Primary Need: Family / Youth Support & Peer Advocacy

  • Transition Age Youth

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    Office of Mental Health resources for young people transitioning to adulthood, and important information for family and care providers.

  • Voices of Youth Advisors (VOYA)

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    Voices of Youth Advisors is a youth advisory council in Rensselaer County that allows young people to have input in the services to ensure that services and supports in the community are meeting the needs of young people.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Q Centers

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    Learn about Q Centers, providing comprehensive programming for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning/queer (LGBTQ) youth/Young Adult (ages 8 – 29 years) and children of LGBTQ parents, their families, allies, teachers, school administrators, school counselors, school social workers, and health and human service providers. Q Centers promote equality, celebrate diversity, and create a safer, more accepting…

  • Know your Rights – School Suspensions

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    Student rights and due process as it relates to school suspensions from the American Civil Liberties Union of New York.

  • Local and National Down Syndrome Support Networks – Ages and Stages

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    Locate support organizations for New Yorkers with Down syndrome and their families. Includes information on the Ages and Stages of Down Syndrome and a family toolkit.

  • Statewide Family Support Programs

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    Find mental health services for children and families across New York State. Connect with your local Regional Parent Advisors and Youth Partners who provide a forum for family and youth support services.

  • Disability Rights New York (DRNY)

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    Access to free legal and advocacy services for New Yorkers with disabilities.