 |
| kids home | catalog | my account | what's new | calendar | book a room | research | teens | more |
|
special-needs directory
local, regional and national organizations and resources
Aim Services, Inc. * 518-587-3208 Community and residential programs, advocacy and education American Occupational Therapy Association * 1-800-377-8555 National professional association representing occupational therapy practitioners and students of occupational therapy Capital District Child Care Council * 1-800-521-5437 Resource and referral agency for parents and public agencies Catholic Charities Disabilities Services * 518-783-1111 Residency and in-home services Center for Disability Services * 518-437-5700 A range of services relating to a broad spectrum of physical, mental and developmental disabilities Dake Foundation for Children * 518-226-0252 Direct support and referral for young people disabled by neurological, musculoskeletal, and metabolic/growth disorders Developmental Pediatrics * 518-782-7733 Medical and developmental consultation and screening; newborn follow-up; adoption assessment; parent education, counseling and support Kennedy Krieger Institute * 1-800-873-3377 Focus on pediatric brain disorders, interdisciplinary treatment, research and therapies Living Resources * 518-218-0000 After-school and day programs; employment and community opportunities programs; residential and in-home programs New Horizon Toys * 1-877-8080 Adaptive toys for children with delays and disabilities Northeast Parent and Child Society * 518-377-8714 Residential care, special education, family foster care, children’s mental health, family preservation, career development Parent to Parent of New York State * 1-800-305-8817 A network of families of individuals with special needs and the professionals who support them; resources, listserv, training Parsons Child and Family Center * 518-426-2600 Counseling and mental health services, parent and special education, child abuse/neglect prevention and treatment, family support Sports Are for Everyone * 518-383-8076 * e-mail: sportsareforeveryone@gmail.com Sport training and competition for children with intellectual and physical disabilities Upstate Access Network Regional resource for disability issues and information; interactive accessibility guide Vanderheyden * 518-283-6500 Residential treatment center, educational and diagnostic facilities, community services, Home and Community-Based Services Waiver program Wildwood Programs * 518-836-2300 Comprehensive services for children and adults with autism spectrum disorders, complex learning disabilities and other developmental disabilities ASPIRe NY, Inc. * 518-932-4356 Social, recreational and educational opportunities for teens and adults with social-relatedness disorders; family support Autism Society of America (Albany chapter) * 518-355-2191 Advocacy, public awareness, education, support and research Capital Region Autism Discussion Board * e-mail: cdautism-subscribe@yahoogroups.com Open forum for parents, caregivers and professionals to discuss services, education and treatment options for children in the greater Capital District with autism spectrum disorder Center for Autism and Related Disabilities * 518-442-2574 UAlbany-affiliated resource center providing evidence-based training and support to families and professionals; ongoing research New York Initiative for Adults and Children on the Autism Spectrum Current information on New York State services and support for individuals with autism Upstate New York Autism Awareness Education, assistance and community inclusion for families affected by developmental disabilities Wildwood Programs * 518-836-2300 Comprehensive services for children and adults with autism spectrum disorders, complex learning disabilities and other developmental disabilities Bus Stop Club * 518-221-4402 Support for siblings of children with chronic illness or special needs Capital Region Autism Discussion Board * e-mail: cdautism-subscribe@yahoogroups.com Open forum for parents, caregivers and professionals to discuss services, education and treatment options for children in the greater Capital District with autism spectrum disorder Dad’s Place * 1-800-305-8817 * e-mail: JMSwart1@verizon.net Support group for fathers and male caregivers of children with special needs Families Together in New York State * 1-888-326-8644 Family-run organization providing access to information, support and services for families of children and youth with social, emotional and behavioral challenges Northeast Parent and Child Society * 518-377-8714 Residential care, special education, family foster care, children’s mental health, family preservation, career development Parent Network of the Capital Region * 518-640-3320 Information, individual assistance, connections, training and resources for parents of special-needs children Parents Anonymous * 518-374-3394 ext. 147 Child-abuse prevention program providing strategies that promote mutual support, parent leadership and personal growth Parents in Transition * 518-783-6203 Self-help group run by parents, for parents of residents at the Center for Disability Services in Guilderland NY Parent to Parent of New York State * 1-800-305-8817 A network of families of individuals with special needs and the professionals who support them; resources, listserv, training Parsons Child and Family Center * 518-426-2600 Counseling and mental health services, parent and special education, child abuse/neglect prevention and treatment, family support Sensory Processing Disorder Parent Connections Group * e-mail: beethepeace@yahoo.com Parent-run grassroots effort providing support and information Developmental Disability Planning Council * 1-800-395-3372 New York State agency focusing on community involvement, employment, recreation and housing for New Yorkers with developmental disabilities and their families Upstate Access Network Regional resource for disability issues and information; interactive accessibility guide Upstate New York Autism Awareness Education, assistance and community inclusion for families affected by developmental disabilities Wildwood Programs * 518-836-2300 Comprehensive services for children and adults with autism spectrum disorders, complex learning disabilities and other developmental disabilities Capital District Child Care Council * 1-800-521-5437 Resource and referral agency for parents and public agencies Circle of Friends Preschool * 518-478-0722 Play-based programs for young children, some with special needs at locations in Delmar, Ravena and Glenmont (community partner with Bethlehem Public Library) Disability-Friendly Colleges News, resources, relevant links, college information and blog related to higher education and the disabled Helping Hands and Academy Nursery School * 518-664-5066 Preschool for children age 2-5 with special needs Joy S. Emery Educational and Clinical Services Center CSR-affiliated nursery school and preschool, educational evaluations, programs and clinics, tutoring, skill groups, client and family services, support groups, recreation More Than Words: a Hanen Program of Kids Care * 518-786-1665 Family-focused group sessions for parents of children with autism spectrum disorder and other social communication disorders St. Catherine’s Center for Children * 518-453-6700 Community-based services including parent skills training, counseling and support, aide services, respite care, clinical assessments, case management School’s Out, Inc. * 518-439-9300 Before- and after-school child care, special-needs, vacation and summer programs for children living in the Bethlehem Central School District Think College! Information about postsecondary education options for people with developmental disabilities Vanderheyden * 518-283-6500 Residential treatment center, educational and diagnostic facilities, community services, Home and Community-Based Services Waiver program Wildwood Programs * 518-836-2300 Comprehensive services for children and adults with autism spectrum disorders, complex learning disabilities and other developmental disabilities Sports Are for Everyone * 518-383-8076 * e-mail: sportsareforeveryone@gmail.com Sport training and competition for children with intellectual and physical disabilities STRIDE Adaptive Sports * 518-1279 Multidisciplinary educational organization specializing in therapeutic recreation-related services for individuals with disabilities Northeast Mobility Center * 518-438-3646 Retail source for adaptive equipment, disposable medical supplies, and home access modifications Libraries and Autism: We’re Connected Customer-service training video for staff serving individuals with autism and their families Schneider Family Book Award (ALA) Honors an author or illustrator who portrays the disability experience for child or adolescent audiences Down Syndrome Aim High * 438-1113 Parent-to-parent and professional services to individuals with Down Syndrome and their families Sensory Processing Disorder Parent Connections Group * e-mail: beethepeace@yahoo.com Parent-run grassroots effort providing support and information Tourette Syndrome Association of Greater New York State * 716-839-4430 Affiliate of the national Tourette Syndrome Association, Inc., a national voluntary health organization dedicated to identifying the cause of TS, controlling it, and finding a cure This directory was created in partial fulfillment of a grant from the Upper Hudson Library System (2010). If you would like to suggest additions, e-mail us here. |
|||||||||
|
451 Delaware Ave • Delmar • NY • 12054 • (518) 439-9314 • directions |