Local, State and National
Local
National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI): 607-272-6573, http://www.nami.org/
Finger Lakes Independence Center, Ithaca, NY: 607-272-2433 or email at FLIC@clarityconnect.edu
Speech Therapy - Ithaca College Ewing Speech & Hearing Clinic. They have low rates for weekly sessions. Call 274-3714 for more information or to schedule your first visit. (http://www.ithaca.edu/hshp/slpa/DEPTHOMEPAGE/clinic.html)
The Franziska Racker Centers in Ithaca (http://www.rackercenters.org/) also offers speech therapy. Call them at 277-8020.
State
Vocational Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities (VESID):
1-800-888-8106 or www.vesid.nysed.gov
National
The National Council on Disability: http://www.ncd.gov/resources.htm
The HEATH Resource Center of The George Washington University, Graduate School of Education and Human Development, is the national clearinghouse on post-secondary education for individuals with disabilities. http://www.heath.gwu.edu/index.htm
Of particular interest from HEATH: CREATING OPTIONS: 2007 FINANCIAL AID FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
The U.S. government’s web site with information about disability issues: http://www.disabilityinfo.gov/
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. http://www.cast.org/
The Learning Disability Association of America: http://www.ldanatl.org/