Useful Links

New York State Commission on Quality of Care for the Mentally Disabled serves people with mental disabilities and their families by providing independent oversight of the quality and cost-effectiveness of services provided by all mental hygiene programs in New York State
http://www.cqc.state.ny.us

New York State Department of Health promotes and protects people's health in New York State
http://www.health.state.ny.us/home.html

The New York State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council focuses on community involvement, employment, recreation and housing issues faced by New Yorkers with developmental disabilities and their families
http://www.ddpc.state.ny.us/

New York State Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities serves people with with mental retardation and developmental disabilities
http://www.omr.state.ny.us/

The Administration on Developmental Disabilities ensures that individuals with developmental disabilities and their families can have services, supports, and other assistance and opportunities that promotes independence, productivity, and integration and inclusion into the community
http://www.acf.dhhs.gov/programs/add/

Health Resources and Services Administration Maternal and Child Health Bureau works in partnership with states, communities, public-private partners and families to strengthen the maternal and child health infrastructure, assure the availability and use of medical homes and to continue improving the health, safety and well-being of the MCH population
http://www.mchb.hrsa.gov/

The Social Security Administration administers a cash benefits program for children and adults with disabilities who have limited family income
http://www.ssa.gov/notices/supplemental-security-income/

Family Village information, resources, and communication opportunities on the Internet for persons with cognitive and other disabilities
http://www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/

The Office of Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities (VESID) within the State Education Department (SED) is charged with meeting the needs of people with disabilities from early childhood through adulthood and into the workplace.
http://www.vesid.nysed.gov/

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