Employment
Disability Resource Clearinghouse and Navigators
Resource Author/Owner/Service Provider
NYS Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs
Description
The Justice Center’s Disability Resource Clearinghouse provides information about disability-related programs, services, laws and regulations. This Clearinghouse links to resources from local, state, federal and national agencies, as well as nonprofit organizations.
NEED FURTHER ASSISTANCE?
If you cannot find the information you need, call a Disability Navigator toll-free at 1-800-624-4143. Relay users, please dial 7-1-1 or email infoassistance@justicecenter.ny.gov.
Websites
Hotlines
- 1-800-624-4143, Toll Free
- 7-1-1, NY Relay Ada Accessible
Categories
AccessibilityAlternative Employment OptionsAlternative Schools/Trade Schools/BOCESAssistive TechnologyDisability RightsEarly ChildhoodEmploymentEmployment SupportsHousing SupportsIndependent LivingLong-Term Care (LTC)Medical/Physical HealthResidential Care/PlacementsSpecial Education ClassificationsSpecial Education/IEP/504 a or bTransitions to AdulthoodTransportationRelated Terms
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Hotlines
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 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
NYS Governor's Program to Hire Individuals with Disabilities
1-866-297-4356 Toll Free
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
Family/Youth Support and Peer Advocacy
Information and support for individuals and families with behavioral, emotional, physical and/or mental health challenges.
- Families Together in New York State (FTNYS) Regional Parent Advisors
- Independent Living Programs
- Parent to Parent of NYS Regional Offices
- Youth in Progress Regional Associates
- YouthPOWER! Regional Teams
- 411 on Disability Disclosure: A Workbook for Youth with Disabilities
- A-Z of Disabilities and Accommodations
- Accessing Home and Community-Based Services: A Guide for Self-Advocates
- ADA.Gov
- Casey Life Sills (CLS) Assessment Tool
- Disability Rights NY Hotlines & Resources
- Disability.Gov
- Essential Skills to Getting a Job
- Foster Club's Transition Toolkit
- Helping Youth Develop Soft Skills for Job Success: Tips for Parents and Families
- How to Get a Good Start on the Outside
- New York Arc Chapters
- NY Connects
- NYS Career Center Locator
- NYS Governor's Program to Hire Individuals with Disabilities
- Searchable Online Accommodation Resource (SOAR)
- Tip Sheets - Employment, Education, Living Skills and More
- Transition Tip Sheets for People with Disabilities
- Transition Tool Kit
- Workforce GPS
- Youth.gov
Financial Assistance
Help given to a person or organization in the form of money, loans, reduced taxes, etc.
- myBenefits!
- ABLE Accounts: 10 Things You Should Know
- NYS Local Departments of Social Services
- Temporary and Emergency Assistance Programs and Services
- A-Z of Disabilities and Accommodations
- Accessing Home and Community-Based Services: A Guide for Self-Advocates
- Adult Career and Continuing Education Services - Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR)
- Adult Career and Continuing Education Services - Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR) District Offices
- Casey Life Sills (CLS) Assessment Tool
- Disability Resource Clearinghouse and Navigators
- Disability Rights NY Hotlines & Resources
- Disability Scholarships
- Disability.Gov
- Foster Club's Transition Toolkit
- Tip Sheets - Employment, Education, Living Skills and More
- Transition Brochure - Housing and Employment Supports
- Transition Tip Sheets for People with Disabilities
- Transition Tool Kit
- Workers' Compensation - On-the-Job Injury or Illness
- Youth.gov
Legal/Civil Rights/Protective Services
Information regarding the discrimination against people with physical/mental disabilities, as well as information on protective services.
- 411 on Disability Disclosure: A Workbook for Youth with Disabilities
- ADA.Gov
- A-Z of Disabilities and Accommodations
- Accessing Home and Community-Based Services: A Guide for Self-Advocates
- Disability Resource Clearinghouse and Navigators
- Disability Rights NY Hotlines & Resources
- Disability.Gov
- Essential Skills to Getting a Job
- How to Get a Good Start on the Outside
- NYS Governor's Program to Hire Individuals with Disabilities
- Preparing Your Child/Young Adult for Work
- Searchable Online Accommodation Resource (SOAR)
- Temporary and Emergency Assistance Programs and Services
- Tip Sheets - Employment, Education, Living Skills and More
- Transition Tip Sheets for People with Disabilities
- Transition Tool Kit
- Workers' Compensation - On-the-Job Injury or Illness
- Youth.gov
Training and Technical Assistance
Planning, development, delivery, and evaluation of activities designed to achieve specific learning objectives and help resolve problems.
- National Disability Navigator Resource Collaborative (NDNRC)
- Adult Career and Continuing Education Services - Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR) District Offices
- Adult Career and Continuing Education Services - Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR)
- Become an Apprentice
- Helping Youth Build Work Skills for Job Success: Tips for Parents and Families
- Helping Youth Develop Soft Skills for Job Success: Tips for Parents and Families
- NYS Career Center Locator
- NYS Commission for the Blind and Visually Handicapped
- Skills Gap Roadmap for Case Managers
- Transition Brochure - Housing and Employment Supports
- What the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Means for Young People with Disabilities in NYS
- Workforce GPS
