Alliances
New York Safety Net (NYSN)
A site of resources for working families in the New York City Area. Includes articles and audio interviews regarding the issues, rights, and concerns people have about getting by in the challenging New York environment. Topics include finance, safety, worker’s rights, healthcare, employment, and education. Sponsored by Schwartzapfel Partners.
For more information, please visit NYSN online at www.nysafetynet.com
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
As a global leader in motor vehicle and highway safety, the NHTSA’s mission is to save lives, prevent injuries and reduce economic costs due to road traffic crashes. The NHTSA is dedicated to achieving the highest standards of excellence in motor vehicle and highway safety.
For more information, please visit the NHTSA online at www.nhtsa.dot.gov
The Long Term Care Community Coalition (LTCCC)
The LTCCC is a non-profit organization that works to improve conditions for long term care consumers, such as nursing home residents, assisted living and adult home residents. Their work focuses on policy research and analysis; advocacy with state and federal leaders and regulators; and education of the general public, the news media and policy makers.
For more information, please visit the LTCCC online at www.ltccc.org
Department of Health
The New York State Department of Health (DOH) organizes a wide range of programs and services that are used to help protect the public in New York City. The Department of Health offers resources regarding Eldercare, Medicaid, Doctor Profiles, AIDS/HIV, Influenza, Immunization and much more.
For more information, please visit the DOH online at www.health.state.ny.us
Friends and Relatives of Institutionalized Aged (FRIA)
FRIA’s Mission is to assure that nursing home residents receive prompt, high quality and compassionate care. FRIA seeks long-term health care for all New Yorkers in the least institutionalized setting possible. They accomplish this by helping relatives become effective advocates for the needs of their loved ones.
For more information, please visit FRIA online at www.fria.org
Department of Transportation (DOT)
The goal of the US Department of Transportation is to ensure a fast, safe, efficient, accessible and convenient transportation system that meets the national interests and enhances the quality of life of the American people, today and into the future.
For more information, please visit the DOT online at www.dot.gov
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
The FMCSA’s mission is to reduce crashes, injuries and fatalities involving large trucks and buses. FMCSA is headquartered in Washington, DC. and employs more than 1,000 individuals in all 50 states, including the District of Columbia.
For more information, please visit FMCSA online at www.fmcsa.dot.gov.
