Disability Related Acronyms
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ACCESS VR – Adult Career & Continuing Education Services – Vocational Rehabilitation
ADA – Americans with Disabilities Act
ADD – Attention Deficit Disorder
ADHD – Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
ADL – Activities of Daily Living
AIS – Academic Intervention Services
AT – Assistive Technology
BIP – Behavior Intervention Plan
BOCES – Board of Cooperative Educational Services
CAH – Care at Home
CAP – Client Assistance Program
CARE – Consumer/Advocate Review & Evaluation
CCSI – Coordinated Children’s Services Initiatives
CH – Community Hab
CI – Community Inclusion
CP – Cerebral Palsy
CPS – Child Protective Services
CPEP – Comprehensive Psychiatric Emergency Program
CPSE – Committee on Preschool Special Education
CSE – Committee on Special Education
CT – Consultant Teacher
DD – Developmental Disabilities
DDPC – Developmental Disabilities Planning Council
DDRO – Developmental Disabilities Regional Office
DISCO – Developmental Disabilities Individual Support & Care Coordination Organization
DME – Durable Medical Equipment
DOH – Department of Health
DTx – Day Treatment
EAP – Employee Assistance Program
ECDC – Early Childhood Direction Centers
EI – Early Intervention
EMOD – Environmental Modification
FAPE – Free & Appropriate Public Education
FAS – Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
FBA – Functional Behavior Assessment
FC – Family Care
FD – Front Door
FERPA – Family Education & Right to Privacy Act
FET – Family Education & Training
FOIL – Freedom of Information Law
FSS – Family Support Services
HCRA – Health Care Reform Act
HMO – Health Maintenance Organization
HUD – Housing & Urban Development
IBS – Intensive Behavioral Supports
ICS – Individual Community Services
IDEA – Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
IEE – Individual Educational Evaluation
IEP – Individualized Education Program
IFSP – Individualized Family Service Plan
ILC – Independent Living Center
IPOP – Individualized Plan of Protective Oversights & Services
IRA – Individualized Residential Alternative
IRWE – Impairment Related Work Expense
ISP – Individualized Service Plan
ISS – Individualized Support Services
IWRP – Individual Written Rehabilitation Plan
LC – Life Coach
LCED – Level of Care Eligibility Determination
LD – Learning Disability
LRE – Least Restrictive Environment
MSC – Medicaid Service Coordination
NIMH – National Institute of Mental Health
NOD – Notice of Determination
NYSCB – NYS Commission for the Blind
NYSED – NYS Education Department
OASAS – Office of Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Services
OCFS – Office of Children & Family Services
OCR – Office of Civil Rights
OMH – Office of Mental Health
OPWDD – Office for People with Developmental Disabilities
OSERS – Office of Special Education& Rehabilitation Services
OT – Occupational Therapy
OTDA – NYS Office of Temporary & Disability Assistance
PASS – Plan for Achieving Self Support
PBIS – Positive Behavior Intervention Strategies
PCP – Person Centered Planning
PCSS – Plan of Care Support Services
PLEP – Present Levels of Performance
PT – Physical Therapy
PWS – Prader-Willi Syndrome
QA – Quality Assurance
RSE-TASC – Regional Support Education – Technical Assistance Support Centers
RSFO – Revenue Support Field Office
RTI – Response to Intervention
SCIP – Strategies for Crisis Intervention & Prevention
SD – Self Determination
SEMP – Supportive Employment Medicaid Program
SILC – Statewide Independent Living Council
SLP – Speech Language Pathology
SNT – Supplemental Needs Trust
SODH – State Operated Day Habilitation
SP – Speech Pathology
SSA – Social Security Administration
SSDI – Social Security Disability Insurance
SSI – Supplemental Security Income
TANF – Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
TBI – Traumatic Brain Injury
TDD – Telephone Device for the Deaf
TRAID – Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities
TTY – Teletypewriter
UCPA – United Cerebral Palsy Association
VOCR – Voluntary Operated Community Residence
WIC – Women, Infants, Children
What We Stand For
Individuals with special needs deserve every opportunity to achieve their unique potential. The Family Resource Network was founded by parents to enhance the lives of individuals with special needs and their families, empowering them to lead productive independent lives within the community.