Links of Interest

• Access to Mental Hygiene Records Pamphlet
  this pamphlet describes the process to get clinical records in New York State
  http://www.cqcapd.state.ny.us/Brochures/Access-to-MH-Records.htm

• Wrightslaw
  Wrightslaw Web site "you'll find hundreds of articles, cases, newsletters, and other information about special education law and advocacy in the Wrightslaw Libraries. Parents, advocates, educators, and attorneys ...www.wrightslaw.com

• Making the Most of Your Parent-Teacher Conference
  Making the Most of Your Parent-Teacher Conference | Schwab Learning
  www.schwablearning.org 

• IDEA

  The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a law ensuring services to children with disabilities throughout the nation. IDEA governs how states and public agencies provide early intervention, special education and related services to more than 6.5 million eligible infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities. http://idea.ed.gov/
• Genetics Home Reference - Genetics Home Reference is the National Library of Medicine's web site for consumer information about genetic conditions and the genes or chromosomes related to those conditions. http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/
• Partners in Policymaking - Created for Partners , by Partners, we have voluntarily come together to build a united, sustainable community of Partners Graduates empowered for networking and systems advocacy. http://nyspartners.com/
• Social Security Disability Secrets - Applying for social security disability and SSI benefits can be difficult due to how long a claim may take and the high chance of being denied. But those who are denied disability can win benefits by utilizing the appeals process. To increase the chances of winning, applicants should learn about the system and file an appeal when a claim is denied. http://www.disabilitysecrets.com/
• Access Pass - A program offered by the NYS Office Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation, the Access Pass enables children with a permanent disability free entry into NYS parks and swimming.  For more information conatct http://nysparks.state.ny.us/.
• Adaptive Sports Program - Provides sports instruction and recreational activities for individuals with special needs that enhance the participant's self esteem and independence and to provide training to those associated with the student that enables them all to independently enjoy the recreational environment. For more information contact http://www.adaptivesportsfoundation.org/.
• The Double H Hole in the Woods - A program that offers summer and winter camps and activities for children 6-18 with special needs and/or a critical illenss. For more information you may contact http://www.doublehranch.org/.
• Friday “Knights” Recreation Program - Recreation program on Friday nights from 6-8 at The College of St. Rose.  $25 per semester, ages 6-19, structured and supportive recreational program for children/adolescents who need social interaction beyond the school setting. Please contact Susan DeLuke, PhD 337-4914. 
• Sports Are For Everyone (SAFE) - A non-for-profit group in clifton park that provides team based sports for children, ages 7-14 with physical and/or cognitive special needs.  Activities include baseball, tennis, flag football, indoor basketball and soccer.  To find out more about the program http://www.timesunion/communities/safe/.
• Stride - Dedicated to enriching the lives of children who have disabilities by offering sports and recreation programs and opportunities to include skiing, snowboarding, bowling, baseball, sailing, and golf.  For information contact 518-598-1279 or www.stride.org.
• Special Olympics of New York - Provides sports training and athletic competition to individuals with intellectual disabilities. For information, contact 800-836-6976, 465-0053, 388-0790 or www.specialolympicsNY.org