DIRECTORY UPDATES

 

 

Resources for Children with Special Needs, Inc. has set up this page to help users of our directories get the most up-to-date information possible on the agencies and organizations listed in these directories.   We will update contact information and important program changes as we learn about them.   Check this page frequently for new updates.   We invite readers to send in changes to agency names, addresses, contact information and program changes.   Please send the information to dlittwin@resourcesnyc.org and we will include them in our future updates.

 

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After School and More

Camps 2004

Comprehensive Directory

New York City Department of Education

Miscellaneous Information

 

 

 

 

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PROSPECT PARK YMCA

Sean Andrews, Executive Director

 

 

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ABOUTFACE

PO Box 969

Batavia, IL 60510

www.aboutfaceusa.org

 

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ADVOCATES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH HIGH FUNCTIONING AUTISM, ASPERGER SYNDROME AND OTHER PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES – LONG ISLAND

Add phone number – 631-283-3293 (East End Support)

 

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AGUDATH ISRAEL OF AMERICA

42 Broadway

New York, NY 10004

 

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AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

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AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY – BROOKLYN REGION

31 Washington St.

Brooklyn, NY 11201

 

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AUTISM SOCIETY OF AMERICA

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AUTISM SOCIETY OF AMERICA – MANHATTAN CHAPTER

370 E. 76th St., C-1208

New York, NY 10021

www.autism-nyc.org

 

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ADRIAN’S ADAPTIVE CLOSET

PO Box 65

San Marcos, CA 92079-0065

 

 

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BANCROFT NEUROHEALTH

856-429-0010 (Administrative)

Ages: 5 and up

 

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BED STUY PARENT ADVOCACY GROUP

This group is currently defunct.

 

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BEST BUDDIES OF AMERICA – EASTERN REGION

930 Madison Ave.

Albany, NY 12208

518-482-4225 (Administrative)

518- 482-4232 (FAX)

 

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CENTER FOR INDEPENDENCE OF THE DISABLED IN NEW YORK (CIDNY)

Susan Dooha , Executive Director

 

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CITY PROJECT AND ALTERBUDGET, INC. (THE)

Bonnie Brower, Executive Director

 

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NEW YORK COUNCIL ON ADOPTABLE CHILDREN (COAC)

589 Eighth Ave.

New York, NY 10018

212-714-2788 (Administrative)

212-714-2838 (FAX)

 

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EVELYN DOUGLIN CENTER FOR SERVING PEOPLE IN NEED, INC.

241 37th St., Suite 604

Brooklyn, NY 11232

718-965-1998 (Administrative)

 

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5p- SOCIETY

PO Box 268

Lakewood, CA 90714

888-970-0777 (Toll Free)

714-901-1544 (Administrative)

562-920-5240 (FAX)

laura5p@aol.com

 

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GUARDIANS OF HYDROCEPHALUS

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HEATH RESOURCE CENTER – NATIONAL CLEARINGHOUSE ON POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES

George Washington University

2121 K St., NW, Suite 220

Washington, DC 20052-0001

800-544-3284 (Toll Free)

202-973-0904 (Administrative)

www.heath.gwu.edu

 

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HIGH-FUNCTIONING AUTISM, PERVASIVE DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDER, ASPERGER

SUPPORT GROUP OF NEW YORK

Renamed ASPERGER SYNDROME SUPPORT GROUP OF

NEW YORK CITY

 

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HISPANIC AIDS FORUM

213 W. 35th St., 12th Fl.

New York, NY 10001

212-563-4500 (Administrative)

212-868-6237 (FAX)

www.hafnyc.org

 

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LEAGUE FOR THE HARD OF HEARING

917-305-7888 (FAX)

 

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LEARNING DISABILITIES ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA (LDA)

Arnold Korotkin , Executive Director

 

LEARNING DISABILITIES ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA (LDA)

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LEARNING DISABILITIES ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA (LDA) – ADULTS AND CHILDREN WITH LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES – is not affiliated with LDA and should be listed as ADULTS AND CHILDREN WITH LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (ACLDD).  It is an independent organization that provides the services listed.

 

 

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LENOX HILL HOSPITAL

212-434-2000 (Information)

212-434-3365 (Outpatient Mental Health/Center for Attention and Learning Disorders)

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LITERACY ASSISTANCE CENTER, INC.

32 Broadway, 10 th Fl.

New York, NY 10004

Elyse Barbell Rudolph, Executive Director

 

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METROPOLITAN CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH

160 W. 86th St.

New York, NY 10023

212-362-8755 (Administrative)

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METROPOLITAN CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH

1090 St. Nicholas Ave.

New York, NY 10032

212-543-0777 (Administrative)

 

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NATIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR RARE DISORDERS (NORD)

55 Kenosia Ave., PO Box 1968

Danbury, CT 06813

800-999-6673 (Toll Free)

203-774-0100 (Administrative)

203-798-2291 (FAX)

203-797-9590 (TDD)

 

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NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT 05

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NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT 05 –

COMMITTEE ON PRESCHOOL SPECIAL EDUCATION (CSE)

Thurgood Marshall Academy

6 Edgecomb Ave.

New York, NY 10030

646-548-9435 (Administration)

646-548-9046 (FAX)

 

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NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION – CENTRAL OFFICES

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NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION – RELATED AND CONTRACTUAL SERVICES

52 Chambers St., Rm. 218

New York, NY 10007

212-374-6097 (Administrative)

212-374-5257 (FAX)

 

NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION – CENTRAL OFFICES

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NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION – ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS AND PARENT OUTREACH

52 Chambers St., Rm. 213

New York, NY 10007

212-374-6072 (Administrative)

212-374-5763 (FAX)

 

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NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EMPLOYMENT

Betty B. Wu, Commissioner

 

NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Thomas R. Frieden , MD, MPH, Commissioner

 

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NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

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NYC Department of Health – Physically Handicapped Children’s Program (PHP)

161 William St. , 6th Fl.

New York, NY 10038

Dr. Edwina Nelbett , Director

 

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NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF YOUTH AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

156 William St. , 3rd Fl.

New York, NY 10038

212-788-5677 (Administrative)

212-788-5577 (Administrative)

212-227-7007 (Fax)

Jeanne B. Mullgrav , Commissioner

 

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NEW YORK CITY HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATION (HRA)

Verna Eggleston, Commissioner

 

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NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY

Paul LeClerc , President

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NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY

Paul LeClerc , President

 

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NEW YORK SOCIETY FOR THE DEAF

161 Williams St., 11th Fl.

New York, NY 10038

646-278-8115 (Administrative)

 

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NEW YORK STATE FOSTER AND ADOPTIVE PARENTS ASSOCIATION

92-31 Union Hall St., Room 3103

St. Albans, NY 11432

800-790-3690 (Administrative)

718-262-3214 (Administrative)

 

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NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF MENTAL RETARDATION AND DEVELOPMENTAL

DISABILITIES (OMRDD)

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NEW YORK STATE OFFICE OF MENTAL RETARDATION AND DEVELOPMENTAL

DISABILITIES (OMRDD) - BRONX

2400 Halsey St.

Bronx, NY 10461

 

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ORAL HEALTH, PROGRAMS AND POLICY FOR NEW YORK CITY (OPPH)

212-978-5540 (Administrative)

 

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PARENTS OF A.N.G.E.L.S.

3209 Westchester Ave. , 2nd Fl.

Bronx, NY 10461

718-931-0515

www.charityadvantage.com/bxangels

 

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PARTNERSHIP WITH CHILDREN

Michelle Sidrane , Executive Director

 

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RHEEDLEN CENTERS FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES

Renamed HARLEM CHILDREN’S ZONE

 

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RICHMOND COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION

PO Box 140593

Staten Island, NY 10301

 

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SINGLE PARENT RESOURCE CENTER

www.singleparentusa.com

 

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THERACARE OF NEW YORK, INC.

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THERACARE OF NEW YORK, INC. – STATEN ISLAND

101 Tyrellan Ave., Suite 300

Staten Island, NY 10309

 

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TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROJECT (TBI-TAP) AT HUNTER COLLEGE

This project is currently defunct.

 

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UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY OF QUEENS

Renamed QUEENS CENTER FOR PROGRESS

www.queenscp.org

 

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UNITED WE STAND

202 Union Ave., Suite L

Brooklyn, NY 11211

 

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WHEELCHAIR GETAWAYS

228 Monroe St.

Hoboken, NJ 07030

800-344-5005 (Toll Free)

800-642-2042 (National Reservations)

201-792-2725 (Administrative)

 

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Miscellaneous Information

 

  

A corrected list of Children’s Residential Treatment Facilities available to children who live in New York City

 

Astor Home for Children

36 Mill St., PO Bos 5005

Rhinebeck, NY 12572

914-876-4081

914-876-2020 (Fax)

Suzanne Button, Ph.D., RTF Director

 

August Aichorn Center

23 W. 106th St.

New York, NY 10025

212-316-9353

212-662-2755 (Fax)

George Petagrew , Program Director

 

The Children’s Village, Inc.

Echo Hills, NY 10522

914-693-0600

914-693-7708 (Fax)

Sylvie Jeanloz , RTF Director

 

Green Chimneys Children’s Services, Inc.

David Hall RTF

Caller Box 719 , Doansburg Rd.

Brewster, NY 10509

845-279-2996

845-279-7399 (Fax)

JoAnne Burns, RTF Director

 

Hillside Children’s Center

7432 County House Rd.

Auburn, NY 13021

716-256-7808

716-256-7555 (Fax)

John Treahy , Collective Resource Director

 

Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services (JBFCS)

Henry Ittleson Center

5050 Iseline Ave.

Riverdale, NY 10471

718-549-6700

718-796-4614 (Fax)

Karen Forte, Program Director

 

Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services (JBFCS)

Jerome M. Goldsmith Center for Adolescents

228 Linda Ave.

Hawthorne, NY 10532

914-279-2996

914-279-2714 (Fax)

Rami Mosseri , Ph.D., RTF Director

 

Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services (JBFCS)

Linden Hill RTF

500 Linda Ave.

Hawthorne, NY 10532

914-773-7500

914-773-7535 (Fax)

Rami Mosseri , Ph.D. RTF Director

 

Parsons Child and Family Center RTF

60 Academy Rd.

Albany, NY 12208

518-426-2600

518-426-2792 (Fax)

Joe Benamati , RTF Director

 

Madonna Heights, St. Christopher- Ottlie RTF

151 Burrs Lane, PO Box 8020

Dix Hills, NY 11746

516-643-8800

516-491-4440 (Fax)

Marty Helbig , RTF Director

 

St. Christopher- Ottlie Home for Children

85-70 148th St.

Jamaica, NY 11435

718-658-4101

718-523-2582 (Fax)

Pam Lanon , Program Director

 

St. Mary’s Children and Family Services

McKeown House, RTF

525 Convent Rd.

Syosset, NY 11791

516-921-0808

516-921-0737 (Fax)

Dan Sturz , Ph.D., RTF Program Coordinator

 

 

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New York City Department of Education

 

Click on a link to locate the update:

Learning Support Centers

Community School District Offices

Regional CSE Chairperson

Regional Preschool Administrators (CPSE)

Regional Administrator of Special Education

Regional Director of Student Placement, Youth and Family Support Services

(formerly Directors of Pupil Personnel)

 

 

 

Learning Support Centers

The school system has been reorganized into 10 Regions, each of which includes two to four Community School Districts.  Each of the 10 Regions has a Regional Superintendent who is responsible for overseeing teaching and learning within their Region. 

 

Instructional Leadership Division

Regional

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Districts

Learning Support Center

Telephone #

Located In*

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Irma Zardoya

9, 10

1 Fordham Plaza

Bronx, 10458

718-741-7090

District 10

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Laura Rodriguez

8, 11, 12

1230 Zerega Avenue

Bronx, 10462

718-828-2440

District 8

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Judith Chin

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30-48 Linden Place

Flushing, 11354

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90-27 Sutphin Blvd.

Jamaica, 11435

718-281-7575

 

 

 

718-557-2600

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Reyes Irizarry

24, 30, 32

28-11 Queens Plaza N.

L.I.C., 11101

718-391-8300

District 30

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Kathleen Cashin

19, 23, 27

82-01 Rockaway Blvd.

Ozone Park 11416 

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1655 St. Mark’s Ave.

Brooklyn, 11233

718-642-5800

 

718-922-4960

District 27

 

District 23

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Gloria Buckery

17, 18, 22

5619 Flatlands Avenue Brooklyn, 11234

718-968-6100

District 22

7

Michelle Fratti

20, 21, 31

715 Ocean Terrace

Staten Island, 10301

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415 89th Street Brooklyn, 11209

718-556-8350

718-759-4900

District 31

District 20

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Marcia Lyles

13, 14, 15, 16

131 Livingston Street

Brooklyn, 11201

718-935-3900

District 15

9

Peter Heaney

1, 2, 4, 7

333 Seventh Ave., New York  10001

212-356-7500

District 2

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