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CLOSEParents of children with disabilities often need help negotiating the legal complexities of the special education system. To ensure that children with disabilities receive opportunities to learn and grow, NYLAG’s Special Education Unit (SEU) offers consultation and representation to low-income families on a variety of educational issues.
The Autism Society envisions people and families living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are able to maximize their quality of life, are treated with the highest level of dignity, and live in a society in which their talents and skills are appreciated and valued. The Autism Society works to increase public awareness about the day-to-day issues about people with autism, advocates for appropriate services for people of every age, and provides the latest information regarding treatment, education, research, and advocacy.
Referrals to the mobile crisis teams are made by calling 1.888.NYCWELL (1.888.692.9355)
Advocates for Children of New York works on behalf of children who are at greatest risk for school-based discrimination and/or academic failure due to poverty, disability, race, ethnicity, immigrant or English Language Learner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, homelessness, or involvement in the foster care or juvenile justice systems. Focus is on Least Restrictive Enviroment (LRE) for the person. Helpline is open Monday to Thursday 10am to 4pm.
Learning Ally provides tools to help develop the skills needed to become confident and effective learners at every stage for students with Dyslexia.
For blind and visually impaired students, they provide audiobooks and assistive technologies to help students learn and excel in the classroom and in life.
KEEN is a national, nonprofit, volunteer-led organization that provides one-to-one recreational opportunities for children and young adults with developmental and physical disabilities at no cost to their families and caregivers. KEEN's mission is to foster the self-esteem, confidence, skills, and talents of its athletes through non-competitive activities, allowing young people facing even the most significant challenges to meet their individual goals.
NYLPI protects and promotes the educational rights of students with disabilities in New York City. Their attorneys and advocates use a variety of approaches to ensure that students with disabilities have access to a free appropriate public education and to the full spectrum of programs and activities that the New York City Department of Education has to offer.
Staffed with professionals from the medical, social work, vocational counseling and psychological professions, The Epilepsy Foundation provides a wide variety of services and supports to persons with epilepsy, their families, and the community.
Accessible Dispatch is the new way to book a wheelchair-accessible taxi in Manhattan. No advance reservations necessary; available to you 24/7.
An Assistive Technology consulting agency that provides assistive technology training to people with disabilities and professionals, guidance to assistive technology developers and vendors, and free individual consults for school-aged children in NYC. ATHelp.org also provides free Assistive Technology (AT) support to children and adults at the JCC in Manhattan.
