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

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Autism & Sensory
Lending Library

3 Kids, One in wheelchair

Supporting People with Disabilities for over 75 years.

Child using walker

Working with People to Create Success.

Residential Staff supporting Individual at home

Living Our Mission

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

October 15, 2024

Independence Workshop – Relationships (Oct. 15)

Discuss how relationships change with independence, and how to establish and maintain boundaries.
Hosted by: Teri @ 882 NY-13, Cortland, NY 13045
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October 15, 2024

Sensory 411 – 3rd Tuesday of Month ZOOM Call (Oct 15)

Join us on ZOOM the 3rd Tuesday of every month from 4pm-6pm to learn more about different sensory needs and what is available in the library to help meet those needs.

October 24, 2024

Ithaca TRUNK ‘R’ TREAT

Join us at each of our Racker sites to learn more about local programs & services while enjoying decorated trunks, treats, and fidget items. Those who attend, who are enrolled in Racker's Lending Library, will be entered to win a mystery gift basket.

October 28, 2024

Cortland TRUNK ‘R’ TREAT

Join us at each of our Racker sites to learn more about local programs & services while enjoying decorated trunks, treats, and fidget items. Those who attend, who are enrolled in Racker's Lending Library, will be entered to win a mystery gift basket.

October 29, 2024

Owego TRUNK ‘R’ TREAT

Join us at each of our Racker sites to learn more about local programs & services while enjoying decorated trunks, treats, and fidget items. Those who attend, who are enrolled in Racker's Lending Library, will be entered to win a mystery gift basket.

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