RESOURCES
Brochure
Seminars
Check the Parents & Caregivers page for Cocktails & Bureaucracy and Queens Parents events. We will compile documents from those seminars below.
Respite & Resources: Brooklyn Family Support Services Guide
Respite & Resources: Medicaid Service Coordination
If you would like to see something added here, let us know. We promote affordable and free resources, but we do not advertise items to be purchased.
Arts Programs
Brooklyn Children's Museum Sensory Room
http://www.brooklynkids.org/index.php/discover/sensory-room
Children's Museums of the Arts Inclusive Weekends
http://cmany.org/schools-and-community/access-programs/
Intrepid Museum Autism Programs
http://www.intrepidmuseum.org/access.aspx
Metropolitan Museum of Art
http://www.metmuseum.org/events/programs/access/visitors-with-developmental-and-learning-disabilities
MoMA Create Ability
http://www.moma.org/learn/disabilities/developmental
Mommy Poppins New York City Special Needs Guide
http://mommypoppins.com/newyorkcityfamily/new-york-city-special-needs-guide
New York Public Library - Events
https://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/list/disabilities
Queens Museum
http://www.queensmuseum.org/art-access
The Jewish Museum
http://www.thejewishmuseum.org/learninganddevdisabilities
Partners and Friends
Ackerman Institute
https://www.ackerman.org/
Atlas Foundation for Autism
http://www.atlasforautism.org/
Audra Rox and Music for Aardvarks
http://www.audrarox.com/
BAM-Brooklyn Academy of Music
http://www.bam.org/community
Brooklyn Children's Museum
http://www.brooklynkids.org/
BCID- Brooklyn Center for the Independence of the Disabled
http://www.bcid.org/
Brooklyn Conservatory of Music
http://www.bkcm.org/
Brooklyn Public Library - Inclusive Services
http://www.bklynlibrary.org/inclusive-services
The Floortime Center
http://www.thefloortimecenter.com/
Gallop NYC - Therapeutic Horsemanship
http://gallopnyc.org/
IncludeNYC (formerly Resources for Children with Special Needs)
http://www.includenyc.org/
KEEN New York: Kids Enjoy Exercise Now
http://www.keennewyork.org/
Mark Morris Dance Group
http://markmorrisdancegroup.org/
MusicWorks
http://musicworks.tumblr.com/
New York Transit
Museum http://web.mta.info/mta/museum/
New York City Parks Department
http://www.nycgovparks.org/
Seleni Institute
http://seleni.org/
Gary Shulman - Special Needs Consulting & Training
http://garyshulman.jimdo.com/
Speak, Learn, & Play
http://speaklearnandplay.com/
Transportation/Accessibility Links
Access-a-ride Guide and applications
http://web.mta.info/nyct/paratran/guide.htm
Accessible Dispatch for Taxis
http://www.accessibledispatch.com/
MTA Accessibility Overall Guide
http://web.mta.info/accessibility/stations.htm
New York State Accessibility
http://nysparks.com/accessibility/
NYC Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities AccessibleNYC 2017
https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/mopd/downloads/pdf/accessiblenyc_2017.pdf
NYC Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities Transportation Guide
http://www.nyc.gov/html/mopd/html/programs/transportation.shtml
New York City Official Accessibility Guide
https://www.nycgo.com/plan-your-trip/basic-information/accessibility
New York City Parks Accessibility
http://www.nycgovparks.org/accessibility
New York City Taxis and Limousine Commission - Find an Accessible Ride
http://www.nyc.gov/html/tlc/html/passenger/accessible.shtml
Parking Permits for People with Disabilities in NYC information page and links to applications
http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/motorist/pppdinfo.shtml
Reduced Fare Metrocard application form
http://web.mta.info/nyct/fare/pdf/disabled.pdf
Reduced Fare Metrocard application information
http://web.mta.info/nyct/fare/rfindex.htm
Guidance and Assistance
Social Security Disability Benefits Resources: New York
https://www.disability-benefits-help.org/social-security-disability-locations/new-york
Cerebral Palsy Guidance
https://www.cerebralpalsyguidance.com/
Home Improvement Assistance
https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Resources/Factsheets/Home_Modifications.aspx
Keeping Seniors and Special Needs Individuals Safe Around Construction
https://www.bigrentz.com/how-to-guides/keeping-seniors-special-needs-individuals-safe-around-construction-sites
Rental Housing Rights for Disabled Tenants
https://civilrights.findlaw.com/discrimination/rental-housing-rights-for-disabled-tenants.html
Moving Advice for Seniors and People with Disabilities
https://www.sparefoot.com/self-storage/blog/19898-moving-advice-for-seniors-and-people-with-disabilities/
60+ Discounts, Health Care Resources, and Helpful Programs for People with Disabilities
https://dealspotr.com/article/discounts-for-people-with-disabilities
NY Connects https://www1.nyc.gov/site/nycnyconnects/about/about.page