Professionals at The Employment Connection are always available to answer your questions at (631) 232-0976.
Adult Career & Continuing Education Services (ACCES-VR)
Provides state Vocational Rehabilitation sponsorship for provider services for those ready to seek community employment. http://www.acces.nysed.gov
New York State Commission for the Blind (NYSCB)
Provides state sponsorship of services for children and adults with legal blindness (includes employment services). http://ocfs.ny.gov/main/
New York State Office of People with Developmental Disabilities
Website provides descriptions of services and links to providers of sponsored services, many of which are for employment and community integration. http://www.opwdd.ny.gov
Long Island Family Support Services
Provides various respite and other support services for individuals with developmental disabilities and/or their families who live in the community. http://www.lifssac.com
Federal Social Security
Information about benefits (SSI, SSDI, etc.) and work incentives. http://www.ssa.gov
Job Accommodations Network
Provides answers to questions about workplace accommodations. http://www.askjan.org
Northeast Regional ADA Center
Provides information, statistics and answers to questions about the Americans with Disabilities ACT (ADA), including employment issues. http://www.northeastada.org
Self-Advocacy Association of NYS (SANYS)
State-wide organization that provides advocacy for individuals with developmental disabilities. Membership is available in Regional Groups. http://www.sanys.org
Community Resource Database of LI
Lists many relevant organizations and activities. http://www.crdli.org
Smart911
Create a free, private and secure safety profile to aid emergency responders. https://www.smart911.com
National Hurricane Center
Information on hurricane preparedness, recovery and resources. http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/prepare
Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA)
Information about preparedness for all types of disasters, including special resources for individuals with disabilities. http://www.ready.gov
Suffolk County Fire Rescue and Emergency Services (FRES)
Sign up for their emergency preparedness registry, Code Red (emergency notifications) and other emergency information. http://www.suffolkcountyny.gov/Departments/FireRescueandEmergencyServices.aspx
Suffolk County Accessible Transportation (SCAT)
Door-to-door accessible transportation for qualifying individuals with disabilities to use for community employment and activities. http://www.sct-bus.org/scat.html
Nassau-Suffolk Law Services
Provides information and advocacy for individuals with disabilities. http://nslawservices.org
Justice Center for Protection of People with Special Needs
Committed to supporting and protecting the health, safety and dignity of all people with special needs and disabilities through advocacy of their civil rights, prevention of mistreatment, and investigation of all allegations of abuse and neglect so that appropriate actions are taken. https://www.justicecenter.ny.gov
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