Resource Information
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
Family/Youth Support and Peer Advocacy
Information and support for individuals and families with behavioral, emotional, physical and/or mental health challenges.
Financial Assistance
Help given to a person or organization in the form of money, loans, reduced taxes, etc.
Legal/Civil Rights/Protective Services
Information regarding the discrimination against people with physical/mental disabilities, as well as information on protective services.
Training and Technical Assistance
Planning, development, delivery, and evaluation of activities designed to achieve specific learning objectives and help resolve problems.