News and Resources

Services and Systems

ABLE accounts growing in popularity
Disability Scoop

Autism wandering bill advances in Senate
Disability Scoop

Education

High school graduation options in New York state
NYS Transition Partners

Resources for students with disabilities in need of financial assistance
ICDRI

Work

Information, resources, and research about work and disability issues
WorkSupport

Employer assistance and resource network
EARN

Independent Living

Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP)
NYS Department of Health

Six independent living skills kids need before moving away from home
Understood

Science and Technology

Tools and technology to enhance the life of people with disabilities
AbleData

Assistive technology for transition-aged students with disabilities
NYS Transition Partners

Disability and Culture

Autism portrayal gets a Golden Globe nod
Disability Scoop

Blog of the Month

Hands-free Open Sesame app connects me with my people
New Mobility

Events

January 10: What you need to know: Transitioning to higher ed for students with disabilities (Webinar)
Center for Technology and Disability

New York City

January 17: Transition and Life After High School
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January 27: The INCLUDEnyc Fair: Social and recreational opportunities for young people with disabilities in NYC
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Western New York

January 16: Creating a Path to Positive Behaviors (Webinar)
Parent Network of Western New York

January 18: Finding the Best Graduation Option for Students with Disabilities
Parent Network of Western New York

Finger Lakes

January 9: The Social Exchange: Connecting young adults with disabilities in real time in the community
Upstate Special Needs Consulting

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