NYSDRA Disability Programs

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ACCES Vocational Rehabilitation Mediation (Age 18+)

Resolve concerns, strengthen communication, and stay focused on your goals. This program offers alternative dispute resolution options to help individuals and their ACCES-VR Representative work through disagreements that may affect vocational rehabilitation services and outcomes. 

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Early Intervention Mediation (Birth - Age 3)

This program assists families of infants and toddlers with developmental disabilities and Department of Health Early Intervention Officials to agree on services needed for the child’s Individualized Family Service Plan.

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Special Education Mediation (Age 3 - 21)

This program offers parents and schools the ability to reach agreement regarding a student's educational plan/program through the use of mediation.