Resources

Service Directories

• Resource Manual of Service Providers in Onondaga County (and surrounding counties) - compiled by EFR
• NYS Disability Services Portal

Resources by Topic

1115 Waiver (People First Waiver)

 Click on the links below to learn more about the 1115 People First Waiver:

• View a video series about the 1115 People First Waiver
• Read a series of Questions and Answers about the 1115 People First Waiver
• Visit the OPWDD website People First Waiver resource section
• Make your voice heard- email your comments or questions about the 1115 Waiver to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or phone the People First Comment line at: 1-866-946-9733 or TTY: 1-866-933-4889

Video Training: About the 1115 Waiver - Information for Individuals, Families and Providers

Adaptive Equipment

• Adaptive Mall - Adaptive Equipment
• Clothing Adaptations by Adrian

Behavioral Health

• Video Training: Positive Approaches to Behavior Change - An Advocates FET presentation by Dr. Susan Scharoun

Communication

• Institute on Communication and Inclusion at Syracuse University
• IPad Apps for Communication

Disability Resources

• Office for People with Developmental Disabilities
• Parent-to-Parent of NYS - a family-to-family health care information and education center
• National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities

Education

• NYSED - Office of Special Education
• Syracuse University Parent Advocacy Center
• Wright's Law - special education law and advocacy for children with disabilities
• We Connect Now - a resource for college students with disabilities

Health Care

• Healthy Transitions - Moving From Pediatric to Adult Health Care

Recreation

• Online Recreation Database - NYS Inclusive Recreation Resource Center
• Special Olympics (NY)

Transportation

• CENTRO/Call-A-Bus

Transition from High School into Adulthood

• Video Training: Preparing for When the Bus Stops Coming - An Advocates FET presentation by Nick Cappoletti
• Powerpoint Training: Preparing for When the Bus Stops Coming

Advocates Video Channel

Click here to view Advocates Incorporated's Family Education and Training Presentations

Personal Experiences - Recommended Blogs

• Mom of Many Needs
• Scott's Sensory Shop
• Raising a Child With Autism Day by Day
• All Things Possible - Our Journey
• Austism Herd
• The Joy of Autism
• Mom With Cerebral Palsy
• A Mom's View of ADHD
• Access Ability

Recommended Films

• Wretches and Jabberers