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OUR SERVICES Exceptional
Family Resources is committed to providing the following services that meet
the needs of people with disabilities and their families throughout their
lifetime. From offering support, respite and
information to parents of infants... Respite (Take A Break) Respite (Take A Break) provides care and supervision of children when friends and family are not available to help by matching sitters with families based on the individual family's needs and requests. Respite Providers wages start at $9.25 per hour. For more information on the EFR Respite
program contact Respite | Advocacy | Outreach | First Step | Recreation | Individualized Services | Resource Manual | Be a provider Advocacy provides families and
individuals with information, support, and individual advocacy. In order to
raise community awareness of disability rights and issues, we work with
individuals with developmental disabilities and their families to facilitate
inclusion, access the full spectrum of educational opportunities, secure
entitlements and other services, and advocate within a variety of systems
vital to family support. We support families individually through the special
education process by providing information, technical support and one-to-one
advocacy. We also work with families and individuals who are encountering
difficulties finding the services they need, or obtaining benefits for which
they may qualify. At the community level, we sponsor workshops and
conferences for families and professionals, maintain resources on a variety
of disability-related issues, and make referrals to appropriate programs and
services throughout the community to meet family needs in the areas of
respite, recreation, service coordination, residential and vocational
services. Our services are free to families. For more information on the EFR
'Advocacy' program contact The Transition Program
specifically targets the needs and concerns of transition-aged students with
developmental disabilities and their families. This program offers
assistance, resources and training to parents and professionals in The Children with Special Health
Care Needs (CSHCN) Program assists families of children with special
health care needs to access community resources and obtain necessary health
supports. Provides information and referrals for children ages 0-21 who have
chronic physical, behavioral, developmental and emotional conditions. For
information about Child Health Plus, The Family Education and Training
Program offers a variety of educational and training sessions for parents
and families of individuals with disabilities. These sessions are also
available for professionals. Session topics will span a wide spectrum of
offerings related to parenting, the special education process, schools and
family support. Family Education sessions, offered in multiple counties, can
be used to fulfill the education requirements when an individual is on the
Medicaid Waiver but receives no additional Medicaid services. For more
information on the Family Education and Training program, contact Respite | Advocacy | Outreach | First Step | Recreation | Individualized Services | Resource Manual | Be a provider Senior Caregivers Assistance Program is designed to assist mature families with older family members who have mental retardation, autism, cerebral palsy, brain injury, or another developmental disability which significantly limits their capacity to care for themselves by helping the family to: · apply for Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) · access to
selected services For more information, contact Parent to Parent of New York State
puts parents in touch on a one-to-one basis with a trained, supportive parent
whose child has a similar or related disability. Contacts furnish information
on community resources; provide a listing of support groups state-wide; offer
support, encouragement and practical tips for families; supply training for
parents who would like to become a volunteer support parent; and locate a
support parent in another area of the state if there are none in the
immediate area. Parent to Parent of NYS North Central Region covers the
counties of Cayuga, The Family-to-Family Health
Information and Education Center provides assistance to families residing
in Cayuga, Cortland, Herkimer, Lewis, Madison, Oneida and Oswego counties
about issues related to access to health care, health care financing,
parent-professional collaboration and transition to adult health care. For
more information about the Family-to-Family Health Information and Respite | Advocacy | Outreach | First Step | Recreation | Individualized Services | Resource Manual | Be a provider First Step provides
time-limited case management and financial reimbursement for issues related
to raising a son or daughter with a disability. Service delivery may include
accessing entitlements; linkage to medical services; quality assurance of
services; access to respite; educational advocacy; and financial planning.
For more information on the EFR 'First Step' program contact Respite | Advocacy | Outreach | First Step | Recreation | Individualized Services | Resource Manual | Be a provider Friends Connection connects
people 18 and older with volunteer companions to enjoy community recreation
experiences together. Volunteers commit to taking the person out one time
each month. EFR often sponsors activities for the monthly outings such as
Skychiefs games, parties, or theater tickets. Volunteers are reimbursed up to
$12.00 for recreation expenses, and up to $6.00 per outing for
transportation. For more information, contact Community Partners After-school Program offers assistance at community-based after school programs allowing for the inclusion of youth with developmental disabilities at a number of different after-school programs. EFR support staff to work with youth to help integrate them into places such as the JCC, BASCOL, and YMCA programs. EFR support staff wages start at $9.25 an hour. This position tends to run Monday through Friday, typically 2-3 hours per day and follows the school district calendar. For more information, contact The Syracuse University Student
Placement Project matches pairs of college students with teens with
disabilities for recreation 20 hours each semester. Students complete their
course requirements by taking teens out in the community for activities such
as movies, shopping, and ice-skating. For more information, contact Project Explore Summer Services
-2009 provides two four-week sessions of half day summer activities to
teens ages 14-21 with developmental disabilities. Families can communicate a
preference for either Session One or Two. Session One runs from June 29th to
July 24th. Session Two runs from July 27th to August 21st. The group meets
Monday through Friday promptly at 12PM at Respite | Advocacy | Outreach | First Step | Recreation | Individualized Services | Resource Manual | Be a provider Habilitation Services (HCBS Medicaid Waiver) Habilitation
Services provide individualized assessment, training, and assistance in
acquiring skills and increasing a person's repertoire of interests. The goal
is to enhance the individual's independence, both at home and in the
community, using a variety of individualized activities and supports based on
each person's unique situation, desires and goals. Person-centered
residential habilitation plans focus on assisting participants to: · socialize in neighborhood/community settings · increase communication skills · develop independent living skills (ie., personal care and safety) · learn how to use money · participate in social, health-related and recreational activities EFR
recruits, screens and orients people from the community who have proven
ability in ADL (activities of daily living) training and community
integration for individuals with developmental disabilities to become
habilitation services providers. We consider each applicant's strengths,
preferences, working condition requirements and availability before matching
him/her to a participant in the program. Habilitation services providers
receive $9.25-$13.25/hour (and reimbursement for transportation/recreation
costs where applicable). EFR offers a variety of relevant
training/workshops/seminars to habilitation services providers and families
throughout the year. Habilitation Respite provides overnight support and
hourly relief to families enrolled in the Habilitation Services program. For
more information contact Medicaid Service Coordination Service
Coordination is a partnership between individuals, their families, and
service coordinators to plan for and pursue the supports and services that
will enable individuals to participate in meaningful community activities and
to achieve the outcomes they value in their personal lives. EFR's service
coordinators provide information, linkage, and referral services to
education; vocational training; supported work; transportation; adaptive
equipment; residential placements; respite; transition and futures planning;
entitlements and financial assistance; legal/advocacy services;
social/recreation opportunities; environmental modifications; day and
residential habilitation; and medical/nursing services. For more information
on the EFR 'Individualized Services' contact See also the Family Education and Training Program under Advocacy CAREERS: Capable, Able & Ready--Employment for Everyone Through Real Solutions CAREERS assists young adults
with developmental disabilities who have experienced significant barriers to
employment to identify their own career path and reach their personal
objectives for employment. For more information contact Respite | Advocacy | Outreach | First Step | Recreation | Individualized Services | Resource Manual | Be a provider The
Resource Manual is a comprehensive guide to services in To review the manual, or learn how to obtain a copy, click here. Or for more information contact Karen Adams at kadams@contactefr.org or call (315) 478-1462 x337 Respite | Advocacy | Outreach | First Step | Recreation | Individualized Services | Resource Manual | Be a provider Information about becoming a Provider Provider information, including the requirements and opportunities for becoming a volunteer or paid provider, can be obtained by contacting Recruitment Coordinator Carolyn DaVia at cdavia@contactefr.org or call (315) 478-1462 x329. |
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