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About Resources |
Resources shares knowledge and support to empower parents and other New Yorkers who care about young people with disabilities. Founded in 1983 by three moms who were looking for resources for their children, Resources has grown to be the premier source for knowledge and help with systems, programs and services affecting young people with disabilities in New York City.
Contact us at:
116 E. 16th Street
5th Floor
New York, NY 10003
(212) 677-4650 (212) 254-4070 fax |
Resources provides |
 Help for families to understand and negotiate educational and human services systems
Information for families and professionals: outstanding publications, and the largest and most comprehensive database of schools, services, and other supports for young New Yorkers with disabilities.
Training and Workshops in Spanish and English for families, professionals, and community organizations
Community events, such as the annual Camp Fair, to bring connect people and resources
Systems advocacy to improve educational and social opportunities and outcomes for young people with disabilities
Consultation and training services
Resources is a Parent Training and Information Center and a New York City Parent Center with support of the United States and New York State Departments of Education.
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MESSAGE FROM DIRECTOR |
2008 was an exciting first year for me to join RCSN. We celebrated our first 25 years of service, during which RCSN helped more than 231,360 people find and obtain programs and services of all kinds for children with learning, developmental, emotional and physical disabilities, health issues and other special needs. We also
conducted training for more than 66,500 parents and professionals, and reached
many thousands more through publications, special events, our website and our
searchable database. As we enter our second-quarter century, we are entering a critical new phase of information management and dissemination to help empower New York City
families. Please keep checking this website for
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NEW RESOURCE PUBLICATIONS
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Schools for Students with Special Needs lists private day and residential schools, with special sections on Charter Schools and schools for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Details
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Camps 2009-2010 is the 25th edition of this comprehensive directory of camps and summer programs for children and youth with disabilities and special needs in the Metro New York area. Details
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RCSN NEWS AND VIEWS
Announcing The Bronx Parent Center Without Walls™ and
Manhattan Parent Center Without Walls™
RCSN announces the launch of The Bronx Parent Center Without Walls™
and Manhattan Parent Center Without Walls™!
RCSN is partnering with Advocates for Children of New York (AFC),
in Manhattan and the Bronx, and the Jewish Child Care Association
(JCCA), in the Bronx, to help parents of children with special needs
understand their rights, learn how to obtain evaluations and direct
services for their children, and how to become more confident and
effective advocates.
The Centers offer:
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Workshops and information sessions, in Spanish and English, at
schools and community organizations
- Direct assistance -- in person or by telephone -- for families
in understanding, preparing, or obtaining appropriate educational
services
- Skilled bilingual staff, with significant experience in all
aspects of public education from Early Intervention through transition
to adulthood
We encourage you to refer families to us for direct assistance, and to
bring us to your organization to speak with your parents and staff.
All services are free. For Center locations, hours, or to refer a
family or to arrange a workshop, clinic, or information session,
contact Nina Lublin at nina@resourcesnyc.org
or 212-677-4650.
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NOW is the time to learn more about summer camps for you child. Click on the picture for more information.
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