The One Shot Deal Emergency Assistance program helps people who cannot meet an expense due to an unexpected situation or event. This can include move in money (1st months rent, security, and broker's fee if applicable) if you are homeless or facing eviction or possibly an arrears payment to unlock storage units or avoid the loss of a unit. These funds can also be used if you have had your utilities disconnected or they are pending termination, fire disaster, domestic violence, or other circumstances that affect the health and safety of the individual or family

Strives to promote and protect rights to equal employment, education, commerce, healthcare and civil and social participation. Provides advice and assitance to people applying for a variety of benefit programs. Provide peer counseling. Provides information on low-income housing and your rights as a disabled tenant.

Provides advocacy and self-determination, benefits advisement, access to food pantry/personal care closet, housing information and guidance, independent living training, peer integration program. Housing programs contracted with SILO: The Rapid Transition Housing Program (RTHP) and Olmstead Housing Subsidy (OHS)

A self-advocacy guide for anyone who is homebound or bedbound in the U.S.

Helps offer free tax preparation assistance to those who need it. Those who are eligible for assistance: generally make $57,000 or less, persons with disabilities, are limited English-speaking taxpayers.

The One Shot Deal Emergency Assistance program helps people who cannot meet an expense due to an unexpected situation or event. This can include move in money (1st months rent, security, and broker's fee if applicable) if you are homeless or facing eviction or possibly an arrears payment to unlock storage units or avoid the loss of a unit. These funds can also be used if you have had your utilities disconnected or they are pending termination, fire disaster, domestic violence, or other circumstances that affect the health and safety of the individual or family

The State of NY is committed to assauring equal oppurtunity for persons with disabilities. It is OTDA policy to provide reasonable accomodation in all its accomodations, programs and services. Submit a request to:
Deborah Pariseau, DRA/ADA Coordinator
Bureau of Human Resources
Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance
Floor 12B, 40 North Pearl Street
Albany, NY 12243

Offer person-to-person services. When someone is in need, the first step is to schedule a home visit where two trained Vincentian volunteers meet with the family and explore their needs.
The Home Visit:
It is the foundational service that enables families to receive assistance in the privacy of their own home. SVDPLI reaches beyond the limited scope of traditional social services and into the hearts of those seeking aid by allowing people to confide their stories of struggle in the comfort of their own homes. They meet people where they are. The home visit enables Vincentians to further understand the circumstances surrounding a request, but also allows them to develop a relationship with the family.

Supports people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities through a wide array of supports and services. Services include:
Adult Day Habilitation Services – provides OPWDD-approved Day Habilitation Services in over 30 locations across Nassau County.
Residential Services – operated the largest residential program on LI, with over 100 supervised and supportive settings.
Community Habilitation – a service provided to a person with a developmental disability in their own home or community setting.
Respite Services – provides respite and partners with Citizens Options Unlimited, Inc. to support families.

Center-Based Day Habilitation
Art Studio Program – offers art classes to explore a variety of mediums, styles and genres. Creates opportunities to learn, explore, grow, express and enhance skills and interests in art.
Choices – designed to promote independence and productivity through participation in meaningful activities. Instruction is provided to help organize and support the individual’s participation in community-based activities. Clinical support in areas of nursing and psychology are available on-site at the programs daily.
Connections – designed for individuals who have a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder or present similar strengths/challenges.
Golden Opportunities – designed for individuals who are aging and/or medically frail.
Community Based Day Habilitation
B.L.U.E. – an innovative, creative, technology-progressive day program. Located in Deer Park. The program has a multi-functional sensory zen room, a media arts center, a yoga/fitness center, an art studio and a culinary art kitchen. B.L.U.E. has several unique features coupled with traditional community and volunteer opportunities, as well as recreational activities that foster connections with peers and the community.
Bridges and Oasis – designed to promote independence, integration and productivity through a wide range of volunteer work experiences in the community.
Program Without Walls – offers the same opportunities as Community-Based Day Habilitation, focusing on individuals who have greater independence.

Vocational Program – focuses on assisting each person to achieve his or her unique employment goals through diagnostic vocational evaluations, situational assessments, job coaching, job development, job placement and travel training.

Life’s WORC Residential & Community Services
With beautiful home in Nassau and Suffolk Counties, Life’s WORC’s residential and community services provide adults with intellectual disabilities the support needed to live a full and productive life.
Offers: Community Habilitation, Supported Employment Services, Day Habilitation, Residential Services, Respite and Family Support.

The vision is to create a campus feel that encourages learning and invites social engagement and networking amongst participants and community members.
Services Offered: Health & Wellness, Vocational Training, Career Development, Job creation, Job Placement and Success.

A voluntary developmental evaluation and services program offered by New York State and administered locally by Nassau County Department of Health Office for Children with Special Needs.
Eligibility: children must be under 3 years of ago and have a confirmed disability or established developmental delay, as defined by NYS, in one or more of the following areas of development: physical, cognitive, communication, social-emotional, and/or adaptive. Evaluations are conducted to determine eligibility.
Program Includes: identification and referral of children at risk or suspected of disability by primary referral sources, periodic developmental screening and tracking of at risk children, service coordination for eligible children and families, a multidisciplinary evaluation provided at no cost to parents to determine eligibility, Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) for eligible children and families, provision of early intervention services in the IFSP at no cost to parents, and delivery of services in natural settings in the community where children of the same age are typically found, to the maximum extent appropriate.

The Division of Services for Children with Special Needs incorporate three separate programs: The Early Intervention Program, The Preschool Special Education Program, and The Children with Special Health Care Need Program.
Early Intervention – a comprehensive program designed to enhance the development of infants and toddlers with delays, minimize potential delay among children seriously at risk and assist families in meeting their children’s special needs.
Preschool – County representative ensure appropriate placement of preschool children with disabilities in lease restrictive environments.
Children with Special Health Care Needs – performs various functions to assure that children up to the age of 21 with certain disabilities and/or chronic health conditions receive quality care while limiting the financial impact of families. Service coordinators provide case management to empower families to meet challenges of caring for a child with special health care needs and assist families in accessing educational services, as well as community resources.

Oversees preschool and school-age special education services, and serves as a resource to parents, school district personnel and private providers.
Responsibilities include:
• Conduct Quality Assurance Reviews of public and private special education program. The purpose of the review is to determine compliance with federal and state special educations laws and regulations. Areas of strength and weakness in regard to effective evaluation and instructional practices are identified as part of the review process. The goal of the review is to make programs more effective and to positively affect student results.
• Provide technical assistance to parents, school district personnel, and special education programs.
• Provide general information regarding services for students with disabilities to parents, school district personnel, private providers, and other stakeholders.
• Oversee certain grant applications for the expenditure for federal IDEA funds.
• Investigate complaints alleging a public or private special education program’s noncompliance with federal or State law or regulation pertaining to education of students with disabilities.

Connection to resources for children with multiple needs. Find health, education, human services, and disability information for newborns through age 22.
• Explore knowledge base of educational resources
• Locate available services and programs in your area
• Search for additional online resources based on age and life circumstance
• Connect with NYS partners and other organizations

School-Age and Early Childhood Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Centers help young New Yorkers with disabilities who are 0 to 21 years old. Help is also available for their families and the professionals who support them.
FACE Centers offer many services including:
• Guidance to help children with disabilities and their parents navigate early childhood.
• Teaching special education students to advocate for themselves in school. This includes teaching them how to participate meaningfully in their Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings.
• Teaching parents and special education students about the college admissions process.
• Helping youth transition into adult life. This means working with youth to plan for job training, work, higher education, and engaging with the community.
• Workshops and activities to help young adults develop socio-emotional skills and life skills for independent living.
• Parents can get support through workshops on topics like: Understanding IEPs, The special education process, School placement, Accessing work and public benefits, Parent advocacy

Understood is a nonprofit dedicated to shaping the world for difference. We provide resources and support so people who learn and think differently can thrive - in school, at work, and throughout life.

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Starts with the presumption that all individuals with disabilities can benefit from vocational rehabilitation services and should have opportunities to work in jobs integrated within their communities. Vocational Rehabilitation Counselors guide individuals through service programs they need to reach their employment goal.
Vocational Rehabilitation Services: Vocational Counseling and Guidance, Assessments and Evaluations, Rehabilitation Technology, Special Transportation, Adaptive Driver Training, Work Readiness, Training including tuition, related fees, required textbooks, Tutor, Reader, and Note Taker Services, Youth Services, Physical and mental restoration services, Medical Care for Acute Conditions Arising During the Program, Modifications to Homes, Vehicles, and Worksites, Job Development and Placement, Work Try Out & On the Job Training, Job Coaching, Occupational Tools and Equipment, Goods, Inventory, Equipment and Supplies for Self-Employment, Occupational and Business Licenses.

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The Medicaid Disability Manual is the offical policy guide for disability determinants for the Medicaid program in New York State.

A system that streamlines the delivery of long-term services to people who are chronically ill or disabled and who wish to stay in their homes and communities. These services, such as home care or adult day care, are provided through managed long-term care plans that are approved by the New York State Department of Health.

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Provides access to assistive technology to any New Yorker with a disability through Regional TRAID Centers. Regional TRAID Centers provide device loans and hands-on training to people with disabilities. To access equipment, contact SILO.
Provide: device loans for people to try at home, school, work, and in their communities, demonstrations to compare different devices, trainings for professionals and others, information and referrals, device donations, reutilization, and repair, and public awareness at tabling events, conferences, etc.

They have developed a medical needs closet to help collect and redistribute medical needs such as diapers, chucks, pullups, and small items. If you need items please reach out.

Medical Equipment Lending Program: Loans nonelectric medical equipment to individuals who cannot afford to buy their own or whose insurance does not cover the cost. Community members who would like to borrow any of the following equipment that has been donated to us can do so on short-term or long-term basis: Wheelchairs, Walkers, Knee Scooters, Crutches, Canes, Shower Chairs, Commodes and more. This free program is open to the entire community. Equipment is available for pick up in Great Neck.

Equipment Loan: LICIL lends adaptive equipment if your own is being repaired or is out of order. Call LICIL for further information about the lending policy.

Donation-Based organization of individuals who seek to comfort our community's infirm and ailing. Since 1906, the Society has loaned hospital and recuperative equipment free-of-charge to anyone needing assistance. They warehouse recuperative equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers, canes, and commodes. Anything the patient might need to make their home-care more comfortable. You can have the equipment you need immediately - no need to wait for Medicare!
Equipment available: Canes, Walkers Crutches, Wheelchairs, Transport Chairs, Rollators, Commodes, Bath & Shower, Chairs & Benches.

The "Comfort Aids" organization lends medical equipment such as walkers, wheelchairs, commodes, canes and shower chairs at no cost to Town of Brookhaven residents. Supplies are limited and distributed on a first-come first-serve basis. These services are offered at the following Town recreation centers: Henrietta Acampora in Blue Point, New Village in Centereach, Robert E. Reid Sr. in Shoreham.

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The local towns, cities, and counties are partnering with the Family Serive League and Economic Oppurtunity Council of Suffolk, Inc. to assist individuals and families with rent arrears, security deposits, unpaid ultility and heating bills, and even rental assistance, as well as other needs such as moving costs and credit repair. The grants will keep people housing, prevent evictions, and also provide financial support to individuals and families that are in the process of getting back on their feet.

This fact sheet explains how to preserve your Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for up to THREE MONTHS in order to maintain your home during your "medical confinement" in a hospital or nursing home. If you do not take these steps, your SSI may be reduced to $55/month the month after the month you enter the nursing home or hospital.

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Aims to improve educational, training, and employment opportunities and outcomes for adults with disabilities who are unemployed, underemployed, and/or receiving Social Security disability benefits, the Department of Labor, Licensing & Consumer Affairs administers the Disability Employment Initiative (DEI) Project.
Can provide guidance in the employment process and use of the One-Stop center resources for individuals with a disability whether or not they are SSD/SSI beneficiary.

A voluntary Social Security Administration program that provides several work incentives to Social Security Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Insurance (SSI) beneficiaries. These incentives assist beneficiaries seeking to work, without fear of immediately losing their benefits.
The goals of the Ticket to Work Program are to: offer beneficiaries with disabilities expanded choices when seeking service and supports to enter, re-enter, and/or maintain employment; Increase the financial independence and self-sufficiency of beneficiaries with disabilities; and eliminate reliance on disability benefits.

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Provides housing to Long Island residents with serious behavioral health issues regardless of race, creed or color, to promote recovery through a strength-based support system. Strives to reduce stigma and provide opportunities for recovery and is responsive to individual recipient wishes and needs to reduce hospitalization and homelessness.
Nassau County SPA Application: https://www.concernhousing.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/Nassau-SPA-2016.pdf
Suffolk County SPA Application: https://www.concernhousing.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/SPA-application-2015.pdf

Licensed Housing: 5 congregate treatment community residences with 24-hour on-site staff supervision and support services. Nassau clients - Hicksville and Brentwood. Suffolk clients - Ronkonkoma. Also, operate a 15-bed ATP in Nassau County with staff support multiple times per week. Crisis Retreat Program: short-term resitdent program with special supports for adults experiencing a mental health crisis. Provides 24-hour supervision in a warm, safe environment. These individuals do not need hospitalization. Residencts may stay from 1 - 30 days. Permanent Housing: Supportive Housing funded through OMH. Serves residents age 18 and over, who have psychiatric disabilities and can live independently with minimal support. Residents pay 30% of their income towards rent and utilities. Mobile Residential Support Team (MRST): Provides intensive support resources to people who live in Nassau County Supportive Housing. Services offered include: medication management, crisis intervention, symptom management, relapse prevention, health wellness service coordination & education, dailu-living skills training, linkage to community resources, evidence-based practices, and peer specialist support.

Our Adult Residential Services provide community-living opportunities for people with autism and other developmental disabilities over the age of 21 throughout Long Island's Nassau and Suffolk counties.
Individual Service Plans are team-driven and aim at providing training and supports in the following areas: Communication and Choice, Self-Help and Personal Hygiene, Personal Safety, Self-Protection, and Emergency Skills, Self-Advocacy, Coping Skills, Social Skills and Relationship Building, Personal Money Management, Decision-Making and Problem-Solving, Self-Direction and Travel, Cooking, Shopping, and Home Maintenance, Recreation and Physical Fitness, Personal Health and Medical Needs, Career Guidance and Development, Community Participation.

Individualized Residential Alternative (IRA) Programs: These programs provide services to people with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities. These individuals can live with minimal supervision and exhibit a high level of independence. One full-time residential coach works at each home providing oversight and guidance to the residents. Residents are taught a variety of skills, including money management, cooking, travel training, and home management.
Supervised IRA Programs: Residents are given an opportunity to experience a family environment while receiving the specialized care they require. Direct support professionals provide assistance in daily living and independent living skills. Support and training are provided in cooking, self-care, and grooming.
Respite IRA Programs: Provide temporary home-like environment for individuals that live at home with their families and need some time away. It is clinically designed to support people experiencing a housing crisis and who are at risk of personal safety.
Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF): These homes are designed to accommodate the needs of the intellectual and are designed to provide maximum safety. Needs are assessed and an individual plan is developed upon admission. The goal is to provide a genuine sense of belonging and to nurture physical, psychological, and emotional growth.

Adults Recovering from Mental Illness: licensed mental health community residence and apartment treatment programs, mental health supportive housing, mobile residential support team (MRST), supportive housing rental subsidies for chronically homeless individuals/families mental illness.
Homeless Individuals/Families with HIV/AIDS: supportive housing for homeless individuals/families with HIV/AIDS, and housing financial assistance for people living with HIV/AIDS.
Homeless Individuals/Families with Chronic Illnesses and/or Disabilities: supportive housing for homeless individuals/families with disabilities, and supportive housing rental subsidies for homeless health home members.
Rapid Re-Housing: provides a rental subsidy, housing access, and the resources and support needed to help families exit homelessness and transition to permanent housing. Services typically last between 6 to 24 months.

Provides multiple levels of housing including Congregate Residences, Apartment Treatment, and Supported Housing. Has two ACT teams operating. Operates a Mobile Residential Support Team for consumers in Supported Housing.

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Program is an Evidence-Based Practice Model designed to provide treatment, rehabilitation and support services to individuals who are diagnosed with a mental illness and whose needs have not been met by more traditional mental health settings. ACT Teams provide services directly to an individual in the community tailored to meet their specific needs.

This is a 2-story building with an elevator. Has 31 apartments (1 and 2 Bedroom), 24 Hour security guard at the door, Social Services Coordinator on-site, community room with TV and special events, laundry room on the ground floor, garbage collection room, garden and outside grassy seating area with tables. Parking lot on site with special spots available for people with disabilities needing them.
Eligibility: must have a qualifying visual, hearing, or mobility impairment.

Residential Programs
Short-term, long-term and transitional housing. Those eligible include homeless veterans, veterans with families, veterans and non-veterans with substance abuse and mental health issues, women in need of supportive housing, and those living with HIV/AIDS.

Housing complexes serve a population on the east end who income is under $20,000. Those who have been priced out of the market and forced to move into overcrowed situations or move away from the area completely. "Housing is a right, not a privilege."

On this website you can search for affordable in your community or in your desired area to live. You can sign up for alerts when Section 8 waitlists open.

Community Residences – Residents are provided with structed daily living support that enhances their growth and development. Residents are encouraged, guided and supported as they work, travel and interface within their communities. All activities and goals are designed to create an enviable life for each person supported.
Supportive Individualized Residential Alternative Program – Provides independent apartment living for adults. Residents either share or live alone in an apartment in the community and are provided support staff based on their individual needs. Residents gain the necessary skills to live, work and interact within their communities as independently as possible.
Community Habilitation Program – provides habilitation services within a person’s private home. The number of hours provided by staff varies based on each person’s needs. One of the main goals of this program is to increase a person’s independence while also providing support to both the person supported and their family. The program encourage people to strive to live independently in the community with minimal staff support.

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Provides a variety of amenities and services including a large gathering room, kitchen, and laundry room in the Community Building. Activities, lectures and workshops are provided on a regular basis.
Eligibility: must be of very low-income level.
For standard units - the head of household or spouse must be 62 years of age or older.
For accessible units (11) - available to persons 18 years of age or older who have a mobility impairment.

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