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The Department of Environmental Conservation provides access opportunities to programs on New York State public lands, including the links to the current list of roads, application forms and instructions about accessible places for participating in a variety of outdoor recreation pursuits.
Information from the National Park Service regarding accessibility at the Appalachian National Scenic Trail.
Nonprofit organization offers sports and recreation opportunities for people with disabilities.
Advocates on behalf of individuals with brain injury and their families, and promotes prevention.
A not-for-profit agency providing services to people with mental retardation and developmental disabilities. All residents of Rockland County, NY may apply to have their children attend the summer camp, and the agency also provides services for adults with developmental disabilities, and after school recreation opportunities.
A multi-service organization with 24 Affiliates that works to advocate and provide direct services with and for individuals with cerebral palsy and other significant disabilities.
A non-profit organization providing housing, employment assistance, advocacy and support services to people with disabilities.
Brings together students with and without disabilities throughout the state of New York to work cooperatively on a public education program geared especially to the needs and interests of teenagers.
View a list of links to federal, regional, state, and local disability-related emergency management resources in your state.
Information from the National Park Service regarding accessibility at the Ellis Island National Monument.
Offers competition in a variety of adapted sports, plus fitness for young people with physical challenges.
Enable is a nonprofit organization that is an approved provider of Early Intervention Services for children, birth to age three, and their families in Central New York. Enable also provides developmental evaluations and consultation.
Information from the National Park Service regarding accessibility at the Fire Island National Seashore.
Information from the National Park Service regarding accessibility at the Fort Stanwix National Monument.
Information from the National Park Service regarding accessibility at the Gateway National Recreation Area.
A list of helpful resources on advocacy and entitlement as well as independent living for the disability community in New York City.
New York City's Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities offers a list of helpful resources on recreation for the disability community.
A center for independent living in Western New York providing a range of independent living services to Native Americans with disabilities.
Offers information on a broad range of services, including rent assistance, food banks, affordable housing, health resources, child care, after-school programs, elderly care, literacy and job training programs.
A guide to benefits, supports and services for families raising children with mental retardation and related developmental disabilities in New York. Document is in Word format.
Provide a set of core services geared toward promoting self-help, equal access, peer role modeling, personal growth and empowerment.
Supports New Yorkers with developmental disabilities and their families by focusing on community involvement, employment, recreation and housing issues.
NYSILC provides support and technical assistance to 37 independent living centers-community-based organizations directed by and for people with disabilities and assists in the drafting of disability legislation, promotes selected research projects and coordinates the collection of polling data.
Provides specialized services for seniors to improve their quality of life, including case management, adult day care programs, housing services, senior employment programs, transportation services, in-home services, healthcare and advocacy services.
New York campgrounds, educational centers and other facilities offer many recreational opportunities for people with disabilities, including camping, picnicking, fishing and nature viewing.
Information from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation on hunting permits for people with disabilities.
A brochure from the New York State Department of Health designed to help fitness instructors and wellness program coordinators modify physical activities so that people of all abilities can participate.
A licensed Diagnostic and Treatment Center, and a fully accredited educational facility which offers multi-faceted services for at-risk and developmentally disabled individuals in Queensbury, NY.
Information from the National Park Service regarding accessibility at the Saratoga National Historical Park.
Provides service coordination, information and support to families and individuals in need.
Provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities/mental retardation, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendships with their families, and other Special Olympics Athletes and the community.
Committed to creating opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to be included in their communities and to make the choices that affect their lives. Local chapters may provide residential, vocational and community-living support, self-advocacy programs, recreation and social experiences and respite care.
Information from the National Park Service regarding accessibility at the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site.
State-specific guide that provides thorough contact information on New York state agencies as well as state and local disability organizations for all age groups. Document is in Word format.
Information from the National Park Service regarding accessibility at the Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River.
Contact information for all ILCs in New York. ILCs provide people with disabilities advocacy and support services, including assistance with employment, transportation, housing, health care and living skills.
