Organization

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Teacher Professional Development Network of Central New York- The Central New York Teacher Professional Development Network was created to improve teaching and learning in our region by helping schools maximize professional development resources and opportunities for teachers, administrators and paraprofessionals.
21st Century Skills in Hybrid and Face-to-Face Learning Environments- This presentation was given by Dr. Kathleen Gradel from SUNY Fredonia at the Fall 2009 Statewide meeting of the Task Force.
Learning Disabilities Association of Central New York - LDACNY- Has the mission to enhance the quality of life for children and adults with learning disabilities by providing advocacy, programs and educational resources.
InclusiveSchools.org-
New York State Staff Development Council- Their goal: Every educator engages in effective professional learning every day so every student achieves. They run an annual conference.
NYC Parents for Inclusive Schools- An organization of parents, educators, and advocates working together to make inclusion of children with disabilities a more viable option in New York City Schools.
New York City Department of Education- The NYC Department of Education website provides connections to programs and policies in the NYC region.
International Dyslexia Association - NY State Branch- The New York Branch of The International Dyslexia Association is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, scientific and educational organization dedicated to the study and treatment of the learning disability, dyslexia. This Branch was formed to increase public awareness of dyslexia in New York State, excluding Buffalo and Suffolk County. We have been serving individuals with dyslexia, their families, and professionals in the field in this community for over 28 years.
International Dyslexia Association - Western NY Branch-
The Vison of the Western New York Branch
- To be a resource for information and services that addresses the full scope of dyslexia
- To accomplish this in a way that builds cooperation, partnership and understanding among professional communities and individuals with dyslexia and their families
- To do this so that every individual is valued and has the opportunity to lead a productive and fulfilling life, and society benefits from the resource that is liberated
International Dyslexia Association - Long Island Branch- The Suffolk Branch of The International Dyslexia Association is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, scientific and educational organization which was formed to increase public awareness of dyslexia in the Long Island area of New York. We have been serving individuals with dyslexia, their families, and professionals in the field in this community for over 25 years.
The Commissioner’s Advisory Panel (CAP) for Special Education Services- The Panel functions in an advisory capacity to the Office of Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities and advises the Governor, Legislature and Commissioner on unmet needs in the education of children with disabilities.
New York State Dispute Resolution Association- The New York State Dispute Resolution Association, Inc. (NYSDRA) is a nonprofit professional membership organization committed to the promotion of quality conflict management and peaceful dispute resolution.
NEIRTEC - Northeast Regional Technology in Education Consortium- Focuses on helping educational leaders at the state, district, and school levels put technology to effective use in schools.
National Center to Improve the Tools of Educators (NCITE)- NCITE's purpose is to advance the quality and effectiveness of technology, media, and materials for individuals with disabilities.
Effective College Planning by the Western NY Collegiate Consortium of Disability Advocates- This site contains detailed guide to transition planning to college and several other resources.
Office of Temporary Disability Assistance- Formerly the Department of Social Services, this site contains: Office of Temporary Disability Assistance
New York State Education Department- Information on everything Education in NYS
New York State Department of Health- State information on health and health services
Disabilities Starter Kits from the Social Security Agency- The Disability Starter Kit will help you get ready for your disability interview or online application. Kits are available for adults and for children under age 18. In English and Spanish
Commission on Quality Care- The Commission on Quality of Care for the Mentally Disabled serves people with mental disabilities and their families by providing independent oversight of the quality and cost effectiveness of services provided by all mental hygiene programs in New York State.
Commission for the Blind and Visually Handicapped, NYS (CBVH)- The New York State Department of Family Services' CBVH provides rehabilitation services to individuals who are legally blind and reside in New York State.
Special Education Institute - supports improvement efforts through technical assistance- Brings national experts and best practices to schools, districts and state departments of education to help them create realistic policies and effective practices for their special education students.
Learning First Alliance- The Learning First Alliance is a permanent partnership of 15 leading education associations with more than 10 million members dedicated to improving student learning in America's public schools.
National Inclusive Schools Week organizers- National Inclusive Schools Week highlights and celebrates the progress of our nation's schools in providing a supportive and quality education to an increasingly diverse student population.
The Inclusion Network- An umbrella group that helps raise awareness of inclusion, recognize exemplary inclusive efforts, provide technical assistance and link individuals with and without disabilities.
Centre for Studies On Inclusive Education (CSIE)- An independent center working in the UK and overseas to promote inclusion and end segregation.
CAST: Center for Applied Technology- CAST is a nonprofit organization that works to expand learning opportunities for all individuals, especially those with disabilities, through the research and development of innovative strategies.
Parent to Parent of New York State- A place where families of individuals with special needs and the professionals who support them can meet and share information.
Exceptional Family Resources- Supporting families whose sons or daughters have a disability.
Parent Network of Western New York- Provides services for the families of individuals with disabilities throughout the Western New York area.
Pathfinder Village - a residential community in Central New York- Dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults who have Down syndrome.
http://www.fcdsn.com/- A group of individuals that have joined together to provide support and education to families and the community. Each individual in the group has his/her own opinions about issues relating to Down Syndrome.
Down Syndrome Association of Hudson Valley- The mission of the Down Syndrome Assoication-Hudson Valley is to provide support to new parents, to provide information to the public, to increase awareness to the public, to improve employment for our children, to improve education to our children.
The Association For Children With Down Syndrome, Inc. (ACDS)- Long Islands service provider for children and Adults with Down Syndrome and other developmental disabilities.
Down Syndrome Information Network of the Twin Tiers- Dedicated to education and support of those with Down Syndrome or those who have loved ones with the condition.
North Country Down Syndrome Association Inc.- The North Country Down Syndrome Association is a not for profit organization whose main goal is to enhance the quality of life of people with Down Syndrome.
National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS)- The National Down Syndrome Society envisions a world in which all people with Down syndrome have the opportunity to realize their life aspirations.
Down Syndrome Resource Center of the Capital Region- DSRC and Aim High are two organizations in the Capital Region of NYS (Albany, NY) working closely together to provide services and support to people with Down syndrome and their families.
National Alliance for Autism Research- The mission of the National Alliance for Autism Research is to aggressively fund global biomedical research accelerating the discovery of the causes, prevention, effective treatments and cure for autism spectrum disorders and to educate the public on the critical role research plays in achieving these goals.
Autism and PDD Support Network- Parental support network for parents of children with Autism or PDD.
The Global and Regional Asperger Syndrome Partnership (GRASP)- Providing those with Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism with a mutually-supportive community that is both comforting and challenging to one another.
New York Families for Autistic Children- NYFAC, has developed and instituted a wide variety of programs and services. NYFAC is recognized as a leader world-wide in the development of training materials for professionals working with children diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder.
The Autism Society of Western New York- The Autism Society of America Western New York Chapter includes professionals and parents of children with Autism, PDD, and Asperger Syndrome. The Chapter holds informational meetings and workshops and publishes a newsletter.
SchwabLearning - A Parents guide to helping Kids with Learning Disabilities- A nonprofit organization, dedicated to providing reliable, parent-friendly information from experts and parents.
National Institute for Urban School Improvement - NIUSI- NIUSI hopes that its advocacy for inclusive urban schools (good for kids, families, and communities) engages professionals and laypeople alike in understanding the multifaceted cultures and histories that urban schools children and their families bring to the educational process.
Urban Special Education Leadership Collaborative- The Urban Special Education Leadership Collaborative is a network of special and general education leaders working together to improve outcomes for students with disabilities in the nation's urban schools.
The People's Institute for Survival and Beyond- Dedicated to Training and Organizing with Intelligence and Integrity with Values and Vision.
National Council of La Raza- The largest National Latino civil rights in the US, NCLR works to improve opportunities for Hispanic Americans.