Parents of Special Children, Inc.

A United Way Agency

 PARENTS OF SPECIAL CHILDREN

           2-C Tower Drive

         Fulton, NY 131069

                 315-598-7672

          Fax 315-598-1774

           Office Hours:  

        9:00 am to 5:00 pm

          Monday thru Friday

 

 

 

 

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       Any person with a developmental disability who resides in Oswego County would meet our guidelines. The definition of a developmental disability is: “a disability of a person which is a attributable to mental retardation, cerebral palsy, autism, epilepsy or neurological impairment; originates before the age of 22; has continued or can expect to continue indefinitely; and constitutes a substantial handicap to such person’s ability. ADHD and Attention Deficit Disorder are considered a developmental disability only if a person is having difficulty in 3 or more areas of his or her educational program including BOCES or special education classes as indicated by the child’s IEP.

      FOR YOUR INFORMATION. . . . Eligibility for PSC services is not based on family income.  Our mission is to provide supportive services; to promote community awareness with regard to issues of importance to disab1ed persons and their families; and to advocate on behalf of persons with handicapping conditions.

 

     To that end, PSC has sponsored:

  • educational seminars

  • Autism Connection

  • family picnics

  • Challenger League Little League baseball

  • respite reimbursement

  • summer camp experiences
  • lending library services
  • conferences
  • informational meetings
  • purchases - equipment and supplies
   

     The primary reimbursement service funded through Family Support is called respite. Respite is short-term, temporary care of your family member to give you a break from routine, daily care which we can help you pay for. It can occur a few hours a week, or even for a week long vacation. Respite is not intended to meet on­going day care costs while a parent works.

     Respite is not a luxury; families need to pursue other activities and relationships.  As well, many loving relationships have been built between providers and disabled persons, sometimes resulting in quality time with a person outside the family circle for the first time.  We encourage families to be creative in planning respite activities; thing about inclusion possibilities in scouts, horseback riding, gymnastics, swimming, bowling, music lessons, tutoring, summer camping, etc.

     PSC also helps pay for purchases when a request demonstrates a direct benefit to their individual with a disability.  Families are encouraged to seek out assistances if they have a need for adaptive equipment, assistive technology or medical supplies not typically covered by other sources such as health insurance or Medicaid.

TIES -Together Including Every Student

TIES is an all inclusive program to support students with developmental disabilities in school and recreational/extracurricular activities where they may learn and have fun with their peers. The participant is paired with a volunteer mentor in activities.

The goal of TIES is to increase the participation of students with developmental disabilities in extracurricular and community activities by creating effective, naturalized support.  Trained students volunteers provide individualized support to students with developmental disabilities to maximize their belonging and success in the activity.

TIES is designed to encourage more independence and socialization for individuals with developmental disabilities and to promote their accomplishments.

TIES Participants are from 13 to 21 years of age.  The TIES volunteer is in 8th -12th grade. If you have a students wishing to participate in the TIES program or a student wanting to volunteer, please contact Janice at Parents of Special Children at

315-598-7672.

 

 

 

 This site was last updated on 06/11/08