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What Families Should Know About School Busing
Learn strategies to address challenges that arise around school busing.
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Adult Life
Independent Living Centers
Independent Living Centers are community-based, independent nonprofits that provide services helping people with disabilities lead independent, productive, and meaningful lives.
Adult Life, Family Support
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Learn more about who is eligible for SSI and organizations that can assist with your application.
Adult Life
Key Terms for Self-Directed Services
Self-direction offers people with disabilities and their families flexibility and choice in services and supports.
Adult Life, Family Support
Supported Decision Making: An Alternative to Guardianship
Learn about an alternative to guardianship that encourages and guides people with disabilities to make their own decisions.
Advocacy, Family Support
Benefits and Rights of Undocumented Immigrants
Regardless of your immigration status, there are federal laws that guarantee certain rights and benefits if you live in New York City.
K-12, Special Education
Applying to Middle Schools and High School with an IEP
Learn about middle and high school admissions formulas requiring schools to hold seats for students with disabilities (SWD) as well as eligibility.
K-12, Special Education
Individualized Education Program (IEP) Meetings
Learn more about the IEP team and types of IEP meetings.
K-12, Special Education
School Transfer
Sometimes, a school transfer may be necessary for a student. Learn more about the different types of school transfers and how to request them.
Early Childhood, Special Education
Preschoolers Transitioning to Kindergarten
Families of children who may need special education services in kindergarten will participate in both the kindergarten admissions and special education (Turning 5) processes.