New York

Ability Beyond Disability

Helps people whose independent living skills are impaired with disability, illness or injury, to achieve and maintain self-reliance, fulfillment and comfort at home, at work and in the community, by providing comprehensive home, health and rehabilitation services.

Access-A-Ride (AAR)

Provides transportation for people with disabilities in New York City who are unable to use public bus or subway service for some or all of their trips.

Accessible Apartments in East Greenbush, NY

Greenbush Village Apartments is a 24-unit complex designed by Crotched Mountain, a non-profit organization, for adults with a permanent disability who meet income eligibility requirements.

Affordable Housing Directory (AHD)

Provides assistance in locating affordable rental housing and organizations that provide community-based housing assistance in New York.

Assisted Living Resources

Information on assisted living resources in New York State.

Common Ground

Builds and operates a range of housing options for homeless and low-income individuals and families - housing that is attractive, affordable, well managed, and linked to the services and support people need to rebuild their lives.

Community Options

A non-profit organization providing housing, employment assistance, advocacy and support services to people with disabilities.

Directory of Local Homeless Service Organizations in New York

List of New York homeless service organizations.

Disability Rent Increase Exemption (DRIE)

DRIE was enacted to protect eligible renters who have disabilities from being priced out of their apartments as rents increase.

Fisher House Comfort Homes in New York

Free temporary housing for families of patients receiving medical care at major military and VA medical centers in New York.

Help for Homeless Veterans

Select your city and state from the drop down menu on the page to find a list of organizations that offer programs and services for homeless Veterans in your area.

Home Ownership for New Yorkers with Disabilities

The Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (OMRDD) and the State Of New York Mortgage Agency (SONYMA) offer low interest mortgage loans to first-time home owners with developmental disabilities.

Homes for Veterans' Program

Offers fixed-rate mortgages with interest rates 0.5 percent below the rates charged on State of New York Mortgage Agency (SONYMA) mortgages with closing cost assistance.

Jericho Project

Operates five supportive housing residences in Harlem and the Bronx and is breaking ground in 2008 on the first of two new supportive housing residences dedicated to homeless and low-income veterans.

National Resource Center on Supportive Housing & Home Modification - New York

Provides information and resources on modifying and/or repairing a home in New York.

New York Centers for Independent Living (CILs)

List of New York CILs, which are private, non-profit organizations that provide services relating to employment, health care and living skills that support the independence of individuals with disabilities.

New York City Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities Housing Resources

Offers a list of helpful housing resources for the disability community.

New York City Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities Transportation Resources

Offers a list of helpful transportation resources for the disability community.

New York City Transportation Assistance Contact Information

Telephone numbers for transportation service providers in New York City including Access-A-Ride accessible transportation services, ferries and trains.

New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority Guide to Accessible Transit

Information on reduced fares on subways, buses and commuter railroads for customers with disabilities.

New York State Division of Housing & Community Renewal

Provides information on affordable housing, home loans, rental programs and more.

New York State Veterans' Homes

Skilled nursing facilities owned and operated by the New York State Department of Health for Veterans and their dependents.

New York State's Accessible Housing Registry

Provides information about accessible housing located throughout New York State. Persons with disabilities, as well as their advocates, can search for housing by location (town, zip code, county and major metropolitan areas), and/or by specific income, age, or disability requirements to obtain comprehensive information about housing opportunities that may meet their needs.

New York Transit Links

County by county transportation information for New York.

Operation Homefront - New York/New Jersey Chapter

Provides emergency assistance and morale to Service Members, Veterans and their families residing in New York and New Jersey.

Parking Permits for People with Disabilities in New York City

Information from the New York City Department of Transportation on parking permits available for people with disabilities.

Parking for People with Disabilities in New York State

Brochure from the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles explains the rules that businesses and all drivers should observe about reserved parking spaces, as well as information on obtaining license plates and parking permits for people with disabilities.

Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Services for People with Disabilities

Information on accessible services for passengers with disabilities.

Supportive Housing Network of New York

Represents over 150 non-profit organizations that develop and operate supportive housing across the state.

Veterans Outreach Center - Residential Programs

Provides housing and a continuum of care for Veterans recovering from substance abuse in the greater Rochester area.
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