Additional Resources

New York Developmental Disabilities Planning Council
New York State agency that encourages changes which lead to a better way of life for New Yorkers with developmental disabilities and their families.

New York State Rehabilitation Association
A statewide not-for-profit organization serving people from all disability groups

The Arc Governmental Affairs Action Center
An interactive Web site for communicating with Federal and State Legislatures

TheArcLink
Where individuals can find up to date information on developmental disability service providers in their area.

The Arc of the United States
The national organization on Mental Retardation's Home Page

The NYS Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities
The New York State Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (OMRDD) web site.

The NYS Education Department
For information on vocational and educational services for individuals with disabilities and special education and preschool information.

The NYS Department of Health
Information on Early Intervention.