get a copy of this privacy notice

    You can ask for a paper copy of this notice at any time, even if you have agreed to receive the notice electronically. We will provide you with a paper copy promptly. 

    Choose someone to act for you. If you have given someone medical power of attorney or if someone is your legal guardian, that person can exercise your rights and make choices about your health information. 

    We will make sure the person has this authority and can act for you before we take any action.

     

File a complaint if you feel your rights are violated

You can complain if you feel we have violated your rights by contacting us using the information above. We will not retaliate against you for filing a complaint.

You can file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights by sending a letter to:

200 Independence Avenue S.W.
Washington, DC 20201

1.877.696.6775
www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/hipaa/complaints

Your Choices

For certain health information, you can tell us your choices about what we share. If you have a clear preference for how we share your information in the situations described below, talk to us. Tell us what you want us to do, and we will follow your instructions. 

  • In these cases we never share your information unless you give us written permission

    Marketing purposes, sale of your information, and most sharing of psychotherapy notes.

  • In the case of fundraising

    We may contact you for fundraising efforts, but you can tell us not to contact you again.

  • In these cases, you have both the right and choice to tell us to:

    Share information with your family, close friends, or others involved in your care. Share information in a disaster relief situation. Include your information in a hospital directory. Contact you for fundraising efforts.

If you are not able to tell us your preference, for example if you are unconscious, we may go ahead and share your information if we believe it is in your best interest. We may also share your information when needed to lessen a serious and imminent threat to health or safety.

Our Uses and Disclosures

How do we typically use or share your health information? We are allowed or required to share your information in other ways—usually in ways that contribute to the public good, such as public health and research. We have to meet many conditions in the law before we can share your information for these purposes. For more information see: 
www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/hipaa/understanding/consumers/index.html

  • Help with public health and safety issues

    We can share health information about you for certain situations such as: Preventing disease, helping with product recalls, reporting adverse reactions to medications, reporting suspected abuse, neglect, or domestic violence, preventing or reducing a serious threat to anyone's health or safety.

  • Comply with the law

    We will share information about you if state or federal laws require it, including with the Department of Health and Human Services if it wants to see that we're complying with federal privacy law.

  • Do research

    We can use or share your information for health research.

  • Work with a medical examiner or funeral director

    We can share health information with a coroner, medical examiner, or funeral director when an individual dies.

  • Address workers' compensation, law enforcement, and other government requests

    We can use or share health information about you: For workers' compensation claims, for law enforcement purposes or with a law enforcement official, with health oversight agencies for activities authorized by law, for special government functions such as military, national security, and presidential protective services.

  • Respond to lawsuits and legal actions

    We can share health information about you in response to a court or administrative order, or in response to a subpoena. 

Our Responsibilities

Change to the terms of this notice. We can change the terms of this notice, and the changes will apply to all information we have about you. The new notice will be available upon request, in our office, and on our website. For futher inquiries please contact:

HIPAA Privacy Officer
Michelle Tallman
518.563.0930

For more information see:
https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-individuals/notice-privacy-practices/index.html

We are required by law to maintain the privacy and security of your protected health information

We will let you know promptly if a breach occurs that may have compromised the privacy or security of your information.

We must follow the duties and privacy practices described in this notice and give you a copy of it.

We will not use or share your information other than as described here unless you tell us we can in writing. If you tell us we can, you may change your mind at any time. Let us know in writing if you change your mind. 

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SDS Refresher Training Curriculum

SDS Refresher Training Curriculum

To help keep you updated we have created this training program that covers various topics important to your position. In the following sections you will find links to training documents. Please view each link and check it off on the "Training Manual Acknowledgement" form when you have completed the topic. There are several acknowledgment forms that need to be completed and returned to HR at the end of this training program. They are indicated throughout the topics. If you have any questions or concerns at any point in time please do not hesitate to contact the Human Resources Department at (518) 563-0930.

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This concludes your Initial SDS training for the Advocacy and Resource Center. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call us.

Please fill out the following form indicating that you have completed this training course.

Electronic Signature

By electronically signing this form, I am verifying that I am the person who reviewed and completed the training as required and that I have no questions regarding the training material.

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SDS Initial Training Curriculum

SDS Refresher Training Curriculum

To help keep you updated we have created this training program that covers various topics important to your position. In the following sections you will find links to training documents. Please view each link and check it off on the "Training Manual Acknowledgement" form when you have completed the topic. There are several acknowledgment forms that need to be completed and returned to HR at the end of this training program. They are indicated throughout the topics. If you have any questions or concerns at any point in time please do not hesitate to contact the Human Resources Department at (518) 563-0930.

Back to Training Selection

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Affordable Housing

The Advocacy Resource Center

Affordable Housing Program

Download Application

Connecticut Court Townhouses

An Affordable Housing Program by the Advocacy and Resource Center.
Located off Connecticut Rd, Plattsburgh NY.

A truly integrated living environment for people who are income as well as OPWDD eligible.
  • A 40 unit housing development with 10 set aside units reserved for individuals who are eligible for OPWDD services.
  • The 10 set aside units are NOT certified through OPWDD. Individuals with ID/DD living in this housing development benefit from living a fully integrated life in a community with opportunities to develop close personal friendships/relationships, have a job, and recreational/ social opportunities.

  • OPWDD Assistive Supportive/ISS rental subsidies may be available to OPWDD eligible renters, based on their income level. Clinton County ARC maintains the ISS housing rent subsidy contract for these apartments as well as a wait list for OPWDD eligible people. All tenants must meet income requirements in order to be able to rent an apartment in the development.

    Rents will be based on less than 50% of the area median income (AMI), a designation by HUD, meaning that they are all affordable to low income individuals.

    (One bedroom range from $578-716, two bedroom $656-852 and three bedroom $797-990 per month; rent includes electric, water and sewer).

    The Property Management Company is responsible for interviewing and ensuring application process is completed for interested parties and to ensure eligibility compliance and maintaining a wait list for future tenants as vacancies occur.

  • There are nine separate buildings in the development, 8 housing units, with a mixture of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom units available in each building; (presently, only one bedroom apartments are reserved for OPWDD eligible individuals) and one community building that houses the property management company, an office space for meetings, an area for community gatherings and a small laundry area with several coin operated washers and dryers for tenant use. All apartments have washer and dryer hook ups, central AC and natural gas heat. Onsite parking is available to all that rent units. There is a small playground for housing project tenants and their children to use.
  • 100% Smoke and Pet Free Units.

  • The location of the townhouses gives opportunity for easy access to the local community. The CCPT bus has a bus shelter/stop right at the main entrance to the housing project. Grocery stores, churches, banks, pharmacies, restaurants/fast food establishments, hardware stores, gas stations, etc. are within walking distance.

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We are New York State's premier advocacy organization for
individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

The Advocacy and Resource Center's mission is to provide various program options or services to persons with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities and their families. The agency has pursued its mission by providing programs to over 600 individuals with developmental disabilities each day. In providing these comprehensive programs to the disabled, the agency employs over 500 individuals, thus having a significant impact on the economy of the area.

The Advocacy and Resource Center will be recognized within the community as an outstanding service agency. Development of all individualized services will be based upon identified personal outcome measures and quality leadership standards.

The future we envision is one where all individuals supported are active within their community and accepted in all aspects of life. Each person’s quality of life will be enriched through personally meaningful activities, formation of sincere relationships and the pursuit and realization of dreams and goals. Individuals will be recognized for their abilities and contributions as a friend, companion, patron and member of the community.

We will be recognized by the community as a leading employer in the region. This will be accomplished by ensuring a well-trained and dedicated workforce, effective management practices and fiscal viability.

Our Services

Services and Programs at the Advocacy and Resource Center

  • Day Services

    Structured activities and supports provided in natural settings or agency facilities to promote independence, inclusion, choice, self-esteem and skill development.

    Program Details

  • Respite Services

    Respite Services are designed to provide temporary relief for families or other caregivers of individuals with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities.

  • Residential Services

    Residential Services are designed to enable individuals to live as independently as possible via opportunities received through residential living experiences.

    Program Info

  • CVI Janitorial Services

    A professional janitorial service that has provided quality cleaning services for over 25 years in the Clinton County area while providing jobs to people with disabilities.

    Program Info

  • Workforce Network

    We provide a way for individuals to realize their goal of independence via competitive employment. Workforce Network encourages people to work within their communities and encourages work, social interaction, and integration.

    Program Info

  • Fiscal Intermediary Services

    Self Directed Service is an option that empowers people with disabilities and their families to design and manage services based on their individual needs and goals.

    Program Info

  • Corporate Compliance Program

    We are committed to establishing open lines of communication so that any employee or volunteer may feel comfortable in reporting any concerns they may have.

    Program Info

Eligibility for Services

To qualify for services, an individual must possess a diagnosis of a developmental and/or intellectual disability as defined by the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD). The onset of the disability must occur prior to the age of 22.

View Eligibility Info

The Advocacy and Resource Center

We Care About Our Community

  • Connecticut Court Townhouses

    Affordable Housing

    Connecticut Court Townhouses

    Integrated living environment for people who are income as well as OPWDD eligible.

    Individuals with ID/DD living in this housing development benefit from living a fully integrated life in a community with opportunities to develop close personal friendships/relationships, have a job, and recreational/ social opportunities.

    Conveniently located, giving residents opportunity for easy access to the local community.

     

    See how to apply!

  • Vehicle Donation Program

    The ARC Vehicle Donation Program

    The Arc of the United States Car Donation Program accepts ALL vehicles, regardless of age and condition. We will take care of ALL the operational issues from responding to incoming calls, to setting up the towing, to providing the donor will all donor acknowledgment letters to include the IRS tax documentation. Please consider donating your vehicle.

    Click for here for information about NYSARC Donation Program.

    Call 1.877.272.2270

    Download Donation Form

  • The ARC Foundation

    Serving the developmentally disabled of Clinton County New York

    The ARC Foundation is a not-for-profit public corporation, founded in 1999. The foundation was created in order to receive and administer funds for the primary benefit of the developmentally disabled of Clinton County New York.

    The foundation is a separate entity from the Advocacy and Resource Center (Clinton County Chapter of NYSARC, Inc.). However, because the missions of the ARC Foundation and the Advocacy and Resource Center serve the same purpose, the Advocacy and Resource Center may directly benefit from contributions made by the Foundation.

    Visit the Foundation Website

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