Welcome to the INCLUDEnyc Fair!
About the Fair
For over 40 years, the INCLUDEnyc Fair has become New York City’s largest resource fair of educational, recreational, and transition program providers for young people with disabilities from birth to age 26.
Learn more about organizations and programs supporting young people with disabilities. You’ll have the opportunity to get a head start on exploring financial aid for various programs, including summer camps.
In this program, you’ll find an overview of financial assistance information, organizations in attendance, and how to reach INCLUDEnyc after the fair. If you have questions, please call our free Help Line at (212) 677-4660.
Learn more about INCLUDEnyc and our programs.
Financial Information
If your child has a documented developmental disability, contact your care manager or an Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) provider agency to see if there is any money available through family reimbursement or camp funds.
For the names of provider agencies, contact the Front Door Office at the Developmental Disabilities Regional Office (DDRO) in your borough or view the developmental disability council family support guides below:
Queens: (718) 217-6485
Brooklyn: (718) 642-8576
Manhattan: (646) 766-3220
Bronx: (718) 430-0757
Staten Island: (718) 982-1913
Families with children in self-direction can also use funding for some programs like community classes and camp. Please speak to your self-direction support broker for guidance with this process.
Click here to view the ads from this year’s fair.
Participating Organizations
Jump to: Day Camps — Sleepaway Camps — Sports Programs — Arts Programs — Dance/Music Programs — Social Programs — Health — Education — Supports & Services
Day Camps
AHRC NYC – Camping and Recreation
AHRC NYC Camping and Recreation offers a range of fun-filled and exciting socialization opportunities designed for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. These programs help individuals build friendships, improve social skills, and enjoy leisure activities in a safe and welcoming setting.
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(212) 780-2581
sacha.amry@ahrcnyc.org
www.ahrcnyccamping.org
Day Care Council of NY
To seek support for and assist in the development of quality child and family care services
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(212) 218-7818
info@dccnyinc.org
www.dccnyinc.org
Intrepid Museum
The Intrepid Museum offers regularly scheduled programs related to history and innovation for individuals with disabilities and their families, and customized programs for schools and organizations. Specialized programs include enhanced sensory opportunities and support social-emotional and academic goals.
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(646) 381-5158
access@intrepidmuseum.org
https://intrepidmuseum.org
NYJTL/ Cary Leeds Tennis Center
Our Tennis organizations provide youth with opportunities to learn the game of tennis in a safe and nurturing environment. We can accommodate lessons and equipment for those with special needs. Pickleball included.
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(718) 247-7420
marbermuda@gmail.com AND arolle@nyjtl.org
www.nyjtl.org
Center for Cerebral Palsy Research, Columbia University
The Center for Cerebral Palsy Research offers free intervention studies for children with cerebral palsy. We are committed to understanding the mechanisms underlying the symptoms of cerebral palsy and developing evidence-based treatment approaches targeting these symptoms. We hope that our findings will improve rehabilitation services for all children with cerebral palsy.
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(212) 678-3332
cpresearch@tc.columbia.edu
www.tc.columbia.edu/cit
Hebrew Educational Society
The HES JCC serves children and adults with disabilities across a wide variety of programs both inclusive and specialized. We offer After School Program, Sunday Fundays for adults & children, Summer Camp, Access Coordination, Parent Support Groups & more.
Locations served: Brooklyn
(718) 241-3000
disabilityservices@thehes.org
thehes.org
Kindred Bakery BK
Kindred Bakery BK is a social enterprise providing hands-on, skill-building experiences in artisanal baking for individuals of all abilities. Operating from a shared kitchen in the Flatbush Central Caribbean Marketplace, we craft high-quality baked goods and offer STEAM- and SEL-based programs, school workshops, and community classes that foster creativity, teamwork, and connection.
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(718) 218-4781
info@kindredbakery.org
www.kindredbakerybk.org
Southampton Fresh Air Home
For over 120 years, the Southampton Fresh Air Home has provided a traditional overnight summer camp experience for kids with physical disabilities. In the Spring and Fall season, we transform into a year-round program focusing on socialization, independent living, and building community.
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(631) 283-1594
office@sfah.org
www.SFAH.org
Sleepaway Camps
AHRC NYC – Camping and Recreation
AHRC NYC Camping and Recreation offers a range of fun-filled and exciting socialization opportunities designed for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. These programs help individuals build friendships, improve social skills, and enjoy leisure activities in a safe and welcoming setting.
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(212) 780-2581
sacha.amry@ahrcnyc.org
www.ahrcnyccamping.org
Camp Ramapo
Camp Ramapo is a safe, nurturing place that promotes independence and self-confidence, teaches social skills, and most importantly, helps children experience friendships and fun. Our unique camp community is comprised of a diverse mix of children with a broad range of cognitive, social, and emotional abilities.
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(845) 876-8403
office@ramapoforchildren.org
www.ramapoforchildren.org
Rising Treetops at Oakhurst
Rising Treetops in Oakhurst, NJ is committed to delivering a safe and caring experience for both kids and adults with a broad range of special needs offering a year-round wooded camp environment where caregivers have confidence in the quality of care and where clients feel included, are happy, and learn new skills. For those with special needs, Rising Treetops is a safe haven that nurtures growth, inspires confidence, and celebrates joy.
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(732) 531-0215
services@risingtreetops.org
www.risingtreetops.org
Southampton Fresh Air Home
For over 120 years, the Southampton Fresh Air Home has provided a traditional overnight summer camp experience for kids with physical disabilities. In the Spring and Fall season, we transform into a year-round program focusing on socialization, independent living, and building community.
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(631) 283-1594
office@sfah.org
www.SFAH.org
Camp Lee Mar
Camp Lee Mar is a special needs camp that offers a traditional overnight summer camp experience. This allows our campers with special needs to enjoy all the fun and social experiences of a summer camp and gain valuable life skills.
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(215) 658-1708
Ari@leemar.com
leemar.com
Children’s Aid NYC Wagon Road Camp
We provide a unique overnight program offered eight times each year on weekends and holidays. Our program combines 24-hour childcare with a camp setting. This allows our participants to experience outdoor activities during all the seasons of the year, while their families get the break they need.
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(914) 238-4761
childrensaidnyc.org
Round Lake @ NJY Camps
Round Lake is a unique inclusion model at NJY Camps designed for children with diverse needs. At NJY Camps, our approach to inclusion ensures that campers who are part of the Round Lake program are fully integrated into the camp experiences at Camp Nah-Jee-Wah and Cedar Lake Camp. Campers enjoy everything that a traditional sleep away camp experience has to offer, while benefiting from additional support.
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(973) 575-3333, ext.145
aryn@njycamps.org
https://njycamps.org
YAI MAC Camping
MAC (Mainstreaming at Camp) is a recreational summer camp program where the focus is having fun in a supportive and inclusive residential camp setting. MAC is run in partnership with Frost Valley YMCA, one of the nation’s largest residential summer camps.
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(646) 369-7492
Chloe.dunnell@yai.org
www.yai.org/camping
Sports Programs
Asphalt Green
Asphalt Green is a nonprofit organization committed to providing inclusive sports and fitness opportunities for youth of all abilities. Our inclusive classes, open to the public, are tailored to enhance sports, fitness, and play skills while empowering participants with support needs, including ADHD, Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, Gross Motor Delays, Down Syndrome, and more—because at Asphalt Green, Everyone Plays!
Locations served: Brooklyn and Manhattan
(212) 369-8890
accessibility@asphaltgreen.org
asphaltgreen.org
Fast Feet NYC
Fast Feet provides adaptive and inclusive running and health equity programs for children and adults with disabilities.
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(914) 484-1922
suzie@fastfeetnyc.com
www.fastfeetnyc.com
Power Of We Enrichment Inc., (POW!)
We provide free enrichment programs to kids of all abilities in a safe and nourishing environment. We are rather unique by bringing together the ‘two sides’: kids WITH- and WITHOUT disabilities.
Locations served: Brooklyn
(914) 365-7043
pow.enrichment@gmail.com
powlers.org
Camp Lee Mar
Camp Lee Mar is a special needs camp that offers a traditional overnight summer camp experience. This allows our campers with special needs to enjoy all the fun and social experiences of a summer camp and gain valuable life skills.
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(215) 658-1708
Ari@leemar.com
leemar.com
NYJTL/ Cary Leeds Tennis Center
Our Tennis organizations provide youth with opportunities to learn the game of tennis in a safe and nurturing environment. We can accommodate lessons and equipment for those with special needs. Pickleball included.
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(718) 247-7420
marbermuda@gmail.com AND arolle@nyjtl.org
www.nyjtl.org
Recess
Our mission at Recess is to provide meaningful, inclusive classes for children and young adults. Recess strives to promote an inclusive and safe community where friendships can grow and thrive.
Locations served: Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens
(646) 454-1446
info@recessues.com
www.recessues.com
Arts Programs
The Art Detectives
The Art Detectives develop and implement personalized art classes for all ages and abilities. If you can dream it, we can do it!
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(336) 580-8170
info@theartdetectives.org
www.theartdetectives.org
EPIC Players
EPIC Players (Empower, Perform, Include, Create), founded on August 25, 2016, is a nonprofit, neuro-diverse theatre company dedicated to creating professional performing arts opportunities and supportive social communities in the arts for Neurodivergent and Disabled artists. Via inclusive mainstage productions, musical cabarets, original showcases, skills-based classes, and career resources, we hope to increase critical employment opportunities, pioneer increased inclusion in the arts, and break down social stigmas surrounding neuro-diverse communities.
Locations served: Brooklyn, Manhattan
(646) 363-6631
info@epicplayersnyc.org
www.epicplayersnyc.org
GameU
GAMEU’s unique 1:1 All Abilities classes, developed by industry professionals, offer students hands-on learning in STEM and video game design. These live, interactive online sessions provide a personalized and engaging experience.
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(516) 265-7555
accinfo@game-u.com
www.game-u.com
Intertwine Arts
The mission of Intertwine Arts is to inspire creativity, joy, and self-confidence through free-form weaving for people of all ages with disabilities or chronic illness.
Locations served: Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, New York State
(646) 236-1594
contact@intertwinearts.org
intertwinearts.org
Kindred Bakery BK
Kindred Bakery BK is a social enterprise providing hands-on, skill-building experiences in artisanal baking for individuals of all abilities. Operating from a shared kitchen in the Flatbush Central Caribbean Marketplace, we craft high-quality baked goods and offer STEAM- and SEL-based programs, school workshops, and community classes that foster creativity, teamwork, and connection.
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(718) 218-4781
info@kindredbakery.org
www.kindredbakerybk.org
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Discoveries program offers multi-sensory workshops designed for individuals with developmental disabilities and autism spectrum disorder, providing engaging tactile experiences and opportunities for art-making for participants of all ages.
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(212) 650-2010
access@metmuseum.org
www.metmuseum.org/learn/accessibility
New York Transit Museum
The New York Transit Museum is located in Downtown Brooklyn in a decommissioned subway station where we share New York’s transit stories. Transit Museum Access Programs include the award-winning Subway Sleuths program as well as family, teen, and group programs.
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(718) 694-1823
access@nytransitmuseum.org
www.nytransitmuseum.org
Power Of We Enrichment Inc., (POW!)
We provide free enrichment programs to kids of all abilities in a safe and nourishing environment. We are rather unique by bringing together the ‘two sides’: kids WITH and WITHOUT disabilities.
Locations served: Brooklyn
(914) 365-7043
pow.enrichment@gmail.com
powlers.org
ReelAbilities
Our organization promotes disability inclusion and accessibility through the arts, offering programs like ReelAbilities Film Festival, which showcases disability-themed films, and Reel Education, providing resources and screenings that teach young people about disability, empathy, and inclusion. These programs empower youth with disabilities by celebrating their stories and creating accessible spaces for engagement and learning.
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(508) 521-0097
info@reelabilities.org
https://reelabilities.org
Uniquely Me Creative Arts
Our mission is twofold: empower children with special needs to engage in sensory-focused creative arts activities that aid in managing SPD, building self-confidence, and fostering a sense of community, while simultaneously offering their families invaluable discussions and resources from therapists, psychologists, social workers, attorneys, and other professionals in the special needs field during our “family chats”.
Locations served: Brooklyn
(631) 881-8716
umcanyc@gmail.com
www.umcanyc.org
Culikid
Culikid provides inclusive, adaptive culinary classes for people of all ages and abilities. Our offerings include group programs, private in-home classes, and virtual classes.
Locations served: Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens
info@culikid.org
www.culikid.org
Extreme Kids & Crew
At Extreme Kids & Crew, we create fun and brave spaces that nurture a sense of belonging and community for neurodivergent youth. Through our programs for young people, caregivers, and families, we work to cultivate environments that allow neurodivergent children and their Crew to find their own meaning in play.
Locations served: Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens
(347) 410-6050
info@extremekidsandcrew.org
www.extremekidsandcrew.org
Inclusive Services at BKLYN Library
Inclusive Services provides information and accessibility library services and programs to youth with disabilities and their families, peers, educators, and providers.
Locations served: Brooklyn
(718) 253-4948
InclusiveServicesEvents@bklynlibrary.org
www.bklynlibrary.org/inclusive-services
Intrepid Museum
The Intrepid Museum offers regularly scheduled programs related to history and innovation for individuals with disabilities and their families, and customized programs for schools and organizations. Specialized programs include enhanced sensory opportunities and support social-emotional and academic goals.
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(646) 381-5158
access@intrepidmuseum.org
https://intrepidmuseum.org
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Lincoln Center’s approach to accessibility mirrors our commitment to transform performing arts spaces to be more inclusive of our audiences’ identities and access needs by design, not as an afterthought or add-on. Passport to the Arts, designed for children, teens, and adults with disabilities and their families, provides a welcoming, accessible, and cost-free introduction to the performing arts at Lincoln Center. Families are invited to attend performances, interactive workshops, and virtual events with Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, New York City Ballet, The Metropolitan Opera, the New York Philharmonic, Jazz at Lincoln Center, Chamber Music Society, and more.
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(212) 875-5375
access@lincolncenter.org
www.lincolncenter.org/Passport
Metropolitan Parent Center, Sinergia
Sinergia is a not-for-profit organization serving people with disabilities and their families mostly within the English-Spanish bilingual community in New York City for almost 50 years. The Metropolitan Parent Center (MPC) and its Autism Initiative services families of children and youth ages 0 to 26 who have a diagnosis of or are suspected to have an intellectual or developmental disability. We offer trainings designed to develop the advocacy skills of parents while educating and empowering them to support their loved one or themselves, 1:1 Intensive Technical Assistance to parents / legal guardians, 1:1 Consultation for Informational Referrals, and Services are at NO COST to families and individuals. Sinergia also offers Medicaid waiver services for those who qualify.
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(212) 643-2840
information@sinergiany.org
www.sinergiany.org
Open the Lid
Open the Lid offers web-based group and individual movement, technology, and empowerment classes. Our classes support individuals in using technology and the Internet effectively and safely, teach them self-regulation skills and how to create long-term goals with short-term steps. Our group classes give individuals the opportunity to make friends and meet others in our community daily.
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(607) 339-8092
support@openthelid.com
www.openthelid.com
Recess
Our mission at Recess is to provide meaningful, inclusive classes for children and young adults. Recess strives to promote an inclusive and safe community where friendships can grow and thrive.
Locations served: Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens
(646) 454-1446
info@recessues.com
www.recessues.com
Tech Kids Unlimited
Tech Kids Unlimited uses technology tools, computer science thinking, and social-emotional learning to ignite unlimited futures for neurodiverse students. Students who learn and think differently explore the creative power of tech, practice work-readiness skills, and build confidence through virtual and in-person programs in a fun and supportive community.
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(601) 274-3215
info@techkidsunlimited.org
www.techkidsunlimited.org
Dance/Music Programs
The Art Detectives
The Art Detectives develop and implement personalized art classes for all ages and abilities. If you can dream it, we can do it!
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(336) 580-8170
info@theartdetectives.org
www.theartdetectives.org
EPIC Players
EPIC Players (Empower, Perform, Include, Create), founded on August 25, 2016, is a nonprofit, neuro-diverse theatre company dedicated to creating professional performing arts opportunities and supportive social communities in the arts for Neurodivergent and Disabled artists. Via inclusive mainstage productions, musical cabarets, original showcases, skills-based classes, and career resources, we hope to increase critical employment opportunities, pioneer increased inclusion in the arts, and break down social stigmas surrounding neuro-diverse communities.
Locations served: Brooklyn, Manhattan
(646) 363-6631
info@epicplayersnyc.org
www.epicplayersnyc.org
NeuroMotif Music Therapy, LLC
We provide music therapy and adapted music lessons to individuals of all ages and abilities.
Locations served: Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens
(646) 820-7830
info@neuromotif.com
www.neuromotif.com
Recess
Our mission at Recess is to provide meaningful, inclusive classes for children and young adults. Recess strives to promote an inclusive and safe community where friendships can grow and thrive.
Locations served: Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens
(646) 454-1446
info@recessues.com
www.recessues.com
Brooklyn Conservatory of Music– Music Therapy Program
At the core of BKCM’s Music Therapy programming is a belief that all individuals – regardless of age, ability, or financial means – should have access to high-quality music therapy services and their wide array of developmental, emotional, psychological, and social benefits.
Locations served: Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens
(718) 622-3300
info@bkcm.org
bkcm.org
Music for Autism
Free, virtual, and in-person concerts for people of all ages with autism.
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(646) 964-6487
info@musicforautism.org
www.musicforautism.org
Open the Lid
Open the Lid offers web-based group and individual movement, technology, and empowerment classes. Our classes support individuals in using technology and the Internet effectively and safely, teach them self-regulation skills and how to create long-term goals with short-term steps. Our group classes give individuals the opportunity to make friends and meet others in our community daily.
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(607) 339-8092
support@openthelid.com
www.openthelid.com
Social Programs
AHRC NYC – Camping and Recreation
AHRC NYC Camping and Recreation offers a range of fun-filled and exciting socialization opportunities designed for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. These programs help individuals build friendships, improve social skills, and enjoy leisure activities in a safe and welcoming setting.
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(212) 780-2581
sacha.amry@ahrcnyc.org
www.ahrcnyccamping.org
Asphalt Green
Asphalt Green is a nonprofit organization committed to providing inclusive sports and fitness opportunities for youth of all abilities. Our inclusive classes, open to the public, are tailored to enhance sports, fitness, and play skills while empowering participants with support needs, including ADHD, Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, Gross Motor Delays, Down Syndrome, and more—because at Asphalt Green, Everyone Plays!
Locations served: Brooklyn and Manhattan
(212) 369-8890
accessibility@asphaltgreen.org
asphaltgreen.org
Camp Ramapo
Camp Ramapo is a safe, nurturing place that promotes independence and self-confidence, teaches social skills, and most importantly, helps children experience friendships and fun. Our unique camp community is comprised of a diverse mix of children with a broad range of cognitive, social, and emotional abilities.
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(845) 876-8403
office@ramapoforchildren.org
www.ramapoforchildren.org
EPIC Players
EPIC Players (Empower, Perform, Include, Create), founded on August 25, 2016, is a nonprofit, neuro-diverse theatre company dedicated to creating professional performing arts opportunities and supportive social communities in the arts for Neurodivergent and Disabled artists. Via inclusive mainstage productions, musical cabarets, original showcases, skills-based classes, and career resources, we hope to increase critical employment opportunities, pioneer increased inclusion in the arts, and break down social stigmas surrounding neuro-diverse communities.
Locations served: Brooklyn, Manhattan
(646) 363-6631
info@epicplayersnyc.org
www.epicplayersnyc.org
Fast Feet NYC
Fast Feet provides adaptive and inclusive running and health equity programs for children and adults with disabilities.
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(914) 484-1922
suzie@fastfeetnyc.com
www.fastfeetnyc.com
Inclusive Services at BKLYN Library
Inclusive Services provides information and accessibility library services and programs to youth with disabilities and their families, peers, educators, and providers.
Locations served: Brooklyn
(718) 253-4948
InclusiveServicesEvents@bklynlibrary.org
www.bklynlibrary.org/inclusive-services
New York Transit Museum
The New York Transit Museum is located in Downtown Brooklyn in a decommissioned subway station where we share New York’s transit stories. Transit Museum Access Programs include the award-winning Subway Sleuths program as well as family, teen, and group programs.
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(718) 694-1823
access@nytransitmuseum.org
www.nytransitmuseum.org
Power Of We Enrichment Inc., (POW!)
We provide free enrichment programs to kids of all abilities in a safe and nourishing environment. We are rather unique by bringing together the ‘two sides’: kids WITH- and WITHOUT disabilities.
Locations served: Brooklyn
(914) 365-7043
pow.enrichment@gmail.com
powlers.org
QUALITYstarsNY
QUALITYstarsNY is New York State’s early childhood program quality rating system, utilizing Quality Improvement Specialists for guidance and planning. Programs receive individualized support, classroom materials, professional development opportunities, and resources to achieve higher star ratings and maintain high quality over time.
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(718) 254-7727
info@qualitystarsny.org
https://qualitystarsny.org
Tech Kids Unlimited
Tech Kids Unlimited uses technology tools, computer science thinking, and social-emotional learning to ignite unlimited futures for neurodiverse students. Students who learn and think differently explore the creative power of tech, practice work-readiness skills, and build confidence through virtual and in-person programs in a fun and supportive community.
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(601) 274-3215
info@techkidsunlimited.org
www.techkidsunlimited.org
The Art Detectives
The Art Detectives develop and implement personalized art classes for all ages and abilities. If you can dream it, we can do it!
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(336) 580-8170
info@theartdetectives.org
www.theartdetectives.org
Best Buddies New York
Best Buddies is the largest organization dedicated to ending the social, physical, and economic isolation of the 200 million people worldwide with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Our programs empower people with IDD to form meaningful friendships with their peers, secure jobs, improve communication and advocacy skills, and live independently, while also offering support for their families.
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(212) 220-8553
newyork@bestbuddies.org
www.bestbuddies.org/newyork
Culikid
Culikid provides inclusive, adaptive culinary classes for people of all ages and abilities. Our offerings include group programs, private in-home classes, and virtual classes.
Locations served: Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens
info@culikid.org
www.culikid.org
Extreme Kids & Crew
At Extreme Kids & Crew, we create fun and brave spaces that nurture a sense of belonging and community for neurodivergent youth. Through our programs for young people, caregivers, and families, we work to cultivate environments that allow neurodivergent children and their Crew to find their own meaning in play.
Locations served: Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens
(347) 410-6050
info@extremekidsandcrew.org
www.extremekidsandcrew.org
Hebrew Educational Society
The HES JCC serves children and adults with disabilities across a wide variety of programs both inclusive and specialized. We offer After School Program, Sunday Fundays for adults & children, Summer Camp, Access Coordination, Parent Support Groups & more.
Locations served: Brooklyn
(718) 241-3000
disabilityservices@thehes.org
thehes.org
INCLUDEnyc
INCLUDEnyc empowers families of children and youth with disabilities with the knowledge, confidence, and skills to make informed decisions, effectively access and navigate systems and services, and advocate for themselves and other young people with disabilities and their families.
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(212) 677-4660
info@INCLUDEnyc.org
www.INCLUDEnyc.org
NeuroMotif Music Therapy, LLC
We provide music therapy and adapted music lessons to individuals of all ages and abilities.
Locations served: Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens
(646) 820-7830
info@neuromotif.com
www.neuromotif.com
Pariva Health
Concerned about autism, ADHD, behavior, or developmental challenges? Whether you’re seeking a virtual diagnostic assessment or our personalized, virtual family support program, our team of clinicians is here to help!
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(857) 557-6146
www.parivahealth.com
QSAC, Inc.
QSAC provides Early Intervention, 4410 Preschool, SEIT, CPSE (Preschool) Evaluations, and 853 School Age Programs. We also have OPWDD Children’s Services including Respite, Community Habilitation, Non-Medicaid Service Coordination, Family Reimbursement, and Parent Training/Support.
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(718) 728-8476
info@qsac.com
www.qsac.com
Southampton Fresh Air Home
For over 120 years, the Southampton Fresh Air Home has provided a traditional overnight summer camp experience for kids with physical disabilities. In the Spring and Fall season, we transform into a year-round program focusing on socialization, independent living, and building community.
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(631) 283-1594
office@sfah.org
www.SFAH.org
University Settlement Early Head Start
Our Early Head Start programs serve infants and toddlers under the age of 3, as well as expecting moms. We provide multiple program options in Manhattan and Brooklyn, including full-day infant-toddler classrooms, home-based services, parent-child socialization groups, and Family Child Care partnerships. Early Head Start delivers comprehensive child development and family support services. Our programs are free for infants and toddlers in eligible low-income families and for pregnant women and their families. Make us a part of the beginning of your child’s journey.
Locations served: Brooklyn, Manhattan
(212) 453-4581
yhchen@universitysettlement.org
www.universitysettlement.org/programs/early-childhood/early-head-start
Health
ADAPT Community Network
ADAPT Community Network is the leading human service not-for-profit and a pioneer in providing cutting-edge programs and services for people with disabilities. Every day, we build a more inclusive world for thousands of New Yorkers through education, technology, health, residential, and recreational programs in all five boroughs.
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(877) 827-2666
projectconnect@adaptcommunitynetwork.org
www.adaptcommunitynetwork.org
Children’s Aid NYC Wagon Road Camp
We provide a unique overnight program offered eight times each year on weekends and holidays. Our program combines 24-hour childcare with a camp setting. This allows our participants to experience outdoor activities during all the seasons of the year, while their families get the break they need.
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(914) 238-4761
childrensaidnyc.org
Fast Feet NYC
Fast Feet provides adaptive and inclusive running and health equity programs for children and adults with disabilities.
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(914) 484-1922
suzie@fastfeetnyc.com
www.fastfeetnyc.com
New Alternatives for Children
Since 1982, NAC has served New York City’s most vulnerable population of children – those who are living in poverty, have a profound disability, chronic illness or mental health diagnoses, and have experienced or are at risk of experiencing abuse and/or neglect. From the moment a family walks through our doors, they gain a team of support invested in their long-term health and success.
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(646) 367-8417
scallaghan@nackidscan.org
https://nackidscan.org
Center for Cerebral Palsy Research, Columbia University
The Center for Cerebral Palsy Research offers free intervention studies for children with cerebral palsy. We are committed to understanding the mechanisms underlying the symptoms of cerebral palsy and developing evidence-based treatment approaches targeting these symptoms. We hope that our findings will improve rehabilitation services for all children with cerebral palsy.
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(212) 678-3332
cpresearch@tc.columbia.edu
www.tc.columbia.edu/cit
Culikid
Culikid provides inclusive, adaptive culinary classes for people of all ages and abilities. Our offerings include group programs, private in-home classes, and virtual classes.
Locations served: Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens
info@culikid.org
www.culikid.org
NYC DOHMH Poison Center
The NYC Poison Center is a free emergency telephone hotline staffed by registered pharmacists and nurses who are certified in poison information to respond to both intentional and unintentional exposures by providing callers information on patient treatment, poison prevention, and educational programs.
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(212) 764-7667
nycpcc@health.nyc.gov
www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/health/health-topics/poison-control.page
Pariva Health
Concerned about autism, ADHD, behavior, or developmental challenges? Whether you’re seeking a virtual diagnostic assessment or our personalized, virtual family support program, our team of clinicians is here to help!
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(857) 557-6146
www.parivahealth.com
Education
ADAPT Community Network
ADAPT Community Network is the leading human service not-for-profit and a pioneer in providing cutting-edge programs and services for people with disabilities. Every day, we build a more inclusive world for thousands of New Yorkers through education, technology, health, residential, and recreational programs in all five boroughs.
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(877) 827-2666
projectconnect@adaptcommunitynetwork.org
www.adaptcommunitynetwork.org
Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library
The Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library provides free accessible reading material, library programming, and technology coaching for patrons who are blind, have low vision, or are otherwise unable to read standard print. The library serves residents of New York City and Long Island.
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(212) 206-5400
talkingbooks@nypl.org
talkingbooks.nypl.org
Camp Lee Mar
Camp Lee Mar is a special needs camp that offers a traditional overnight summer camp experience. This allows our campers with special needs to enjoy all the fun and social experiences of a summer camp and gain valuable life skills.
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(215) 658-1708
Ari@leemar.com
leemar.com
Citywide Council for District 75
The Citywide Council for District 75 is comprised of parents with children attending District 75 schools and programs. We are officially elected advocates who are passionately committed to serving the students and parents of our district by addressing their issues and needs. We promote transparency as well as evoke and engage in conversation and action on education, instruction, inclusion, transition, transportation, employment, and related therapy and services. We foster individual independence, and opportunities and emphasize dignity and respect for all children.
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(212) 802-1542
D75council@schools.nyc.gov
www.ccd75.org
Day Care Council of NY
To seek support for and assist in the development of quality child and family care services
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(212) 218-7818
info@dccnyinc.org
www.dccnyinc.org
INCLUDEnyc
INCLUDEnyc empowers families of children and youth with disabilities with the knowledge, confidence, and skills to make informed decisions, effectively access and navigate systems and services, and advocate for themselves and other young people with disabilities and their families.
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(212) 677-4660
info@INCLUDEnyc.org
www.INCLUDEnyc.org
Inclusive Services at BKLYN Library
Inclusive Services provides information and accessibility library services and programs to youth with disabilities and their families, peers, educators, and providers.
Locations served: Brooklyn
(718) 253-4948
InclusiveServicesEvents@bklynlibrary.org
www.bklynlibrary.org/inclusive-services
Intrepid Museum
The Intrepid Museum offers regularly scheduled programs related to history and innovation for individuals with disabilities and their families, and customized programs for schools and organizations. Specialized programs include enhanced sensory opportunities and support social-emotional and academic goals.
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(646) 381-5158
access@intrepidmuseum.org
https://intrepidmuseum.org
Lexington School for the Deaf
Lexington School for the Deaf provides a Parent and Infant Program for ages 0-3. Preschool through high school are supported in our language-rich academic environment while supporting their needs.
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(718) 350-3300
kwatts@lexnyc.org
www.lexnyc.org
New Alternatives for Children
Since 1982, NAC has served New York City’s most vulnerable population of children – those who are living in poverty, have a profound disability, chronic illness, or mental health diagnoses, and have experienced or are at risk of experiencing abuse and/or neglect. From the moment a family walks through our doors, they gain a team of support invested in their long-term health and success.
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(646) 367-8417
scallaghan@nackidscan.org
https://nackidscan.org
New York DeafBlind Collaborative
The New York DeafBlind Collaborative is a federally funded project providing supports, resources, and information to families of children and young adults with combined vision and hearing loss, and/or qualifying “at-risk” diagnosis. We provide this free technical assistance to families and the professionals that serve them for NYS.
Locations served: New York State
(718) 997-4856
nydeafblind@gmail.com
www.nydeafblind.org
No Apologies for Autism
No Apologies for Autism is dedicated to helping young people with neurodiversities, including autism, to create their own opportunities. This includes training and support to create their own businesses.
Locations served: Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens
(347) 355-1197
ERIN@NOAPOLOGIESFORAUTISM.ORG
www.noapologiesforautism.org
ReelAbilities
Our organization promotes disability inclusion and accessibility through the arts, offering programs like ReelAbilities Film Festival, which showcases disability-themed films, and Reel Education, providing resources and screenings that teach young people about disability, empathy, and inclusion. These programs empower youth with disabilities by celebrating their stories and creating accessible spaces for engagement and learning.
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(508) 521-0097
info@reelabilities.org
https://reelabilities.org
Transition and College Access Centers (TCAC) New York City Public Schools Division of Inclusive and Accessible Learning (DIAL)
The TCACs support students with IEPs and their families through the transition from school to adult life.
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(929) 545-4712
nyctcacs@schools.nyc.gov
www.schools.nyc.gov/learning/special-education/preschool-to-age-21/after-high-school
University Settlement Early Head Start
Our Early Head Start programs serve infants and toddlers under the age of 3, as well as expecting moms. We provide multiple program options in Manhattan and Brooklyn, including full-day infant-toddler classrooms, home-based services, parent-child socialization groups, and Family Child Care partnerships. Early Head Start delivers comprehensive child development and family support services. Our programs are free for infants and toddlers in eligible low-income families and for pregnant women and their families. Make us a part of the beginning of your child’s journey.
Locations served: Brooklyn, Manhattan
(212) 453-4581
yhchen@universitysettlement.org
www.universitysettlement.org/programs/early-childhood/early-head-start
Advocates For Children of NY
We offer information, guidance, and support to help families navigate the NYC public school system.
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(866) 427-6033
info@advocatesforchildren.org
https://advocatesforchildren.org
Best Buddies New York
Best Buddies is the largest organization dedicated to ending the social, physical,l and economic isolation of the 200 million people worldwide with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Our programs empower people with IDD to form meaningful friendships with their peers, secure jobs, improve communication and advocacy skills, and live independently, while also offering support for their families.
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(212) 220-8553
newyork@bestbuddies.org
www.bestbuddies.org/newyork
Camp Ramapo
Camp Ramapo is a safe, nurturing place that promotes independence and self-confidence, teaches social skills, and most importantly, helps children experience friendships and fun. Our unique camp community is comprised of a diverse mix of children with a broad range of cognitive, social, and emotional abilities.
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(845) 876-8403
office@ramapoforchildren.org
www.ramapoforchildren.org
CUNY Disability Services Office
CUNY is deeply committed to ensuring equal access and opportunity for students with disabilities through innovative support programs, grounded in nationally regarded best practices in postsecondary disability services which support the academic success and personal development of students with disabilities. Towards this end, each CUNY campus features an Office of Disability Services, managed by a director who coordinates the provision of reasonable accommodations and support services for students with disabilities. Students’ needs for reasonable accommodations and support services are verified by these offices. They also provide counseling and referrals, and arrange crucial auxiliary aids and services, including assistive technology services, note takers, readers, sign language interpreter services, distance learning networks, priority registration, and alternative testing arrangements.
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(646) 664-8800
disability@cuny.edu
www.cuny.edu/current-students/student-affairs/student-services/disability
GameU
GAMEU’s unique 1:1 All Abilities classes, developed by industry professionals, offer students hands-on learning in STEM and video game design. These live, interactive online sessions provide a personalized and engaging experience.
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(516) 265-7555
accinfo@game-u.com
www.game-u.com
InsideSchools
InsideSchools helps families navigate the NYC public school system. We support young people with disabilities and their families with middle school and high school admissions, find afterschool programs, and apply to 3K/Pre-K.
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(929) 332-4467
questions@insideschools.org | preguntas@insideschools.org
www.insideschools.org
Kindred Bakery BK
Kindred Bakery BK is a social enterprise providing hands-on, skill-building experiences in artisanal baking for individuals of all abilities. Operating from a shared kitchen in the Flatbush Central Caribbean Marketplace, we craft high-quality baked goods and offer STEAM- and SEL-based programs, school workshops, and community classes that foster creativity, teamwork, and connection.
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(718) 218-4781
info@kindredbakery.org
www.kindredbakerybk.org
Metropolitan Parent Center, Sinergia
Sinergia is a not-for-profit organization serving people with disabilities and their families mostly within the English-Spanish bilingual community in New York City for almost 50 years. The Metropolitan Parent Center (MPC) and its Autism Initiative services families of children and youth ages 0 to 26 who have a diagnosis of or are suspected to have an intellectual or developmental disability. We offer trainings designed to develop the advocacy skills of parents while educating and empowering them to support their loved one or themselves, 1:1 Intensive Technical Assistance to parents / legal guardians, 1:1 Consultation for Informational Referrals, and Services are at NO COST to families and individuals. Sinergia also offers Medicaid waiver services for those who qualify.
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(212) 643-2840
information@sinergiany.org
www.sinergiany.org
New York Transit Museum
The New York Transit Museum is located in Downtown Brooklyn in a decommissioned subway station where we share New York’s transit stories. Transit Museum Access Programs include the award-winning Subway Sleuths program as well as family, teen, and group programs.
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(718) 694-1823
access@nytransitmuseum.org
www.nytransitmuseum.org
QSAC, Inc.
QSAC provides Early Intervention, 4410 Preschool, SEIT, CPSE (Preschool) Evaluations, and 853 School Age Programs. We also have OPWDD Children’s Services including Respite, Community Habilitation, Non-Medicaid Service Coordination, Family Reimbursement, and Parent Training/Support.
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(718) 728-8476
info@qsac.com
www.qsac.com
Tech Kids Unlimited
Tech Kids Unlimited uses technology tools, computer science thinking, and social-emotional learning to ignite unlimited futures for neurodiverse students. Students who learn and think differently explore the creative power of tech, practice work-readiness skills, and build confidence through virtual and in-person programs in a fun and supportive community.
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(601) 274-3215
info@techkidsunlimited.org
www.techkidsunlimited.org
Uniquely Me Creative Arts
Our mission is twofold: empower children with special needs to engage in sensory-focused creative arts activities that aid in managing SPD, building self-confidence, and fostering a sense of community, while simultaneously offering their families invaluable discussions and resources from therapists, psychologists, social workers, attorneys, and other professionals in the special needs field during our “family chats”.
Locations served: Brooklyn
(631) 881-8716
umcanyc@gmail.com
www.umcanyc.org
Supports & Services
A Friendly Face – Autism Treatment Services
It is our mission to create a treatment team which functions like a family, with constant communication and parent involvement, to ensure that your child receives the services they need to find success in gaining pro-social behaviors.
Locations served: Staten Island
(718) 973-1218
lisa@affautism.com
https://affautism.com
ADAPT Community Network
ADAPT Community Network is the leading human service not-for-profit and a pioneer in providing cutting-edge programs and services for people with disabilities. Every day, we build a more inclusive world for thousands of New Yorkers through education, technology, health, residential, and recreational programs in all five boroughs.
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(877) 827-2666
projectconnect@adaptcommunitynetwork.org
www.adaptcommunitynetwork.org
Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library
The Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library provides free accessible reading material, library programming, and technology coaching for patrons who are blind, have low vision, or are otherwise unable to read standard print. The library serves residents of New York City and Long Island.
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(212) 206-5400
talkingbooks@nypl.org
talkingbooks.nypl.org
Bronx Independent Living Services
Bronx Independent Living Services (BILS) is a non-profit, community-based organization that is dedicated to empowering people with all disabilities to understand and exercise their civil and human rights in order to live fully integrated lives in mainstream society.
Locations served: Bronx
(718) 515-2800
https://bils.org
Care Design NY
Providers of Care Management (aka Care Coordination), to children and adults, age 3 and up, with developmental disabilities, under OPWDD
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(518) 235-1888
pcoleman@caredesignny.org
https://caredesignny.org
Center for Cerebral Palsy Research, Columbia University
The Center for Cerebral Palsy Research offers free intervention studies for children with cerebral palsy. We are committed to understanding the mechanisms underlying the symptoms of cerebral palsy and developing evidence-based treatment approaches targeting these symptoms. We hope that our findings will improve rehabilitation services for all children with cerebral palsy.
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(212) 678-3332
cpresearch@tc.columbia.edu
www.tc.columbia.edu/cit
Citywide Council for District 75
The Citywide Council for District 75 is comprised of parents with children attending District 75 schools and programs. We are officially elected advocates who are passionately committed to serving the students and parents of our district by addressing their issues and needs. We promote transparency as well as evoke and engage in conversation and action on education, instruction, inclusion, transition, transportation, employment, and related therapy and services. We foster individual independence, and opportunities and emphasize dignity and respect for all children.
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(212) 802-1542
D75council@schools.nyc.gov
www.ccd75.org
Day Care Council of NY
To seek support for and assist in the development of quality child and family care services
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(212) 218-7818
info@dccnyinc.org
www.dccnyinc.org
Hebrew Educational Society
The HES JCC serves children and adults with disabilities across a wide variety of programs both inclusive and specialized. We offer After School Program, Sunday Fundays for adults & children, Summer Camp, Access Coordination, Parent Support Groups & more.
Locations served: Brooklyn
(718) 241-3000
disabilityservices@thehes.org
thehes.org
The Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Ombudsprogram (IDDO)
IDDO is an independent ombudsprogram. The mission of the program is to act as a resource and advocate for individuals and families as they navigate OPWDD’s programs and services. For assistance, please contact IDDOs toll-free helpline 1-800-762-9290.
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
1-800-762-9290
iddo@cssny.org
https://www.cssny.org/programs/entry/iddo
Manhattan Developmental Disabilities Council
The Manhattan Developmental Disabilities Council is a group of self-advocates, family members & providers of I/DD services in the borough of Manhattan. We serve as an advisory to state & local governments overseeing supports & services to people with Developmental Disabilities.
Locations served: Manhattan
Manhattanddcouncil@gmail.com
Manhattanddcouncil.org
NeuroMotif Music Therapy, LLC
We provide music therapy and adapted music lessons to individuals of all ages and abilities.
Locations served: Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens
(646) 820-7830
info@neuromotif.com
www.neuromotif.com
New York DeafBlind Collaborative
The New York DeafBlind Collaborative is a federally funded project providing supports, resources, and information to families of children and young adults with combined vision and hearing loss, and/or qualifying “at-risk” diagnosis. We provide this free technical assistance to families and the professionals that serve them for NYS.
Locations served: New York State
(718) 997-4856
nydeafblind@gmail.com
www.nydeafblind.org
No Apologies for Autism
No Apologies for Autism is dedicated to helping young people with neurodiversities, including autism, to create their own opportunities. This includes training and support to create their own businesses.
Locations served: Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens
(347) 355-1197
ERIN@NOAPOLOGIESFORAUTISM.ORG
www.noapologiesforautism.org
NYS Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs
The Justice Center has authority to investigate all reports of abuse and neglect in covered facilities and programs for people with special needs. Justice Center advocates provide guidance and information to victims, their families, personal representatives, and guardians about the reporting and investigation processes.
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(800) 624-4143
supportcoordinator@justicecenter.ny.gov
www.justicecenter.ny.gov
Open the Lid
Open the Lid offers web-based group and individual movement, technology and empowerment classes. Our classes support individuals in using technology and the Internet effectively and safely, teach them self-regulation skills and how to create long-term goals with short-term steps. Our group classes give individuals the opportunity to make friends and meet others in our community daily.
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(607) 339-8092
support@openthelid.com
www.openthelid.com
Pariva Health
Concerned about autism, ADHD, behavior, or developmental challenges? Whether you’re seeking a virtual diagnostic assessment or our personalized, virtual family support program, our team of clinicians is here to help!
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(857) 557-6146
www.parivahealth.com
QUALITYstarsNY
QUALITYstarsNY is New York State’s early childhood program quality rating system, utilizing Quality Improvement Specialists for guidance and planning. Programs receive individualized support, classroom materials, professional development opportunities, and resources to achieve higher star ratings and maintain high quality over time.
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(718) 254-7727
info@qualitystarsny.org
https://qualitystarsny.org
The Time To Plan Is Now
Comprehensive financial planning services and advice to protect the family and secure the future for a loved one with a disability
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(917) 374-6137
Zeke_Zimmerman@cfsllc.com
www.thetimetoplanisnow.com/special-needs-resources
Uniquely Me Creative Arts
Our mission is twofold: empower children with special needs to engage in sensory-focused creative arts activities that aid in managing SPD, building self-confidence, and fostering a sense of community, while simultaneously offering their families invaluable discussions and resources from therapists, psychologists, social workers, attorneys, and other professionals in the special needs field during our “family chats”.
Locations served: Brooklyn
(631) 881-8716
umcanyc@gmail.com
www.umcanyc.org
Accessible Dispatch
The Accessible Dispatch Program provides residents and visitors with disabilities greater access to yellow and green wheelchair-accessible taxis. The program provides service in all five boroughs and the rider just pays the metered fare.
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(646) 599-9999
accessibledispatch@mtm-inc.net
AccessibleDispatch.com
Advocates For Children of NY
We offer information, guidance, and support to help families navigate the NYC public school system.
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(866) 427-6033
info@advocatesforchildren.org
https://advocatesforchildren.org
Arkontaky Law Group, PC
The Arkontaky Law Group zealously advocates for students with special education needs and families interested in planning for loved ones with disabilities.
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(914) 460-7880
aarkontaky@arkontakylaw.com
www.arkontakylawgroup.com
Best Buddies New York
Best Buddies is the largest organization dedicated to ending the social, physical, and economic isolation of the 200 million people worldwide with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Our programs empower people with IDD to form meaningful friendships with their peers, secure jobs, improve communication and advocacy skills, and live independently, while also offering support for their families.
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(212) 220-8553
newyork@bestbuddies.org
www.bestbuddies.org/newyork
Brooklyn Conservatory of Music – Music Therapy Program
At the core of BKCM’s Music Therapy programming is a belief that all individuals – regardless of age, ability, or financial means – should have access to high-quality music therapy services and their wide array of developmental, emotional, psychological, and social benefits.
Locations served: Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens
(718) 622-3300
info@bkcm.org
bkcm.org
Center for Independence of the Disabled in New York (CIDNY)
The NY Connects program at CIDNY provides long-term support services to people of all ages living in NYC.
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(212) 674-2300
info@cidny.org
www.cidny.org
Children’s Aid NYC Wagon Road Camp
We provide a unique overnight program offered eight times each year on weekends and holidays. Our program combines 24-hour childcare with a camp setting. This allows our participants to experience outdoor activities during all the seasons of the year, while their families get the break they need.
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(914) 238-4761
childrensaidnyc.org
CUNY Disability Services Office
CUNY is deeply committed to ensuring equal access and opportunity for students with disabilities through innovative support programs, grounded in nationally regarded best practices in postsecondary disability services which support the academic success and personal development of students with disabilities. Towards this end, each CUNY campus features an Office of Disability Services, managed by a director who coordinates the provision of reasonable accommodations and support services for students with disabilities. Students’ needs for reasonable accommodations and support services are verified by these offices. They also provide counseling and referrals, and arrange crucial auxiliary aids and services, including assistive technology services, note takers, readers, sign language interpreter services, distance learning networks, priority registration, and alternative testing arrangements.
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(646) 664-8800
disability@cuny.edu
www.cuny.edu/current-students/student-affairs/student-services/disability
Goodwill NYNJ
Goodwill NYNJ provides Day Hab without walls, Community-Based Prevoc, SEMP, and Advance to assist individuals gain independence and employment. We assist these individuals by providing work skills through volunteer sites and work readiness. We also have a Saturday Recreational Respite for individuals who are looking to be more social and have fun.
Locations served: Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens
(347) 906-2556
services@goodwillny.org
www.goodwillnynj.org
INCLUDEnyc
INCLUDEnyc empowers families of children and youth with disabilities with the knowledge, confidence, and skills to make informed decisions, effectively access and navigate systems and services, and advocate for themselves and other young people with disabilities and their families.
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(212) 677-4660
info@INCLUDEnyc.org
www.INCLUDEnyc.org
Lexington School for the Deaf
Lexington School for the Deaf provides a Parent and Infant Program for ages 0-3. Preschool through high school are supported in our language-rich academic environment while supporting their needs.
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(718) 350-3300
kwatts@lexnyc.org
www.lexnyc.org
Metropolitan Parent Center, Sinergia
Sinergia is a not-for-profit organization serving people with disabilities and their families mostly within the English-Spanish bilingual community in New York City for almost 50 years. The Metropolitan Parent Center (MPC) and its Autism Initiative services families of children and youth ages 0 to 26 who have a diagnosis of or are suspected to have an intellectual or developmental disability. We offer trainings designed to develop the advocacy skills of parents while educating and empowering them to support their loved one or themselves, 1:1 Intensive Technical Assistance to parents / legal guardians, 1:1 Consultation for Informational Referrals, and Services are at NO COST to families and individuals. Sinergia also offers Medicaid waiver services for those who qualify.
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(212) 643-2840
information@sinergiany.org
www.sinergiany.org
New Alternatives for Children
Since 1982, NAC has served New York City’s most vulnerable population of children – those who are living in poverty, have a profound disability, chronic illness, or mental health diagnoses, and have experienced or are at risk of experiencing abuse and/or neglect. From the moment a family walks through our doors, they gain a team of support invested in their long-term health and success.
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(646) 367-8417
scallaghan@nackidscan.org
https://nackidscan.org
The New York Foundling
The Foundling provides support for people with developmental disabilities throughout the New York metropolitan area, reaching more than 1000 adults and children every year. Our programs create a supportive and nurturing environment, helping the people we serve strive toward independence and become thriving members of their communities.
Locations served: New York State
(212) 886-4044
ddinfo@nyfoundling.org
www.nyfoundling.org
NYJTL/ Cary Leeds Tennis Center
Our Tennis organizations provide youth with opportunities to learn the game of tennis in a safe and nurturing environment. We can accommodate lessons and equipment for those with special needs. Pickleball included.
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(718) 247-7420
marbermuda@gmail.com AND arolle@nyjtl.org
www.nyjtl.org
Parents to Improve School Transportation
PIST NYC helps families address school bus rights and problems, while campaigning for citywide student transportation policies and leadership to reflect the most affected communities.
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(631) 743-6296
pistnyc@gmail.com
www.pistnyc.org
QSAC, Inc.
QSAC provides Early Intervention, 4410 Preschool, SEIT, CPSE (Preschool) Evaluations, and 853 School Age Programs. We also have OPWDD Children’s Services including Respite, Community Habilitation, Non-Medicaid Service Coordination, Family Reimbursement, and Parent Training/Support.
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(718) 728-8476
info@qsac.com
www.qsac.com
Stuart Flaum Advisors
Self Direction and Holistic Financial Planning, including Federal, State, and Local Benefits,
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(917) 318-5051
stuart@stuartflaum.com
www.stuartflaum.com
Transition and College Access Centers (TCAC) New York City Public Schools Division of Inclusive and Accessible Learning (DIAL)
The TCACs support students with IEPs and their families through the transition from school to adult life.
Locations served: All 5 boroughs
(929) 545-4712
nyctcacs@schools.nyc.gov
www.schools.nyc.gov/learning/special-education/preschool-to-age-21/after-high-school
University Settlement Early Head Start
Our Early Head Start programs serve infants and toddlers under the age of 3, as well as expecting moms. We provide multiple program options in Manhattan and Brooklyn, including full-day infant-toddler classrooms, home-based services, parent-child socialization groups, and Family Child Care partnerships. Early Head Start delivers comprehensive child development and family support services. Our programs are free for infants and toddlers in eligible low-income families and for pregnant women and their families. Make us a part of the beginning of your child’s journey.
Locations served: Brooklyn, Manhattan
(212) 453-4581
yhchen@universitysettlement.org
www.universitysettlement.org/programs/early-childhood/early-head-start