Resources for Individuals with Disabilities in New York City

GENERAL RESOURCES:

Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities www.acces.nysed.gov/vr An organization under the New York State Education Department dedicated to promoting educational excellence and opportunities for individuals with disabilities seeking postsecondary education and employment.

American Bar Association Commission on Mental and Physical Disability Law Subcommittee on Lawyers with Disabilities: Mentor Program https://www.americanbar.org/groups/disabilityrights/resources/mentor_program_mentee_inform ation.html The mentor program is open to law students with all types of disabilities, including learning disabilities. Students are matched with practicing attorneys according to disability, location, and interests. Contact Amy Allbright at [email protected] or (202) 662-1575.

The Jackson-Stricks Scholarship National Council of Jewish Women, New York Section www.ncjwny.org Scholarship for physically challenged students in the New York Metropolitan area. Email [email protected] for more information.

Access Abroad https://umabroad.umn.edu/professionals/accessabroad/ Developed by the University of Minnesota, this site is designed to make international opportunities accessible to students with physical and learning disabilities.

VISION AND HEARING IMPAIRMENT:

American Foundation for the Blind www.afb.org Provides resources, support, information and advocacy for individuals with visual impairments.

Comprehensive New York City Access Resource Guide for Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, and Deaf-Blind www.lhh.org/mhs/guide.htm

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Bar Association http://www.deafbar.org/ Infinite Potential Through Assistive Technology www.infinitec.org Provides one stop resource guides for individuals with visual impairments and hearing loss.

Braille and Talking Book Library https://www.nypl.org/locations/heiskell Provides thousands of recorded and Braille titles to individuals with visual impairments through the mail or at their facility at 40 West 20th Street. Application forms and information about training opportunities are available on their website.

Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic http://www.learningally.org/

New York Relay Service A free service that provides full telephone accessibility to people who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, deaf-blind, and speech-disabled. Dial 7-1-1 to connect with NY Relay.

LEARNING DISABILITIES AND AD/HD:

NEW YORK AND NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:

CHADD: Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder www.chadd.org Provides education, support, and advocacy for individuals with AD/HD through the website, printed materials, Attention! Magazine, and a free electronically mailed current events. newsletter.

National Resource Center on AD/HD: A Program of CHADD www.help4adhd.org Provides a general overview of ADHD, its symptoms and treatment, the science behind the disorder, and tips for living with ADHD.

ADDA: Attention Deficit Disorder Association www.add.org Provides information, resources, and networking to adults with AD/HD.

The Center for Learning Differences www.centerforlearningdifferences.org A not-for-profit organization providing information to students, families, physicians, and other professionals in the New York City area

NYU School of Medicine: Department of Psychiatry https://med.nyu.edu/psych/adhd-self-assessment-tools-and-information Supplies general information on Adult ADHD, treatment options, and an online self report symptom checklist. They also publish an electronic Adult ADHD newsletter and staff a direct referral center that can be accessed at 212-263-3580. SUPPORT GROUPS:

The Mood Disorders Support Group www.mdsg.org Offers free weekly support group meetings in the NYC area for individuals with depression and bipolar disorder

Manhattan Adult ADD Support Group www.maaddsg.org A free support group that meets monthly for discussion and/or presentations regarding issues affecting the lives of individuals with ADD.

ADD Coaching Groups www.addcoachinggroups.com Provides a lower cost alternative to one-on-one coaching. A coach works with groups of less than ten through telephone conferences and online forums.

ONLINE REFERENCES:

LD Online www.ldonline.org An extensive collection of resources on learning disabilities and ADHD

ADDvance: Answers to Your Questions about ADD (ADHD) www.addvance.com Provides online resources and an online bookstore for individuals; free online newsletter on “ADD-Friendly Living”

LD Resources www.ldresources.com An online discussion forum on various aspects of learning disabilities

RESOURCES FOR HIGHER EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS:

AHEAD: Association on Higher Education and Disability www.ahead.org Professional association providing training and resources to higher education personnel

Salome Heyward & Associates: Disability Management Consultants www.salomeheyward.com “Provides comprehensive services addressing current ADA/Section 504 postsecondary issues for senior staff members, affirmative action officers, disability services program staff, ADA coordinators and legal counsel” ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT CENTERS/PRACTITIONERS:

The Learning Disabilities Association of New York City runs a Learning Disabilities Helpline (212-646-6730) to provide callers with referrals to agencies and practitioners for evaluations, tutoring, counseling, and recreational programs. The Helpline is funded through the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

NYU School of Medicine: Department of Psychiatry https://med.nyu.edu/psych/adhd-self-assessment-tools-and-information Direct referral center that can be accessed at 212-263-3580.

Westchester Institute for Human Development: University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities  http://www.wihd.org/  Assists people in identifying devices and adaptations that can increase their independence

The Brain Clinic  www.thebrainclinic.com  James Lawrence Thomas, Ph.D., Director  19 West 34th St., Penthouse, NY, NY 10001; (212) 268-8900; [email protected]  Learning disability testing, ADD evaluations, dyslexia testing, extended time evaluation requirements, and quantitative EEG  Reduced price ADD evaluation by graduate student for $500

Dr. Carol Lachman, Clinical Psychologist  psychotherapy, psychological testing, adults and children  280 Madison Ave, Suite 206, New York, NY, 10016, (646) 681-5364

New York University Child Study Center  550 First Avenue, New York, NY 10016; (212) 263-6622

Family Health Associates  Alan Wachtel, M.D., Director  “A professional practice specializing in multi-disciplinary assessment and treatment of attention, learning, mood and behavior disorders  201 E. 87th Street #16J, New York, NY 10128; (212) 348-0175  http://myfhany.com/

Larry Hess, Psy.D.  “Neuropsychologically based assessment and treatment”  evaluations for a sliding-scale fee  tutoring, organizational coaching, and off-site referrals  145 East 74th Street, Suite 1C, New York, NY, 10021, (212) 462-9251  [email protected] Lisa Kamenir, C.S.W.  Psychotherapist  302 Fifth Avenue, Suite 812, New York, NY, 10001, (212) 886-1939

Robin Bryant, Ph.D.  Clinical psychologist  learning disability and AD/HD assessment; $800  134 W. 88th Street, Suite 3B, New York, NY 10024; (212) 721-8910

Anne M. Slocum McEneaney, Ph.D.  Individual and group psychotherapy  Specializing in the treatment of eating and body image problems  19 W. 34th Street, Penthouse Suite, New York, NY 10001; (917) 301-6206

David Appelbaum, Psy.D.  313 West 75th St, Office 1, New York, NY 10023; (212) 875-1015; [email protected]  http://www.drdavidappelbaum.com/

TUTORING/COACHING CENTERS:

ADD Coaching Groups www.addcoachinggroups.com Provides a lower cost alternative to one-on-one coaching. A coach works with groups of less than ten through telephone conferences and online forums.

Law Tutors  www.lawtutors.net/getting-started  Located in Massachusetts but provides distance tutoring services

Learning Enhancement for Students of Law, Inc.  Meryl Serotta, Esq.  Individualized tutoring for law students  141 E. 55th Street, Suite 3D, New York, NY 10022  7600 Jericho Turnpike, Suite 200, Woodbury, NY 11797  (516) 364-8864, Ext. 1; [email protected]  http://www.lawtutoring.com/

Ken Leff  Private coaching for the bar exam  http://bartutor.com/  Recommended by a student, but expensive. PRODUCTS/TOOLS FOR TIME MANAGEMENT AND AD/HD:

Inspiration Software www.inspiration.com A software program that guides students through planning, researching, and writing papers and projects; encourages learning in multiple modes through graphic organizers and outlines

ADD Warehouse www.addwarehouse.com An online store offering books and videotapes on ADD and ADHD www.watchminder.com A watch that assists with time management and pacing during study sessions and/or exams www.davidco.com Information and products for the “Getting Things Done” System www.mindtools.com A comprehensive website that provides tips on everything from time and stress management to memory improvement www.timetimer.com Personal timers that encourage the development of a sense of time and time management skills