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Community Resources
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Connects families to information and resources relating to Birth Injuries
All Medicaid and Medicaid HMO plans cover one pair of eyeglasses every 24 months.
Parenting with Pride and Disabilities Group
(parent to parent)
For parents of individuals with disabilities who identify in the LGBTQIA+ community.
Creating generative AI to build an accessible world for individuals with disabilities.
Accessing, understanding, and protecting your child's benefits legally and financially with estate planning.
Presented by:
Regina Brandow, Esq. - Special Needs Attorney, Brandon Law
& Brian McIlvain - Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer, SILO
This workshop covers topics related to the application and eligibility process for OPWDD, government benefits, guardianship, special needs trust, estate planning, etc.
New York State Office for New Americans
Hotline: 1-800-566-7636
United Cerebral Palsy of Long Island
Financial Reimbursement Program for Children with Special Needs
Join NY ABLE to learn more about how NY ABLE allows individuals with disabilities and their families to save for qualified disability related expenses, without limiting their ability to benefit from federal benefit programs such as SSI, SSDI and Medicaid if certain terms and conditions are met.
24 Hour AA Hotline
For anyone who has a desire to
stop drinking, contact 631-669-1124
Commissioner Baer shares powerful insights on advancing inclusion, supporting people with developmental disabilities, and talks agency goals, regional disability health clinic funding, Medicaid cuts, and workforce pay as well as the future of services in New York State.
Interview Conducted by: Emyle Watkins
a federally funded program dedicated to assisting homeowners who are at risk of default, foreclosure, or displacement as a result of a financial hardship caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Eligible homeowners may apply directly on the website, with a live representative by calling 1-844-77-NYHAF, or with the assistance of a housing counseling agency.
Elder Law & Estate Planning
Cheryl Fratello, Esq. & Carrie Arias, Esq.
Youtube Video: Supported Decision-Making:
a law that is helping people with developmental disabilities lead their own lives.
Chester Finn and BJ Stasio discover how a process called Supported Decision-Making is helping people legally get more independence in their lives.
Give 911 the information they need to help you fast!
Call NY Connects for assistance in registering. 631-730-3737
Open to any age!
Games are played in Farmingville/Bald Hill.
An online medication-assisted treatment provider for opioid dependence.
Brand-new initiative from NY State of Health - the Essential Plan Cooling Program (EPCP) - created to help protect vulnerable New Yorkers from the rising threat of extreme heat.
The EPCP provides free air conditioning units and professional installation for Essential Plan (EP) members with persistent asthma.
With limited funding available, it's crucial that this life-saving benefit reaches the communities who need it most.
Who Qualifies?
EP members who:
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Experience frequent asthma symptoms such as wheezing, shortness of breath, or coughing attacks,
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Or require daily asthma medication to manage symptoms.
What’s Included?
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One (1) unit per household every five (5) years, delivered directly to the enrollee’s home and professionally installed
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If installation is not feasible, a fan will be provided instead
Get Started:
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visit the EPCP webpage
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Apply now: EPCP Online Application
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Download and share the Fact Sheet with eligible consumers.
What Happens After Applying?
Consumers will receive an approval or denial email within 2–3 weeks.
If approved, they’ll contact a vendor for:
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A pre-installation assessment
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An installation appointment
The cooling unit becomes the consumer’s property and must be maintained by them.
Applications are first-come, first-served and will be accepted through August 31, 2025 or until funding is exhausted.
Please note:
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Cash assistance is not available through this program.
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·For utility bill assistance, consumers should contact their utility provider or the HEAP program.