Multiple Disabilities

Multiple disabilities means concomitant impairments (such as intellectual disability-blindness, intellectual disability-orthopedic impairment, etc.), the combination of which cause such severe educational needs that they cannot be accommodated in a special education program solely for one of the impairments. The term does not include deaf-blindness. 

  • Offers sample template letters to communicate with school, informational video recordings.

  • Offers a website for families to learn about school options in the City of Rochester.

  • Connects families to private providers and services through OPWDD for evaluations and therapies.

  • This website provides resources, support, and information for parents of children with learning and attention issues through articles, videos, expert advice, tools, and community forums.

  • Provides support and resources to empower families with children who have all types of disabilities or special healthcare needs including kids with Multiple Disabilities.

  • Offers support and training to educational organizations, families, and communities to improve equity, access, opportunities, and outcomes for all students with disabilities in New York State.