The Resource Directory is a curated collection of organizations and businesses that offer services benefiting Self-Direction. Please use the controls at the top of the directory to filter resources. Please note: Inclusion of vendor services within a Self-Directed plan are subject to OPWDD's Fiscal & Policy guidelines as established by the Federal 1915c Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Waiver. Please check with your Fiscal Intermediary (FI) to confirm if services are allowable in your budget.

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Beth Mount~Person Centered Design

Website: http://www.bethmount.org/

Beth Mount is a premier leader in person centered planning. Beth’s website provides current information about her projects, exhibitions, projects, publications and more.

Regions: finger-lakes, nys, western

Categories: Education & Coaching

Tags: Citizenship, Person-centered Planning

Birding and Nature Trails in Central New York

Website: https://www.discoverupstateny.com/packages/?region=central-new-york&category=birding-nature-trails&subcategory=

Find so many choices for hiking, biking day trips or overnight.  Enjoy the beauty New York has to offer.

Regions: Central

Categories: Culture & Community, Health & Wellness

Tags: Biking, Fitness, Hiking, Nature, Outdoors, Recreation

BLT Music Program

Website: https://www.bltmusicstudio.com/

Learn how to play guitar, bass, ukulele, or piano.

Regions: western

Categories: Education & Coaching

Tags: Music

Boy Scouts of America

Website: https://senecawaterways.org/

Both boys and girls will learn to build character, increase citizenship, and develop personal fitness through The Seneca Waterways Council.

Regions: finger-lakes

Categories: Culture & Community, Health & Wellness

Tags: Citizenship, Fitness, Outdoors

Bridge Program at the College of St Vincent

Website: https://thinkcollege.net/programs/bridge-program

The Bridge Program at the College of Mount Saint Vincent offers students between the ages of 18-24 with various learning abilities and styles a unique, immersive college experience.

Regions: Taconic

Categories: Education & Coaching, Independent Living & Finances

Tags: Career Development, Interpersonal Skills, Self Advocacy

Bridges at SUNY Orange

Website: https://sunyorange.edu/bridges/

The Traditional BRIDGES Pathway at SUNY Orange is a comprehensive three-year suite of noncredit workshops for anyone interested in learning and improving the basic skills of adulthood.

Regions: Taconic

Categories: Education & Coaching

Tags: Career Development, College Planning, Interpersonal Skills, Self Advocacy, Writing

Brighton Parks and Rec

Website: https://www.townofbrighton.org/220/Recreation-and-Parks

The Recreation Department offers a diverse range of activities and classes for all ages.

Regions: finger-lakes

Categories: Culture & Community, Health & Wellness

Tags: Camp, Recreation

Buffalo Public Library

Website: https://www.buffalolib.org/

The Buffalo & Erie County Public Library (B&ECPL) consists of a Central Library, 8 branches in the City of Buffalo and 22 contract member libraries which operate 28 facilities outside the City of Buffalo. The libraries serve as centers of information, education, culture and entertainment for the residents of Erie County. Download a book to read or lislten to, borrow a hardback, rent a movie, rent music, have questions about a topic – reserve a time with a librarian, check out your Genealogy and so much more.

Regions: western

Categories: Culture & Community, Education & Coaching

Tags: Library

Buffalo Therapeutic Riding Center

Website: http://www.thebtrc.org/

Special things happen when children and horses are brought together.

There is a unique bond between horses and people that can be particularly meaningful to children with disabilities. Riding programs provide a relaxing, non-academic environment in which children can interact with adults and peers and more importantly with their horse.

Regions: Western

Categories: Education & Coaching, Health & Wellness

Tags: Equestrian, Fitness

Buffalo Zoo

Website: https://buffalozoo.org/

The Buffalo Zoo Provides a variety of general and specifically tailored programming at the Zoo and in the community for children and adults of all ages.

Regions: western

Categories: Culture & Community, Education & Coaching

Tags: Zoo