Resources for Parents
Resources for Parents
Webinars and Instructional Videos
Starbridge webinars and educational videos offer you an opportunity to learn from experienced presenters from Starbridge and our partners in the community. Recordings are available anytime here on our website or on Starbridge's YouTube channel. Don't see the topic you're looking for? Check our calendar for upcoming workshops and webinars. LEARN MORE
DMF On-Demand
With a variety of new and original content, ranging from two minutes in length to almost an hour, there is something for everyone. Just choose what fits best into your schedule, sit back and enjoy. Sing and move along with some of our DMF instructors, learn a new instrument or simply discover something interesting about the disabled community. New content is released regularly, so be sure to visit us often to see what’s new from DMF. LEARN MORE
Lincoln Center Passport to the Arts
Designed for children, teens and adults with disabilities and their families, Passport to the Arts provides a welcoming, accessible, and cost-free introduction to the performing arts at Lincoln Center. Join us for a variety of programs with New York City Ballet, Jazz at Lincoln Center, the New York Philharmonic, the Metropolitan Opera Guild, The Metropolitan Opera, the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center American Ballet Theatre and CO/LAB Theater Group. Families can attend dance, music or drama classes, watch exclusive performances, and check out behind-the-scenes content. WEBSITE
I have Autism ID Card
- Medical Alert
Personal Emergency Profile Sheet
(from the National Autism Association)
"An important one-sheeter for law enforcement, neighbors and relatives"
Bronxworks
BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and support our neighbors to build a stronger community.
NATIONAL AUTISM ASSOCIATION
Mission Statement
The mission of the National Autism Association is to respond to the most urgent needs of the autism community, providing real help and hope so that all affected can reach their full potential.
Passport to the Arts
Designed for children, teens, and adults with disabilities and their families, Passport to the Arts provides a welcoming, accessible, and affordable introduction to the performing arts at Lincoln Center at no cost. This season, through virtual programs with New York City Ballet, Jazz at Lincoln Center, New York Philharmonic, Metropolitan Opera Guild, Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, and New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, families can attend dance, music, or drama classes, watch exclusive performances, check out behind-the-scenes content, and meet performers—all from their homes. All programs are inclusively designed especially for families with children, teens, or adults with disabilities. Families will receive pre-visit materials, including social narratives, photos, and links, before each program. All programs take place via Zoom.
Office for People With Developmental Disabilities
OPWDD offers individualized, person-centered supports to children and young adults aged birth to 21 who are OPWDD-eligible with a qualifying diagnosis.
In addition, OPWDD offers services to family members to help them provide supports to their loved ones
The Center for Law and Education
The Center for Law and Education (CLE) strives to make the right of all students to quality education a reality throughout the nation and to help enable communities to address their own public education problems effectively, with an emphasis on assistance to low-income students and communities.
Great Schools
GreatSchools provides information about public, private and charter schools in all 50 states and detailed school profiles for New York.
Inside Schools
A group of committed public school parents, children's advocates, journalists and teachers dedicated to improving public education in New York City.
Include NYC
INCLUDEnyc works to bring love, equity, and access to young people with disabilities in New York City.
Access NYC
ACCESS NYC is an online public screening tool that you can use to determine the City, State, and Federal health and human service benefit programs for which you are potentially eligible to enroll.
New York State Education Department
The official website of the New York State Department of Education.
Social Security Administration
The United States Social Security Administration Official website of the U.S. Social Security Administration.
MTA Accessibility
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) offers reduced fares on its subways, buses, and commuter railroads to customers with disabilities.
The Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities
Operating since 1973, the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) is the liaison between New York City government and the disability community. In partnership with all City offices and agencies, MOPD consistently ensures that the rights and concerns of the disability community are included in all City initiatives and that City programs and policies address the needs of people with disabilities.
NYS Partners in Policymaking
NYS Partners in Policymaking ® is a leadership and advocacy training program. It supports individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities and their families in their efforts to make an impact on the issues they care about.
The Bronx Developmental Disabilities Council
The Bronx Developmental Disabilities Council is an association of parents, advocates, consumers and professionals concerned with the needs of people with developmental disabilities who reside in the Bronx.
A Family Governed Organization
AHRC New York City encourages people to engage with and become valued members of their community in programs like Adult Day Services, Camping and Recreation, and Care Coordination.
Sinergia NY | Providing Multicultural, Lifespan Services for People with Disabilities
A snapshot of thousands of caregivers across the country finds them overwhelmed by the demands of their loved ones with developmental disabilities and deeply concerned about the future.
Job Path NYC
Job Path supports people with developmental disabilities as they make choices about their lives and play valued roles in their communities.
Rose F. Kennedy Children's Evaluation & Rehabilitation Center | Albert Einstein College of Medicine
The Rose F. Kennedy Children’s Evaluation and Rehabilitation Center (RFK CERC) is an interdisciplinary service program for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.RFK CERC is a premier center providing services across the lifespan to all families in need.
St. Mary's Healthcare System for Children
St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children is committed to improving the health and quality of life for children and families with special needs.
NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness
NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
New York Cares
The largest volunteer network in NYC offering thousands of volunteer opportunities with nonprofits and schools in all five boroughs.
Volunteers of America - Helping America’s most vulnerable
Volunteers of America has been helping America's most vulnerable for over 122 years. We are more than a nonprofit organization. We are a ministry of service that includes nearly 16,000 paid, professional employees dedicated to helping those in need rebuild their lives. Get help, find local offices, give support, and learn more about us.
Understood | For Learning and Attention Issues
Help your child thrive. Chat with experts, connect with parents and get tips on parenting kids with reading, writing, math, organization, attention issues and more
New York State Office of Mental Health
New York State has a large, multi-faceted mental health system that serves more than 700,000 individuals each year. The Office of Mental Health (OMH) operates psychiatric centers across the State. OMH also regulates, certifies and oversees more than 4,500 programs, operated by local governments and nonprofit agencies.
Parent to Parent of New York State
Parent to Parent of New York State builds a supportive network of families to reduce isolation and empower those who care for people with developmental disabilities or special healthcare needs to navigate and influence service systems and make informed decisions.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) | Food and Nutrition Service
SNAP offers nutrition assistance to millions of eligible, low-income individuals and families and provides economic benefits to communities. SNAP is the largest program in the domestic hunger safety net.
Ramapo for Children | Professional Development, Camps & Retreats
We believe that all young people want the same things: to learn, to feel valued for who they are, and to experience success.
Connect with IDNYC
8 Million New Yorkers. 1 Card For All Of Us! IDNYC is the new, free identification card for all New York City residents, which gives all of us the opportunity to show who we are—New Yorkers. As a government-issued photo identification card, IDNYC secures the peace of mind and access to City services that come from having recognized identification.
The New York Public Library
he New York Public Library (NYPL) has been an essential provider of free books, information, ideas, and education for all New Yorkers for more than 100 years.
Goodwill NYNJ | Donate Stuff. Create Jobs
Goodwill NYNJ is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that follows a social enterprise model based on a commitment to what we call the triple bottom line.
SKIP of New York | Because there's no place like home
SKIP of NY Helps New York’s Sickest Children. Over 800,000 children in New York suffer from autism, developmental disabilities, birth defects or the effects of disabling accidents.
KHCC
At KHCC, our programs offer services for participants from birth to late adulthood. They are divided into three major divisions.
Southeast Bronx Neighborhood Centers Inc.
The Southeast Bronx Neighborhood Centers Inc. (SEBNC) aims to provide support, resources, and assistance to enrich the lives of the families and other residents of the Southeast Bronx. SEBNC is also here to support all New Yorkers during times of crisis.
ADAPT Community Network
ADAPT Community Network, formerly United Cerebral Palsy of New York City, is the leading human service not-for-profit and a pioneer in providing cutting edge programs and services for people with disabilities.Every day, we build a more inclusive world for thousands of New Yorkers through education, technology, health, residential and recreational programs in all five boroughs.
In-Home Respite Services
Respite care is designed to help families. Caretakers of children or adults with special needs often face serious problems and stress as a result of balancing the needs of their child or adult with special needs with the needs of other family members.
Specialized Clinical Services - Cardinal Mccloskey School
Making a difference since 1946, Cardinal McCloskey Services provides children, families and developmentally disabled adults with the hope for a brighter future by providing services to enhance the quality of their lives and support the sanctity of family.
Catholic Charities of New York
Catholic Charities helps solve the problems of New Yorkers in need - non-Catholics and Catholics alike.
CFSNY | Personalized Support For A Meaningful Life
CFS is a not-for-profit human service agency that provides individualized support services and programs for individuals living with developmental disabilities and the families that support them.
CO/LAB Theater Group
CO/LAB Theater Group is a non-profit theater organization that provides individuals with developmental disabilities a creative and social outlet through theater arts.
TDF Accessibility Programs | Theatre Development Fund
Our mission at TDF is to increase access to live NYC, Broadway & Off-Broadway theatre for all audiences. That's why our TDF Accessibility Programs for theatergoers with disabilities are such an important part of our outreach.
THE MET: For Visitors with Developmental and Learning Disabilities And Those on the Austism Spectru
Resources for Visitors on the Autism Spectrum. Learn about resources and tips for visiting the Museum.. Contact Us. The Museum welcomes comments and suggestions about how we might continue to improve our programs for visitors with disabilities.
Intrepid Museum Education & Access
Inspiring students and teachers of all ages, The Intrepid Museum Education and Access team hosts a number of special tours, camps and hands on learning opportunities for those interested in history and STEM.
Sports And Recreation | D3sportsandrec.org
D3 Sports & Recreation Inc. is dedicated to providing a safe and encouraging environment for individuals on the Autism Spectrum with opportunities to participate in sports and recreational activities regardless of their gender, cognitive, physical and/or emotional abilities. To promote sensory integration and social engagement through team play and recreation. To promote and encourage community involvement and sponsorships, in order to provide services for free or low costs.
