Research, development, transfer, and commercialization of advanced technologies and assistive devices; Several organizations in
Center for Assistive Technology
The Center for Assistive Technology, housed within the
Research, development, transfer, and commercialization of advanced technologies and assistive devices;
Education programs for professionals, students, and consumers;
Client assessment & training services in computer access for education & employment;
Dissemination of best practices and information about assistive technology devices and services.
The Center for Rehabilitation and Recovery (Center), formerly known as the New York Work Exchange, promotes work and career opportunities for consumers of mental health services by offering assistance to the New York City provider community. This assistance includes:
Education of program staff on interventions proven effective in helping individuals secure competitive jobs;
Technical assistance to stimulate an organizational culture supportive of vocational services;
Directories of programs offering vocational services and other employment-related resources;
Seed money to sponsor preferred best practices interventions;
Education of employers about the benefits of employing the recovering mentally ill.
The goals of the Center are to increase program capacity to deliver employment services in New York City; provide mental health agencies, providers, consumers and funding agencies with information on employment activities and resources; establish strategic alliances among service providers, consumers, and funding agencies; enhance stakeholders access to knowledge of best practices of employment programs; increase positive employment outcomes of New York City programs; and facilitate agency and program integration of clinical and employment services.
The Center is a project of The Coalition of Behavioral Health Agencies, Inc., the umbrella organization of
The CMEP is an education and training coalition of almost fifty agencies serving the ‘integrated employment’ needs of agencies in the greater
Cornucopia of Disability Information - CODI
CODI serves as a community resource for consumers and professionals by providing disability information in a wide variety of areas. It consists of both an Internet Directory of Disability Information and a repository of electronic disability documents, dating back to the early 1990s. The information addresses local (Buffalo & Western New York), state, national and international audiences.
CODI receives support from the
The Cornell University Employment and Disability Institute- EDI (formerly the Program on Employment and Disability) is housed within the
Empire State APSE is an official chapter of the International Association of Persons in Supported Employment. It was formed to improve and expand integrated employment services and outcomes through supported employment (SE) for persons experiencing disabilities. Empire State APSE: A Network for Integrated Employment, is a statewide training and advocacy organization of people with disabilities, family members, professionals, service providers, advocates, and others who promote integrated and supported employment for all people with disabilities.
The InterAgency Council of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities Agencies (InterAgency Council) is an organization of about 120 non-profit agencies in
The New York Association of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services is a statewide coalition of people who use and/or provide recovery-oriented community based mental health services. NYAPRS is dedicated to improving services and social conditions for people with psychiatric disabilities or diagnoses.
The New York Association of Training and Employment Professionals (NYATEP) is an organization of local workforce investment agencies and system partners in
The New York City Employment and Training Coalition (NYCETC) is an association of workforce development practitioners (community based organizations, community colleges and union affiliated training programs) providing education, training and employment services to unemployed and underemployed New Yorkers. The Coalition provides staff development, research and technical assistance to member organizations and advocates for workforce development policies that expand public investment in our workforce.
The Region II Rehabilitation Continuing Educational Program (RRCEP) is located at the State University of New York/Buffalo. It has been in existence since 1972 and is funded through the Rehabilitation Services Administration. It delivers human resources development and organizational development services to state Vocational Rehabilitation Agencies, community rehabilitation programs, centers for independent living, client assisted programs, and all constituents throughout Region II of the Rehabilitation Services Administration (
RRTI is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization affiliated with the New York State Rehabilitation Association. It promotes research, education and training for the rehabilitation field and community providers serving people with differing abilities. RRTI was incorporated in 1991 to support the rapidly changing field of rehabilitation services. The Institute is governed by a Board of Directors that meets quarterly.
RRTI serves as a clearinghouse for education, information and resources for state agencies, community not-for-profit agencies, industries, businesses and policy makers. The Institute meets their needs by providing:
Regional classroom seminars;
Distance learning seminars;
On-site technical assistance;
A network of experts in specialized industry topics;
Customized training curricula;
Regional forums with community and business partners;
Annual Executive Management Institute; and
Annual Leadership Training Conference
Statewide Research Committee
Grant-funded projects and training programs
In 2006-2007, RRTI has a contract with the NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) to manage the statewide rollour of the Job Readiness and Support Training curriculum for individuals with barriers to employment. This six week training program will be delivered in up to 10 local districts in
The Center for Social Policy and Practice in the Workplace (
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