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 impedes 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 mail them the application VR-04 in your preferred language. All participants are required to fill out VR-26 - Confidential Health Assessment and VR-21 General Health Impairments and/or VR-22 Substance Use Disorders or Mental Health Conditions to verify your disability and other eligibility criteria. Underaged and non-emancipated individuals must obtain the consent of a guardian.
  • General orientation every Tuesday at 9:30 AM and 1:30 PM (excluding Holidays) and is available to individuals over 25. Call to pre-register
  • Interpreter and ASL services are available.
  • Picture ID is required to enter the building.

• Only serves people who are clients of the organization

  No documents required

  Age requirement: 14+