Navigating Adult Services



ACCES-VR1-888-652-7062NYSCB(716) 847-3516OPWDD1-800-487-6310OMH(716) 816-2001HHUNY1-855-613-7659College Disability ServicesILC(716) 836-0822Other ServicesContact InformationAdult Career and Continuing Education Services-Vocational Rehabilitation York State Commission for the Blindocfs.state.ny.us/main/cbOffice for People with Developmental Disabilitiesopwdd.Office of Mental Healthomh.Health Homes of Upstate New YorkIndividual college websitesCollegiate Consortium of Disability Advocates College ConnectionIndependent Living Center of Labor HYPERLINK "" labor.state.ny.us(716) 851-2600Department of Healthhealth.state.ny.us/ (716) 858-7690Target PopulationAdults (post-secondary) with a documented permanent disability that impacts their ability to seek, secure and maintain employmentChildren and adults who are legally blind are eligible for vocational rehabilitation servicesChildren and adults with a documented developmental disabilityChildren and adults with a documented mental health diagnosis.Adults who have Medicaid and/or Medicare with chronic medical conditionsAdult college students who have a documented disability that requires they need accommodations in order to have equal access to educationIndividuals with disabilities andElderly individualsDOL – Youth and adults looking for employment.DOH – Anyone with a health-related concern.EligibilityPhysical or mental impairmentImpairment impedes employmentAbility to benefit from servicesServices are necessary to overcome employment barriersLegally blind visual acuity is 20/200 or less in the better eyeOrVision field of 140 degrees or less in the better eyeHave one or more physical or mental impairments that keep them from workingNeed rehabilitation services to get or keep employmentBenefit from servicesDocumented developmental disability (prior to age 22)Intellectual DisabilityAutismCerebral PalsyEpilepsyNeurological ImpairmentClosely related conditions that limit intellectual functioningChildren (before 18):Severity of Problem PresentationImmediate need based on following dimensions: Psychosis, ADHD/Impulse Control, Depression/Anxiety, Oppositional Behavior, Anti-Social Behavior, TraumaPersistent home and school problems (2 yrs)Risk BehaviorsCaregiver strengths/needsAdults (over 18):Diagnosed SPMI (Severely and Persistently Mentally Ill) by a licensed mental health professionalMedicaid recipientsMeet one of the criteria:Two or more chronic health conditions (examples: asthma, diabetes, heart disease, substance disorder)A significant mental illnessLiving with HIV/AIDS*IF you receive OPWDD services or are eligible for OPWDD services you will not qualify for HHUNY services*Self-declare disabilityDocumentation of disability, that includes:a diagnosis of your current disabilitythe date of the diagnosishow the diagnosis was reachedthe credentials of the professionalhow your disability affects a major life activityand how the disability affects your academic performanceIndependent Living CenterAll disabilities – check with local provider regarding documentation requirements.NYS Department of LaborUniversal access.NYS Department of HealthServices are available based on an individual’s disability or medical concern.ACCES-VRNYSCBOPWDDOMHHHUNYCollege Disability ServicesILCOther ServicesServicesOfferedVocational counselingAssessmentVocational education (e.g., college or technical/ business school)Job placement servicesJob skills trainingDriver evaluation trainingSupported EmploymentWork related books, tools, licenses, and rehab technologyReferral to outside agencies for additional supportsRehabilitation servicesTraining for EmploymentBusiness Enterprise ProgramPrograms for older adultsPrograms for childrenServices provided in home, community, and private rehabilitation servicesCounseling and guidance to familyAdvocacy servicesEducational consultationVocational coordinationParent advocacy trainingService coordinationFamily supports services and financial counselingResidential SupportSupported EmploymentCommunity support services (in-home support, respite)Self-determinationEnvironmental Modifications (adaptive equipment)Healthcare (Medicaid)Children and Adult Services:Clinic TreatmentDay TreatmentFamily Support ServicesFunctional Family TherapyHome and Community-Based Services WaiverIntensive Case Management (Medicaid)School-Based Mental Health ServicesSingle Point of AccessSupportive Case ManagementWork with a Care Coordinator to helpGet involved in activities Obtain essential needsLearn about community activitiesHelp keep everyone involved in your care connected and working toward your goalDevelop a care plan to address all your needs Accommodations ExamplesNote takerEnlarged print materialExtra time on testsTape record classesTextbooks on tapeComputer voice input/outputAlternate test locationsTest/ assignments in electronic formatInterpreterIndependent Living CentersClient Assistant ProgramPeer counselingHousing assistanceAdvocacyInformation and referralLiving skills trainingNYS Department of LaborUnemployment BenefitsCareer ServicesFinding a jobPlanning your careerOne Stop servicesWorker ProtectionNYS Department of HealthSTD ClinicObesity preventionEating disordersSubstance abuse preventionPregnancy planningTraumatic Brain InjuryHow to Access ServicesComplete signed applicationDocumentation of disabilityAvailability to participate in assessment and training processComply with requests of VR counselorComplete signed applicationDocumentation of disabilityParticipate in initial interviewProvide necessary reportsIf eligible, work with a counselor to develop a plan for services and/or employmentPhone call to DDRODocumentation of a developmental disabilityComplete Admission packet submit to local DDRO eligibility determinationApplication to County Department of Mental HealthCall 1-855-613-7659 You will be directed to your local Care Management Organization to complete an application and consent formSelf- declare disability at the Office of Disabilities Services at the collegeDocumentation of disabilityContact your local ILCNYS Department of LaborContact local officeNYS Department of HealthContact local office ................
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