Local, State, and National Resources
This information is listed for reference purposes only. It is not meant as an endorsement of any specific service.
Local Disability Organizations
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) in Ithaca: 607-272-6573
- Finger Lakes Independence Center, Ithaca, NY: 607-272-2433, contact@fliconline.org
- Tompkins County Department of Social Services - "Providing benefits and services to sustain families and individuals and to assist them in achieving independence."
Speech Therapy
- Ithaca College Ewing Speech & Hearing Clinic. They have low rates for weekly sessions.
- The Franziska Racker Centers in Ithaca also offers speech therapy.
Transportation
- TCAT ADA Paratransit serves Tompkins County
- Medical Transportation Resources in Tompkins County and beyond
Mobility Devices
For loan, rental, or purchase:
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Guthrie Medical Supply Depot
402 Third St, Ithaca
607-272-4727 -
UHS Professional Home Care
222 Elmira Road Suite 4, Ithaca Shopping Plaza
607-257-1425 -
Wonderful Wheelchairs
1229 Trumansburg Road at Cayuga Ridge basement, Ithaca
607-375-6657 -
Numotion
their Syracuse office serves Ithaca; they deliver a few times a week
315-445-2220 -
Finger Lakes Independence Center
215 Fifth St, Ithaca
607-272-2433
Transitioning to College
- U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights:
- Students with Disabilities Preparing for Post-secondary Education: Know Your Rights and Responsibilities
- Transition of Students With Disabilities To Postsecondary Education: A Guide for High School Educators - Very good information for students and parents, also.
- University of Washington DO-IT Program (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking & Technology)
- The HEATH Resource Center of George Washington University, Graduate School of Education and Human Development, is the national clearinghouse on post-secondary education for individuals with disabilities.
- The Postsecondary Disability Consortium of Central New York professional development center
- The Western New York Collegiate Consortium college planning guide
Vocation and Continuing Education
National Disability Organizations
- The National Council on Disability
- The U.S. government’s disability website with information about disability issues.
- The Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST) is a nonprofit organization that works to expand learning opportunities for all individuals, especially those with disabilities, through the research and development of innovative, technology-based educational resources and strategies.
- The Learning Disability Association of America
Voter Registration
To obtain New York State voter registration forms, contact:
Tompkins County Board of Elections; 607-274-5522 or 607-274-5521
128 E. Buffalo Street, Ithaca, NY
- They can also be picked up at any local Post Office or completed in our office (Student Disability Services office located in the Cornell Health building).