Organizations committed to the civil rights and Freedom for all people living with disabilities
Advocating Change Together
A non-profit disability rights organization run by and for people with developmental and other disabilities, committed to freedom, equality, and justice for all people with disabilities.
American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD)
The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), the country's largest cross-disability membership organization, organizes the disability community to be a powerful voice for change – politically, economically, and socially. AAPD was founded in 1995 to help unite the diverse community of people with disabilities, including their family, friends and supporters, and to be a national voice for change in implementing the goals of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Disabled American Veterans
The 1.2 million-member Disabled American Veterans (DAV) is a non-profit 501(c)(4) charity dedicated to building better lives for America’s disabled veterans and their families.
Disability.gov
Provides quick and easy access to comprehensive information about disability programs, services, laws and benefits.
The Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund, Inc., (DREDF)
The leading national law and policy center in disability civil rights. DREDF was founded in 1979 by a unique alliance of adults with disabilities and parents of children with disabilities.
SAMHSA'S National Mental Health Information Center
This Web site is a component of the (SAMHSA) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Health Information Network.
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Community Voices Newsletter 8/2010
Community Voices Newsletter 3/2010
Brochure
2008 Annual Report
2007 Annual Report
BiasHELP At-A-Glance
Public Service Announcement
Press Releases
August 2010
March 2010
August 2009
June 2009
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Age Discrimination / Seniors / Youth
Anti-Hate
Bullying / Cyberbullying
Diversity
Faith-Based
Gender Issues
GLBTQ / Sexuality
HIV / AIDS
Individuals with Disabilities
Media & Political
Minority Populations / Civil Rights
Current and up to date News and Political websites.
Organizations committed to the civil rights and freedom for all people living with disabilities.
Resourses and information about HIV/AIDS.
Gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning resources.
Websites working towards empowerment and gender equality.
A variety of diverse religious websites dedicated to educate and promote tolerance, providing an array of resources and topics.
Some sites that celebrate our differences.
A collection of recourses and organizations geared towards minorities.
Websites committed to combating bullying and cyber-bullying providing recourses for young people, parents, guardians and teachers.
Resources & organizations seeking peaceful alternatives to violence.
Organizations fighting for the rights of seniors and youths.
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 Mirror Images DVDThe DVD series geared towards helping people understand the challenges and promise of diversity in America.
 Diversity Done RightDiversity Done Right with the ground-breaking Mirror Images series as its centerpiece, are participant centered, unifying, experiential and designed for maximum impact with measurable results.
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Bullying Awareness Week
(11/14/2010 – 11/20/2010)
BiasHELP, Inc. staff will promote our anti-bullying message and activities in schools throughout Long Island. Schools are able to participate in the week's awareness and fundraising events. Events will include run/walk-a-thons, penny wars, poster contests, and other activities where schools will compete in raising the most money for bullying awareness. Services that will be available during Bullying Awareness Week include educational programs and presentations, resource tables, and distribution of educational materials and giveaways.
Public Service Announcement (PSA) Contest
Nassau and Suffolk County youth, 11-18 years old, are encouraged to create a 90 second public service announcement about combating bullying and providing an anti-bullying message.
 Award Ceremony
The Long Island Network of Community Services (LINCS) and BiasHELP Inc. will celebrate the participation of Long Island youth in our logo contest, Bullying Awareness Week activities, and PSA contest. The winning logo and PSA will be announced and viewed, and the winning youth and school that raised the most amount of money during Bullying Awareness Week will be honored. The Award Ceremony will include photo opportunities and media coverage.
Chefs Secrets 6
11/14/2010
Mark your calendar for a food and beverage celebration of the highest caliber as several top chefs prepare their award-winning signature dishes right in front of your eyes. This open-style presentation will feature a sumptuous array of tasting stations with suggested Thanksgiving appetizers, entrees, side dishes, and desserts with an ethnic flair. Best of all, these culinary artists will divulge their secrets for serving up fine cuisine celebrated with a sense of occasion.
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