The Rapid Transition Housing Program (RTHP) provides a rental subsidy and supportive housing services for high-need Medicaid beneficiaries. RTHP, previously known as Nursing Home to Independent Living (NHIL), is a Medicaid Redesign Team initiative funded by the Department of Health and administered by the New York Association on Independent Living. The program will be available […]
Rapid Transition Housing Program (RTHP)
Social Security Accelerates Decisions for People with Severe Disabilities
Kilolo Kijakazi, Acting Commissioner of Social Security, announced 12 new Compassionate Allowances conditions: Angioimmunoblastic T-cell Lymphoma, Blastic Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cell Neoplasm, Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Disease, Microvillus Inclusion Disease – Child, Mowat-Wilson Syndrome, Myelodysplastic Syndrome with Excess Blasts, NUT Carcinoma, Pfeiffer Syndrome – Types II and III, Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia, Posterior Cortical Atrophy, Renal Amyloidosis – AL Type, and […]
National Infant Formula Shortage Patient Information
Resources provided by Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital What should I do if I am having trouble finding formula? For most babies, you can safely switch between brands (including formula and store brands). They are similar and have everything your baby needs. If your baby has special nutritional needs and requires a specialty formula (e.g., […]
Putnam County Commissioner of Social Services Warned About Fraudulent Website
The Office of Mental Health has been advised of a fraudulent, and potentially illegal, website that offers to direct internet users to mental health services in their community. While the website does list legitimate facilities and services, it uses a false toll-free telephone number that connects users to a center that collects financial and personal data as […]
NY Rollin’ KNICKS Clinch 4th NWBA National Basketball Championship
The New York Rollin’ KNICKS won the 2022 National Wheelchair Basketball Championship (NWBA) on April 2, 2022 in Wichita, Kansas beating the Dallas Wheelchair Mavericks 59-53. This year’s NWBA National Championship Series featured a total of 40 teams from the Adult Division and 50 teams from the Junior Division. All Adult Divisions began playing on […]
National “Slam the Scam” Day – Letter from SSA
Dear Colleague, The Inspector General for the Social Security Administration (SSA) has designated March 10, 2022 as National “Slam the Scam” Day—an outreach campaign to raise public awareness of Social Security scams and other government imposter scams. This is part of National Consumer Protection Week, March 6 – 12, 2022. We are asking you to share […]
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NYS Accessible Attractions, Lodgings and Restaurants
8.13.20 Looking for a getaway that packs in plenty of fun and also happens to be accessible? Visit https://www.iloveny.com/things-to-do/accessibility/ for a list of accessible attractions, lodging, and restaurants with accessible accommodations. From majestic waterfalls to captivating mansions and some of the best displays of modern art in the country, there are lots of things to […]
TBI/NHTD Waiver Intake
Full time, 35 hours per week, with benefits RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Conduct eligibility screenings to individuals seeking wavier services in the region; 2. Provides information and referral to services available to individuals with disabilities in the lower Hudson Valley; 3. Assist with preparation and submission of all reports and tracking forms as needed; 4. Maintain files […]
Waiver Regional Resources Development Specialist (RRDS)
Full time, 35 hours per week, with benefits RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Conduct eligibility screenings to individuals seeking wavier services in the region; 2. Assist with the review and tracking of service plans and team meeting packets submitted; 3. Review, track and monitor Serious Reportable Incidents and Recordable Incidents for the LHV; 4. Review, track and monitor […]
Putnam County Transition Resource Guide
A Resource Guide for Students with Disabilities and Their Families
Documenting your child’s progress during the shutdown
Documenting your child’s progress during the shutdown
Documentar el Progreso de su Hijo
Documentar el Progreso de su Hijo
Documentar el Progreso de su Hijo
Documentar el Progreso de su Hijo
Documenting your Child’s progress during the shutdown
Documenting your child’s progress during the shutdown
Living with a Brain Injury during Covid
Click here to watch the Living with a Brain Injury during COVID video to better understand the challenges.
Absentee Ballot Application Forms
The next general election will be held on November 3, 2020. Please read the info below on the dates you need to apply for an absentee ballot. Each application ballot has this information on WHEN you need to apply: This application must either be personally delivered to your county board of elections not later than […]
County Boards of Election in NY State
Click here for the full list of the New York State County Boards of Elections County’s are listed in alphabetical order and include the address, phone, fax, and email to contact for information.
SSI Recipients to receive automatic COVID-19 Economic Impact Payments
April 15, 2020 The Social Security Administration announced today that Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will receive automatic Economic Impact Payments directly from the Treasury Department. Treasury anticipates these automatic payments no later than early May.
COVID-19 Resources and Information
April 15, 2020 The Disability and Health Program is committed to providing resources and information to stakeholders supporting people with disabilities, their families, and professionals who support them.
We shared a curated list of resources and websites that contain information specific to people with disabilities and COVID-19 last week. For your convenience we are sharing an additional list of resources that you may find helpful.