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Many parents ask why it is necessary to be affiliated with an agency. Many feel that they don’t need any of the services that agencies provide. However, even though you may not need services at the current time, you should still consider an affiliation at some level, keeping in mind that as your child grows older your need for support services will increase and your involvement with an agency will help you anticipate those needs and access those services in a more timely fashion. There are many benefits derived through such affiliations.
Remember, each agency has a different philosophy. If at any time you are not pleased with your choice, you should consider other agencies that will better suit you and your child’s needs. Any child, who qualifies for services funded by OMRDD should be registered with OMRDD by completing a Needs Assessment Form (DDP-4). Check with your agency to ensure one has been filed or contact the DSO for further information. CAPITAL DISTRICT AGENCIES AND SERVICE PROVIDERS
The Albany County Association for Retarded
Citizens’ mission is to serve and advocate for persons with differing
abilities. They are dedicated to the provision of services that enable
individuals to realize their fullest potential in becoming productive
and contributing members of the community.
Alternatives In Mankind, also known as AIM, is a not-for-profit
organization that provides community services to persons with
disabilities.
10 Colvin Avenue Albany, NY 12206-1506 Phone: 459-7911
The
mission of the Brain Injury Association is to promote awareness,
understanding and prevention of brain injury through education,
advocacy, and community support services.
879 Madison Avenue Albany, NY 12304 Phone: 459-1418 Provides residential Intermediate Care
Facilities, Day Treatment, and Home and Community Based Waiver services
to people with developmental disabilities. We believe in recognizing
the rights of the people we serve by encouraging and supporting
individual choice, community integration, and potential for growth,
independence, personal satisfaction and achievement.
1031 Watervliet-Shaker Road Albany, NY 12205 Phone: 456-9215 School
districts contract with local BOCES for a variety of services. These
services may include: educational services, related services,
vocational and transitional services, as well as summer programming.
Most services, including summer programming, are CSE referred.
Questions regarding summer program eligibility should be directed to
your child’s school district case manager. 144 Clinton Street Schenectady, NY 12305-2017 Phone: 377-6557 The purposes of the Center are to improve and
enhance the employment and social condition of hard-of-hearing by
providing for their physical and mental betterment, by the development
of programs and plans for their education, instruction, social/emotional
well-being, entertainment and recreation, and their general well-being.
Saratoga Office 10 Railroad Place Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Phone: 581-3042 The Office of Mental Retardation and
Developmental Disabilities (OMRDD) Family Support Services Program helps
families meet the challenges of caring for a relative with a
developmental disability.
15 Avis Drive Latham, NY 12110 Phone: 783-1111
To
provide high quality individualized services to persons with
developmental disabilities throughout their lives. Respectful of the
needs of the individual, and integrating natural supports into an active
and ongoing planning process.
314 South Manning Boulevard Albany, NY 12208 Phone: 489-8336
The
mission of the Center for the Disabled is to work in partnership with
individuals with disabilities, those at risk, their families, and the
community. The Center for the disabled is guided by these values:
assisting individuals to achieve their highest potential, supporting the
right of every individual to make personal choices; and continuing our
tradition of responding to the needs of individuals with severe
physical, neurological and other disabilities and those with multiple
service needs.
845 Central Avenue Albany, NY 12206-1504 Phone: 459-6422 CAP advocates work to assist New Yorkers with disabilities, access an array of state-administered vocational rehabilitation and related services. CAP services are a critical link to individualized vocational services for many individuals who would otherwise find navigating the service delivery system frustrating and intimidating.
This baseball league was begun by Jim Fitzgerald for individuals with physical or developmental disabilities between the ages of 5 – 21. Registration is required.
1 Town Hall Plaza Parks & Recreation Department Clifton Park, NY 12065 Phone: 371-6651
This program is for Clifton Park residents. The program runs for 6 weeks during the summer, Monday – Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The program is held at several different sites for elementary students K-6 and one middle school program is held for grades 6-9.
3 City Square – DSS 40 N. Pearl Street Albany, NY 12243 Phone: 474-6812 Assist with services that will better enable
people who are legally blind to live and work successfully and
independently in the community.
227 Kingsley Road Burnt Hills, NY 12027-9592 Phone: 399-4624 Services: parent advocacy and support groups.
34 Lake Hill Road Ballston Lake, NY 12019-2414 Phone:
399-8233
155 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12270 Phone:
432-7861
97 Hidden Valley Road Lake Luzerne, NY 12846-3318 Phone: 696-5676 A
residential summer camp with multiple sessions designed to offer
children with chronic conditions the opportunity to rejuvenate their
minds, bodies and spirits with experiences that are memorable, exciting,
fun, empowering, physically safe and medically sound.
1979 Central Avenue Albany, NY 12205 Phone: 456-9071
A State
Education Department Grant project whose purpose is to provide parents
with accurate, current information so that they can make informed
decisions for the child.
This event is sponsored by The Empire State Games for the Physically Challenged, New York State Office of Parks & Recreation and Historic preservation and Easter Seals. This is for individuals between the ages of 5 and 21 years, who have a PHYSICAL CHALLENGE (no prior experience needed). Events include: track, slalom, field events, soft shot (bean bag throw)… Call 438-8785.
One United Way Albany, NY 12205 Phone: 456-7501
The goal
of this agency is to increase the understanding of this disorder among
the general public, and to advocate on behalf of people with epilepsy
insuring that an appropriate array of services are available.
This is a therapeutic horsemanship program which is run by Barbara Ficalora-Diamond at the After Hours Farm in Clifton Park. The program is designed to serve people with special needs, ranging from those with traumatic brain injury to people with Down’s Syndrome or cerebral palsy. The program runs from spring until fall but they do have an indoor arena. For more information call: 399-7100.
415 River Street Troy, NY 12180 Phone: 273-6600 Family
Respite is a not-for-profit organization whose sole purpose is to
provide temporary respite to families of individuals who are
developmentally disabled and living at home. Family Respite places no
limits on severity of the handicapping condition. Special diets are
accommodated, and medication administered by trained and certified
personnel. The minimum age for acceptance is three years.
Halfmoon Town Hall 191 Harris Road Halfmoon, NY 1 2188 Phone:
371-7410 This recreation program is primarily for Halfmoon residents, however, if openings are not filled, residents from other towns may apply. Program runs for 6 weeks during the summer 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Halfmoon Pavilion for all children ages 5-9 and at Arongen Elementary School for all children ages 10-15.
PO Box 668 Guilderland, NY 12084 Phone: 464-6201 Individualized services geared toward maximum
independence.
Main Square 318 Delaware Avenue Delmar, NY
1 2054 This program helps people with disabilities with information and guidance about individual home buying opportunities.
c/o Albany Developmental Services Office Eleanor Laviolette Phone: 486-1313 This free-standing respite is provided by the Capital Region Developmental Services Office and provides hourly, day, weekend and overnight respite for individuals with developmental disabilities. The DSO has just opened an additional program which provides weekend respite. Consideration is given to group individuals according to age and compatibility.
90 South Swan Street Albany, NY 12210 Phone: 436-4633 Chartered as a non-profit association by the New
York State Board of Regents in 1958. This organization is a
parent-driven statewide organization which provides advocacy and support
services to individuals and their families. Local Chapter: Wildwood Family Support Services Network Suite 406D, Latham Circle Mall Latham, NY 12110 Phone: 783-3421
2176 Guilderland Avenue Schenectady, NY 12306 Phone: 346-8888
Town Hall Malta, NY Phone: 899-7257
The Malta Day Camp is for Malta residents and runs Monday – Friday from 9:30 – 12:30 for approximately 6 weeks during the summer.
845 Central Avenue Albany, NY 12206 Phone: 456-4880
Provides services which enable children and adults with all disabilities to lead productive and independent lives. Services: rehab, recreation, summer camp, and Home and community Based Waiver
99 Washington Avenue Suite 1002 Albany, NY 12210 Phone: 473-7378
In order to ensure that people with disabilities are guaranteed constitutional rights, Congress has created protection and advocacy programs. These programs are administered on the State level by the Commission. The Agency contracts with private and regional offices throughout the State which provide protection and advocacy services through individual assistance, technical assistance, and legal representation of individuals with disabilities.
55 Elk Street, Room 301 Albany, NY 12210 Phone: 473-8097
VESID is an Office of the New York State Education Department. If your child has a mental, physical, or learning disability that might interfere with his/her ability to work and/or live in the community when he/she graduates from high school, VESID may be able to help. Services: a variety of services are provided by VESID including: preparation and access to competitive work, sheltered workshops, or supported employment in the community.
Serves and supports individuals and families of individuals with developmental disabilities. OMRDD works with local governments and nonprofit providers to oversee a comprehensive system for delivery of services to people who are developmentally disabled. Both institutional and community-based services are delivered through a network of nonprofit providers, eight State Developmental Centers and numerous State-operated programs based in the community. Children in the Shenendehowa District are served by the Capital District Developmental Disabilities Office located in Saratoga. Phone: 581-3042
23 Colvin Avenue Albany, NY 12206 Phone: 438-3445
The goal
of Northeast Career is to assist individuals with disabilities with
barriers to employment so they may reach their potential.
500 Balltown Road Schenectady, NY 12304 Phone: 381-4350
Parent to Parent is a statewide network that can put parents of children with disabilities or chronic illnesses in touch with a trained volunteer support parent whose child has the same diagnosis or issue. The parents can then offer each other emotional support, share information on resources available or practical day-to-day tips. Parent to Parent is a parent-run organization.
The Special Olympics program in Saratoga County provides athletic training, recreation, socialization and sports competition to residents who are developmentally challenged and at least 5 years of age. There are team and/or individual sports as well as adaptive games. All coaches are volunteers and have been trained by New York Special Olympics, Inc. Training in 8 different sports activities is available in Saratoga County: aquatics, basketball, bowling, equestrian, power-lifting, softball, track and field, and x-country skiing. Athletes may participate in one or more than one program. Volunteers are always welcome and needed.
2902 Route 9 Ballston Spa, NY 12020 Phone: 587-0723 The
Saratoga ARC’s mission is to advocate, develop, and implement services
for the developmentally disabled of Saratoga County.
474 Broadway, Suite 7 Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Phone: 584-8202 This is a non-residential, self-help program
which directly involves people with disabilities in policy making and
service delivery. Underlying every service is the goal of supporting
self-directed life choices.
Route 146 Clifton Park, NY 12065 Phone: 783-6800
This dance club opens on Wednesday evenings (year round) from 6 – 8 exclusively for people with disabilities age 16 and older. Individuals should be accompanied by an adult. Admission is $4.50 which includes a 12 oz soda.
South Adirondack Educational Center 142-144 Lower Dix Avenue Hudson Falls, NY 12839 Phone: 746-3530
School districts contract with local BOCES for a variety of services. These services may include: educational services, related services, vocational and transitional services, as well as summer programming. Most services, including summer programming, are CSE referred. Questions regarding summer program eligibility should be directed to your child’s school district case manager.
2995 Curry road Extension Schenectady, NY 12303 Phone: 783-9260 Committed to improving the lives of individuals
and their families by providing lifelong support and assisting them in
obtaining the services they need to be safe, knowledgeable and
independent in a community environment.
1 Wall Street Clifton Park, NY 12065 Phone: 371-2139 Provides a variety of recreational programs for children. |
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Capital District
Agencies Included in This Directory are Listed Below Alphabetically: