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New York State Health Home Directory

The New York State Department of Health (DOH) has created an online database to help families find a Health Home that serves their county. 

A ´Health Home´ is not a physical place; it is a group of health care and service providers working together to make sure someone gets the care and services they need to stay healthy. Once enrolled in a Health Home, they will have a care manager that works with them to develop a care plan. A care plan maps out the services needed, to put them on the road to better health. Some of the services may include:

Government Resources Manual

Benefits Plus Learning Center has compiled a Government Resources Manual with information on services such as advocacy, mental health programs, benefits and entitlements. 

NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) is the department of the government of New York City responsible for public health. Their website includes a variety of resources, including information on how to find child care, emergency preparedness, and health insurance.

Rockland County Transition Planning Resource Guide

Transition Planning is a process that begins in middle school to develop a plan for students to achieve more rewarding adult lives. This guide provides transition planning resources and  information for people with disabilities, parents, school personnel, and adult service providers in Rockland County.

The guide contains sections on: 

Planning for Adult Life Webinar Series

The Arc of New Jersey provides webinars on planning for adult life for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Their website also includes an archive of previous webinars to watch at your convenience. 

Topics include: 

  • Guardianship 
  • SSI and Medicaid Eligibility 
  • Self-Direction 1010 
  • Talking about Sexuality 
  • Getting Ready for College, and much more

Free National Parks & Federal Recreational Lands Access Pass

U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the United States that have been medically determined to have a permanent disability can obtain a free, lifetime pass that provides access to more than 2,000 recreation sites and National Parks. The pass provides entrance or access to the pass owner and accompanying passengers in a single, private, non-commercial vehicle at Federal operated recreation sites across the country.

NJ Supports Program & Community Care Program Policies and Procedures

The NJ Supports Program & Community Care Program Policies and Procedures guide provides information for New Jersey residents on obtaining services through DDD. The Supports Program and Community Care Program were developed by the New Jersey Department of Human Services’ Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), which provides public funding for certain services that assist eligible New Jersey adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, age 21 and older, to live as independently as possible.

National Funding Sources for Home Modifications

Home accessibility solutions or home modifications are not typically covered by health insurance or Medicare. This means that most people with disabilities must pay for them out of their own pocket. However, if you know where to look, it may be possible to find alternative funding. Lifeway Mobility has compiled a list of some potential sources for home modification funding. Often times, funding options will vary depending on which state, county and city that you live in. 

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