Resources for Families

NYSARC, Inc.
NYSARC, Inc., is the largest not-for-profit organization serving children and adults with intellectual and other developmental disabilities.  NYSARC is the parent organization of The Arc of Orleans County.

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 lawmakers.

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

The Arc of the United States

The NYS Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities

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.

The New York State Office for the Aging
For information on aging services.

Orleans County Department of Social Services
For information on social services in Orleans County.

U.S. Social Security Administration
For information on applying for social security benefits.

The New York State Office of Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities
For information on special education, vocational rehabilitation, and independent living programs.