Key Takeaways. Some disabled adults in New York qualify for Medicaid, which covers medical care and potentially other health care benefits such as home health aides. Disabled adults in New York may also qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), which provides monthly cash deposits to cover basic necessities.

The New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) is responsible for coordinating services for New Yorkers with developmental disabilities, including intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, autism spectrum disorders, Prader-Willi syndrome and other neurological impairments.

The New York State Workers' Compensation Board can be contacted regarding short-term disability insurance for employees who are disabled due to non-work-related illnesses or injuries at (518) 462-8881 or (800) 353-3092. NYSIF may be contacted directly if the insurance fund is your employer's insurer.

Through OPWDD, you can access supports and services that can help your family to support you to live in your family home; assistance for you to live on your own in the community of your choice; help if you want to work, take part in volunteer opportunities or other types of community involvement; and assistance ...