A Resource Guide for Students with Disabilities and their Families
November 2023
Improving Post-secondary Outcomes for Young Adults with Disabilities
Interagency collaboration is an evidence-based practice in improving post-school outcomes for students with disabilities. It is a key component of a transition program that moves students from secondary settings (e.g., middle school/high school) to adult life, utilizing comprehensive transition planning and education that creates individualized opportunities, services, and supports to help students achieve their post school goals in education/training, employment, and independent living.
Our mission is to improve transition plans and post-secondary outcomes for Putnam County youth and young adults through communication and education of all transition stakeholders, including students, families, schools, and community agencies.
Our goal is smooth and effective transition for students so they can live, learn, and earn in our community.
Our model is a Community Transition Team, to improve community awareness, coordination, and communication among service providers, educators, community agencies, organizations, and families in Putnam County. This team will support students in achieving their goals after high school.
Putnam County School Districts
Brewster Central School District…………………. www.brewsterschools.org
Carmel Central School District……………………..www.carmelschools.org
Haldane Central School District………………….. www.haldaneschool.org
Garrison Union Free School District……………. www.gufs.org
Lakeland Central School District…………………. www.lakelandschools.org
Mahopac Central School District…………………. www.mahopac.k12.ny.us
Putnam Valley Central School District…………. www.pvcsd.org
PNW BOCES…………………………………………………www.pnwboces.org
If you have questions about the Putman County Transition Consortium, or this guide, please contact: Jessica Baumann, Director of Educational Advocacy, Putnam Independent Living Services, (845) 228-7457
Contents
Advocacy & Legal Assistance………………………………………………………….. 3
Advocacy………………………………………………………………………………… 3
Legal……………………………………………………………………………………… 3
Assistive Technology…………………………………………………………………….. 5
Education, Training & Employment…………………………………………………. 6
Community Agencies………………………………………………………………… 6
Public Agencies………………………………………………………………………… 7
Adult Programs & Colleges…………………………………………………………. 8
Financial Assistance……………………………………………………………………. 10
Guardianship…………………………………………………………………………….. 11
Information & Referral………………………………………………………………… 12
Medicaid Care Coordination…………………………………………………………. 14
Developmental Disabilities……………………………………………………….. 14
Care Coordination Agencies serving Putnam County………………………. 14
Mental Health……………………………………………………………………….. 14
Agencies……………………………………………………………………………….. 14
Medical & Mental Health Supports………………………………………………… 15
Hospitals………………………………………………………………………………. 15
Public Agencies………………………………………………………………………. 15
Community Agencies………………………………………………………………. 16
Recreation, Leisure and Youth Support Groups………………………………… 18
Residential & Respite………………………………………………………………….. 20
Developmental Disabilities……………………………………………………….. 20
Mental Health……………………………………………………………………….. 20
Emergency Housing & Shelter……………………………………………………. 20
Transportation………………………………………………………………………….. 22
Drivers Education……………………………………………………………………. 22
List of Agencies Appearing in this Guide………………………………………….. 23
Advocacy & Legal Assistance
Individuals with disabilities can obtain assistance to clarify and secure their rights through the services of advocates and lawyers.
Advocacy
The Arc Mid-Hudson
(845) 260-3708
Putnam Independent Living Services
(845) 228-7457
Student Advocacy
(914) 347-3313
Westchester Institute for Human Development
(914) 493-8150
Legal
Disability Rights NY
(518) 432-7861
Broadway, Suite 450
Dispute Resolution Center
(845) 225-9555
www.drcservices.org
Legal Services of the Hudson Valley
(914) 949-1305
www.lshv.org
Putnam County Bar Association
(845) 490-9104
www.putnamcountybar.org
Putnam County Family Court
(845) 208-7800
www.nycourts.gov/courts/9jd/putnam/putnamfamily.shtml
Putnam County Probation Department
(845) 808 –1111
www.putnamcountyny.com/probation
Putnam/Northern Westchester Women’s Resource Center
(845) 628-9284
www.pnwwrc.org
Assistive Technology
Assistive technology includes assistive, adaptive, and rehabilitative devices for people with disabilities and the process used in selecting, locating, and using them. The following agencies provide evaluation for appropriate equipment.
ACCES-VR Mid-Hudson Office
(845) 452-5425
Welcome to ACCES-VR | Adult Career and Continuing Education Services | NYS Education Department
Helen Hayes Hospital
(888)-70-Rehab
www.helenhayeshospital.org/rehabilitation
NYS Commission for the Blind
(914) 993-5370
Taconic DDRO – Front Door
(518) 388-0398
Westchester Institute for Human Development
(914) 493-1317
www.wihd.org/programs-services/assistive-technology
Education, Training & Employment
As students move into the transitional phase of their high school years, they may be referred for further vocational services that include but are not limited to vocational assessment, career counseling, job training and placement, and further education.
ACESS-VR, Mid-Hudson & Westchester
(845) 452-5425
Welcome to ACCES-VR | Adult Career and Continuing Education Services | NYS Education Department
NY State Commission for the Blind
(914) 993-5370
Community Agencies
Ability Beyond
(914) 984-2340
Anderson Center for Autism
(845) 889-9534
https//www.andersoncenterforautism.org
The Arc Mid-Hudson
(845) 260-3708
Career Support Solutions
(914) 741-JOBS (5627)
Jobs For People With Disabilities NY| CAREERS Support Solutions, Inc
Community Based Services
(914) 277-4771
https//commbasedservices.org/about-us7
.4771
Community Support Network
(914) 493-8119
Community Support Network – Westchester Institute for Human Development (wihd.org)
CoveCare – Family Support
(845) 225-2700
Constructive Partnerships Unlimited, Hudson Valley Division
(845) 878-9078
Green Chimneys – Community Based Services
(845) 279-2378
Putnam Independent Living Services
(845) 228-7457
Search for Change
(914) 428-5600
YAI
(845) 358-5700
www.yai.org/locations/hudson-valley
Public Agencies
ACCES-VR
(845) 452-5425
Welcome to ACCES-VR | Adult Career and Continuing Education Services | NYS Education Department
NYS Commission for the Blind
(914) 993-5370
Taconic DDRO
(845) 473-5050
Putnam County Careers
(845) 808-1651
www.putnamcountyny.com/careers
Putnam County Office for Individuals with Disabilities
(845) 808-1641
Department of Social Services & Mental Health – Putnam County, New York (putnamcountyny.com)
PNW BOCES
(914) 248-2430
RSE-TASC, PNW BOCES
(914) 248-2289
Adult Programs & Colleges
College Steps
Dutchess Community College
(845) 431-8000
www.sunydutchess.edu/academics/accommodative
Pace University
(866) 722-3338
www.pace.edu/counseling/student-accessibility-services
PNW BOCES – Adult Classes
(914) 245-2700
SUNY Purchase
(914) 251-6000
www.purchase.edu/offices/disability-resources
ThinkCollege
Westchester Community College
(914) 606-6600
www.sunywcc.edu/student-services/disability-services
Western Connecticut State University
(203) 837-9000
https//www.wcsu.edu/accessability/
Financial Assistance
There are various types of benefits and financial assistance available from the following state and local agencies.
Catholic Charities
(845) 279-5276
https//catholiccharitiesny.org
Department of Labor
Unemployment Benefits 888-209-8124
Job Service Division 914-356-5100 x125
NY State – My Benefits
Putnam County Workforce Partnership
(845) 808-1651
Putnam Workforce Partnership – Putnam County Online (putnamcountyny.com)
Putnam County Department of Social Services
(845) 808-1500
www.putnamcountyny.com/social-services/
Putnam County Housing Corporation
(845) 225-8493
www.putnamcountyny.com
Putnam Community Action Partnership
(845) 278-8021
Guardianship
A guardianship is a legal tool that allows one person or entity (a parent, another individual, or organization) to make decisions for another. The designated guardian acts on behalf of a person, aged 18 or older, who may be unable to manage their affairs without assistance.
The Arc Mid-Hudson
(845) 260-3708
Arc of Westchester
(914) 428-8330
NY Courts – Guardianship basics, help, resources and DIY Forms NY Courts
http//www.nycourts.gov/courthelp/Guardianship/index.shtml
Putnam Independent Living Services
(845) 228-7457
Westchester Institute of Human Development
(914) 493-8150
Information & Referral
These agencies provide information, answer questions and direct an individual with a disability to the appropriate source for service.
ACESS-VR, Mid-Hudson & Westchester
(845) 452-5425
Welcome to ACCES-VR | Adult Career and Continuing Education Services | NYS Education Department
The Arc Mid-Hudson
(845) 260-3708
Catholic Charities
(845) 279-5276
https//catholiccharitiesny.org
Children & Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder of Putnam and Westchester
Community Support Network
(914) 493-8119
Community Support Network – Westchester Institute for Human Development (wihd.org)
Constructive Partnerships Unlimited, Hudson Valley Division
(845) 878-9078
Hudson Valley Region 211 – United Way
Mental Health Association of Putnam County
(845) 278-7600
NAMI Putnam County
(845) 363-1478
NY Connects
(866) 929-9330
NYS Commission for the Blind
(914) 993-5370
Office for People with Developmental Disabilities
(845) 473-5050
Parent to Parent of NYS
1-800-305-8817
Prevention Council of Putnam
(845) 225-4646
https://preventioncouncilputnam.org
Putnam Area Rapid Transit (PART)
(845) 878-7433
Putnam Community Action Partnership
(845) 278-8021
Putnam County Coordinated Children’s Services Initiative/Children’s Single Point of Access
(845) 808-1600, Ext. 46139
Youth Bureau – Putnam County, New York (putnamcountyny.com)
Putnam County Department of Health
(845) 808-1390
www.putnamcountyny.com/health/contact-us/
Putnam County Department of Social Services
(845) 808-1500
(845) 808-1651
https//www.putnamcountyny.com/social-services/
Putnam Independent Living Services
(845) 228-7457
Westchester/Putnam Career Center
(845) 808-1651
www.westchesterputnamonestop.com/
Medicaid Care Coordination
Developmental Disabilities
Taconic DDRO
(845) 473-5050
Maps of Care Coordination Coverage Areas
Care Management | Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (ny.gov)
Care Coordination Agencies serving Putnam County
CareDesign NY
Life Plan
Tri-County Care
Mental Health
Putnam County Coordinated Children’s Services Initiative/Children’s Single Point of Access
(845) 808-1600, Ext. 46139
Youth Bureau – Putnam County, New York (putnamcountyny.com)
Agencies
CoveCare – Family Support
(845) 225-2700
Green Chimneys – Community Based Services
(845) 279-2378
Medical & Mental Health Supports
Hospitals
Danbury Hospital Center
(800) 516-3658
Four Winds
(914) 763-8151
https//www.fourwindshospital.com/
NY Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital
(888) 694-5700
https//www.nyp.org/locations/newyork-presbyterian-westchester-division
Northern Westchester Hospital
(914) 666-1200
Putnam Hospital Center
(845) 279-5711
Putnam Hospital | Nuvance Health
Westchester Medical Center
(914) 493-7000
https//www.westchestermedicalcenter.com/
Public Agencies
Coordinated Children’s Services Initiative/Children’s Single Point of Access
(845) 808-1600, Ext. 46139
Youth Bureau – Putnam County, New York (putnamcountyny.com)
Crisis Intervention Hotline
(845) 225-1222
Text 4 Teens – Text anonymously to 845-661-9749
Mental Health Association in Putnam County, Inc.
(845) 278-7600
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Putnam Chapter
(845) 363-1478
Prevention Council of Putnam
(845) 225-4646
https://preventioncouncilputnam.org
Putnam County Department of Mental Health
Coordinated Children’s Services Initiative/Children’s Single Point of Access
(845) 808-1600, Ext. 46139
Youth Bureau – Putnam County, New York (putnamcountyny.com)
Community Agencies
The Arc Mid-Hudson
(845) 260-3708
CoveCare – Family Support
(845) 225-2700
Child Advocacy Center of Putnam County
(845) 808-1400
https//www.putnamcountyny.com/child-advocacy-center/
Green Chimneys – Community Based Services
(845) 279-2378
NY Connects
(866) 929-9330
Open Door Family Center
(845) 279-6999
https//www.opendoormedical.org/
Putnam Independent Living Services
(845) 228-7457
Putnam and Westchester Women’s Resource Center
(845) 628-9284
Planned Parenthood of the Hudson Valley
(914) 220-1055
Search for Change
(845) 279-7703
(914) 428-5600
Recreation, Leisure and Youth Support Groups
Recreation activities provide opportunities for social development and a more active lifestyle.
The Arc Mid-Hudson
(845) 260-3708
Camp Herlich
(845) 878-6662
Cornell Cooperative Extension
(845) 278-6738
Friends Network
(845) 278-0820
http//www.thefriendsnetwork.org/
Green Chimneys Community Outreach Center
(845) 279-1467
https//www.greenchimneys.org/community-programs-services/youth-family-services/locations/
Hudson Valley Special Olympics
https//www.specialolympics-ny.org/regions/hudson-valley/
Lower Hudson Valley Self Advocacy of NYS
(845) 242-7031
Mental Health Association of Putnam County
(845) 278-7600
PFLAG
(914) 468-4636
Putnam County Visitor’s Bureau
(845) 808-1015
Putnam County Youth Bureau
(845) 808-1600
https//www.putnamcountyny.com/youth/
Putnam Recreation Program and Habilitation
(845) 621-5594
Putnam Valley YMCA – Camp Combe
(845) 526-0808
Camp Combe Summer Day Camp – YMCA of Central Northern Westchester (ymca-cnw.org)
Town of Carmel – Recreation and Parks Dept.
(845) 628-1500
https//www.ci.carmel.ny.us/recreation-and-parks
Town of Kent – Recreation and Parks Dept.
(845) 225-3943
http//www.townofkentny.gov/recreation
Town of Patterson – Patterson Recreation Center
(845) 878-7200
https//pattersonny.myrec.com/info/default.aspx
Town of Philipstown – Philipstown Community Center
(845) 424-4618
https//philipstownny.myrec.com/info/default.aspx
Town of Putnam Valley – Parks and Recreation Department
845-526-3292
Town of Southeast
(845) 279-4313
http//www.townofsoutheast-ny.com/
Residential & Respite
There are various residential options available for individuals with disabilities. The selection of an option is based on the amount of support needed to maintain the resident in the community. The following agencies aid in the selection process.
Respite services provide support to families who need occasional assistance with caring for an individual with severe disabilities either at home or an outside facility.
Developmental Disabilities
Taconic DDRO – Front Door
845-473-5050
Putnam County Office for Individuals with Disabilities
(845) 808-1641
Department of Social Services & Mental Health – Putnam County, New York (putnamcountyny.com)
Mental Health
Putnam County Department of Mental Health
(845) 808-1600
Putnam County Coordinated Children’s Services Initiative/Children’s Single Point of Access
(845) 808-1600, Ext. 46139
Youth Bureau – Putnam County, New York (putnamcountyny.com)
Search for Change
(845) 279-7703
(914) 428-5600
Emergency Housing & Shelter
Arbor House
(845) 279-2588
Brewster Emergency Shelter Partnership
(914) 482-4656
http//trinitybrewsterny.org/wordpress/brewster-emergency-shelter-partnership-besp
Dorothy Day Hospital House (Danbury)
(203) 743-7988
Putnam County Housing Corporation
(845) 225-8493
Transportation
PART Paratransit Putnam County Transportation
Carmel, NY 10512
(845) 878-7433
Transportation – Putnam County Online (putnamcountyny.com)
Putnam County Dept. Of Social Services – Pass Plan (Plan to Achieve Self Support)
(845) 808-1500
Drivers Education
Learn2Drive
(845) 279-2200
PAS Auto School
(914) 332-7700
List of Agencies Appearing in this Guide
(A)
Ability Beyond
(914) 984-2340
ACESS-VR, Mid-Hudson & Westchester
(845) 452-5425
Welcome to ACCES-VR | Adult Career and Continuing Education Services | NYS Education Department
Anderson Center for Autism
(845) 889-9534
https//www.andersoncenterforautism.org
Arbor House
(845) 279-2588
The Arc Mid-Hudson
(845) 2603708
Arc of Westchester
(914) 428-8330
(B)
Brewster Emergency Shelter Partnership
(914) 482-4656
http//trinitybrewsterny.org/wordpress/brewster-emergency-shelter-partnership-besp
(C)
Camp Herlich
(845) 878-6662
CareDesign NY
(845)235 – 1888
Career Support Solutions
(914) 741-JOBS (5627)
Jobs For People With Disabilities NY| CAREERS Support Solutions, Inc
Catholic Charities
(845) 279-5276
https//catholiccharitiesny.org
Child Advocacy Center of Putnam County
(845) 808-1400
https//www.putnamcountyny.com/child-advocacy-center/
Children & Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder of Putnam and Westchester
(866)200 -8098
College Steps
1-888-732-1022
Community Based Services
(914) 277-4771
Community Support Network
(914) 493-8119
Community Support Network – Westchester Institute for Human Development (wihd.org)
4771
Constructive Partnerships Unlimited, Hudson Valley Division
(845) 878-9078
Coordinated Children’s Services Initiative/Children’s Single Point of Access
(845) 808-1600, Ext. 46139
Youth Bureau – Putnam County, New York (putnamcountyny.com)
Cornell Cooperative Extension
(845) 278-6738
CoveCare – Family Support
(845) 225-2700
Crisis Intervention Hotline
(845) 225-1222
(D)
Danbury Hospital Center
(800) 516-3658
Department of Labor
Unemployment Benefits 888-209-8124
Job Service Division 914-356-5100 x125
NY State – My Benefits
Dorothy Day Hospital House (Danbury)
(203) 743-7988
Disability Rights NY
(518) 432-7861
Broadway, Suite 450
Dispute Resolution Center
(845) 225-9555
www.drcservices.org
Dutchess Community College
(845) 431-8000
www.sunydutchess.edu/academics/accommodative
(F)
Four Winds
(914) 763-8151
https//www.fourwindshospital.com/
Friends Network
(845) 278-0820
http//www.thefriendsnetwork.org/
(G)
Green Chimneys – Community Based Services
(845) 279-2378
Green Chimneys Community Outreach Center
(845) 279-1467
https//www.greenchimneys.org/community-programs-services/youth-family-services/locations/
Green Chimneys – Community Based Services
(845) 279-2378
(H)
Helen Hayes Hospital
(888)-70-Rehab
www.helenhayeshospital.org/rehabilitation
Hudson Valley Region 211 – United Way
Hudson Valley Self Advocacy of NYS – Free to Speak program
(845) 242-7031
http//regions.sanys.org/hudson%20valley.htm
Hudson Valley Special Olympics
https//www.specialolympics-ny.org/regions/hudson-valley/
(L)
Learn2Drive
(845) 279-2200
Legal Services of the Hudson Valley
(914) 949-1305
www.lshv.org
Life Plan
Lower Hudson Regional Partnership Center
(914) 248-2289
(M)
Mental Health Association of Putnam County
(845) 278-7600
(N)
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Putnam Chapter
(845) 363-1478
NY Connects
(866) 929-9330
NYS Commission for the Blind
(914) 993-5370
NY Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital
(888) 694-5700
https//www.nyp.org/locations/newyork-presbyterian-westchester-division
Northern Westchester Hospital
(914) 666-1200
(O)
Office for People with Developmental Disabilities
(845) 473-5050
Open Door Family Center
(845) 279-6999
https//www.opendoormedical.org/
(P)
Pace University
(866) 722-3338
www.pace.edu/counseling/student-accessibility-services
Parent to Parent of NYS
1-800-305-8817
PAS Auto School
(914) 332-7700
PFLAG
(914) 468-4636
Planned Parenthood of the Hudson Valley
(914) 220-1055
Prevention Council of Putnam
(845) 225-4646
https://preventioncouncilputnam.org
Putnam and Westchester Women’s Resource Center
(845) 628-9284
PNW BOCES – Adult Classes
(914) 245-2700
Putnam Area Rapid Transit PART
Paratransit Putnam County Transportation
Carmel, NY 10512
(845) 878-7433
Transportation – Putnam County Online (putnamcountyny.com)
Putnam Community Action Program
(845) 278-8021
Putnam County Bar Association
(845) 490-9104
www.putnamcountybar.org
Putnam County Careers
(845) 808-1651
www.putnamcountyny.com/careers
Putnam County Coordinated Children’s Services Initiative/Children’s Single Point of Access
(845) 808-1600, Ext. 46139
Youth Bureau – Putnam County, New York (putnamcountyny.com)
Putnam County Dept. Of Social Services – Pass Plan (Plan to Achieve Self Support)
(845) 808-1500
Putnam County Department of Health
(845) 808-1390
www.putnamcountyny.com/health/contact-us/
Putnam County Family Court
(845) 208-7800
www.nycourts.gov/courts/9jd/putnam/putnamfamily.shtml
Putnam County Housing Corporation
(845) 225-8493
Putnam County Department of Mental Health
(845) 808-1600
Putnam County Department of Social Services
(845) 808-1500
(845) 808-1651
https//www.putnamcountyny.com/social-services/
Putnam County Housing Corporation
(845) 225-8493
www.putnamcountyny.com
Putnam County Office for Individuals with Disabilities
(845) 808-1641
Department of Social Services & Mental Health – Putnam County, New York (putnamcountyny.com)
Putnam County Probation Department
(845) 808 –1111
www.putnamcountyny.com/probation
Putnam County Visitor’s Bureau
(845) 808-1015
Putnam County Workforce Partnership
(845) 808-1651
Putnam Workforce Partnership – Putnam County Online (putnamcountyny.com)
Putnam County Youth Bureau
(845) 808-1600
https//www.putnamcountyny.com/youth/
Putnam Hospital Center
(845) 279-5711
Putnam Hospital | Nuvance Health
Putnam Independent Living Services
(845) 228-7457
Putnam Recreation Program and Habilitation
(845) 621-5594
Putnam Valley YMCA – Camp Combe
(845) 526-0808
Camp Combe Summer Day Camp – YMCA of Central Northern Westchester (ymca-cnw.org)
Putnam/Northern Westchester Women’s Resource Center
(845) 628-9284
www.pnwwrc.org
(S)
Search for Change
(845) 279-7703
(914) 428-5600
Student Advocacy
(914) 347-3313
SUNY Purchase
(914) 251-6000
www.purchase.edu/offices/disability-resources
(T)
Taconic DDRO – Front Door
518-388-0398
Text 4 Teens
Text anonymously to 845-661-9749
ThinkCollege
Town of Carmel – Recreation and Parks Dept.
(845) 628-1500
https//www.ci.carmel.ny.us/recreation-and-parks
Town of Kent – Recreation and Parks Dept.
(845) 225-3943
http//www.townofkentny.gov/recreation
Town of Patterson – Patterson Recreation Center
(845) 878-7200
https//pattersonny.myrec.com/info/default.aspx
Town of Philipstown – Philipstown Community Center
(845) 424-4618
https//philipstownny.myrec.com/info/default.aspx
Town of Putnam Valley – Parks and Recreation Department
845-526-3292
Town of Southeast
(845) 279-4313
http//www.townofsoutheast-ny.com/
Tri-County Care
(W)
Westchester Community College
(914) 606-6600
www.sunywcc.edu/student-services/disability-services
Westchester Medical Center
(914) 493-7000
https//www.westchestermedicalcenter.com/
Westchester Institute for Human Development
(914) 493-8150
Westchester/Putnam Career Center
(845) 808-1651
www.westchesterputnamonestop.com/
Western Connecticut State University
(203) 837-9000
https//www.wcsu.edu/accessability/
(Y)
YAI
(845) 358-5700
www.yai.org/locations/hudson-valley
