PArent/Guardian Support
Parent to Parent of New York State
https://www.ptopnys.org/about-us/regional-office/
Parent to Parent of New York State provides special education advocacy assistance for families and professionals. They provide many resources, including free webinars for parents on OPWDD services and housing in New York State.
They are located at 415A-Oser Avenue in Hauppauge within the OPWDD building.
Long Island Advocacy Center
The LIAC provides family support service coordination information and benefits advisement.
Parent Network of WNY
Parent Network of Western New York supports families and professionals to empower individuals with disabilities to reach their full potential. They offer support groups, workshops, seminars and useful information.
Phone:
1-on-1 Support Lines
English - 716-332-4170
Espanol - 716-449-6394
Suffolk Independent Living Organization
SILO is Suffolk County’s only independent living center and provides comprehensive cross-disability related services to the disabled community. SILO empowers people with disabilities to take an active role in the community in which they live, work and play.
Address:
3253 Route 112
Building 10, Suite 5
Medford, NY 11763
Phone:
(631) 880-7929
National Center for Learning Disabilities
Scholarships and Awards
https://www.ncld.org/what-we-do-2/scholarships-awards/
With the expertise of our renowned Professional Advisory Board, NCLD advocates for strong federal policies, convenes experts to discuss pressing issues facing the field, and publishes research and resources to improve practices in schools. Through this work, we aim to reduce stigma; empower students, parents, and educators; and mobilize advocates to create real change.
ACLD: Adults and Children Living with Developmental Disabilities, Inc.
ACLD's mission is to provide opportunities for children and adults with autism, learning and developmental disabilities to pursue enviable lives, promote their independence and foster supportive relationships within the community.
Address:
807 South Oyster Bay Road
Bethpage, NY 11714
Telephone:
516-822-0028