LIFE at RCIL Youth Services - Program
Resource Center for Independent Living, Inc.
131 Genesee Street
Utica, NY
Provides educational advocacy for students to develop an appropriate special education plan. Offers assistance with applications to individuals who are suspected of having a developmental disability with OPWDD eligibility process. Offers trainings to students, families of individuals with disabilities, educators, and/or service providers. Transition Services - assists students in creating plans for individualized transition services as they prepare for life after high school.
Self Direction - Program
Kelberman
2513 Sunset Avenue
Utica, NY
Allows individuals and their family to have decision-making authority over the services that the individual receives to live independently. Offers a support team of three professionals to provide fiscal intermediary services, and support brokerage with the choice of independent or agency brokers (when availble).
Promise Preschool - Program
Kelberman
Provides a full-day education program for preschool children ages 3 to 5 years who demonstrate characteristics related to Autism Spectrum Disorders.
New York State Commission for the Blind (NYSCB) - Agency
100 South Salina Street
Suite 105
Syracuse, NY
Administers programs and services to enhance employability, maximize independence, and assist in the development of the capacities and strengths of people who are legally blind. Programs include:Equipment Loan Fund, which allows individuals to borrow up to $4,000 to purchase adaptive equipment.Children's services for children who are legally blind, including early intervention rehabilitation, working with and empowering parents, arranging services to supplement educational activities, and …
