NYS Department of Civil Service
This is the application for the NYS Governor's Program to Hire Individuals with Disabilities Under Sections 55-b and 55-c of the Civil Service law.
You are welcome to contact staff with any questions you have. They can be reached at 518-233-3118 or 1-866-297-4356.
In an Emergency, Call 911
Looking for help in
non-emergency situations?
Call 211 or
Call 311 in New York City
NY Connects
1-800-342-9871
Suicide Crisis Hotline
1-800-273-TALK (8255) Toll Free
1-800-799-4889 TTY
Child Abuse & Maltreatment Hotline
1-800-342-3720, Toll Free
1-800-638-5163, TTD/TTY
1-800-342-3720, NY Relay
Vulnerable Persons Central Register (VPCR) Hotline
1-855-373-2122 Toll Free
1-855-373-2123 TTD/TTY
A-Z of Disabilities and Accommodations
(800) 526-7234 Toll Free
(877) 781-9403 TTY
ADA.Gov
800-514-0301 Toll Free
800-514-0383 TTY
Disability Resource Clearinghouse and Navigators
1-800-624-4143 Toll Free
7-1-1 NY Relay
Disability Rights NY Hotlines & Resources
(518) 432-7861
(800) 993-8982 Toll Free
(518) 512-3448 TTY
NY Connects
1-800-342-9871 Toll Free
NYS Commission for the Blind and Visually Handicapped
866-871-3000 Toll Free
518-474-7501 TTD/TTY
Searchable Online Accommodation Resource (SOAR)
(800) 526-7234 Toll Free
(877) 781-9403 TTY
Temporary and Emergency Assistance Programs and Services
1-800-342-3009 Toll Free
Workers' Compensation - On-the-Job Injury or Illness
(877) 632-4996 Toll Free
Information and support for individuals and families with behavioral, emotional, physical and/or mental health challenges.
Help given to a person or organization in the form of money, loans, reduced taxes, etc.
Information regarding the discrimination against people with physical/mental disabilities, as well as information on protective services.
Planning, development, delivery, and evaluation of activities designed to achieve specific learning objectives and help resolve problems.