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

September 26, 2023

Authors Carolyn & James Huston

Meet this mother & son duo sharing stories & thriving with Autism as a family!
4:30-6:00pm - Includes 2 book readings and Q&A session

6:00-6:30pm Special VIP Session
VIP will include a FREE book for FSS participants
and a book signing with the authors.

Includes 2 book readings and Q&A session
Registration is required for VIP session,
only those who register in advance will be
provided a FREE book.

September 28, 2023

Funding Facts with Marlene

Join us every Thursday on Zoom to learn more about Racker's FSS funding. The FSS team is available from 9-noon and 2-4PM to answer questions and walk you through the application process.

October 11, 2023

Racker Community Celebration

Join us for Racker's Community Celebration. We will honor 2023 award recipients, serve a light dinner, and share our looking forward program.

October 19, 2023

Independence Workshop – Tompkins County Transportation

A walk through of all things transportation in Ithaca including buses, taxis and ride shares.

October 27, 2023

Halloween Sensory Smart Trunk or Treat & Resource Fair

This sensory friendly event will have candy & sensory tools handed out as treats. VIPs will get a small pumpkin with a decorating kit.

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