State

1.Families Together in New York State:
http://www.ftnys.org
Families Together in New York State is a non-profit, family-run organization that strives to establish a unified voice for children and youth with emotional, behavioral, and social challenges by providing access to needed information, support, and services.

2.The New York State Department of Health:
http://health.state.ny.us/community/infants_children/early_intervention/index.htm
The New York State Department of Health administers the Early Intervention Program that offers a variety of therapeutic and support services to eligible infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families. To be eligible for services, children must be under 3 years of age and have a confirmed disability or established developmental delay, as defined by the State, in one or more of the following areas of development: physical, cognitive, communication, social-emotional, and/or adaptive.

3.NY State Education Department:
http://www.nysed.gov
The website of The University of the State of New York and The New York State Education Department

4.New York State Education Department, Office of Special Education’s Office of P-12 Education:
http://www.p12.nysed.gov/specialed
The Special Education Office provides assistance to parents, advocacy groups, and schools related to services and programs for students with disabilities. Staff work together across various units to provide the most up to date policy and guidance, technical assistance, professional development, and monitoring to attain equal opportunities and positive results for students with disabilities across New York State.

5.The New York State Parent Network:
http://www.nysparentnetwork.org
The NYS Parent Network is a coordinated group of organizations that provide support and information for parents of children with disabilities via a seamless delivery system throughout New York State. The NYSPN partners are the four U.S. Department of Education-funded Parent Training and Information Centers (PTIC) in New York State and the Community Parent Resource Center, United We Stand.

6.The Office of People with Developmental Disabilities(OPWDD):
http://www.opwdd.ny.gov/index.jsp
OPWDD is committed to providing a variety of supports and services for individuals with developmental disabilities. “Putting people first,” means giving people with developmental disabilities as much individual choice and control over their own lives as possible.

-OPWDD Provider Directory:
http://providerdirectory.opwdd.ny.gov

-OPWDD contact e-mail for complaints, opinions:
people.first@opwdd.ny.gov

7.Parent to Parent of New York:
http://www.parenttoparentnys.org/
Parent to Parent of NYS is a statewide not for profit organization with a mission to support and connect families of individuals with special needs. Parent to Parent of NYS is a statewide network of diverse families with people who have developmental disabilities and special health care needs. Family members share their experience, build relationships and offer emotional support.

8.Metro DDSO:
http://www.opwdd.ny.gov/ws/ws_metro_resources.jsp

9.Developmental Disabilities Planning Council (DDPC):
http://ddpc.ny.gov
The New York State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council is a Federally-funded New York State Agency working and is responsible for developing new ways to improve the delivery of services and supports to New Yorkers with developmental disabilities and their families. The Council focuses on community involvement, employment, recreation and housing issues faced by New Yorkers with developmental disabilities and their families.

10.Information and Opportunities for People with Disabilities:
https://www.disability.gov

11.Commission on Quality of Care and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities (For complaints of inadequate service/abuse/neglect):
http://cqc.ny.gov

12.New York City Office for People with Disabilities:
http://www.nyc.gov/html/mopd/html/home/home.shtml