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:

• 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 Western New York Collegiate Consortium college planning guide 

Vocation and Continuing Education

• Adult Career and Continuing Education Services-Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR): 1-800-888-8106

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).