PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
Sports and Children with Special Needs:
https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/encyclopedia/content.aspx?contenttypeid=160&contentid=20
Adaptive Sports Programs for Children with Disabilities:
https://www.chop.edu/centers-programs/occupational-therapy/adaptive-sports-programs
Including All Children: Health for Kids with Disabilities:
https://www.actionforhealthykids.org/including-all-children-health-for-kids-with-disabilities/
Autism Speaks – Recreation:
https://www.autismspeaks.org/activites-children-autism
The Outreach Program for Soccer, designed for children with disabilities ages 5 to 21: http://www.nyswysa.org/topsoccer
Special Needs Articles and Events for the Greater Binghamton Area:
https://binghamton.macaronikid.com/search
EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
New York State Department of Health, Disability and Health Program - Find helpful tips and practices to be inclusive of everyone.
Move United: Disabled Sports USA and Adaptive Sports USA recently merged to become Move United. Check out (below) their newly combined resources for live and recorded adaptive fitness classes.
Special Olympics New York Offering a virtual program and resources for athletes.
Special Olympics School of Strength - Offers a whole new way to exercise, featuring WWE superstar Becky Lynch. Three levels of videos for beginners to master athletes.
Adapt to Perform - Ben Clark is a You Tuber that has created video workouts adapted for people with mobility disabilities.
Teach Me To Talk - An excellent resource for therapists and families of children 0-5. This was previously sold on DVD, but has been made available to view via You Tube for FREE!
Zensational Kids Emergency Tool Kit - Free videos for parents and educators - Mindful Tools to Help Parents Stay Sane and Create Calm
TOPSoccer Program details and registration information for a safe and inclusive soccer program to teach and play soccer with children with special needs, run by Binghamton University students.
GiGi's Playhouse - Offers free educational, therapeutic-based and career development programs for individuals with Down syndrome, their families and the community, through a replicable playhouse model
Early Intervention Facebook Group for Families - Welcomes parents and caregivers of children in the Early Intervention Program from around New York State that want to connect with other parents/caregivers, share ideas, ask questions, and provide support to one another.
Described and Captioned Media Program - The nation's leading source for accessible educational content, providing services for students who are blind, visually impaired, deaf, hard of hearing, or deaf-blind. Families and school personnel with early learners through Grade 12 students can register for free access to over 6,000 Educational Media titles on-demand and on DVD.
Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) Program - Information regarding community resources for Developmental Disability, Family Support, Mental Health, and Transition from Adolescence to Independence
Help Hub for Families - Find health, education, human services, and disability information for newborns through age 22.
Resource Directory for Children and Young Adults with Special Health Care Needs - Available in English / Chinese / French / Italian / Korean / Polish / Russian / Spanish
NYS Early Intervention Program - Offers a variety of therapeutic and support services to eligible infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families
Developmental Disabilities – NY State agencies who assist individuals with developmental delays or disabilities and their families
Families Together in NYS – Working to ensure that all children and youth have the support they need in order to succeed; represent thousands of families across the state whose children have been involved in many systems, including mental health, substance abuse, special education, juvenile justice, and foster care
Family Support - State agencies that offer family support services
Literacy Volunteers of Broome/Tioga County, Inc. - provides free reading and math help for adults who test at or below an elementary level - also help for individuals over 16 seeking to pass a High School equivalency exam or English lessons for speakers of other languages
Mental Health – Local Mental Hygiene Services
Prevent Child Abuse New York - Being a parent is hard. Be brave. Get Help. Find parenting resources right now.
Child Passenger Safety - Car seat safety information
HEALTH CARE & HEALTH INSURANCE
Mothers & Babies Perinatal Network - Facilitated Enrollment for Child Health Plus, Family Health Plus and Medicaid
New York Medicaid Waiver - Medicaid waivers help provide services to people who would otherwise be in a nursing home or hospital to receive long-term care in the community, including those with intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities, and Autism
How Can I Get the Best Health Care for my Child? - Explains the importance of having a medical home. Available in English / Spanish / French / Russian / Chinese
Immunization Information – Immunize.org - Offers information and videos for health professionals, coalitions and the public
Birthright of Binghamton - Provides a variety of services and also refers for many more; free pregnancy tests and support
Broome County Dental Society - Represents more than 145 dentists in th Broome County area
Broome County Health Department - Links to: Health Promotion & Disease Prevention, Clinic Services & Disease Control, Environmental Health, Maternal Child Health & Development, WIC, Children with Special Needs, Emergency Preparedness, Broome Opioid Abuse Council, Research and Publications
Family Planning of South-Central NY - Our mission is to advocate and provide individuals, families and organizations in our region with information, education and health care services pertaining to human sexuality and reproductive health in a private and confidential manner, respectful of all beliefs, supporting individual freedom of choice and responsibility.
Life's Choices – Free support for unplanned pregnancy - whether you're considering abortion, parenting, or just need someone to talk to.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Broome County Early Intervention Program - The Early Intervention Program is a statewide program that provides many different types of services to infants and toddlers with disabilities and their families. Early Help Makes a Difference!
Birth to 5: Watch Me Thrive! - A coordinated effort to encourage healthy child development, universal developmental and behavioral screening for children, and support for the families and providers who care for them
Healthy Children Texting Program - Sign up to receive important, age-based text messages for your family from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Early Head Start – Comprehensive child and family development services for low-income pregnant women and families with infants and toddlers ages birth to three years.
CONDITION/DIAGNOSIS SPECIFIC
Autism Resources for Families - National Autism Center
Autism Speaks - Enhancing lives today and accelerating a spectrum of solutions for tomorrow, across the spectrum and throughout the life span
Rochester Regional Center for Autism Spectrum Disorder - Sponsored by the Strong Center for Developmental Disabilities
Sesame Street Autism Resources for Families
See Amazing in All Children, a nationwide initiative aimed at communities with children ages 2 to 5. Developed with input from parents, people who serve the autism community, and people with autism, See Amazing in All Children offers families ways to manage common challenges, to simplify everyday activities, and to grow connections and support from family, friends, and community.
Operation Autism - Directly supports U.S. military families touched by Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorders
Teaching Tips for Children and Adults with Autism - Temple Grandin, Ph.D.
Cerebral Palsy Guide - A guide for helping children with cerebral palsy
Cerebral Palsy Guidance - Guidance and assistance to parents of a child with cerebral palsy
Congenital Heart Disease - Critical Congenital Heart Disease Screening
TRANSITION
Transition from Adolescence to Independence - Information for individuals with disabilities who are transitioning from youth to adulthood
Healthy Transitions - Information regarding moving from pediatric to adult care
Parent Center Hub - Transition to adulthood for students with disabilities
SPECIAL EDUCATION
NYS Education Department - Special Education
Special Education Guide - The special education process explained
Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) - The Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) is dedicated to improving results for infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities, birth through 21, By providing leadership and financial support to assist states and local districts.
Friendship Circle - 5 Items that can help your child with special needs on the first day of school
Wrights Law - Accurate, reliable information about special education law, education law, and advocacy for children with disabilities.
FAPE - Free and Appropriate Public Education
ADDitude Magazine - Strategies and Support for ADHD & LDHD
Achieving Success at School - Organizational strategies for moms and dads with ADHD trying to manage school children with ADHD.
Advocates for Children of New York- Protecting every child's right to learn
IDEA - The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act is a law ensuring services to children with disabilities
STIC - Education Advocacy guides families through the complexities of securing special education services for their child, offering support and expertise without providing legal advice.
STIC - Family and Community Engagement Center A resource for families, schools, and communities who are working to support children and youth with disabilities from birth to their 22nd birthday, across the Southern Tier.
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS & SERVICES
2-1-1 – Connection, at no cost, to critical health and human services in your county
Boys and Girls Club of Binghamton
Broome County Children and Family Services - Broome County Child and Family Services Plan and Forum, Daycare Unit, Family Services Unit, Central Intake Unit, Protective Services for Adults
BroomeINCLUDES - a county-wide initiative aimed at making sure everyone in need of assistance gets the help they need.
Broome County Department of Social Services - Assistance and support programs for children and families
Broome County Healthy Homes Programs - Do you or someone you know have issues with indoor air quality, lead-based paint, fire hazards, slips/trips/fall prevention, or pest control in the home?
CHOW - Community Hunger Outreach Warehouse
Catholic Charities of Broome County – Youth, Family and Community Services
Cornell Cooperative Extension - Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) puts knowledge to work in pursuit of economic vitality, ecological sustainability and social well-being. Rooted in every county of the state, we bring local experience and research-based solutions together, helping New York state families and communities thrive in our rapidly changing world.
CreateABLE - Life is Washable: provides programming designed to complement services and support for individuals and families with a special needs diagnosis, creating opportunities for all to be ABLE to connect in their communities
Crime Victims Assistance Center - Compassionate support and education, enhancing the community's ability to prevent and respond to victims of crime
Family & Children's Society - Provides help, care and counseling services for people in all stages of life
Family Enrichment Network - Supportive services for the optimal development of children and families
Family Resource Network- Offers programs and services that help parents do their best possible job while offering unique learning and growth opportunities for kids, teens and adults alike
FEMA - Designed to educate Americans to prepare for and respond to emergencies, including natural and man-made disasters
HCA - A non-profit organization that provides programs and services to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families
Healthy Families New York - services include helping families access community resources and services, educating families on parenting and child development, connecting families with medical providers, and assessing children for developmental delays
Institute for Child Development - To help excel children in our community challenged by developmental and learning disorders
Mom's House - Celebrating Life and Empowering Parents Through Education and Child Care
OPWDD - Office for People with Developmental Disabilities
Greater Opportunities - Assists individuals and families with services that include emergency assistance, advocacy, early education, and safe and affordable housing
Parent-to-Parent of NYS - Addressing special health care needs in the IEP
RISE - Assists families who experience or are threatened with domestic violence
Rural Health Network - The health and well-being of rural people and communities of South-Central New York
Social Security Administration – Application and eligibility information
Women, Infants and Children - Health assessments, breastfeeding support, nutrition education and counseling, as well as referrals and vouchers for healthy foods to pregnant, breastfeeding and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, infants and children up to age five
YMCA - Programs for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility
YWCA - Services for women, including housing, cancer screening, childcare and clothing for job interviews
