National Multiple Sclerosis Society
Southern New York Chapter
2 Gannett Drive (Suite LC)
White Plains, New York 10604 |
| Contact Person: |
Debby Bennett |
| Phone Number: |
(914) 694-1655 |
| Fax Number: |
(914) 694-1656 |
| Email: |
nyv@nmss.org |
| Web address: |
www.nationalmssociety.org/nyv |
| Number of Yrs in
Service: |
60 years |
Mission
Statement: |
To end the devastating effects of Multiple
Sclerosis |
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Disabilities
Served: |
| Hearing Impaired
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Visually Impaired
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| Emotional /
Psychiatric |
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Mental Retardation |
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| Developmental
Disabilities |
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Physical
Disabilities |
ü |
| Learning
Disabilities |
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Autism
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| Medically Fragile
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Traumatic Brain
Injured |
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Other
Disabilities:
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Ages Served:
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| 0 to 5
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22 to 65 |
ü |
| 6 to 21
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65 and over |
ü |
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Recreation Services
Provided: |
| Arts |
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Team Sports |
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| Biking |
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Tennis |
ü |
| Camps |
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Theater |
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| Dance |
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Videography |
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| Horseback Riding |
ü |
Wheelchair Sports |
ü |
| Martial Arts (T'ai
Chi) |
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Writing |
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| Music |
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Yoga |
ü |
| Social
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Swimming
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ü |
Other Recreation:
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Education Services Provided:
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| Early Intervention
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High School |
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| Pre-School |
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Post Secondary |
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| Elementary/Middle
School |
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Pre-Vocational |
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| Professional |
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Assessments |
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Other Education:
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Transportation Services
Provided:
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| Public |
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Travel Training |
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| Private
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ü |
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Other
Transportation: Medical Transportation
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Housing Services Provided:
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| Group Homes
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Supported
Apartments |
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| Respite |
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Other Housing:
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Legal / Support / Advocacy
Services Provided:
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| Guardianship |
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Assessments |
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| Pooled Trusts |
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Disability Rights
Advocacy |
ü |
| Supplemental Needs
Trust |
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Disability Support
Groups |
ü |
| School Advocacy |
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Sexuality
Awareness Counseling |
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Other Legal /
Support / Advocacy Services: Educational programs including:
Legal Day, Financial Planning, Self Help Group
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Medical Services Services
Provided:
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| Clinical Services
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ü |
Nutrition
Counseling |
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| Dental
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Psychiatric
Psychological Services |
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| Adaptive
Technology |
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Speech Therapy
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| Occupational
Therapy |
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Physical Therapy |
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Other Medical
Services: Affiliation with with MS Comprehensive Care Centers
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Vocational Services Services
Provided:
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| Diagnostic
Vocational Evaluation |
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Sheltered
Employment |
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| Vocational
Training |
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Supported
Employment |
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| Pre-Vocational
Training |
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Competitive
Employment |
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| Vocational
Counseling |
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Other Vocational
Services:
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Community Day Services Provided:
| Day Habilitation |
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Drop In Centers |
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| Day Treatments |
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Psychosocial |
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Pre Employment |
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Supported Education |
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Westchester County
Office for the Disabled
148 Martine Avenue
Room 102
White Plains, NY 10601
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