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Provides information and referral to parents of preschool children with disabilities to assist with accessing evaluation, and special education services.

Offers monthly 4 hour respite for children with disabilities and their siblings enrolled in program. Parents drop off their children, who are cared for by Director of LITLC, students from Lynbrook High School, and other communities. Program includes dinner, crafts, music, and playtime.

Provides individuals who suffered a neurological injury/illness and their family members information,education and support to assist in coping with the challenges that arise as a result of their illness and promote wellness. Offers opportunities for participants to share their concerns and experiences with others and network with professionals,fellow survivors and advocates. Call for more information.

Offers many support and peer groups for individuals with disabilities including social and recreational gatherings. The groups are facilitated by individuals. Call for specific information. Groups are available for youth and adults.

Provides crisis prevention and response services to people with intellectual/developmental disabilities or complex behavioral/mental health needs, their families and caregivers with the goal of enabling individuals to remain in their home or community. Offers needs assessment develops and individualized crisis plan, recommends preventive and coping strategies for families/caregivers and provides referrals to appropriate agencies. Provides short-term therapeutic in-home supports, therapeutic emergency and planned Resource Center services for enrolled individuals. Provides consultation, training and technical assistance to community partners and organizations.

Provides advocacy training for parents of children with disabilities ages 5-21 on any school related topic.

Offers parents of children with hearing loss the opportunity to meet with peers to share information and discuss personal experiences.

Serves children ages 5-21 with a diagnosis of autism, intellectual disability, or multiple disabilities. Teaches language and communication skills, self-help and activities of daily living, and behavior management. Other services include vocational activities, crisis intervention for families and parent education, counseling and support.

UPSD is a source for information on all actions of government that affect individuals with disabilities and their families. UPSD is committed to alerting the community, the press, and congressmen before decisions are made that affect its members. Provides at no cost the Toys 'R' US Toy Guide For Differently-Abled Kids. Publishes a newsletter, The Voice, Our National Newsletter. Visit the website and the UPSD link for monthly national news updates and membership information.

Provides support to individuals, 18 years of age and older with developmental disabilities transitioning from school, in developing skills for independent living and employment. Offers a variety of programs including community integration, travel training, working at volunteer job sites, and computer and interviewing skills. Call for more information.

A council that provides a strong voice for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families on a local level, working with and through the Developmental Disabilities Service Office to plan, develop and monitor family support services.

Serves children ages 5-21 with a diagnosis of autism, intellectual disability, or multiple disabilities. Teaches language and communication skills, self-help and activities of daily living, and behavior management. Other services include crisis intervention for families and parent education, counseling and support.

Offers parents of children with hearing loss the opportunity to meet with peers to share information and discuss personal experiences.

Offers pediatric support groups including: Hope for Hearts, a support group for parents and siblings of children with congenital heart defects Our Little Heroes/Oncology Parent Support Network, offering mutual support and guidance for families of children with cancer. Call for schedule/information.

Provides recreation respite services for families with developmentally disabled children ages 21 and under two Saturdays per month.

School based clinical services in contracted Nassau County Schools. Our team of bilingual Spanish speaking clinicians offer school-based trauma-informed counseling to meet the social emotional learning(SEL) needs of Spanish speaking EN/ELL students and their families. To inquire about bringing out services to your school district, please call 516-485-4289 ext:1267

Provides advocacy training for parents of children with disabilities ages 5-21 on any school related topic.

Provides collaborative support services to families of children with disabilities using a strength-based, family-centered approach to problem solving, and working in coordination with other community providers.

Provides recreation respite services for families with developmentally disabled children ages 21 and under two Saturdays per month.

A parent-staffed disability and health information center that works with families of children who have disabilities and special health care needs. Provides information, support and matches parents experiencing challenges with other parents who have similar experiences. Helps families to access and coordinate resources and community services.

Serves children ages 5-21 with a diagnosis of autism, intellectual disability, or multiple disabilities. Teaches language and communication skills, self-help and activities of daily living, and behavior management. Other services include crisis intervention for families and parent education, counseling and support.

Provides individuals who suffered a neurological injury/illness and their family members information,education and support to assist in coping with the challenges that arise as a result of their illness and promote wellness. Offers opportunities for participants to share their concerns and experiences with others and network with professionals,fellow survivors and advocates. Call for more information.

Provides support to individuals, 18 years of age and older with developmental disabilities transitioning from school, in developing skills for independent living and employment. Offers a variety of programs including community integration, travel training, working at volunteer job sites, and computer and interviewing skills. Call for more information.

Offers many support and peer groups for individuals with disabilities including social and recreational gatherings. The groups are facilitated by individuals. Call for specific information. Groups are available for youth and adults.

Provides two-hour group training sessions to families who have children who meet HCBS waiver eligibility requirements under age 18. Topics vary and are geared toward families who have children with developmental disabilities. Call for more information.