The Family Resource Network assists parents with questions they might have regarding their child's special education program and Individualized Education Plan.

TAP: A PROGRAM OVERVIEW

TAP provides design, architectural, planning and graphic assistance to low and moderate income individuals and non-profit organizations. TAP disseminates information on programs instituted for the benefit of the targeted population and acts as advocate for such persons on planning decisions.

TAP’s activities are focused on the city of Troy, although projects have been undertaken in surrounding locations.

HOUSING DESIGN

TAP assists non profit agencies with a wide variety of special needs housing including homeless prevention, affordable housing, residential treatment programs, shelters and income eligible subsidized apartments.

TAP prepares building permit drawings for homeowners and zoning and planning applications for proposed projects.

DESIGN ASSISTANCE

TAP provides appropriate rehabilitation advice to applicants in historic districts and to educate the public on historic preservation issues.

PUBLIC INTEREST ADVOCACY

TAP prepares reports, presentations, workshops and special events aimed at promoting architectural preservation, design quality, energy conservation, fair housing and removal of architectural barriers.

ASSISTANCE TO NON PROFIT CORPORATIONS

TAP has provided design services on offices, classrooms, day-care centers, museums, arts centers and community centers, as well as maintenance and repair projects for religious organizations.

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STIC provides Education Advocacy services to families of children with disabilities to ensure that they receive an appropriate education in the least restrictive environment, as required by law. STIC provides education advocacy assistance to parents through our Parent Mentor Project. In this program, a Parent Mentor Advocate, who is the parent of a child with a developmental disability provides mentoring and support to other parents. The Parent Mentor Advocate will use their experience to assist other parents to navigate the complex special education system. The ultimate goal is to empower and educate parents so that they can become their child’s best advocate

Programs include:

Community Building In Action (CBA) is a federally-funded program that serves as a liaison between the City of Rochester, neighborhood business associations, and neighborhood groups to improve the business environment in the northeast quadrant. Provide training and services which allow individuals and resident groups to shape their environments and take a greater role in their community.

Sponsors various community programs, including employment,outreach, housing and senior programs

NYS program for LGBTQ Military Veterans to access benefits and improve their overall health and wellness. Advocacy is provided for all LGBTQ Veterans.

"[RCIL] has Educational Advocates who can provide assistance with the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) Eligibility Process, working toward the goals of identifying needs, completing paperwork, planning and/or scheduling evaluation/testing, facilitating transportation, and providing referrals.

Families will be supported throughout the entire process, ensuring that they have all necessary information and a full understanding of the steps involved, including the development and submission of an eligibility packet to OPWDD.

Educational Advocates will also assist families to understand what services may be available to them as well as empower family members to become strong advocates for their loved ones."

This “walls free” program includes Educational Advocacy, Independent Living Skills, & Family Support.

Adult Career and Continuing Education Services-Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR), administers vocational rehabilitation and independent living programs. Provides services to assist eligilble individuals with disabilities to obtain employment.

Qualification: children enrolled in Medicaid under the age of 21 and who have at least 2 chronic health conditions, a diagnosed serious emotional disturbance (SED ), experienced trauma and is at risk for another chronic condition. Health Home Care managers help a family coordinate all of the services the family is receiving, as well as searching out other services your family will benefit from.