Resources and Networks
As part of the larger network of the Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany, we provide links to other community services offered by other agencies within the Diocese.
We are also involved in collaborative arrangements with other quality service providers in the area to bring you better services and ensure you of choices in your services.
Below are some helpful links.
LINKS
- Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany
- Office of Mental Retardation & Developmental Disabilities (OMRDD)
- Commission on Quality of Care and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities
- Parent to Parent of New York State
- Self Advocacy Association of New York State
- Self Advocacy Association of NYS / AmeriCorps
- Project Link for Kids
- Best Buddies of New York
- Prader-Willi Alliance of New York
- Prader-Willi Syndrome Association (USA)
- Albany Chapter of the Autism Society
- New York State Education Department
- Capital Region BOCES
- New York State Department of Health
- Catholic Charities Community Maternity Services
- Capital District Center for Independence, Inc.
- The Open Center for Autism
- Internet Resources for Special Children
- Autism Society of America
- Down Syndrome AIM High Resource Center
- Epilepsy Foundation of Northeastern NY
- Special Olympics of New York State
RESOURCES
The following resources and activities are geared towards children and adults with disabilities. If you would like to add your agency or organization's activities, please contact us.
What you need to know when applying for services other than Family Support Services:
- Policy Clarification Cover Letter
- What A Family Needs to Know About Benefits
- OMRDD Policy Clarification on New Enrollments
Access Pass
A program offered by the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation, the Access Pass enables children with a permanent disability free entry into NYS parks and swimming. For more information conatct http://nysparks.state.ny.us/.
Adaptive Sports Program
Provides sports instruction and recreational activities for individuals with special needs that enhance the participant's self esteem and independence and to provide training to those associated with the student that enables them all to independently enjoy the recreational environment. For more information contact http://www.adaptivesportsfoundation.org/.
The Double H Hole in the Woods
A program that offers summer and winter camps and activities for children 6-18 with special needs and/or a critical illenss. For more information you may contact http://www.doublehranch.org/.
Friday “Knights” Recreation Program
Recreation program on Friday nights from 6-8 at The College of St. Rose. $25 per semester, ages 6-19, structured and supportive recreational program for children/adolescents who need social interaction beyond the school setting. Please contact Susan DeLuke, PhD 337-4914.
Stride
Dedicated to enriching the lives of children who have disabilities by offering sports and recreation programs and opportunities to include skiing, snowboarding, bowling, baseball, sailing, and golf. For information contact 518-598-1279 or www.stride.org.
Saratoga Therapeutic Equestrian Program (STEP)
A unique therapeutic horseback riding program for children with disabilities. For further information contact 518-233-0326.
