New York State Access Pass An
Access Pass permits a resident of New York State with a permanent disability
(partially defined below) free use of parks, historic sites and recreational
facilities operated by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and
Historic Preservation and the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation.
The pass holder may have free use of facilities operated by these offices, for
which there is normally a charge – for example, parking, camping, greens fees,
swimming. The Pass, however, is not valid at any facility within a park
operated by a private concern under contract to the State, or for a waiver of
fees such as those for seasonal marina dockage, for a group camp, for
reservation of a picnic shelter, for performing arts programs, for consumables
(i.e. firewood, electric, or gas) for campsite/cabin amenities, or for fees
related to campsite/cabin reservations and registrations.
To qualify for an Access Pass, an applicant must be a resident of New York State
and must provide proof of disability, in the form of certification for an
appropriate agency (defined in the application) or by a physician. A disability
includes: Blindness, Developmental Disability, Physical Disability
requiring physical assistance, wheelchair confinement, prosthetic devices.
Refer to the Access Pass application for more complete information.
To request an application, contact NYS Office of Parks and Recreation and
Historic Preservation, Access Pass, Albany, NY 12238 or call 518-474-2324.
New York State Commission on Quality of Care
for the Mentally Disabled:
www.cqc.state.ny.usThe Commission on Quality of Care for
the Mentally Disabled serves people with mental disabilities and their families by
providing independentoversight of the quality and cost-effectiveness of
services provided by all mental hygiene programs in New York State. It administers five
federal formula grant programs through which it provides legal and non-legal advocacy
services to persons with disabilities to assist them in obtaining the services and
protections of federal and state laws.
New York State Developmental
Disabilities Planning Council:www.ddpc.state.ny.us
Developmental Disability Planning Council is a
federally funded state agency responsible for developing new ways to improve the delivery
of services and supports to New Yorkers with developmental disabilities.The Council focuses on community involvement,
employment, recreation and housing issues faced by New Yorkers with developmental
disabilities and their families. CSE Parent Member
Survey is available at www.ddpc.state.ny.us/surveys/pmsurvey.htm
New York State Office of Mental Retardation and
Developmental Disabilities: www.omr.state.ny.us
A complete listing of all New York State Office
of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (OMRDD) services and a map and
resource guide of OMRDD Regional Offices, called Developmental Disabilities Service
Offices (DDSO's) and provider agencies.
NYS OMRDD Family Support Services Understanding
Family Support helps families understand supports and services for
individuals with mental retardation and developmental disabilities.
NYS Office of Pupil Transportation Serviceswww.emsc.nysed.gov/mgtserv/ptransho.htm
Room 876 Education Building Annex
NYS Education Department
Washington Ave
Albany, NY 12234
(518) 474-6541
Fax: (518) 474-1983
Provides Information for Parents, School Bus
Driver Instructors, Various Transportation Items, and Transportation Contracts.
New York State Office of Vocational and Educational
Services for Individuals with Disabilities:www.vesid.nysed.gov/
Vocational and Education Services for Individuals with Disabilities in NYS.
New York Yellow Pages for Kids with Disabilities www.fetaweb.com/help/ny.htm Built so people can get reliable
information and support -- includes government programs, grassroots organization, and
parent support groups. Soon to add evaluators, educational consultants, academic
tutors, advocates, attorneys, and others.
NYSARC www.nysarc.org A private not-for-profit association of
fifty-seven chapters serving thousands of New York residents with mental
retardation/developmental disabilities. Headquartered in Delmar, NY, providing
services to individuals and their families through local chapters within each county of
the state.
Self-Determination Using Consolidated Supports and Services (CSS) Self Determination/CSS in New
York has created a means of developing the potential for individual
driven services. It offers the opportunity to design services based on
an individual’s desires and needs as identified in a Person Centered
Plan. It is a pilot project developed by NYS OMRDD (Office of Mental
Retardation and Developmental Disabilities).. Download
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TRAID-IN Equipment Exchange
Office of the Advocate for Persons with Disabilities
1 Empire State Plaza, Suite 1001
Albany, NY 12223-1150
1-800-522-4369
(518) 474-2825
www.advoc4disabled.state.ny.us/TRAID_Project/technlog.htm
Statewide service which connects individuals
with disabilities in search of an affordable means to acquire needed equipment with people
who have equipment they wish to sell or donate.
