Taconic DDSO
Wide range of services for individuals with developmental disabilities; also linkage to many other programs for at-home services, day habilitation, service coordination, residential, and vocational programs.
Agency: NYS Office of Mental Retardation & Developmental Disabilities
Must meet OMR/DD criteria, which includes: diagnosis of Mental Retardation, Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Seizure Disorder, or neurological impairment; Developmental disability must be present prior to age 22; Disability must be considered lifelong and
must present a substantial impairment to life skills.
Contact: Toni Fisher, Intake Coordinator. (845) 382-1899, X127 or email Toni.Fisher@omr.state.ny.us 521 Boices Lane, Kingston, NY 12401
Medicaid Service Coordination and Special Education Advocacy
The process of providing connections, interests, accessing services in the community for a person with a developmental disability driven by the person. Special Education Advocacy -- assists parents/professionals advocate for appropriate services for a student with a disability.
Agency: Resource Center for Accessible Living, Inc.
MSC serves persons with developmental disability. Special Education Advocacy serves children (birth - 21 years old) with any type of disability.
Fee: None for MSC. $25 for Special Education Advocacy. Can be reduced or waived depending upon circumstances.
Contact: Suzanne deBeaumont, MSC or Dorothy Richards, Special Education. (845) 331-0541. 592 Ulster Avenue. Kingston, NY 12401.