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  • Access-A-Ride

    Get information or make a complaint about paratransit transportation for people with disabilities.

  • Accessible Pedestrian Signal Request

    Request for a new audible pedestrian signal for people who are blind or low vision.

  • Accessible Taxi Dispatch

    Request a wheelchair accessible taxi for pick-up anywhere in the five boroughs.

  • Adult Protective Services

    Get help for an adult age 18 or older who has mental or physical disabilities or make a complaint about Adult Protective Services.

  • Air Conditioners for People with Medical Conditions

    Apply for an air conditioner for someone with a medical condition.

  • Assisted Living Facility or Adult Home Complaint

    Report a problem with an assisted living facility or adult home.

  • Blindness and Low Vision Support

    Learn about services and rights for people who are blind or low vision.

  • Child with Special Health Care Needs

    Request for medical referrals, health insurance, and resources for chronically ill or disabled children under 21 years old.

  • City Parking Permit for People with Disabilities

    Apply for, renew, or report a problem with a New York City Parking Permit for People with Disabilities.

  • City Service Access for American Sign Language (ASL) Users

    Learn about ASL Direct, the City's direct video calling system for ASL users.

  • Crime Victim Property Tax Exemption

    Apply for property tax benefits for people who have a disability because of a crime.

  • Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services

    Learn about services and resources for people who are deaf or hard of hearing.

  • Department of Finance Public Events

    Attend an event to apply for or renew Rent Freeze and property tax benefits or get help with property tax value and the lien sale.

  • Developmentally Delayed Infant Services

    Learn about early intervention services for children from birth to age 3 with developmental delays.

  • Disability Access

    Learn how people with disabilities can get help with accessing City programs and services. Report a building or public space that is not accessible.

  • Disabled Homeowners' Exemption (DHE)

    Apply for property tax benefits for people with disabilities.

  • Disabled Homeowners' Exemption (DHE) Renewal

    Renew the Disabled Homeowners' Exemption.

  • Discrimination

    Report discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations, and by members of the public.

  • Dogs in Restaurants

    Learn about the rules for bringing a non-service dog into a restaurant.

  • Donate, Buy, or Sell Assistive and Medical Devices

    Donate, buy, or sell medical devices including wheelchairs, hearing aids, hospital beds, and scooters.

  • Evacuation Transportation for People with Special Needs

    Learn about transportation options during evacuations for people with disabilities and others with access and functional needs.

  • Eviction Prevention and HomeBase

    Get help if you have gotten an eviction notice and learn about the Homebase program.

  • Family Type Homes for Adults

    Learn about a program that provides supervised living for adults with mental or physical disabilities.

  • Financial Counseling for People with Disabilities

    Get free one-on-one professional financial advice for people with disabilities through the EmpoweredNYC program.

  • Harassment

    Report any type of harassment, including sexual harassment, cat calling, and voyeurism.

  • Hate Crime

    Report a hate crime.

  • Health Insurance for People with Disabilities

    Learn about insurance coverage, financial assistance programs, and benefits for people with disabilities.

  • Home Care Complaint

    Report a problem with home care services.

  • Housing Resources for People with Disabilities

    Learn about housing online resources, services, and benefits for people with disabilities.

  • Human Rights Outreach

    Learn about Commission on Human Rights public programs and published materials.

  • Independent Living Centers

    Learn about centers that offer services for people with disabilities.

  • Job Training and Placement for People with Disabilities

    Learn about employment programs for people with disabilities.

  • Mobility Management Guide

    Get a guide to accessible transportation services, programs, and resources for older adults and people with disabilities.

  • NY Connects Long Term Care

    Get information about choices for living at home or in a long term setting for seniors, and for children and adults with a disability.

  • People with Disabilities Services

    Learn about resources, referrals, and information about programs for people with disabilities.

  • Property Tax Benefits for Homeowners

    Learn about property tax exemptions, abatements, and credits for homeowners, including eligibility and types of benefit programs.

  • Rent Freeze Program Assistance

    Get help with SCRIE or DRIE, including appeals, transfers, and rent and account updates.

  • Rent Freeze Program for Tenants with Disabilities

    Apply for rental assistance for people with disabilities living in rent-regulated apartments. Also known as DRIE.

  • Rent Freeze Program Renewal

    Renew the Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE) or Disability Rent Increase Exemption (DRIE).

  • School Special Education Complaint

    Report a problem with public school services for students with disabilities.

  • Senior Caregiving Support

    Get referrals for support and services for family or friends caring for a person 60 or older, or for seniors caring for a person of any age.

  • Service Dogs

    Learn about rules and licensing for service dogs who help people with disabilities.

  • State Parking Permit for People with Disabilities

    Apply for, renew, or report a problem with a New York State Parking Permit for People with Disabilities.

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