Primary Need: Developmental / Intellectual Disabilities

  • Early Intervention

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    The New York State Early Intervention Program provides free evaluations and helps you find therapy and support services for infants and toddlers with disabilities. To get started, use the Department of Health (DOH) website to find your county health department.

  • Help Hub For Families

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    Continue exploring Help Hub for Families for information about health, education, human services, and other resources. The “Locate” page can help you find services in your area.

  • Transition Tool Kit

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    The Autism Speaks Transition Tool Kit will help guide you on the journey from adolescence to adulthood.

  • 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.

  • 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…

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.