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Autism Speaks NY
https://www.autismspeaks.org/new-york-state
Serving all communities in Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Staten Island, Queens, Westchester/Fairfield, Greater Hudson Valley, Rochester, Nassau, Suffolk and Upstate New York communities, Autism Speaks is dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the life span, for the needs of individuals with autism and their families.
Autism Society of America:
https://www.autismacceptance.org
The Autism Society is the nation’s leading grassroots autism organization and exists to improve the lives of all affected by autism. Annually, the Autism Society and its 75+ local affiliates served over 600,000 individuals impacted by autism through education, advocacy, information and referral services, support, and providing community inclusion and acceptance at the national, state and local levels.
Disability Rights NY
DRNY provides free legal and advocacy services to individuals with disabilities. Working tirelessly to protect and advance the rights of children and adults with disabilities, DRNY is committed to enabling those we serve to exercise their own life choices and fully participate in community life.
Early Intervention Families:
The purpose of the Family Initiative Coordination Services Project is to facilitate, support, and develop parent involvement at all levels of the Early Intervention Program.
NY State Parks Access pass:
https://parks.ny.gov/admission/access-pass
The Access Pass permits residents of New York State with disabilities, free or discounted use of state parks, historic sites, and recreational facilities operated by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Parent to Parent USA
Parent to Parent USA supports a network of viable, sustainable, fully-functioning and effective Parent to Parent programs in all 50 states through hands-on support, training and technical assistance, and high quality tools and resources.
iRise Professional Educational Services 