Parent Resources

General Special Education Resources

This document provides information for parents, guardians and other family members about laws, regulations and policies affecting special education programs and services in New York State.

• Special Education in New York State for Children Ages 3–21, A Parent’s Guide  
• Educación Especial  en el Estado de Nueva York Para niños de 3 a 21 Aos Gu­a para los padres

Key Terms

Key Terms to Know in Special Education | Términos clave que debe conocer en educación especial

Office for People Wirth Developmental Disabilites

Through OPWDD, students can access supports and services that can help family members to support them living at home; assist students with living on their own in the community of their choice; help if they want to work, take part in volunteer opportunities or other types of community involvement; and assist with accessing services they need to live their life, including connecting them to clinical or therapeutic supports.

• Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) 
• OPWDD Application

Transition Resources

ACCES-VR assists individuals with disabilities to achieve and maintain employment and to support independent living through training, education, rehabilitation, and career development.

• Adult Career and Continuing Education Services-Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR)
• Eligibility and application for Vocational Rehabilitation Services