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Welcome to the St. Mary’s Healthcare System Resource Directory

This resource directory is for families/caregivers of children who have medically complex needs or long-lasting conditions that require extra health care and support services.

The information in this directory is provided to help you find resources to assist you with finding help for your child and family. The range of care/disability/health issues varies amongst children so the information may or may not pertain to your child.

What you'll find

After a family learns that their child is ill parents/caregivers typically begin to think about how they can best care for their child. The resources in this directory include agencies, service providers, advocacy organizations, and other resources to assist with providing a quality life for children with medically complex needs.

To find a resource enter your area of interest in the search box on the side bar and the location in the box located on the top of the screen. The directory is intended to assist you with being the best advocate for your child. Although we attempt to keep the directory current resources change constantly.

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Category: TRANSPORTATION/RECREATION

  1. NYC Department of Transportation Parking Permits for People with Disabilities nyc.gov

    You do not have to be a driver or registered owner of a vehicle to get a permit. Disabled children and legally blind persons are eligible for permits.

    Contact Information

    718-433-3100 or TTY 212-504-4115

  2. NYC Transit Reduced Fare Metrocard Program (for people with disabilities) web.mta.info

    If you have a qualifying disability (as listed on page 2 of Application for MTA Reduced-Fare MetroCard for People with Disabilities)  you are eligible for reduced-fare travel in the subways; MTA Staten Island Railway (SIR); and on MTA New York City Transit and MTA Bus local buses at all times. You may also pay a reduced-fare on MTA New York City Transit and MTA Bus express buses; MTA Long Island Rail Road, and the MTA Metro-North Railroad, anytime except weekday rush hours. .

    Contact Information

    Call Customer Information at 511, which is a voice-recognition system, and say "MTA," then say "Subway and Buses" and follow the prompts.

    Address

    MTA New York City Transit Att: Reduced Fare Program 130 Livingston Street Brooklyn, NY 11201-9625

  3. Playgrounds for all Children-NYC Department of Parks and Recreation nycgovparks.org

    Playgrounds for all children are designed to provide recreational opportunities for children of all ages and abilities. Playgrounds features include ramped play equipment, wheelchair accessible tables and interactive play pieces. Comfort stations are available

     

  4. Samuel Field YM and YWHA sfy.org

    We have a lot of exciting and innovative programs for children with special needs. Before your child is placed in one of our programs an assessment is done to evaluate which programs would be most beneficial for your child.

    Contact Information

    To set up an intake or with any questions, please contact Amanda Smith.(718) 423-6111 ext. 242

  5. St Mary’s Healthcare System for Children stmaryskids.org

    St. Mary’s Healthcare System is one of only a handful of organizations around the country that is dedicated to providing intensive rehabilitation, specialized care, and education to children with special needs and life-limiting conditions. St. Mary’s provides a continuum of care, treating children throughout the metropolitan area through a network of inpatient, home care and community programs and services, setting a standard of excellence in pediatric healthcare.

    Contact Information

    St. Mary’s Hospital for Children
    29-01 216th Street Bayside, NY 11360
    Telephone: (888) KIDS-NYS or (718) 281-8800
    Email: info@stmaryskids.org

    St Mary's Hospice/Palliative Care Program
    Referrals can be made from a child’s physician and can also be made internally by St. Mary’s caregivers. For more information, please call 718-281-8952.

    St. Mary’s Preschool
    Queens Borough President Helen Marshall Early Education Center
    Telephone: (718) 281-8848

    Center for Pediatric Feeding Disorders
    Telephone: (718) 281-8541

    St. Mary’s Pediatric Day Healthcare and Summer Camp
    29-01 216th Street
    Bayside, New York 11360
    Vivian Figueroa, Director 718-281-8666

    St. Mary’s Kids at Roslyn
    1 Expressway Plaza, Suite 106 Roslyn Heights, NY 11577
    Telephone: (516) 621-2681

    Home Care & Community Programs
    Community Programs Central Intake
    Telephone: (800) 270-2478

    St. Mary’s Home & Community Programs – New Hyde Park Office
    5 Dakota Drive, Suite 200 New Hyde Park, NY 11042
    Telephone: (718) 281-8600

    St. Mary’s Community Care Professionals, Corp - Elmhurst Office
    91-31 Queens Boulevard, Suite 201 Elmhurst, NY 11373
    Telephone: (718) 281-8573

    St. Mary’s Community Care Professionals, Corp - New Hyde Park Office
    5 Dakota Drive, Suite 200 New Hyde Park, NY 11042
    Telephone: (718) 281-8903

  6. Suffolk County Accessible Transportation (SCAT) Services sct-bus.org

    You are eligible to ride SCAT if you have permanent or temporary disabilities that prevent you from using regular Suffolk County Transit (SCT) public bus service. Those individuals are eligible whose disabilities are defined by federal regulation and who: •Cannot use SCT buses without assistance; or
    •Cannot use SCT buses because the route(s) they wish to use are not accessible; or
    •Have a disability that, combined with environmental barriers or circumstances, prevents them from accessing the system.

    Once registered with SCAT as an “ADA Eligible” rider, you will be issued an I.D. card and number which will allow you to use
    SCAT as well as other ADA paratransit services throughout the country.

    SCAT Reservation Telephone Numbers
    For Rides contact 631.738.1150 (voice) 631.981.0104 (TTY)

  7. The Adaptive Sports Foundation adaptivesportsfoundation.org

    The Adaptive Sports Foundation’s work promotes physical activity for children and adults with disabilities by offering winter programs for recreational skiing, snowboarding, yoga, and personal fitness.

    Contact Information

    (518) 734-5070
    info@adaptivesportsfoundation.org

    Address

    PO Box 266 100 Silverman Way Windham, NY 12496

  8. Wheelchair Sports Federation wheelchairsportsfederation.org

         Wheelchair Sports Federation is a national non-profit that provides opportunities for the disabled and wheelchair-bound adults and youth to play sports recreationally and competitively. While Adaptive Sports such as Wheelchair Basketball have been around since post-WWII, other Adaptive Sports like Wheelchair Football are relatively new to the adaptive athletic population. The Wheelchair Sports Federation is one of the first organizations to provide adaptive athletes with the opportunity to participate in a multitude of Adaptive Sports.

    Contact Information

    (917) 519-2622
    info@wheelchairsportsfederation.org

    Address

    Wheelchair Sports Federation 6454 82nd Street, Suite 2 Middle Village, NY 11379-2329