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Parents of children with a developmental disability are needed to participate on the Family Support Consumer Council to develop and monitor family support services for the 6 counties in the Sunmount region.  The Council meets one evening per month in Tupper Lake. Mileage expense is reimbursed for Council members.  
The Family Support Consumer Council works in partnership with the Sunmount DDSO to develop and monitor policies, services and supports to enhance a family's ability to provide in-home care to their family member with a developmental disability. Services range from counseling and training, respite, recreation, to family reimbursement for the purchases of goods and services.
For further information, please call Kay Pauquette at 518-359-2962.

NYS Office for People with Developmental Disabilities offers free training and development programs on an ongoing basis throughout the state.  People with developmental disabilities and family members and advocates are encouraged to register for any sessions of interest.  For a complete listing, more information, or to register, please visit http://www.opwdd.ny.gov/wp/index.jsp

Sunmount DDSO has announced the availability of funding for Assistive Technologies including environmental modifications and adaptive technologies for people with developmental disabilities residing in the counties of Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Hamilton, Jefferson and St. Lawrence.  The focus is projects which address health, safety, egress and accessibility.
Contact your Medicaid Service Coordinator for more information or Assistive Technology Proposal Manager, Kay Pauquette at 518-359-2962.  

This Web site is a resource for individuals, families and agencies concerned with behavioral health and developmental disabilities.  It provides information about behavioral health services, laws, and related news, as well as communication tools and other features. Regardless of where you begin your search for assistance with behavioral health issues, the Network of Care helps you find what you need - it helps ensure that there is "No Wrong Door" for those who need services.

For Franklin and Essex Counties  http://franklin.ny.networkofcare.org/mh/home/index.cfm

envisions that parents and caregivers will raise children who flourish and grow to enrich their community. We provide support with creative dynamic programs, services and resources.  To view current activities which include play groups and parent activities at Family Connections (Plattsburgh), Family Matters (Tupper Lake) and Families R Us (Malone), Families First (Elizabethtown), ROMP (Keeseville and Rouses Point) follow this link:  http://www.ccccnc.org/Calendars.html">http://www.ccccnc.org/Calendars.htm