Special Needs Support in Tech Valley, New York

As any special needs parent knows, having a proper support system is so important. It’s not just about emotional support, either. Sometimes you need financial support or practical support like respite services. I’m compiling a list of special needs support available in Tech Valley, New York – which is also known as the Capital District or Northeastern New York. 

Support Groups

Capital District BIANYS Caregivers and Families Group
518-608-4308

Community Human Services
518-399-4624

Families Of High Functioning Autistic Kids
518-477-2972

Glens Falls “ROCK Group” Raising Our Celiac Kids Group
celiackids@hotmail.com

National MS Society
many local groups!

Parent to Parent of the Capital District
518-381-4350

Post Adoption Resource Center Support Group
518-426-2888

Special Needs Support (Meetup)
Ballston Lake, NY

Wildwood Programs Family & Community Services
includes the “I’m Special Too” sibling group

Economic Support

Albany County Department of Social Services (DSS)
518-447–7300

Child Health Plus
1-800-698-4543

Easter Seals Financial Guide
Financial Guide for Parents of Children with Disabilities and Other Special Needs

Family Health Plus
1-877-934-7587

Medicaid
1-800-522-5006

Rensselaer County Department of Social Services (DSS)
518-833-6000

Saratoga County Department of Social Services (DSS)
518-884-4140

Schenectady County Department of Social Services (DSS)
518-388-4470

Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Financial support from the Social Security Administration

Washington County Department of Social Services (DSS)
518-746-2300

Respite Services

Center for Disability Services
several different respite programs on website

Parsons Child & Family Center
518-426-2600

Saratoga Bridges
518-587-0723

St. Catherine’s Center for Children
518-453-6723

Is there a resource I’ve missed on my list? Please leave me a link in the comments so I can get it added!

Christina Gleason (976 Posts)

That’s me: Christina Gleason. I’m a writer, editor, and disability advocate. I'm a multiply disabled autistic lady doing my best in this world built for abled people. I’m a geek for grammar, fantasy, and casual gaming. I hate vegetables. I cannot reliably speak, so I’ll happily conduct business over email or messaging instead.