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New York State Parks - Access Pass for People with Disabilities

An access pass permits a resident of New York State with a permanent disability free use of parks, historic sites, and recreational facilities operated by Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP)  and the Department of Environmental Conservation.  The pass holder may have free use of facilities operated by these offices, for which there is normally a charge, for example, parking, camping, greens fees and swimming.  The pass is not valid at any facility within a park operated by a private concern under contract to the State.  To obtain an application or for additional information, call (518) 474-2314 or write to:

Access Pass
NYS OPRHP
Empire State Plaza
Agency Building 1
Albany, NY 12238

 

Parents of Special Children, Inc.
AUTISM CONNECTIONS

An opportunity for families who have children on the Autism Spectrum to connect with each other.  Contact Theresa Familo for more information at 598-7672.  There is no child care available at this time.  Meetings will continue through the summer months.

 Autism Connections is a group that provides an opportunity for families who have children on the Autism Spectrum to connect with each other.  The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 6, 2009, from 7 - 9 p.m. at the office of PSC, 2 Tower Drive, Suite C, Fulton.
 
Please consider joining us, as we've got a great group of people always looking to "connect" with other parents / grandparents living with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Everyone is welcome.

  Front Row (L-R) Theresa Familo, Marie Smith, JoAnne Tryon
Back Row (L-R) Sally Downs, Susan Church, Yvonne Krau

General Home Safety Tips:

  • To prevent your child from locking himself in his room, reverse the locks on his door so that the locking mechanism is on the outside.
  • If your child climbs on furniture, attach bookcases and curio cabinets to the wall.
  • Wrap a ribbon tied in a square knot around cabinet handles; it will only get tighter if pulled on.
  • Put away anything you do not want broken.
  • Put a chain lock near the top of your doors to prevent your child from exiting without your knowledge.
  • Install a door chime or bell that sounds when an exit door is opened.
  • Staple chicken wire to the inside of a wooden fence to prevent your child from leaving your yard without your knowledge.