Developmentally Disabled Services

Happiness House
731 Pre-Emption Rd., Geneva
315.789.6828
www.happinesshouse.org
Provides pre-vocational services designed to assist individuals towards obtaining employment in their fields of choice, pre-vocational services provide practice for the retention of skills, and support for those volunteering or working to solve workplace difficulties.

New York Makes Work Pay
888.224.3272
TDD 877.671.6844
www.ilr.cornell.edu
Statewide initiative intended to dramatically improve the rate of employment among people with disabilities funded by the Center for Medicaid Services. The initiative's seven goals target sustainable, comprehensive policy and practice solutions to address the state's estimated 70% unemployment rate among working-age people with disabilities. It will positively impact individuals, employers, service providers, communities, funders and policy-makers by building skills, awareness, partnerships and resources to achieve improved and lasting workforce participation and self-sufficiency outcomes. Toll-free Work Incentives Hotline to answer calls on a wide range of issues related to benefits and work. The hotline is available during business hours on Monday through Friday, except on holidays, and every effort will be made to return calls the same day or within one business day.

Vocational & Education Services for Individuals with Disabilities
109 S. Union St., Rochester
585.238.2900
www.vesid.nysed.gov
VESID, promotes the development of students with disabilities to be lifelong learners. VESID provides funds to students who have significant disabilities and who need training to meet their employment goals as agreed upon with the rehabilitation counselors for the agency. Funding is provided based on income and severity of need of education. Employment opportunities, training and placement for individuals.

Wayne ARC
150 Van Buren St., Newark
315.331.7741
www.waynearc.org
Key Industries provides vocational rehabilitation services such as evaluation, skill training, career counseling, job placement, job coaching, work experience for transitioning students and supports on the job.