Empowering People with Disabilities to Achieve Independent Living through Outreach, Advocacy, and Education

Since 1998, millions of parents and adults have trusted ADDitude's expert guidance and support for living better with ADHD and its related mental health conditions. Our mission is to be your trusted advisor, an unwavering source of understanding and guidance along the path to wellness.

Visionary Media is a not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to provide training, resources, and opportunity for every music and media professional who is Blind or Visually Impaired, removing any barriers to professional success.

The mission of AHRC New York City’s Adult Day Services is to support people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injury, and autism spectrum disorders to live self-determined and meaningful lives in their communities.

AHRC New York City’s Employment and Business Services supports people with disabilities as they Prepare for Employment and Obtain and Maintain Employment.

The Office of Disability Services, FIT-ABLE, ensures equal access for students with disabilities in their curricular as well as co-curricular college experience through accommodations that contribute to a holistic learning and development experience. Through thoughtful educational programming, FIT-ABLE strives to enhance community awareness on disability issues so as to promote a deeper understanding of student needs thus improving the overall quality of the student engagement experience.

Paralyzed Veterans of America, a congressionally chartered veterans service organization founded in 1946, has developed a unique expertise on a wide variety of issues involving the special needs of our members – veterans of the armed forces who have experienced spinal cord injury or dysfunction.

The New York State Chapter of AER (NYSAER) is a strong chapter with about 300 members.  NYSAER strives to promote the education and rehabilitation of individuals of all ages in New York State who are blind and visually impaired.  We strive to provide activities, service, and opportunities for the professional growth to its members and the individuals we serve.

The Moses Center for Student Accessibility (CSA) works with NYU students to determine and implement appropriate and reasonable accommodations as well as access available programs and resources to support equal access to a world-class education.

To provide outreach, advocacy, education and services by promoting an inclusive culture and accessible digital infrastructure to ensure equal access to employment, education, recreation, and independent living opportunities for people with disabilities.

Mindful Urgent Care is offering same-day mental health and addiction treatment for commercially insured individuals

The Moses Center for Student Accessibility (CSA) works with NYU students to determine and implement appropriate and reasonable accommodations as well as access available programs and resources to support equal access to a world-class education.

The Center for Student Accessibility is the disabilities service provider at New York City College of Technology. The Center provides support to enrolled students who have documented permanent or temporary disabilities. The Center's primary mission is to support the educational goals for enrolled students with disabilities through access, empowerment, resources, advocacy, collaboration and outreach throughout the College, the University and the community at large. The Center provides assistance in the areas of enrollment, academic advisement, tutoring, assistive technologies and testing accommodations.

VISIONS offers programs that serve low income individuals in the New York City Area who are blind or visually impaired, including those with multiple disabilities, youth in transition, elders, limited-English speakers and culturally diverse consumers. Each year, over 6,000 individuals rely on VISIONS and its services and programs for opportunities to learn new skills, develop strategies for coping with vision loss, find employment, and network with their peers. All services VISIONS provides are free.

AHRC New York City has been operating residences for people with developmental disabilities since 1970, the year that AHRC NYC’s Fineson House opened, becoming the first group home in New York State. Since that time AHRC NYC has continued to develop residential opportunities for people with developmental disabilities of all ages and functioning levels. Our residences throughout the five boroughs are currently “home” to hundreds of people.

Maximize the independence, well-being, and health of older adults, people with disabilities across the lifespan, and their families and caregivers.

The Office of Accessibility collaborates with and empowers students who have disabilities in order to coordinate support services, reasonable accommodations and programs that enable equal access to education and college life.

BMCC (Borough of Manhattan Community College) is a college that is alive with ideas and innovation, and supportive of the innate human striving for self-improvement. We offer opportunity to those students who desire it and wish to strive for it.

CIDNY is a non-profit organization founded in 1978. We are part of the Independent Living Centers movement: a national network of grassroots and community-based organizations that enhance opportunities for all people with disabilities to direct their own lives.

The Counseling Services Center supports the educational, emotional and career development of City Tech students by providing opportunities for skill development, counseling and referrals that address obstacles to success. We do not provide ongoing in-depth psychotherapy but can refer you to services in the community. Services include individual counseling for academic, career and personal challenges as well as crisis intervention. We also provide support groups, referrals to campus and community resources, campus outreach, workshops and faculty/staff consultation. The Office of Veteran Support Services receives supervision and oversight from this office.

Disability Rights New York (DRNY) is the Protection & Advocacy System and Client Assistance Program (P&A/CAP) for persons with disabilities in New York.

The Center promotes disability scholarship, artistry, and activism through: public events, a monthly seminar,  an undergraduate Disability Studies Minor and Disability Student Union, and co-direction of the Provostial Working Group addressing issues on campus of Disability, Infrastructure and Accessibility.

Birch Family Services empowers individuals with autism and developmental disabilities to lead fulfilling lives. We support more than 2,000 individuals and their families each day throughout New York City.

David Salvage, MD, FAPM, practices psychiatry, and psychotherapy in Brooklyn and Financial District in lower Manhattan, New York, where he combines humanism and warmth with careful clinical understanding, with the overriding goal that each patient benefits from a complete recovery. He ensures that his clients understand both the nature of their illness and the wide array of treatment options that are available, including psychopharmacology. In this capacity, he often works with therapists from other disciplines as part of a team approach to integrated care.

Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) serves veterans and service members who incurred a physical or mental injury, illness, or wound, co-incident to their military service on or after September 11, 2001 and their families.

Greenwich House programs are a valuable resource to our neighbors and those who work in, visit or seek care in Greenwich Village and across the city. Children are welcome in Greenwich House Youth Community Center or Barrow Street Nursery School. Artists of all ages take classes at Greenwich House Music School and Greenwich House Pottery, or enjoy concerts and cultural events hosted by these schools. Seniors find community, social activities and case management at our four senior centers, and mental health services through the Senior Health and Consultation Center. Health services are provided through the Children’s Safety Project, Chemical Dependency Program and Methadone Maintenance Treatment Program. No matter what program, each individual at Greenwich House ensures that everyone receives the care and service they need to live a more fulfilling life, and helps to contribute to this unique, caring community of friends and neighbors in New York.

The Counseling Center supports the academic mission of the university and the academic success of students by providing high quality counseling and mental health services to students and consultative services to faculty and staff.

SANYS is an organization managed by, and for, people with developmental disabilities. We help people learn to speak up for themselves and others!

The mission of AHRC New York City’s Adult Day Services is to support people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injury, and autism spectrum disorders to live self-determined and meaningful lives in their communities.

Melissa Riggio Higher Education Program at Borough of Manhattan Community College of The City University of New York

A family governed organization committed to finding ways for people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities to build full lives as defined by each person and supported by dedicated families, staff and community partners.

CUNY School of Professional Studies (CUNY SPS) provides free and confidential mental health services (consultation, crisis intervention, evaluation and supportive referral services) to enrolled students.

NY Ketamine Infusions, LLC is a private, outpatient practice located in midtown Manhattan. We provide ketamine infusion therapy, which has been proven effective in treating depression when other treatments have been less successful.

The Parkinson’s Disease Foundation (PDF) is a leading national presence in Parkinson’s disease research, education and public advocacy.

Beginning an undergraduate or graduate career is an exciting and challenging experience. If you are a student with a disability, this experience can be especially challenging. Assistance is available to students with disabilities through the Student Accessibility Services to enable them to have equal access to Pace University's educational programs and facilities.

Gramercy School

460 West 34th Street, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10001

Contact:

Donna Savino
Educational Coordinator
[email protected]
(212) 420-0510

Roosevelt Children's Center

460 West 34th Street, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10001

Contact:

Karen Tumulty
Educational Coordinator
[email protected]
(212) 991-5512

LifeStart

460 West 34th Street, 12th Floor
New York, NY 10001

Contact:

Nancy Petrucelli
Program Coordinator
[email protected]
(212) 418-0320

The American Foundation for the Blind removes barriers, creates solutions, and expands possibilities so people with vision loss can achieve their full potential.

Rangam is a minority, woman, and disability-owned workforce solutions company. Our philosophy of “Empathy Drives Innovation” influences everything we do. As one of the fastest-growing professional staffing agencies, we specialize in attracting and retaining talent globally for IT, Engineering, Scientific, Clinical, Healthcare, Administrative, Finance, and Business Professional sectors while integrating veterans and individuals with disabilities into the workforce.

AHRC New York City’s Employment and Business Services supports people with disabilities as they Prepare for Employment and Obtain and Maintain Employment.

Brooklyn Center for Independence of the Disabled, Inc. (BCID) is a non-profit, grass roots organization operated by a majority of people with disabilities for people with disabilities since 1956.

We provide a wide range of Clinical Services for people with developmental disabilities, including Evaluation and Testing, Mental Health Services, Habilitative Services, and Medical Services.

A family governed organization committed to finding ways for people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities to build full lives as defined by each person and supported by dedicated families, staff and community partners.

Hours: 

Monday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday Closed

Sunday Closed

ADAPT Community Network, formerly United Cerebral Palsy of New York City, is the leading human service not-for-profit and a pioneer in providing cutting edge programs and services for people with disabilities. 

Mindful Urgent Care is offering same-day mental health and addiction treatment for commercially insured individuals

Adult Career and Continuing Education Services-Vocational Rehabilitation (NYSED) starts with the presumption that all individuals with disabilities can benefit from vocational rehabilitation services and should have opportunities to work in jobs integrated within their communities.  Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors guide individuals through service programs they need to reach their employment goal.

VISIONS offers programs that serve low income individuals in the New York City Area who are blind or visually impaired, including those with multiple disabilities, youth in transition, elders, limited-English speakers and culturally diverse consumers. Each year, over 6,000 individuals rely on VISIONS and its services and programs for opportunities to learn new skills, develop strategies for coping with vision loss, find employment, and network with their peers. All services VISIONS provides are free.

We believe that people with and without disabilities can be empowered when using the correct technology. More importantly, we want everyone to know they have the right to participate in the design & making of technology - having the opportunity to make your own 'stuff' can lead to increased quality of life, maintaining independence, perhaps a new career and staying curious about the world.

Article 16 Clinics are OPWDD-certified treatment facilities that provide clinical services to individuals with developmental disabilities as well as to those caregivers and other support staff whose participation in the service is deemed necessary to maintain the effectiveness of the treatment, enable the individual to remain in his/her current residential setting and enhance the individual’s quality of life. 

The Moses Center for Student Accessibility (CSA) works with NYU students to determine and implement appropriate and reasonable accommodations as well as access available programs and resources to support equal access to a world-class education.

The National Organization on Disability (NOD) is a private, non-profit organization that promotes the full participation and contributions of America’s 57 million people with disabilities in all aspects of life. NOD focuses on increasing employment opportunities for the 80-percent of working-age Americans with disabilities who are not employed. 

The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s (AFA) mission is to provide optimal care and services to individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and related illnesses and to their families and caregivers.