Services to the Physically Challenged

NASSAU COUNTY OFFICE FOR THE PHYSICALLY CHALLENGED serves as an advocate and liaison for people with disabilities and is responsible for ensuring Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance. It promotes equal access in education, employment, transportation, recreation and consumerism in the private sector, and develops public awareness through referral services, conferences and dissemination of literature. This agency issues the New York State Handicapped Parking Permit. Some incorporated villages and the cities of Long Beach and Glen Cove issue these passes to their residents.

Nassau County Office
for the Physically Challenged
1550 Franklin Avenue
Mineola, N.Y. 11501
571-3147

ABLE-RIDE PROGRAM
288-4024

LONG ISLAND CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING, INC.

This non-residential center offers a wide range of services and information needed by disabled people. Services are available to help establish and maintain independent living, and include counseling, benefits advisement, equipment loan and limited transportation to members.

Long Island Center for Independent Living, Inc.	796-0144
3601 Hempstead Turnpike	Voice
Levittown, N.Y. 11756	796-0135
www.licil.net	TTY

NASSAU COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND PARKS SENIOR CITIZEN UNIT offers recreational activities for senior citizens. For further information:
Nassau County Department of
Recreation and Parks
Eisenhower Park-Senior Citizen Unit
East Meadow, N.Y. 11554
572-0338

TRIAD-IN EQUIPMENT SERVICE EXCHANGE Click here