Apply for Services
Attendance at group orientation is generally the first step for individuals interested in applying for VR services. When an individual calls to apply for VR services, he or she is advised regarding the group orientation schedule - (see list below.)
No appointment is necessary to attend group orientation at the Albany location. However, for group orientation at locations other than Albany, individuals must call to schedule an appointment. In either case, individuals who need special accommodations must advise us in advance, so arrangements can be made. At group orientation, an overview of VR services is presented, and each participant receives a packet including the VR application forms and booklets, and appropriate medical report forms. To complete the VR application process, individuals need to submit a completed VR application form along with sufficient documentation of disability. Service providers should feel free to assist individuals with disabilities with the VR application process, including group orientation. The number to call to begin the process is (518) 473-8097, 1 800-272-5448 or TTY: (518) 457-2318. All group orientation sessions begin on time. Latecomers will be required to reschedule.
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Albany Locations: (No appointment necessary for Albany locations.) Capital District Office 80 Wolf Road, Suite 200, 2nd Floor Albany, NY 12205-2644 Directions to 80 Wolf Road Albany One-Stop (Career Central) 175 Central Avenue - First Floor Albany, NY 12206 Directions to 175 Central Avenue |
1st and 3rd Thursday 2nd Thursday |
10:00AM 1:30PM 1:30PM |
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Hudson Location: (Call VR office for appointment.) Columbia-Greene Community College 4400 Route 23 Hudson, NY 12534 Directions to 4400 Route 23 |
2nd Wednesday |
10:00AM |
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Queensbury
Location: (Call VR office for appointment.) Glens Falls Center for Independent Living 71 Glenwood Avenue Queensbury, NY 12804 (For applicants from Northern Saratoga, Warren and Washington Counties) Directions to 71 Gleenwood Avenue |
4th Tuesday |
1:00 PM |
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Saratoga County
Location: (Call VR office for appointment.) Prevention Council 36 Phila Street Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Directions to 36 Phila Street |
3rd Wednesday |
10:00AM |
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Schenectady
Location: (Call VR office for appointment.) Schenectady One Stop Center 797 Broadway Schenectady, NY 12305 (For consumers residing in Schenectady County) Directions to 797 Broadway |
4th Tuesday |
11:00AM |
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Schoharie County
Location: (Call VR office for appointment.) Workforce Solutions Center 795 East Main Street - Suite 4 Cobleskill, NY 12043 Directions to 795 East Main Street |
1st Wednesday |
1:30PM |
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Troy Location: One Stop Center Independent Living Center Hudson Valley (ILCHV) |
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1:00PM Only |