Adult Career and Continuing Education Services (ACCES-VR)

In addition to several NYC District Offices, ACCES-VR by NYSED has satellite Offices, Please see more locations on YourPeer Map. Referrals, peer support, and independent living, Reimbursement for career advancement training, reasonable accommodation (contact [email protected]), and transportation (offered based on your income, might require you to have a Social Security Disability Insurance available to certain low-income people with disability that has an eligible immigration status), Workforce Development for those whose disability is an impediment to seeking employment (you must be legally allowed to work in the US) Applications for public benefits (immigration status and income requirements apply) Help is offered to NYC residents with physical and mental challenges. People with a criminal record of sexual violence are not served.

• Open Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 5 PM

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  • You can call or email them the VR-04 application or pick it up at the office Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM — 5:00 PM, in your preferred language. After approval, participants may be required to fill out VR-21 General Health Impairments and/or VR-22 Substance Use Disorders or Mental Health Conditions to verify their disability and other eligibility criteria. Participants who are 14-18 years old and non-emancipated individuals must have a guardian's consent; however, most services are only available to high school graduates.
  • Interpreter and ASL services are available. Picture ID is required to enter the ADA-compliant building
  • General orientation is every Tuesday at 10:00 AM (excluding Holidays)

• Requires a photo ID

  Requires proof of disability

  Requires proof of income

  Age requirement: 18+