Special Education - Transition Planning
The Self-Advocacy Association of New York State, Inc. (SANYS) is a not-for profit, grassroots organization run by and for people with developmental disabilities. Their goal is to help create a person-centered and person-directed system of supports. To further this goal, the SANYS executive board supports self-advocates and self-advocacy groups regionally and statewide. SANYS encourages them to speak for themselves individually and collectively: www.sanys.org
Parent to Parent of NYS is a place where families of individuals with special needs and the professionals who serve them can meet and share information. This website is maintained as a resource for families. http://parenttoparentnys.org/offices/Long-Island/
Long Island Family Support Service Advisory Council
The Council's role is to provide a strong voice for individuals and families on the local
level, working with and through the Developmental Disabilities Regional Office to plan, develop and monitor Family Support Services in that area. http://www.lifssac.com/
Nassau PAL - Special Needs Unit
PAL in Nassau County for kids with special needs. Nassau PAL hosts dances, basketball leagues and computer classes.
Nassau PAL SPECIAL NEEDS UNIT
510 Parkside Blvd.
Massapequa Park, NY 11758
516-809-7617
www.ncpalsnu.org
Preparing for Employment 14-17 Years Old
Balancing school and work can be difficult. Above you will find information that will make it easy for you to find out where to go for working papers, safety and health on the job, and filling out job applications and resumes while giving you the time to focus on your studies. \
Transition Source is intended for use by parents, professionals, and others in New York State to obtain transition information that will advance the post-school outcomes of students with disabilities. https://www.transitionsource.org/
Office for People With Developmental Disabilities
The Front Door is the way OPWDD connects you to the services you want and need. Once you enter, a person-centered planning process begins, which helps you learn about and access service options that take your needs and desires into consideration. It will also give you the chance to direct your own service plan or help your family member or loved one as they direct theirs. https://opwdd.ny.gov/get-started/front-door
Access-VR
Apply for Vocational Rehabilitation Services Adult Career and Continuing Education Services - Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR) services are for individuals with disabilities that interfere with getting or keeping a job or who have difficulty advancing at their job. VR services may only be provided if your goal is employment.
http://www.acces.nysed.gov/vr/apply-vocational-rehabilitation-services