





Where can I get a list of private special education schools?
There is a list of approved private special schools available from the New York State Education Department.
Write to:
State Education Department, Office of Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities, Albany, NY 12234 and request a copy of New York State’s List of Approved Private Schools, Special Act School Districts, State-Operated Schools and State Supported Schools for Students with Disabilities (Ages 5-21).
Nassau/Suffolk Law Services
(516)
292-8100 English
and Spanish
Social Security, Child Support, Mental Health
1 Helen Keller Way, 5th Floor
Hempstead, NY 1150
Long Island Advocacy Center
Knowledgeable
staff at two locations to assist families.
New Hyde Park Office (516) 248-2222
Hauppauge Office (631) 234-0467
Parent to Parent
Providing emotional support and information to families
of individuals with special needs in New York State
Website: www.parenttoparentnys.org
Contact the Long Island Office at:
Parent to Parent of NYS
45 Mall Drive
Commack, NY 11725
Phone:
1-800-559-1729
631-493-1716
631-493-2403
Fax: 631-493-2397
E-mail:
Regional Coordinator and Educational Advocate:
Colleen Kunkel – [email protected]
Local Coordinator, Nassau County:
Rosemary Randazzo – [email protected]
Local Coordinator, Suffolk County:
Barbara Squillacioti – [email protected]

