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 posses an eligible immigration status)
• Job 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)
• This office helps vertically or mentally challenged residents of Manhattan and Staten Island specifically. 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 mail them the application VR-04 in your preferred language. All participants are required to fill out VR-21 General Health Impairments to verify your disability and other eligibility criteria.
  • Interpreter and ASL services are available. Picture ID is required to enter the building, which is ADA-compliant.

• Requires a photo ID

  Age requirement: 18+