For Those with Disabilities - Westchester Connections

Social Security Administration

800-772-1213 800-325-0778 (TTY) ssa.gov The Social Security Administration coordinates a number of benefits, including those related to retirement, disability, Medicare, and survivor benefits. Most benefits issues are handled online. You are strongly urged to use their online portal, including when you need to get a replacement card to get other benefits. To contact them using their secure email format click the following link https://secure.ssa.gov/emailus/ Do not go to local offices without an appointment. Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. – [Read More]

Social Security AdministrationElena Falcone2023-04-07T22:44:54+00:00

Westchester Independent Living Center (WILC)

914-259-8036 contact@wilc.org wilc.org WILC is a not-for-profit, community-based resource, advocacy, and training center dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with disabilities. Illustrative programs are listed below. Go to the web site for a complete list. MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCACY supports the empowerment of individuals with a mental illness, including those with psychiatric and emotional disabilities, through Systems and Peer Advocacy. It was one of the first programs in New York State to embody BOTH the Independent Living Model [Read More]

Westchester Independent Living Center (WILC)Linda Smith2023-03-09T02:26:40+00:00

CAREERS Support Solutions

914-741-5627 (Valhalla Office) 845-225-8007 (Carmel Office) careerssupportsolutions.org CAREERS Support Solutions, helps people with intellectual, developmental, psychiatric and/or physical disabilities gain successful employment — at no cost to them, their families or employers. Assistance includes job preparation (resumes, interviews), job training, and case case management.

CAREERS Support SolutionsLinda Smith2023-04-01T16:38:07+00:00

Westchester Disabled on the Move, Inc. (WDOMI)

914-968-4717 wdom.org WDOMI is a not-for-profit community-based organization serving people with disabilities. WDOMI is part of a national network of Independent Living Centers dedicated to independence and equal rights for individuals with disabilities. WDOMI is also a certified NYS provider of health insurance navigator assistance to residents of Westchester County.

Westchester Disabled on the Move, Inc. (WDOMI)Linda Smith2023-03-23T15:13:39+00:00

ACCES-VR (Adult Career and Continuing Education Services – Vocational Rehabilitation)

914-946-1313 75 South Broadway, Suite 200, White Plains, NY 10601 acces.nysed.gov/vr ACCES-VR offers employment and independent living services that can assist those with a disability connect to training programs. They can provide funding for vocational training and specific education that would lead to employment. Counselors are available by appointment only. Registration is required. It is suggested you attend an Community Information Session first. Community Information Sessions are held at the White Plains office, providing an opportunity to hear a [Read More]

ACCES-VR (Adult Career and Continuing Education Services – Vocational Rehabilitation)Krishna Brodigan2023-04-11T19:36:36+00:00