Primary Need: Developmental / Intellectual Disabilities
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Transition Tool Kit
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The Autism Speaks Transition Tool Kit will help guide you on the journey from adolescence to adulthood.
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Social Security Office Locator
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Online tool to help find your local Social Security office and also the telephone number, hours of operation, and a link to map and get directions to the office. This site allows people to apply for disability benefits online and find help and answers to many benefit questions.
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Self-Advocacy Online
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Website provides a directory of self-advocacy groups by state and/or zip code. Contact information and a description of products and services offered as well as the mission statement is listed for each program. Website also contains many stories from self-advocates, resources to help individuals learn about self-advocacy, and a toolkit with easy-to-use tips and strategies…
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Sibling Resources
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Learn about the network of adult siblings of people with intellectual/developmental disabilities and find resources and training opportunities about issues impacting siblings every day. Website contains resources for siblings across the lifespan, networking opportunities, and online learning.
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Respite Locator
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The national Respite Locator provides information on respite providers and programs in local communities and states, including New York State.
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Resources for Families of Individuals with Special Needs and Professionals
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Find resources, tip sheets. Information on learning disabilities, neurological disorders, mental health, advocacy, bullying, autism, developmental disabilities and more located in Western NY.
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Resource Directory for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs
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NYS Department of Health resource directory for the families of children and Young Adult who have a serious illness or long-lasting condition for which they need extra health care and support services. Intellectual or developmental disability or Behavioral or emotional condition.
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NYS Kinship Navigator
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Get information on referral, and advocacy services for kinship caregivers. A kinship caregiver is anyone who is caring for a someone else’s child.