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Vocational rehabilitation organizations pay for services to augment the other benefits advisement services that NLS provides. New York State Adult Career and Continuing Educational Services – Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR) funding of benefits advisement services is a key part of the benefits advisement continuum and directly supports the beneficiary’s move to a work goal.

ABLE accounts are savings exempt for SSI and Medicaid. This document provides an overview on ABLE accounts, including requirements and exclusions.

This document describes the 2026 changes to Social Security, SSI, and Medicare thresholds and rates.

Your custody and visitation arrangements aren’t set in stone. Learn more about how to petition for modifications.

Having custody and visitation arrangements spelled out in a legal agreement is the best way to ensure that your co-parenting runs smoothly. Learn more about what custody entails, how to petition for custody and visitation, and how to secure representation for all parties, including your child.

No need to feel overwhelmed when thinking about child and/or spousal support – learn more about how to file, what to bring, what your representation options are, and more!

Orders of protection and family offense petitions are not one-size-fits-all. Learn more about what types of protections are available to you and how to file.

Housing discrimination is ILLEGAL! Landlords cannot refuse to rent to someone due to their race, age, gender, identity, disability, family status, source of income, and so much more. Learn more about the definition and types of housing discrimination, a summary of your rights and protections available, and information about what you should do if you’ve been discriminated against.

Housing stock across WNY tends to be on the older side, and many of these buildings may still contain lead paint. Per the Lead Disclosure Rule, landlords in New York State must tell tenants if the rental unit has any paint that has lead in it (called lead-based paint), and about any lead-based paint hazards that the landlord knows about. Learn more about what type of information must be disclosed, what types of housing are covered by this rule, and what are the consequences if a landlord does not disclose the required information.

What happens when tenant wants to move from an apartment with no formal lease? Learn more about your rights and responsibilities when you do not have a lease.