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American School for the Deaf

TRANSITION PLANNING GUIDE

2016-2017

860-570-2300 Voice860-570-2201 Faxwww.asd-1817.org

139 North Main StreetWest Hartford, Connecticut 06107

REVISION: JULY 2016

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

ASD Transition Planning Guide Introduction Letter..................................................................4-5

Transition Assessments...............................................................................................................61. Career Code Interest Inventory...........................................................................6 2. Visual Enderle-Severson Transition Rating Scale................................................73. Holland Career Interest Inventory.........................................................................84. Transition Self-Assessment Checklist..................................................................95. Personal Hearing Inventory..................................................................................96. Picture Interest Career Survey (PICS)................................................................107. Summary of Performance: Student Perspective................................................118. ACT: What Do My Scores Mean?.......................................................................12

Connecticut Transition Planning Resource List.........................................................................131. CT Bureau of Rehabilitation Services (BRS)......................................................132. CT DORS Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (DHGH).....................................133. LifeBridge Community Services..........................................................................134. CT Department of Developmental Services (DDS)............................................145. CT Association of Centers for Independent Living (CACIL)...............................146. PEPNet 2.0.........................................................................................................157. Northwestern Connecticut Community College (NCCC/CEDHH)......................158. Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services (DHMAS)...........................169. Department of Children and Families (DCF).................................................17-18

District of Columbia Transition Planning Resource List.............................................................191. American Society for Deaf Children....................................................................192. District of Columbia Rehabilitation Services Administration...............................19

Maryland Transition Planning Resource List..............................................................................201. Maryland Rehabilitation Services.......................................................................20

Massachusetts Transition Planning Resource List ...................................................................211. Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC)............................................212. Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (MCDHH).........213. D.E.A.F., Inc. (Headquarters).............................................................................214. Northern Essex Community College...................................................................225. PEPNet 2.0.........................................................................................................22

New Hampshire Transition Planning Resource List...................................................................231. New Hampshire Vocational Rehabilitation (NHVR)............................................232. Northeast Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (NDHHS)...................................23



New York Transition Planning Resource List.............................................................................241. State Office of Special Education (VESID/ACCESS-VR)...................................242. LaGuardia Community College...........................................................................243. Lehman College..................................................................................................244. Nassau Community College...............................................................................245. National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID).................................................256. Westchester County Department of Community Mental Health.........................257. OPWDD Ageing Out Coordinators Contact List.................................................25

i. Region 1..................................................................................................25ii. Region 2..................................................................................................27iii. Region 3..................................................................................................29iv. Region 4..................................................................................................31v. Region 5..................................................................................................34

8. New York Deaf advocacy...................................................................................349. New York Medicaid Health Home.......................................................................37

Rhode Island Transition Planning Resource List.......................................................................381. Office of Rehabilitation Services – RI.gov..........................................................382. Rhode Island Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (RICDHH)...........383. For General Information on Transition..........................................................39-404. Important Statewide Agencies............................................................................415. Resources for College and Continuing Education..............................................426. Resources for Employment................................................................................43

Vermont Transition Planning Resource List...............................................................................441. Deaf Independence Program..............................................................................442. Deaf Victim’s Advocacy Services.......................................................................443. Vermont Division of Vocational Rehabilitation....................................................444. Vermont Interpreter Referral Services................................................................445. Vermont Association of the Deaf........................................................................44



August 2016

Dear Parents/Guardians of ASD Students:

Transition refers to activities meant to prepare students for adult life. At ASD, it is our aim to help students achieve their personal and professional goals through career exploration classes, transition and academic assessments, work experience, and other experiences that match their interests, abilities, skills and needs. The transition process will guide your student from self- awareness to career awareness to career exploration and ultimately, to career decision making.

In high school, students begin to develop a plan, in collaboration with their families and educational staff, for transitioning into post-secondary education/ training or employment. This may include developing post-secondary education and employment goals, getting work experience while still in school, and setting up links with adult service providers such as a vocational rehabilitation agency.

You are your student’s connection to programs and services when they are under the age of 18. After the age of 18, many students may still need assistance negotiating service delivery and post-secondary agencies. Your involvement in this process is essential to your student’s success in the future.

Transition Planning AssessmentsTransition Planning assessments are part of an ongoing process of gathering information that will help students, educators, and family members make informed decisions about life, during and after high school.

The purpose of a transition assessment is to identify a student’s strengths, preferences, interests, and needs. The results will assist in the development of realistic goals and objectives. Specific transition assessments will vary from student to student depending on need and ability. Please refer to the Transition Assessment information that is included in this guide.

During the sophomore, junior and senior year, your student may be recommended to take the ACT (American College Test) at a cost of $39.00-$42.00. The fee and a signed permission form are required for students to take the exam. ACT scores measure the student’s current level of educational development and skills that are essential for admission to college. Generally, the minimum score for college admission to Gallaudet University and NTID is 14 or 15, but a score above 15 is preferable.



Transition Planning Agency InformationDuring your student’s sophomore year, you should contact your state’s Vocational Rehabilitation Service agency. Vocational Rehabilitation can assist you and your student to plan for life after high school, with services such as post-secondary education options, employment support, assistive devices and job training. Vocational Rehabilitation counselors work closely with you and your student to determine if you are eligible for services.

Eligibility is determined by a review of records, assessments and evaluations. Establishing the need for services is a critical decision and the final decision is made by your state agency. Be advised, adult services are not automatic. You must start this process early and be persistent in working with the system.

Please refer to the Transition Planning Resource List for your state that is included.With your commitment, guidance, and support, your student will be given the educational foundation and tools needed to confidently transition into the adult world. Should you have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me.

Sincerely,

Dawn L. Love, M.Ed., M.A., L.P.C.Licensed Professional CounselorASD Transition Services [email protected]


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Transition Assessments

The Career Code Interest Inventory

Career Codes are based on the Holland Code Career Theory that represents a set of six personality types/vocational interests formulated by Dr. John Holland (Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising and Conventional). The Career Codes/Holland Codes are referred to by their first letters: RIASEC and graphically represented in a hexagon shape.

To complete the Career Code Interest Inventory, students are asked to examine a list of activities and check any that are enjoyable or interesting. Afterward, the list is tallied to yield the top three interests areas (RIASEC)—their personal Career Code. This Career Code correlates to a group of possible career options based on their interests and personality.



Visual Enderle-Severson Transition Rating Scale

The Visual Enderle-Severson Transition Rating Scale is an informal, criterion-referenced transition assessment designed for students with mild disabilities. It provides scores in the areas of Employment, Recreation and Leisure, Home Living, Community Transportation/Participation and Post-Secondary Education. Student strengths and areas of concern are highlighted for each area.To complete the Visual Enderle-Severson Transition Rating Scale, students are asked to view pictures of Employment Options, Recreation and Leisure Activities, Home and Living Arrangements, Employment Possibilities, Community Transportation/Participation Options and Post-Secondary Education Interests and check any that would apply to their future goals. The results identify the student’s present level of performance with respect to their long range goals and expectations for employment and adult living.



The Holland Career Interest Inventory (Holland Codes)

Holland Codes represent a set of six personality types/vocational interests formulated by Dr. John Holland (Realistic, Investigative, Artistic, Social, Enterprising and Conventional). He believed that any person could be described as having interests associated with each of the six types in a descending order of preference. It is usually the top three most dominant codes that are used for vocational interest information. The Holland Codes are referred to by their first letters: RIASEC and graphically represented in a hexagon shape. The shorter the distance between their corners on the hexagon, the more closely they are related.

The six personality and work environment types are described as follows: Realistic – practical, physical, hands-on, tool-oriented Investigative – analytical, intellectual, scientific, explorative Artistic – creative, original, independent, chaotic Social – cooperative, supporting, helping, healing/nurturing Enterprising – competitive environment, leadership, persuading Conventional – detail-oriented, organizing, clerical

To complete the Holland Career Interest Inventory, students are asked to examine a list of activities and check any that are enjoyable or interesting. Afterward, the list is tallied to yield the top three interests areas (RIASEC)—their personal Holland Code. The students’ Holland Code correlates to a group of possible career options based on their interests and personality.



Transition Self-Assessment Checklist

The Transition Self-Assessment Checklist is a written self-assessment that encourages students to evaluate and synthesize important information they will need when considering a future career.

The following areas are addressed:InterestsAbilitiesPersonality TraitsAcademic StrengthsAcademic Weaknesses

A Personal Hearing Inventory is also completed with the audiologist. The following areas are discussed:

Hearing LevelHearing LossHearing Aids and/or Cochlear ImplantsCommunication Style



PICS (Picture Interest Career Survey)

PICS is an occupational interest assessment for students with limited reading ability or special needs. Students identify occupational/career interests by using pictures of people at work rather than text-based items.

PICS has 36 sets of 3 pictures and students are asked to choose which of the three portrayed occupations seems most interesting. Based on the number and kind of pictures selected, PICS creates a student profile which then leads directly to career information and potential job matches.

PICS uses two of the most widely accepted occupational coding systems:

RIASEC (Holland Codes) and “people, data, things, ideas”.


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Summary of Performance: Student Perspective

The Summary of Performance (SOP): Student Perspective is completed by students during their senior year.


SUMMARY OF PERFORMANCEASD STUDENT PERSPECTIVE

As I enter college, work, training programs, and adult life:

1. My plans are…

2. My strengths are…

3. My disability is ….

4. Supports and accommodations that have helped me succeed at ASD are…

__hearing aids __ cochlear implant __sign Language interpreters __ visual aids

__teachers who use sign language __large font __counseling __speech __tutoring

__other _______________________________________________________________

5. I will need help with…

Student Signature: __________________________________ Date: _____________


The ACT: What Do My Scores Mean?

The ACT is a curriculum-based, nationally normed assessment program for 11th and 12th graders. It measures current level of educational development in English, Mathematics, Reading and Science. Knowledge and skills in these areas are generally essential for admission to college and are considered important for success in college studies. The ACT also includes a Career Interest Inventory component.

Your Composite Score and each Test Score (English, Mathematics, Reading and Science) range from 1 (low) to 36 (high). The Composite Score is the average of your four test scores.National Ranks are also listed. Your rank indicates the approximate percentages of recent hearing high school graduates in the U.S. and your state who took the ACT and received scores that are the same as or lower than yours. (Example: a rank of 50 means that 50% of students received scores that are the same as or lower than your score.)

You can use the ranks to get a sense of your strengths and weaknesses in the four areas represented by the test scores and in the seven specific areas represented by the sub scores. A high rank in the content area may suggest a good chance of success in related college majors and careers. A low rank may indicate that you need to develop your skills more in that area. ACT test scores; along with information about high school grades, courses, class rank, current school and community activities, planned college activities and work experience help colleges identify applicants who can benefit most from their programs.



Transition Planning Resource List

CONNECTICUT TRANSITION PLANNING RESOURCE LIST

CT Bureau of Rehabilitation Services (BRS)55 Farmington Avenue, 12th FloorHartford, CT 06106

Commissioner: Amy Porter Phone:860-424-4844 Voice860-920-7163 VP1-800-537-2549860-424-4850 Fax

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.ct.gov/brs

CT DORS Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (DHGH)184 Windsor AvenueWindsor, CT 06095

Commissioner: Amy Porter

Interpreting Unit860-697-3570 Voice860-899-1647 VP860-730-8413 Fax888-308-9504 Voice Emergencies(Police & Hospital)

Counseling Unit860-697-3560 Voice860-899-1648 VP860-730-8412 Fax


Website: www.dhoh.ct.gov

LifeBridge Community Services475 Clinton AvenueBridgeport, CT 06605

Deaf Outreach/Interpreter Services

Phone:203-368-55691-888-676-8554 Voice & TDD866-470-7303 VP

Website: www.lifebridgect.org

Services for the Deaf include: education, case management, advocacy and sign language interpreting.


http://www.lifebridgect.org/

http://www.dhoh.ct.gov/


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CT Department of Developmental Services (DDS)460 Capitol Ave.Hartford, CT 06106

Commissioner: Morna A. Murry, J.D.

Phone:860-418-6000860-418-6079 TDD1-866-737-0330860-418-8784 Fax


Website: www.ct.gov/dds

CT Association of Centers for Independent Living (CACIL)The CACIL is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that is the unified voice of Centers for Independent Living in Connecticut.

1. Access Independence Service Area: Southwestern CT80 Ferry Blvd., Suite 205Stratford, CT 06615

Phone:203-378-6977 Voice203-375-2748 Fax

Website: www.accessinct.org

2. Center for Disability Right (CDR)

Service Area: Central CT369 Highland StreetWest Haven, CT 06516

Phone:203-934-7077 Voice203-934-7078 Fax

Website: www.cdr-ct.org

3. Disabilities Network of Eastern Connecticut (DNEC)

Service Area: Eastern CT19 Ohio AvenueNorwich, CT 06360

Phone:860-823-1898 Voice860-886-2316 Fax

Website: www.dnec.org


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4. Independence Northwest (IN) Service Area: Western CT1183 New Haven Road, Suite 200Naugatuck, CT 06770

Phone:203-729-3299 Voice203-729-2839 Fax

Website: www.independencenorthwest.org

5. Independence Unlimited (IU) Service Area: Northern CT151 New Park Avenue, Suite DHartford, CT 06106

Phone:860-523-5021 Voice860-523-5603 Fax

Website: www.independenceunlimited.org

PEPNet 2.018111 Novdhoff StreetNorthridge, CA 91330-8267

Phone:414-550-0362 Voice818-381-4582 VP

Website: HtmlResAnchor www.pepnet.org

PEPNet ‘s mission is to increase the educational, career and lifetime choices available to individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Northwestern Connecticut Community CollegeCollegiate Education for Deaf & Hard of Hearing Program (CEDHH)Park Place EastWinsted, CT 06098

Contact: Sarah BementPhone:860-738-6382 Voice & TDD860-469-3138 Voice & VP860-379-3886 FAX

Website: HtmlResAnchor www.nwcc.commnet.edu



DMHAS:

The Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS) promotes and administers comprehensive, recovery-oriented services in the areas of mental health treatment and substance abuse prevention and treatment throughout Connecticut.

While the Department's prevention services serve all Connecticut citizens, its mandate is to serve adults (over 18 years of age) with psychiatric or substance use disorders, or both, who lack the financial means to obtain such services on their own. DMHAS also provides collaborative programs for individuals with special needs, such as persons with HIV/AIDS infection, people in the criminal justice system, those with problem gambling disorders, substance abusing pregnant women, persons with traumatic brain injury or hearing impairment, those with co-occurring substance abuse and mental illness, and special populations transitioning out of the Department of Children and Families.

Commissioner Miriam Delphin – Rittonon, Ph.D.

State of ConnecticutDepartment of Mental Health and Addiction Services410 Capitol Avenue, P.O. Box 341431, Hartford, CT 06134

Agency Number: 860-418-7000 or Toll free: 1-800-446-7348Hearing Impaired: 860-418-6707 Website: www.ct.gov/DMHAS/


Department ofMENTAL HEALTH & ADDICTION SERVICES


DCF:

Department of Children and Families-Central Office505 Hudson StreetHartford, CT 06106

Careline: 1-800-842-2288Website: www.ct.gov/dcf/

OFFICE / ADDRESS MAIN PHONE / FAX REGION#

Parking Instructions(Where Applicable)

Central Office505 Hudson StreetHartford, CT 06106

860-550-6300 4 Very Limited Metered

Central Office55 West Main StreetMeriden, CT

203-427-2829 Main203-427-2818 Fax 6 Pay garage parking

Bridgeport100 Fairfield AvenueBridgeport, CT 06604

203-384-5300 Main203-384-5399 TDD203-384-5307 Fax

1 Metered on-street parking

Danbury131 West StreetDanbury, CT 06810

203-207-5100 Main203-748-8325 TDD203-207-5170 Fax

5 On-site parking lot

Hartford250 Hamilton StreetHartford, CT 06106

860-418-8000 Main800-315-4082 TDD860-418-8366 TDD860-418-8327 Fax

4 Very Limited on-street parking

Manchester364 West Middle TurnpikeManchester, CT 06040

860-533-3600 Main800-315-4415 TDD860-533-3896 TDD860-533-3750 Fax

4 On-site Parking lot

MeridenOne West Main StreetMeriden CT 06451

203-238-8400 Main203-238-8517 TDD203-238-6287 Fax

6

Parking: Grove Street, to Municipal GarageAll visitors must park on the upper level of the

parking garage on Grove St. We do not validate any tickets for lower garage parking.

Middletown2081 South Main Street, Suite AMiddletown, CT 06457

860-638-2100 Main860-638-2195 TDD860-346-2585 Fax

3 On-site Parking Lot

Milford38 Wellington RoadMilford, CT 06461

203-306-5300 Main203-306-5604 TDD203-777-4358 Fax 2 On-site Parking lot


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OFFICE / ADDRESS MAIN PHONE / FAX REGION#

Parking Instructions(Where Applicable)

New BritainOne Grove Street, 4th FloorNew Britain, CT 06053

860-832-5200 Main860-832-5370 TDD860-832-5318 Fax

6Park at the Myrtle St. Lot

New HavenOne Long Wharf DriveNew Haven, CT 06511

203-786-0500 Main203-786-2599 TDD203-786-7457 Fax

2On-site Parking lot

Norwalk761 Main AvenueI - Park ComplexNorwalk, CT 06851

203-899-1400 Main203-899-1491 TDD203-853-3821 Fax

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NorwichTwo Courthouse SquareNorwich, CT 06360

860-886-2641 Main860-885-2438 TDD860-885-1300 Fax

3 Metered on-street parking

Torrington62 Commercial BoulevardTorrington, CT 06790

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Waterbury395 West Main StreetWaterbury, CT 06702

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Willimantic322 Main StreetWillimantic, CT 06226

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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA TRANSITION PLANNING RESOURCE LIST

American Society for Deaf Children800 Florida Avenue, NE #2047Washington, DC 20002-3695

Phone:1-800-942-2732 Voice410-795-0965 Fax

District of Columbia (D.C.) Rehabilitation Services Administration810 First Street, NE 10th FloorWashington, DC 20001

Interim Director: Andrew Reese

Phone:202-442-8663202-442-8400 Intake Services202-442-8600 TDD202-442-8742 Fax

Email: dds.dc.gov

Website: www.dds.dc.gov/DC/DDS



MARYLAND TRANSITION PLANNING RESOURCE LIST

Maryland Division of Rehabilitation Services2301 Argonne DriveBaltimore, Maryland 21218

Statewide Coordinator: Craig Passi

Phone:443-798-2840 VP410-554-9942 Voice888-554-0334 Voice


Website: www.dors.maryland.gov



MASSACHUSETTS TRANSITION PLANNING RESOURCE LIST

Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC)600 Washington Street27 Wormwood StreetBoston, Massachusetts 02111

Commissioner: Adelaide Osborne

Phone:617-204 3600 Voice617-727-1354 Fax1-800-245-6543 Toll Free Voice & TDD


Website: www.mass.gov/eohhs

The central office will guide you to the counselor in your area.

Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (MCDHH)600 Washington StreetBoston, Massachusetts 02111

Commissioner: Heidi L. Reed

Phone:617-740-1600 Voice617-740-1700 TDD617-326-7546 VP617-40-1880 Fax800-882-1155 Voice Toll Free800-530-7570 TDD Toll Free

Email: HtmlResAnchor [email protected]

Website: www.mass.gov.eohhs

D.E.A.F., Inc. (Headquarters)215 Brighton AvenueAlston, Massachusetts 02134

Executive Director: Sharon Applegate

Phone:617-254-4041 Voice & TDD617-505-4823 VP

617-254-7091 Fax

Email: HtmlResAnchor [email protected]

Website: HtmlResAnchor www.deafinconline.org




Northern Essex Community College100 Elliot StreetHaverhill, Massachusetts 01830

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Manager: Deborah McKinney

Phone:978-241-7045 VP


Website: HtmlResAnchor www.necc.mass.edu

PEPNet 2.018111 Novdhoff StreetNorthridge, CA 91330-8267

Phone:414-550-0362 Voice818-381-4582 VP

Website: HtmlResAnchor www.pepnet.org

PEPNet ‘s mission is to increase the educational, career and lifetime choices available to individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.



NEW HAMPSHIRE TRANSITION PLANNING RESOURCE LIST

New Hampshire Vocational Rehabilitation (NHVR)21 South Fruit StreetSuite 20Concord, New Hampshire 03301

State Director: Lisa Hatz

Phone:1-800-299-1647


Northeast Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services (NDHHS)57 Regional DriveConcord, New Hampshire 03301

Phone:603-224-1850 Voice603-968-5889 VP


NDHHS Current Staff

Name Position Phone

Susan Wolf-Downes Executive Director 603-463-0748 VP224-1850 x201

Paul Baravella Operations Manager 603-968-5889 VP224-1850 x 2015

Adam Barron Staff Support 603-968-5898 VP

Kacie Farrell Interpreter/CART Referral Specialist 603-968-5891 VP224-1850 x202 /x250

Emily Braconier Interpreter/CART Referral Specialist 603-968-5891 VP224-1850 x213 /x250

Jola Leary Front Desk & Interpreter/ CART Referral Specialist

603-968-5889 VP224-1850 x204 /x208

Lindsey Phelan Relay NH Outreach Specialist 603-463-0566 VP224-1850 x206

Brianna Cameron NH-TEDP Program Coordinator 603-968-5889 VP224-1850 x207

Michele Chaplen DOE Project Director 603-968-5893 VP224-1850 x209

Emily Graves DOE Project Assistant 603-968-5891 VP224-1850 x203

Gayle Baird Accountant I / Human Resources 224-1850 x211





NEW YORK TRANSITION PLANNING RESOURCE LIST

State Office of Special Education (VESID/ACCES-VR)New York State Education DepartmentAdult Career and Continuing Education Services-Vocational Rehabilitation1 Commerce Plaza, Room 1609Albany, NY 12234

Phone:1-800-222-5627


Website: www.acces.nysed.gov/vr/

Website provides link to District Office in your county.

LaGuardia Community CollegeProgram for Deaf Adults (PDA)31-10 Thomson Avenue, Room C-203Long Island City, NY 11101

Director: Tony Allicino

Phone:718-482-5324 Voice917-832-1138 VP718- 609-2069 Fax


Website: www.lagcc.cuny.edu/pda/

Lehman CollegeStudent Disability Services238 Shuster Hall250 Bedford Park Boulevard, WestBronx, NY 10468

Director: Merrill D. Parra

Phone:718-960-8441 Voice718-960-7489 Fax


Website: www.lehman.cuny.edu

Nassau Community CollegeServices for Students with DisabilitiesBuilding UOne Education DriveGarden City, NY 11530-6793

Chair: Genette Alvarez-Ortiz



http://www.lagcc.cuny.edu/pda/




Phone:516-572-7617 TDD516-572-7241 Voice516-572-0974 Fax


Website: HtmlResAnchor http://www.ncc.edu/

National Technical Institute for the DeafRochester Institute of Technology/NTID52 Lomb Memorial DriveRochester, NY 14623

Phone/Admissions:585-475-6400 TDD & Voice585-475-5978 Fax

Website: HtmlResAnchor http://www.rit.edu/ntid

Westchester County, Department of Community Mental Health112 East Post RoadWhite Plains, NY 10601

Phone:914-995-5220 Voice914-995-6220 Fax

Website: http://mentalhealth.westchester.ov.com

OPWDD Ageing Out Coordinators Contact List

REGION 1

Western New York(Countries Served: Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans)

Coordinator: Nancy GirardPhone: 716-517-2360

Finger Lakes(Countries Served: Chemung, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Seneca, Schuyler, Steuben, Wayne, Wyoming, Yates)

Coordinator: Larry NicholsPhone: 585-241-5842




Regional Office 1

Finger Lakes Office: Chemung, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Wayne, Wyoming, Yates

Finger Lakes DDRO620 Westfall Rd. Suite 108Rochester, NY 14620

Coordinator: Joanne Beardslee Email: [email protected]: 585-241-5741585-241-5767 Fax

Backup: Brianna Stewart Email: [email protected]: 585-241-5777585-241-5767 Fax

Secretary: Pam LanePhone: 585-241-5742

Western New York Office: Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans

Western NY DDRO1200 East and West RoadWest Seneca, NY 14224

Coordinator: Michelle Davis Email: [email protected]: 716-517-3423716-517-3705 Fax

Backup: Jennifer Parrack Email: [email protected] Linda George Email: [email protected]

Phone: 716-517-3510716-517-3705 Fax








REGION 2

Central NY(Countries Served: Cayuga, Cortland, Herkimer, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego)

Coordinator: Regina DeMolaPhone: 315-425-5370

Broome(Countries Served: Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego, Tioga, Tompkins)

Coordinator: Patti ScottPhone: 607-771-7784 x130

Sunmount(Countries Served: Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Hamilton, Jefferson, St. Lawrence)

Coordinator: Kellie SmutzPhone: 518-359-7736

Regional Office 2

Central New York Office: Cayuga, Cortland, Herkimer, Lewis, Madison, Oneida, Onondaga, Oswego

Central NY DDROEligibility Department187 Northern ConcoursesNorth Syracuse, NY 13212

Coordinator: Victoria Wells, Psy.D. Email: [email protected]: 315-473-6982315-473-4033 Fax




Backup: Kristine Prindle, LMSW Email: [email protected]: 315-473-2969315-473-4033

Broome Office: Broome, Chenango, Delaware, Otsego, Tioga, TompkinsOPWDD Region 2Broome DDRO229-231 State Street. 2nd FloorBinghamton, NY 13901

Coordinator: Stan Wanglung, Psy II Email: [email protected]:607-771-7784 x128607-771-6528 Fax

Backup: John Lishok, Psy II Email: [email protected] Number: 607-771-7784 x119607-771-6528 Fax

Sunmount Office: Clinton, Essex, Franklin, Hamilton, Jefferson, St. Lawrence

OPWDD Region 2Sunmount DDRO2245 State Rt. 30Tupper Lake, NY 12986

Coordinator: David J. Meeker Email: [email protected]: 518-359-2465518-359-7657

Backup: Tess Breault Email: [email protected]: 315-265-3047Backup: Pam Whitley








REGION 3

Capital District(Countries Served: Albany, Fulton, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Warren, Washington)

Coordinator: Leeann WarrenPhone: 518-370-7400

Taconic(Countries Served: Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Putnam, Ulster)

Coordinator: Linda GoffPhone: 845-473-5050 x169

Hudson Valley(Countries Served: Orange, Rockland, Sullivan, Westchester)

Coordinators: Andrea Bonilla, Vicki Tobar

Phone: 845-947-6017 (Andrea)845-947-6011 (Vicki)

Regional Office 3

Capital District Office: Albany, Fulton, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Warren, Washington

OPWDD Region 3Capital District DDRO500 Balltown Rd.Schenectady, NY 12304

Coordinator: Susan Verzull, Ph.D. Email: [email protected]




Phone: 518-388-0426518-370-7401 Fax

Backup: Connie Kinch Email: [email protected]: 518-388-0435518-370-7401 Fax

Hudson Valley Office: Orange, Rockland, Sullivan, Westchester

OPWDD Region 3Hudson Valley DDRO9 Wilbur RoadThiells, NY 10984

Coordinator: Vicki Tobar Email: [email protected]: 845-947-6011 845-947-6414 Fax

Taconic Office: Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Putnam, Ulster

OPWDD Region 3Taconic DDRO38 Firemens WayPoughkeepie, NY 12603

Coordinator: Ronald Hobler, Psy.D. Email: [email protected]: 845-473-5050 x114845-452-3127 Fax

Backup: Robert Travis, Ph.D. Email: [email protected]: 845-473-5050 x171

Backup: Rajni Dhammi Email: [email protected]: 845-471-9226 x107








REGION 4

Metro – Manhattan(Countries Served: New York)

Coordinator: Magdaline BrookesPhone: 646-766-3312

Metro – Bronx(Countries Served: Bronx)

Coordinator: Randella HarrisPhone: 718-430-0479

Brooklyn(Countries Served: Kings)

Coordinator: Ingrid FrancisPhone:

718-642-8621

Bernard Fineson(Countries Served: Queens)

Coordinator: Sherly FedePhone: 718-217-6519

Staten Island(Countries Served: Richmond)

Coordinator: Barbara SchubertPhone: 718-982-1904

Regional Office 4



Metro Office: Bronx Co., New York Co.

Metro NY/Bronx DDRO400 Halsey Ave.Bronx, NY 10461

Coordinator: Shanequa McIntosh Whitmore Email: [email protected]: 718-430-0369

Backup: Elizabeth Lonergan Email: [email protected]: 718-430-0828

Metro NY/Manhattan25 Beaver St., 4th FloorNew York, NY 10004

Coordinator: Ellen Bleckman Email: [email protected]: 646-766-3247

Backup: Elizabeth Lonergan Email: [email protected]: 718-430-0828

Brooklyn Office: Kings Co.

Brooklyn DDRO888 Fountain Ave.Bldg. 1,2nd FloorBrooklyn, NY 11208Coordinator: Howard Reyer Email: [email protected]: 718-642-8657718-642-6013 Fax

Backup: Janet Strauss Email: [email protected]: 718-642-8629718-642-6013 Fax

Staten Island Office: Richmond

Staten Island DDROBuilding 12, Suite A1150 Forest Hill RoadStaten Island, NY 10314-6316









Coordinator: Jack Lawrence Email: [email protected]: 718-982-1944718-982-1931 Fax

Backup: Eulalie Phinn Email: [email protected]: 718-982-1941

Bernard Fineson Office: Queens

Bernard Fineson DDROPO Box 280507Queens Village, NY 11428-0507

Coordinator: Christina Antioco-Feit Email: [email protected]:718-217-5537

Backup: Margery Auerbach Email: [email protected]: 718-217-5970







REGION 5

Long Island(Countries Served: Nassau, Suffolk)

Coordinator: Amy EdelmanPhone: 631-434-6006

Regional Office 5

Long Island Office: Nassau, Suffolk

Long Island DDRO415-A Oser Ave.Hauppage, NY 11788

Coordinator: Yuan Gao, Ph.D. Email: [email protected]: 631-416-3902

Backup: Lino Faccini Ph.D. Email: [email protected]: 631-434-2138

NEW YORK DEAF ADVOCACY:

Empire State Association of the Deaf, Inc.54 Thorndyke RoadRochester, NY 14617

Phone:716-544-5285 TDD

Provides advocacy, elder camps, youth leadership programs, information and referral services. Publishes the Empire State Newsletter and a Statewide Directory.

Deafness Research Foundation9 E. 38th Street, 7th FloorNew York, NY 10016





Phone: 1-212-684-6556 Voice212-684-6559 TDD

The Foundation turns public contributions into research grants to support promising new studies on causes, treatment, and prevention of hearing impairments and related ear disorders.

Catholic Charities Deafness ServicesDiocese of Brooklyn Office for Disabled Persons191 Joralemon StreetBrooklyn, NY 11201

Phone:1-718-722-6216 Voice718-722-6233 TDD

Services provided include advocacy, information and referral, case management, interpreting services, sign language classes, newsletters, pastoral services, and home and hospital visits.

International Center for the Disabled (ICD)340 E. 24th StreetNew York, NY 10010-4097

Phone: 1-212-585-6000 Voice212-585-6060 TDD212-585-6161 Fax

Provides evaluation and individualized treatment for communication disorders including speech, language, voice, hearing, and swallowing problems.

New York Society for the Deaf (NYSD)817 Broadway, 7th FloorNew York, NY 10003

Phone:212-777-3900 Voice & TDD212-777-5470 Fax

The New York Society for the Deaf provides comprehensive social and speech impediment services on a non-sectarian basis for people who are deaf and reside in the New York metropolitan area. Services include Outpatient Mental Health Program, Family Support Program, Ryan White AIDS/HIV Case Management Program, and Vocational and Rehabilitation Programs. An interpreter referral service, educational programs and the Berger Deaf Scholar’s Program are also offered.



Advocates for better communicationLeague for the Hard of Hearing50 Broadway, 6th FloorNew York, NY 10004

Phone: Website: www.lhh.org/abc917-305-7700 Voice917-305-7999 TDD917-305-7888 Fax

Advocates for better communication (a.b.c.) is a volunteer group allied with the League for the Hard of Hearing, who seek to make it possible thru education and advocacy for people with all degrees of hearing loss to participate fully in society.



NEW YORK MEDICAID HEALTH HOME

Health HomesWhat is a Health Home? A ‘Health Home’ is NOT building or place. A Health Home is a group of providers in your community who work together to provide your medical care. These Providers include doctors, therapists, counselors, care managers, legal advocates, vocational supports, and many others. The goal of the Health Home model is to make sure that you receive the necessary medical care.

How do these “Health Homes” even know who I am? You are identified by Medicaid and assigned to a Health Home based on the medical services that you have received already (like hospital visits or overnight stays).

What is a care manager?A care manager (also called “care coordinator”) is a person who works with you almost like a personal assistant would. A care manager can:

Talk with you about your goals and needs Help you find the services you need to stay healthy Listen to your feedback about how you feel you are doing Help you change your services if you are not happy Help to make sure that your providers are working together

If this is based off of my Medicaid…Is this mandatory?No. The Health Home program is completely voluntary and paid for by Medicaid been created to help you stay well and happy. You will not lose your Medicaid insurance if you are not interested in the Health Home program.

What if I join, and then decide I don’t like it?If you don’t like the Health Home, you can stop the services. Your Medicaid will not be turned off because of that.

Who can join a health Home? You must be 18 years of age or older. You must be eligible for and receiving Medicaid. And have 2 chronic medical conditions; including mental health issues

How can I find out more, for me or someone in my family?Talk to your discharge planner.

NEW YORK – ACCESS VR SERVICE LOCATION ONLINE ONLY NO PRINTABLE:



http://www.acces.nysed.gov/vr/district-offices


http://www.acces.nysed.gov/vr/district-offices


RHODE ISLAND TRANSITION PLANNING RESOURCE LIST

Office of Rehabilitation Services – RI.gov- Deaf and Hard of Hearing Unit40 Fountain StreetProvidence, RI 02903

Supervisor: Karen Davis

Phone:401-462-7867 Voice401-421-7016 TDD401-462-7791 Spanish


Website: www.ors.ri.gov/Deaf.html

Rhode Island Commission on the Deaf and Hard of HearingDepartment of Administration BuildingOne Capitol Hill, Ground LevelProvidence, RI 02908-5850

Executive Director: Steven A. Florio

Main RICDHH Office Telephone:401-256-5511 Voice & VP401-222-5736 Fax


Interpreter/CART Referral Service:

The Office Hours are from Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm.

Phone: Email: [email protected] Voice401-354-7630 VP401-222-5301 TDD401-222-5736 Fax

People and Places to Call

For persons using teletypewriters: If no TDD number is listed, call Relay Rhode Island at:

800-745-5555 TDD or 800-745-6575 Voice




FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ON TRANSITION: Rhode Island Parent Information Network (RIPIN)

Phone: Website: www.ripin.org401-270-01010 800-464-3399 (in RI only)

Gives parents of children with disabilities information, training, referral, personalized support, and parent-to-parent networking.

RIPIN has Transition Coordinators assigned to each Regional Transition Center listed below.

Regional Transition Centers:Supporting schools, families and communities in preparing students for adult life. Resource library, regional network of schools and agencies, trainings and information.

East Bay Educational Collaborative(Barrington, Bristol, East Providence, Little Compton, Middletown, Newport, Portsmouth, Tiverton, and Warren)

Coordinator: Carolyn AspinwallPhone:401- 245- 2045 x303 Email: [email protected]

RIPIN Transition Coordinator: Diana Kriner Email: [email protected]:800-464-3399401-270-0101 x177

Northern Rhode Island Collaborative(Burrillville, Central Falls, Cumberland, Johnson, Lincoln, North Providence, North Smithfield, Pawtucket Smithfield and Woonsocket)

Coordinator: Jane Slade Email: [email protected] Phone: 401-721-0709 x103

RIPIN Transition Coordinator: Elaine Burdett Email: [email protected]: 800-464-3399401-727-4144 x174



Providence School DepartmentCoordinator: Nancy Stevenin Email: [email protected]:401-278-0520

RIPIN Transition Coordinator: Victoria Rodriguez Email: [email protected]:800-464-3399401-270-0101 x118

Southern Rhode Island Collaborative(Black Island, Charlestown, East Greenwich, Exeter, Hopkinton, Jamestown, Narragansett, North Kingston, Richmond, South Kingstown, West Greenwich, and Westerly)

Coordinator: tbd Email: [email protected]:800-464-3399401-270-0101 x181

West Bay Collaborative(Coventry, Cranston, Foster, Gloucester, Scituate, Warwick, and West Warwick)

Coordinator: Therese Curran Email: [email protected]:401-941-8353 x124

RIPIN Transition Coordinator: Joan Vendetti Email: [email protected]:800-464-3399

401-270-0101 x176

The Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities at Rhode Island College

Phone:401-456-8072401-456-8773 TDD

Gives information, training and technical assistance in: transition, assistive technology, employment, family support, informed consumer choice, inclusion and positive behavioral support.



IMPORTANT STATEWIDE AGENCIES

Division of Development Disabilities (DDD), RI Department of Mental Health, Retardation and Hospitals (MHRH)

Phone: Website: www.mhrh.state.ri.us401-462-3234401-462-6189 TDD

Division of Integrated Mental Health Services (DMH), RI Department of MHRH, Phone: Website: www.mhrh.state.ri.us401-462-2338401-462-0299 TDD

Office of Rehabilitation Services (ORS), RI Department of Human Services (DHS)Phone: Website: www.ors.state.ri.us401-421-7005401-421-7016 TDD

RI Department of Education (RIDE)Phone: Website: www.ride.ri.gov401-222-6560

The Rhode Island Technical Assistance Project (RITAP), My transition for Youth Project

Phone: Website: www.ritap.org401-456-4600


http://www.ride.ri.gov/


RESOURCES FOR COLLEGE AND CONTINUING EDUCATION

RI Office of Higher EducationPhone: Website: www.ribghe.org401-222-6560

Student Support Services Offices at Rhode Island public colleges:Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI)

Academic accommodations Phone: 401-825-2164

Access to Opportunities program Phone:401-825-2305401-825-2369 TDD

Transitions to Employment program Phone: 401-825-2369 Voice & TDD

Rhode Island College (RIC)Phone: Website: www.ric.edu401-456-8061 Voice & TDD

University of Rhode Island (URI) Phone: Website: www.uri.edu 401-874-1000 Voice & TDD Kingston 401-277-5000 Voice Providence 401-277-5020 TDD

Human Resource CenterSuite 800One Dupont Circle NW,Washington, DC 20036-1193



Phone: Website: www.health.gwu.edu202-939-9320800-544-3284

National Clearinghouse on education after high school for people with disabilities.RESOURCES FOR EMPLOYMENT

Job Accommodation NetworkPhone: 800-526-7234 Voice & TDD

Department of Labor and Training YouthWorks Phone: Website: www.dlt.ri.gov/youthworks411411

Office of Rehabilitation Services (ORS), DHS Phone: Website: www.ors.state.ritus

401-421-7005 Voice 401-421-7016 TDD

Network RI, Phone: Website: www.networkri.org401-462-8900 Voice401-462-8966 TDD

RIT Governor’s Commission on Disabilities For information on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Phone:401-462-0100 Voice

401-462-0101 TDD





VERMONT TRANSITION PLANNING RESOURCE LIST

Deaf Independence ProgramVermont Center for Independent Living (VCIL)11 East State StreetMontpelier, VT 05602

Phone:802-229-0501

Website: www.vcil.org/services/peer-advocacy/deaf-independence-program

Deaf Victim’s Advocacy ServicesPO Box 44Montpelier, VT 05601

Phone:802-224-7135 TDD802-224-7136 Fax

Vermont Division of Vocational RehabilitationAgency of Human ServicesHC 2 South280 State DriveWaterbury, VT 05671-2040

Phone:1-866-VRWORKS866-879-6757 Voice & TDD

Website: www.vocrehab.vermont.gov/

Vermont Interpreter Referral Service28 Vernon Street, 3rd FloorBrattleboro, VT 05301

Phone:1-800-639-1519

Website: www.virs.org

Vermont Association of the DeafPO Box 254Underhill, VT 05489

President: Mary Essex Email: [email protected]


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