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Intellectual and developmental disabilities resource fair tonight at Boynton Middle School

Intellectual and developmental disabilities resource fair tonight at Boynton Middle School

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ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) – Help is available in Tompkins County.

On May 19, the Tompkins County Whole Health Department, in collaboration with Unity House, will hold a Resource Fair for people living with or supporting someone with intellectual or developmental disabilities.

Over a dozen participating agencies will be on hand to answer questions and connect attendees with available services.

The free event is designed for parents or caregivers of children and adults who need additional support or are aging out of school. It takes place from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Boynton Middle School in the cafeteria.

Plenty of free, on-site parking will be available.

Participating Agencies

  • Brain Injury Association of NYS
  • Catholic Charities of Tompkins/Tioga
  • Challenge Workforce Solutions
  • Finger Lakes Independence Center
  • Ithaca Youth Bureau
  • Life Plan
  • Maestro Music Therapy
  • Mental Health Association in Tompkins County
  • Open the Lid, LLC
  • Prime Care
  • Racker
  • Springbrook
  • Southern Tier Connect
  • Unity House
  • YAI
  • Tompkins County Whole Health

Questions? Call James Beaumont of Unity House at (315) 253-6227. 

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