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Supports the mission, academic programs and the advancement of Suffolk County Community College by ensuring that qualified individuals with disabilities are afforded an equal opportunity to participate in the programs, services and activities at SCCC through the identification and enactment of reasonable accommodations to institutional policies and procedures, the provision of effective auxiliary aides and services and other support services while cultivating a campus culture that is sensitive and responsive to the needs of students. The goal of Suffolk County Community College with regard to students with disabilities is to equalize educational opportunities by minimizing physical, psychological and learning barriers. We attempt to provide as typical a college experience as is possible, encouraging students to achieve academically through the provision of special services, auxiliary aids, or reasonable program modifications. The main objectives are to: insure that students with disabilities have equal access to all programs and services of the institution; promote independence and preparation for entry into a competitive society; facilitate the development of self-advocacy skills; and assist students to transfer skills learned in the classroom to the world at large. Contact the Office of Disability Services at each campus for more information.

Offers a program to a small diverse community of exceptional learners, whose mission is to empower students to demonstrate the mastery of defined skills and knowledge so that they may become productive, responsible and respectful individuals who appreciate themselves and others. Through excellence in teaching and learning, in partnership with family and community, this will be accomplished while creating a safe and nurturing environment. Tecumseh Elementary School, in collaboration with Sagamore Children’s Center, services students with mild to severe learning disabilities and moderate to severe behavioral and/or intensive counseling concerns. A comprehensive, structured school wide behavior management system is used. This program is for students ages 5-12 in grades K-6th. Student options include: 6:1:1; 8:1:1 and 8:1:1+2. Students are classified as Multiple Disabilities; Speech and Language Impaired; Autism; Emotional Disturbance; Learning Disability and other Health Impairment. This program is held at various locations.

Provides services to help children and adults with disabilities and /or special needs, as well as support to their families.

Supports the mission, academic programs and the advancement of Suffolk County Community College by ensuring that qualified individuals with disabilities are afforded an equal opportunity to participate in the programs, services and activities at SCCC through the identification and enactment of reasonable accommodations to institutional policies and procedures, the provision of effective auxiliary aides and services and other support services while cultivating a campus culture that is sensitive and responsive to the needs of students. The goal of Suffolk County Community College with regard to students with disabilities is to equalize educational opportunities by minimizing physical, psychological and learning barriers. We attempt to provide as typical a college experience as is possible, encouraging students to achieve academically through the provision of special services, auxiliary aids, or reasonable program modifications. The main objectives are to: insure that students with disabilities have equal access to all programs and services of the institution; promote independence and preparation for entry into a competitive society; facilitate the development of self-advocacy skills; and assist students to transfer skills learned in the classroom to the world at large. Contact the Office of Disability Services at each campus for more information.

In collaboration with The Mary Quinn's Mark Foundation the MOST Program provides individuals with developmental disabilities opportunities to identify and develop the social and academic skills required to successfully transition into a meaningful and engaged adult life while participating in a fully inclusive college experience. Beyond their classrooms, students are encouraged to explore and utilize campus facilities and join campus activities based on their individual areas of talents and interests. The MOST Program is a three- year college experience program. Students in years one and two are considered MOST Program students while students who have transitioned into year three are considered Capstone: Connect to Community Program students. Students in all three years attend classes and participate in extracurricular activities on the Molloy University campus. Call for detailed information regarding admission and application requirements.

Offers support services designed to meet the needs of students with disabilities, including assistive technology, counseling services, and the services of notetakers and interpreters.

Provides services to children from birth to three years of age with developmental delays or have a diagnosed disability, who are determined eligible for service based upon evaluations. Services include home visits for speech, physical and other therapies, child development groups, and family training. Call for detailed information.

Serves as a special education facility serving residential and day students with serious emotional and behavioral disorders.

Serves as a special education facility serving residential and day students with serious emotional and behavioral disorders.

* Provides individuals with all types of disabilities and their families with information, navigation assistance, and linkages to resources.* Provides college access information and assistance for students with developmental disabilities.* Works with local agencies, school districts, and colleges on disability issues.

Offers assistance to individuals involved in the mental health system with pursuing educational goals. Offers guidance in choosing a program that compliments a person's strengths and interests. Ongoing support is provided in the form of skill training, resource development, and situational counseling. Educational consultants work collaboratively with students in order to assist them with integrating their education goals into their recovery plan.

Offers support, research, training, and resources to individuals, families, and college campus communities looking for strategies to foster and support college students with disabilities, such as Autism and Down Syndrome. Provides information about parents' rights in high education, universal design for courses, accommodations for specific types of disabilities, and other disability-related resources.

informs individuals with disabilities and organizations about their rights and responsibilitiesworks with them to solve problems of independent living helps those who want to enter the workforce benefits counseling: information about eligibility requirements and procedures, explanation of benefits and independent living skills training peer counseling and support groups social activities for individuals with disabilities community outreach, speakers and training on disability issues workshops on managing chronic health conditions and other disability-related topics sign language interpreter referrals and American Sign Language classes architectural accessibility consultations and modular ramp installation

Promotes participation by people with disabilities in inclusive recreation activities and resources through:inclusivity assessments to help programs/facilities assess physical and social inclusiveness"Inclusion U Online" an online 10-hour training program for: parks and recreation professionals self-advocates tourism professionals human services professionals families individuals interested in increasing opportunities for inclusive recreationAfter completing the online training, participants are Certified Inclusivity Assessors (CIAs) and can conduct inclusivity assessments and submit results to an online recreation access database "Inclusion Ambassador Training", an online 3-hour training program geared toward youth, part-time and seasonal staff, and students or groups. Teaches the basic principles and practices of inclusion. online database for inclusive recreation: comprehensive survey of recreation resources to help people with disabilities plan activities technical assistance: help for parks and recreation service providers in improving program or facility accesibility Several apps that are available in the App Store or Google Play: "Inclusion Toolkit," "Recreation Finder," and "CIA App" to complete inclusivity assessments on a mobile device research and evaluation: data collection and analysis to improve and disseminate best practices

The Nassau Day Training Program provides both vocational and community integration services and serves as a job placement center for special needs populations in Nassau County. Our program provides outreach and/or mentorship to those with severe persistent mental illness and co- occurring disorders that may also include co-morbid health issues. The overall mission is to assist those in our program to enter the workplace as quickly as possible. We work with our program members to achieve increased community integration and independent functioning to prepare them for work. During the course of the program they may experience different levels of integration and independent functioning: developing work readiness, volunteer placement or actual competitive employment. In addition we offer Adult Career and Continuing Education Services Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR) sponsored services such as Diagnostic Vocational Evaluations, Supported Employment Services and Office Skills Training and Placement.

Offers programs to students ages 11 – 12 in grades 6th – 8th. The Middle School Level Programs include: The Center-Based Functional Academic Skills Program. The Functional Academic Skills Program at Premm Learning Center services students with moderate to severe development disabilities. The primary goal of the program is to maximize each student's potential and to teach skills that will enable them to become as independent as possible within the confines of their disability. Program components include academics with an emphasis on functional skill development, utilizing a modified Common Core Curriculum. Behavior management, independent living and social skills are also addressed. Functional assessments of behavior and behavior intervention plans are implemented for support when needed. The 12:1:4 Program at Premm Learning Center emphasizes a multi-sensory approach to learning. Emphasis is placed on improving cognition, sensory motor skills development and use of adaptive equipment to aid movement and independence. Students placed in the 12:1:4 class component are non-ambulatory and are dependent upon staff for meeting their needs throughout the school day. Classroom instruction is provided with hand over hand assistance. Related services of speech, occupational therapy and physical therapy are provided on a group push-in basis. All students are assessed using the New York State Alternate Assessment. Programs are offered at various locations.

Provides special education programs for many of the disabled children who reside at Cardinal Hayes Home. Through contracts with public school districts, also accepts special needs children who live at home with their families.

Offered at Oregon Middle School is an included site program of the Jefferson Academic Center serving students Ages 11 to 14 in grades 6th - 8th at the middle school level. Classroom options include 8:1:1. Student profiles include: Mild to moderate learning disabilities; Moderate behavioral and/or intensive counseling concerns; Asperger/high functioning Autism; Non-classified students with intensive counseling concerns and Moderate psychiatric needs that require therapeutic counseling. Services are offered at various locations. Call for detailed information.

Supports the mission, academic programs and the advancement of Suffolk County Community College by ensuring that qualified individuals with disabilities are afforded an equal opportunity to participate in the programs, services and activities at SCCC through the identification and enactment of reasonable accommodations to institutional policies and procedures, the provision of effective auxiliary aides and services and other support services while cultivating a campus culture that is sensitive and responsive to the needs of students. The goal of Suffolk County Community College with regard to students with disabilities is to equalize educational opportunities by minimizing physical, psychological and learning barriers. We attempt to provide as typical a college experience as is possible, encouraging students to achieve academically through the provision of special services, auxiliary aids, or reasonable program modifications. The main objectives are to: insure that students with disabilities have equal access to all programs and services of the institution; promote independence and preparation for entry into a competitive society; facilitate the development of self-advocacy skills; and assist students to transfer skills learned in the classroom to the world at large. Contact the Office of Disability Services at each campus for more information.

Students are entered into a professional culture, solving real world problems, using industry standard tools and are mentored by actual employers, all while receiving high school and college credit. CAPS is an example of how business, community and public education can partner to produce personalized learning experiences that educate the workforce of tomorrow, especially in high skill, high demand jobs.

Collaborates with students with disabilities to ensure equal access to all programs, services, and facilities on the LIU Post campus as well as LIU's regional campuses. The Learning Center supports students with disabilities and all Long Island University community members to create an accessible and support environment. The Center partners with students with disabilities to establish services that enhance their access and inclusion to the LIU community. The Learning Center with LIU Promise, Enrollment Services, Athletics, Facilities, Academic Affairs, and other partners to ensure an inclusive campus for all LIU students. The services offered by the Learning Center and the policies and procedures of the Disability Accommodation process meet the requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Call for more detailed information.

Offers a residential program for children with autism spectrum disorder ,and/or multiple disabilities to include autism that incorporates Applied Behavioral Analysis teaching methods and positive behavior supports. Programming focuses on life skills recreation and leisure skills, household living; with opportunities for participation in Special Olympics Events. Housing placement is based on age and level of functioning. Family outings day and home visits are encouraged.

Offers comprehensive evaluations of infants and children and provides recommended therapies. Services include occupational, physical and speech-language therapy. Also offers counseling, services of special educators and psychologists along with pediatric yoga, infant massage sensory-motor camps, play groups

Provides an academic setting with a multidisciplinary team to meet the needs of students with learning, behavioral, emotional and developmental disabilities. The instructional program is aligned to the New York State Common Core Learning Standards and addresses students' cognitive levels and learning styles. Students are given the opportunity to work toward earning a New York State Regents diploma or other state approved high school diploma. Instructional and work-based learning opportunities required for the Career Development and Occupational Studies (CDOS) Commencement Credential are also provided for all ninth graders. Students meeting the requirements towards a Skills and Credentials Certificate (SACC) work toward developing life skills and build personal independence. The school-wide Positive Behavior and Intervention and Supports (PBIS) program provides concrete lessons toward positive interactions. Pro-social skills to develop appropriate social and emotional behaviors are integrated into activities that encourage interaction with teachers and peers and build upon the student’s critical thought processes and independence. The Robert Williams School offers unique learning opportunities including the Therapeutic Learning Collaborative (TLC) which consists of two programs: Intensive Support Program (ISP) and Transitional Support Program (TSP) . A partnership between Nassau BOCES and The North Shore Child and Family Guidance Center, the ISP provides individual, group, and family counseling by North Shore licensed, clinical social workers and psychiatrists. Psychiatric services including medication distribution are provided by North Shore and monthly family counseling sessions are required to remain in ISP. The TSP provides services for students who are ready to transition to a less restrictive environment. Students in TSP continue in their educational placement and receive individual and group counseling from BOCES psychologists, social workers or guidance counselors. Nassau BOCES psychologists provide counseling on a regular basis, are trained in crisis prevention and assess students’ needs for a Behavior Intervention Plan. The school social worker provides counseling, family support services such as SSI, respite and CPS whenever necessary. The guidance counselor provides counseling, assists in the student’s individual transitional plan (beginning at age 14) and helps students to obtain working papers. Call for more detailed information.

Offers a dedicated staff that provides a multifaceted educational experience on the secondary level for the academic and social development of all students in partnership with parents and the community. We are committed to empowering students with the skills to be successful in relation to society and their global surroundings. The center services students ages 14 to 21. There is an 8:1:1 +2 Program where students appropriate for this intensive service model have moderate cognitive impairment with a pattern of moderate intermittent acting-out behaviors with a possible psychiatric history. The class ratio consists of eight students, one teacher, one teacher assistant and two classroom-shared aides. Students participate in either the NYS General or Alternate Assessments. The focus of this program is on social/emotional skills, career development, and transition to post-secondary placements/employment. Beginning at age 14, all students taking the NYSAA will participate in Special Education Career Training at the Islip Career Center. Students participating in the general education curriculum and working toward a Regents diploma begin career classes in the eleventh grade. Upon completion of the program, students are eligible for the following diplomas/credentials: Regents, CDOS, or the Skills and Achievement Commencement Credential. There is a psychiatrist available on a consult basis and parent training/support groups are offered monthly by the program social worker. There is also an 8:1:1 Program. The Bellport Academic Center services students with moderate behavioral and/or intensive counseling concerns and moderate to severe learning disabilities. Ninth and tenth grade students receive a full day academic program while eleventh and twelfth graders receive a half day of academics combined with Career and Technical Education and Special Career Education programs. Students are offered a departmentalized academic program of New York State Regents Curriculum.