The Partnership Program - Preschool Autism Support Services at Racker in Ithaca, Cortland

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Self Directed Services

  • Accepting Enrollments
  • Purpose
  • Eligibility
  • How to Access

Accepting Enrollments

Now Accepting New Enrollments for Self-Direction, Fiscal Intermediary, and Broker Services!

Are you interested in customizing your services to meet your unique needs? Do you want to manage your own schedule, activities and staff?

Racker’s Self-Direction program is accepting referrals for Self-Direction Services, Fiscal Intermediary, and Brokerage Services! Don’t delay, contact us today! Email self-direction@Racker.org

Purpose

Self Direction is New York State’s current self-determination program. Self-direction empowers people to design supports based on their unique strengths and needs so they can live the life they want. Individuals and families work together with a team to customize services such as Community Habilitation, Respite and more.

Eligibility

Individuals interested in Self-directing their services should *Reside in Cortland, Tioga and Tompkins Counties or parts of Broome, Chemung, Stueben, Seneca, Schyler, Cayuga, and Onondaga counties *Have OPWDD approval for services, *Be enrolled in Care Management services, and *Have HCBS Waiver Services Authorization

How to Access

Individuals may be referred for services through their Care Manager. Individuals who do not yet have OPWDD approval may contact their local Service Access Coordinator for assistance.

REGISTER FOR UPCOMING PROGRAMS & EVENTS

April 22, 2024

Understanding & Preventing Elopement (Virtual – 4/22)

Join Behavior Specialist Caren Castleman & together we will learn about the risk of wandering for those with Autism & other developmental disabilities and how to develop strategies at home & in the community

April 22, 2024

Preparing for Kindergarten – Pt.2: Transition from CPSE to CSE

Preparing for Kindergarten with Deborah Jordan (ICSD) - Part Two: What to Expect in Kindergarten
Join us on zoom to learn more about your child's transition out of preschool, including what to expect when joining the Ithaca City School District's kindergarten programs.

April 24, 2024

Adaptive BINGO Night [Owego]

Enjoy a nigh of adaptive Bingo and Prizes. Adaptive cards are available upon request, including large text. Played at a causal slowed pace, so it's enjoyable for all.

April 30, 2024

Sensory 411 – Tuesday Biweekly ZOOM Call – April 30th

Join us on ZOOM every other Tuesday from 4PM-6PM to learn more about different sensory needs and what is available in the library to help meet those needs.

May 11, 2024

Adaptive Hiking @ Lime Hollow (May 11, 1-3pm)

Join us at Lime Hollow Nature Center for an afternoon of adaptive hiking & adventure. REGISTRATION REQUIRED!

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