Mid-State Early Childhood Family and Community Engagement Center - Program
Mid-State Early Childhood Family and Community Engagement Center

370 Huntington Hall
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Provides consultation and support for the inclusion of children with special needs birth through 5 years of age in community-based programs. Provides information and up-to-date resources to address questions about early childhood development, behavior, and specific disabilities. Offers training and workshops and technical assistance for child care providers and families. Provides follow-up for families until children are in Kindergarten. 

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.

Advocacy and Case Management Services - Program
Empowering People's Independence

6493 Ridings Road
Suite 115
Syracuse, NY

Offers support, information, referral, and education for developmental disabilities, traumatic brain injury, and epilepsy. Case management Residential Homes Self-Directed Services, including Fiscal Intermediary and Brokerage services Family reimbursement Respite Health Homes Family support services, including parent support groups Structured day and evening programs Support groups, counseling Community habilitation. Day Habilitation Camp EAGR - Residential summer camp for children with epilepsy