Navigating Adult Services

Agency	Contact Information	Target Population	Eligibility	Services Offered	How to Access Services
ACCES-VR (888) 652-7062	Adult Career and Continuing Education Services – Vocational Rehabilitation	Adults (post-secondary) with a documented permanent disability that impacts their ability to seek, secure, and maintain employment, and High School students two years prior to expected exit	Physical or mental impairment Impairment impedes employment Ability to benefit from services Services are necessary to overcome employment barriers	Vocational counseling Assessment Vocational education (e.g., college or technical/ business school) Job placement services Job skills training Driver evaluation training Supported Employment Work related books, tools, licenses, and rehab technology Referral to outside agencies for additional supports	Complete signed application Documentation of disability Availability to participate in assessment and training process Comply with requests of VR counselor
NYSCB (716) 847-3516	New York State Commission for the Blind	Children and adults who are legally blind are eligible for vocational rehabilitation services	Legally blind visual acuity is 20/200 or less in the better eye Or Vision field of 140 degrees or less in the better eye Have one or more physical or mental impairments that keep them from working Need rehabilitation services to get or keep employment Benefit from services	Rehabilitation services Training for Employment Business Enterprise Program Programs for older adults Programs for children *Services provided in home, community, and private rehabilitation services Counseling and guidance to family Advocacy services Education consultation Vocational coordination	Complete signed application Documentation of disability Participate in initial interview Provide necessary reports If eligible, work with a counselor to develop a plan for services and/or employment
OPWDD (800) 487-6310	Office for People with Developmental Disabilities	Children and adults with a documented developmental disability	Documented developmental disability (prior to age 22) Intellectual Disability Autism Cerebral Palsy Epilepsy Neurological Impairment Closely related conditions that limit intellectual functioning	Parent advocacy training Service coordination Family supports services and financial counseling Residential Support Supported Employment Community support services (in-home support, respite) Self-determination Environmental Modifications (adaptive equipment) Healthcare (Medicaid)	Phone call to DDRO Documentation of a developmental disability Complete Admission packet submit to local DDRO eligibility determination
OMH (716) 816-2001	Office of Mental Health	Children and adults with a documented mental health diagnosis	Children (before 18): Severity of Problem Presentation Immediate need based on following dimensions: Psychosis, ADHD/Impulse Control, Depression/Anxiety, Oppositional Behavior, Anti-Social Behavior, Trauma Persistent home and school problems (2 yrs) Risk Behaviors Caregiver strengths/needs Adults (over 18): Diagnosed SPMI (Severely and Persistently Mentally Ill) by a licensed mental health professional.	Children and Adult Services: Clinic Treatment Day Treatment Family Support Services Functional Family Therapy Home and Community-Based Services Waiver Intensive Case Management (Medicaid) School-Based Mental Health Services Single Point of Access Supportive Case Management	Application to County Department of Mental Health
HHUNY/ CHHUNY	Health Homes of Upstate New York (855) 613-7659 Children’s Health Home of Upstate New York (855) 209-1142	HHUNY Adults who have Medicaid and/or Medicaid with chronic medical conditions CHHUNY Children and youth who have active Medicaid and chronic medical conditions	HHUNY Medicaid recipients Meet one of the criteria: Two or more chronic health conditions (examples: asthma, diabetes, heart disease, substance disorder) A significant mental illness Living with HIV/AIDS CHHUNY Active Medicaid Meet one of the criteria Two chronic conditions HIV/AIDS Serious emotional disturbance Complex trauma If you receive OPWDD services or are eligible for OPWDD services you will not qualify for Health Home services	Six core services: Comprehensive Care Management Care Coordination and Health Promotion Comprehensive Transitional Care Individual and Family Support Referral to Community and Social Support Services Health Information Technology Work with a Care Coordinator to help Get involved in activities Obtain essential needs Learn about community activities Help keep everyone involved in your care connected to working toward your goal Develop a care plan to address all your needs	HHUNY Call 1-855-613-7659 You will be directed to your local Care Management Organization to complete an application and consent form CHHUNY Call 1-855-209-1142 You will be directed to a local Care Management Organization
College Disability Services	Individual college websites Collegiate Consortium of Disability Advocates WNY College Connection	Adult college students who have a documented disability that requires they need accommodations in order to have equal access to education	Self-declare disability Documentation of disability, that includes: a diagnosis of your current disability the date of the diagnosis how the diagnosis was reached credentials of the professional how your disability affects a major life activity and how the disability affects your academic performance	Accommodations Examples Note taker Enlarged print material Extra time on tests Tape record classes Textbooks on tape Computer voice input/output Alternate test locations Test/Assignments in electronic format Interpreter	Self-declare disability at the Office of Disabilities Services at the college Documentation of disability
ILC (716) 836-0822	Independent Living Center	Individuals with disabilities and elderly individuals	Independent Living Center All disabilities. Check with local provider regarding documentation requirements.	Independent Living Centers Client Assistant Program Peer counseling Housing assistance Advocacy Information and referral Living skills training	Contact your local ILC
Other Services	Department of Labor (DOL) (716) 851-2600 Department of Health (DOH) (716) 858-7690	DOL Youth and adults looking for employment DOH Anyone with a health-related concern	NYS DOL Universal Access NYS DOH Services are available based on an individual’s disability or medical concern.	NYS DOL Unemployment Benefits Career Services Finding a job Planning your career One Stop services Worker Protection NYS DOH STD Clinic Obesity prevention Eating disorders Substance abuse prevention Pregnancy planning Traumatic Brain Injury	NYS DOL Contact local office NYS DOH Contact local office