Community Information Sessions

Attendance at an orientation session is generally the first step for individuals interested in applying for VR services. Orientation is provided in a group setting where you will have the opportunity to hear about the ACCES-VR program. You will have a chance to ask general questions about our process. Assistance will be provided if you need help with your application.

If you have completed the posted application and additional forms, please bring them when you come to your orientation. To expedite services please bring copies of any recent medical information documenting your disability. If you do not have medical reports or if additional information is needed, we will provide the necessary forms for your doctor to complete or work with you to obtain the required information.

Individuals who need special accommodations must advise us in advance so arrangements can be made. Each session will last approximately 1 hour. If you are unable to attend an orientation other arrangements to assist you will be made.

Use the filter below to search for Orientation Sessions in your county.

District Office: Albany District Office
Location Community Information Sessions (Day & Time) Reservations
Albany District Office
80 Wolf Road
Suite 200, 2nd Floor
Albany, NY 12205

1st and 3rd Thursday

10:00 AM and 1:30 PM
Reservations are not required.
Albany District Office
80 Wolf Road
Suite 200, 2nd Floor
Albany, NY 12205

American Sign Language session for Deaf and Hard of Hearing on 2nd Thursday

10:00 AM
Reservations are required.
Call 473-8097
Ballston Spa Public Library
21 Milton Avenue
Ballston Spa, NY 12020

3rd Thursday of the month

2:00 PM
Reservations are required.
Call 473-8097 for reservation
Columbia Greene Community College
4400 Rt. 23
Room105
Hudson, NY 12534

2nd Wednesday of the month

10:00 AM
Reservations are required.
Call 473-8097 for reservation
Independent Living Center of the Hudson Valley (ILCHV) - Troy
15-17 Third Street
Troy, NY 12180

3rd Tuesday of the month

1:00 PM
Reservations are required.
Call 473-8097 for reservation.
One Stop Center
175 Central Avenue
Albany, NY 12206

2nd Thursday of the month

1:30 PM
Reservations are required.
Call 473-8097 for reservation.
One Stop Center
797 Broadway
Schenectady, NY 12305

4th Tuesday of the month

11:15 AM
Reservations are required.
Call 473-8097 for reservation.
One Stop Center
1600 7th Ave, 4th Floor
Troy, NY 12180

3rd Tuesday of the month

10:00 AM
Reservations are required.
Call 473-8097 for reservation
Southern Adirondack Independent Living Center (SAIL) - Queensbury
71 Glenwood Avenue
Queensbury, NY 12804

2nd Tuesday and 4th Tuesday of the month

10:00 AM and 1:00 PM
Reservations are required.
Call 473-8097 for reservation.
Work Force Solutions Center
795 East Main Street
Cobleskill, NY 12043

1st Wednesday of the month

10:00 AM
Reservations are required.
Call 473-8097 for reservation.
District Office: Mid-Hudson District Office
Location Community Information Sessions (Day & Time) Reservations
Independent Living, Inc. (ILI) - Monticello
14 Pelton Street
Monticello, NY 12701

1st, 2nd and 3rd Friday of the month

10:00 AM
Reservations are required.
Call Pat Walton 2 845-794-5317
Independent Living, Inc. (ILI) - Newburgh
5 Washington Terrace
Newburgh, NY 12550

2nd and 3rd Wednesday of the month

10:30 AM
Reservations are required.
Call 845-346-4260
Mahopac Public Library
668 Route 6
Mahopac, NY 10541

1st and 3rd Monday of the month

10:00 AM
Reservations are required.
Call 845-452-5425
Middletown Satellite Office
200 Midway Park Drive
Middletown, NY 10940

Every Monday of the month

1:00 PM
Reservations are required.
Call 845-346-4260
Resource Center for Accessible Living (RCAL) - Kingston
727 Ulster Avenue
Kingston, NY 12401

1st, 2nd and 3rd Thursday of the month

10:00 AM
Reservations are required.
Call 845-339-4270
District Office: Bronx District Office
Location Community Information Sessions (Day & Time) Reservations
Bronx District Office
1215 Zerega Avenue
Bronx, NY 10426

Every Monday

9:00 AM and 1:00 PM
Reservations are required.
Please (718) 931-3500 to pre-register.
District Office: Brooklyn District Office
Location Community Information Sessions (Day & Time) Reservations
Brooklyn District Office
55 Hanson Place
2nd Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11217

Every Tuesday

9:30 AM, 11:30 AM or 2:30 PM
Reservations are required.
Please call (718) 722-6701 to pre-register. Picture ID is required to enter the building.
District Office: Buffalo District Office
Location Community Information Sessions (Day & Time) Reservations
ARC Allegany @ One Stop Employment and Training Center
7 Wells Lane
Belmont, NY 14813

2nd Friday of the month

1:00 PM
Reservations are required.
Call Christina Lyon @ 585-593-3005 ext. 227
ARC Genesee @ Genesee County Career Center
587 East Main Street
Batavia, NY 14020

1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month

10:00 AM
Reservations are required.
Call Eileen Corcoran or Steve Stringham @ 585-343-1123
ARC Orleans @ Old Arnold Gregory Hospital/ER Entrance
122 Caroline Street
Albion, NY 14411

4th Tuesday of the month

12:45 PM
Reservations are required.
Call Joanne Mackay @ 585-589-0303 ext. 4252
Best Self Behavioral Health
254 Franklin Street
Buffalo, NY 14202

FOR SPANISH SPEAKING
Reservations are required.
Call Carlos Fernendez@ 716-852-1117 ext. 146 or cfernendez@bestselfwny.org
Buffalo District Office
508 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14202

Every 3rd Thursday of the month

1:00 PM
Reservations are required.
Call (716) 848-8001. Hearing Impaired offered with reservations call Eugene Vollmer at 716-848-8077
Cantalician Center
Tri-Main Building
2495 Main Street, Suite 360
Buffalo, NY 14214

4th Friday of the month

10:00 AM
Reservations are required.
Call Michelle Glashauser @ 716-243-5474
Cantalician Center
Williamsville Dept. of Labor
4175 Transit Road (Transit Towne Plaza)
Williamsville, NY 14221

2nd Monday of the month

9:30 AM
Reservations are required.
Call Michelle Glashauser @ 716-243-5474
Dunkirk - The Resource Center
186 Lakeshore Drive
Conference Rm 1
Dunkirk, NY 14048

2017:
January 3, February 7, March 7,
April 4, May 2, June 6,
July 11, August 1, September 12,
October 3, November 7, December 5

10:00 AM
Reservations are required.
Call Cheryl Bixby @ 716-366-6503
Heritage Center
dba The ARC Erie County New York
101 Oak Street
Buffalo, NY 14203

2nd Friday of the month

1:00 PM

4th Wednesday of the month

9:30 AM
Reservations are required.
Call Sandy Smith @ 716-856-4202 ext. 1373
Heritage Center
dba The ARC Erie County New York
3701 McKinley Parkway, McKinley Mall Community Room
Blasdell, NY 14219

3rd Monday of the month

1:00 PM
Reservations are required.
Call Sandy Smith @ 716-856-4202 ext. 1373
Jamestown - The Resource Center
712 West 8th Street
Jamestown, NY 14701

2017:
January 4, February 8, March 8,
April 5, May 3, June 7,
July 5, August 2, September 6,
October 4, November 1, December 6.

1:30 PM

2017:
January 20, February 24, March 24,
April 21, May 19, June 23,
July 21, August 18, September 22,
October 20, November 17, December 22.

10:00 AM
Reservations are required.
Call Michael Sandquist @ 716-661-1051.
Little Valley Memorial Library
10 Rock City Street
Little Valley, NY 14755

3rd Tuesday of the month

1:00 PM
Reservations are required.
Call Lorraine Collins @ 716-375-4770
Parent Network
1000 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14202

1st Tuesday of the month

1:00 PM
Reservations are required.
Call Peg @ 716-332-4170
Suburban Adult Services, Inc. @ Department of Labor
448 North Main
Warsaw, NY 14569

3rd Wednesday of the month

10:00 AM
Reservations are required.
Call Lisa Fuller @ 716-492-1805
The Rehabilitation Center @ One Stop and Career Center
175 North Union Street
Olean, NY 14760

2nd Thursday of the month

10:00 AM
Reservations are required.
Call Lorraine Collins @ 716-375-4770
UCP of Niagara (Empower)
@ Department of Labor
272 South Transit
Lockport, NY 14094

2nd Wednesday of the month

10:00 AM
Reservations are required.
Call Jennifer Burns @ 716-284-6441
UCP of Niagara (Empower)
Call for exact location
Niagara Falls, NY 14305

1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month

10:00 AM
Reservations are required.
Call Jennifer Burns @ 716-299-0851
District Office: Garden City District Office
Location Community Information Sessions (Day & Time) Reservations
Garden City District Office
711 Stewart Avenue
Suite 4
Garden City, NY 11530

Every Wednesday

9:00 AM and 11:00 AM
Reservations are required.
Please call (516) 227-6800 to pre-register.
District Office: Hauppauge District Office
Location Community Information Sessions (Day & Time) Reservations
Hauppauge District Office
250 Veterans Highway
NYS Office Building - Room 3A-12
Hauppauge, NY 11788

Every Tuesday and Wednesday

10:00 AM
Reservations are required.
Please call (631) 952-6357 to pre-register.
Riverhead Satellite Office
524 East Main Street
Suite 206
Riverhead, NY 11901

Every Wednesday of the month

9:00 AM
Reservations are required.
Call 631-952-6357
District Office: Malone District Office
Location Community Information Sessions (Day & Time) Reservations
ACAP
7572 Court Street
Suite 2
Elizabethtown, NY 12932

2nd Thursday of the month

1:00 PM
Reservations are not required.
Department of Labor
35 Glenn Street
Massena, NY 13662

2018: Feb.2, April 6, June 1, Aug. 3, Oct. 5, Dec. 7

9:00 AM
Reservations are not required.
Goff-Nelson Memorial Library
Simmons Conference Room
41 Lake Street
Tupper Lake, NY 12986

3rd Wednesday of the month

1:00 PM
Reservations are not required.
Gouverneur Hospital Ed. Building
103 West Barney Street
Gouverneur, NY 13642

2018: Jan. 26, April 27, July 27, Oct. 26

1:00 PM
Reservations are not required.
Malone District Office
209 West Main Street
Suite 3
Malone, NY 12953

2nd Monday of the month

*October will be the 3rd Monday of the month

1:00 PM
Reservations are not required.
Ogdensburg Department of Labor
1031 Paterson Street
Ogdensburg, NY 13669

3rd Friday of the month

1:30 PM
Reservations are not required.
One Stop Career Center
80 State Highway 310
Suite 8
Canton, NY 13617

2nd Friday of the month 

1:00 PM
Reservations are not required.
OneWorkSource
194 US Oval
Plattsburgh, NY 12903

2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month
There will be no Orientation on the 4th Tuesday in December

1:00 PM
Reservations are not required.
Potsdam Town Hall
18 Elm Street
Potsdam, NY 13676

1st Friday of the month

1:00 PM
Reservations are not required.
Tri-Lakes Independent Living Center
43 Broadway
Suite 1
Saranac Lake, NY 12983

2nd Tuesday of the month
(Orientation will be canceled if Saranac Lake CS is closed due to weather)

1:00 PM
Reservations are not required.
District Office: Manhattan District Office
Location Community Information Sessions (Day & Time) Reservations
Harlem Satellite Office
163 West 125th Street
Room 713
New York, NY 10027

Every Tuesday of the month

9:30 AM
Reservations are required.
Call 212-961-4420 to pre-register
Manhattan District Office
116 West 32nd Street
6th Floor
New York, NY 10001

Every Tuesday and Thursday of the month

9:15 AM
Reservations are required.
Call (212) 630-2300 to pre-register
Staten Island Satellite Office
2071 Clove Road
Suite 302
Staten Island, NY 10304

Individual orientation sessions are arranged by appointment via phone.
Reservations are required.
Call 718-816-4800 to make an appointment
District Office: Queens District Office
Location Community Information Sessions (Day & Time) Reservations
Queens District Office
11-15 47th Avenue
Long Island City, NY 11101

Every Thursday

9:00 AM
Reservations are required.
Please call (347) 510-3100 to pre-register.
District Office: Rochester District Office
Location Community Information Sessions (Day & Time) Reservations
Geneva Satellite Office
70 Elizabeth Blackwell Street
Geneva, NY 14456

Every Wednesday of the month

10:30 AM
Reservations are not required.
Ontario County Workforce Development Office
3010 County Complex Drive
Canandaigua, NY 14424

1st and 3rd Wednesday

1:30 PM
Reservations are not required.
Rochester District Office
109 South Union Street
Rochester, NY 14607

Every Thursday

American Sign Language interpreter is available at the 1:15 session

10:00 AM and 1:15 PM
Reservations are not required.
District Office: Southern Tier District Office
Location Community Information Sessions (Day & Time) Reservations
AIM-ILC
271 East First Street
Corning, NY 14830

2018:

Orientation Sessions will be held on the following Tuesdays:

November 13
December 11

2019:

Orientation Sessions will be held on the following Tuesdays:

January 8
February 12
March 12
April 9
May 14
June 11

10:00 AM
Reservations are required.
Call 800-888-5020 or 607-734-5294 to pre-register
Bath Pro-Action Building
117 E. Steuben Street
Bath, NY 14810

2018:

November 7
December 5

2019:

January 2
February 6
March 6
April 3
May 1
June 5
July 3
August 7
October 2
November 6
December 4

10:00 AM

2019:

September 4

11:00 AM
Reservations are required.
Call 800-888-5020 or 607-734-5294 to pre-register
CDO Workforce New York
1 O’Hara Drive
Norwich, NY 13815

1st Monday of the month

9:00 AM
Reservations are required.
Call 800-888-5010 or 607-721-8400 to pre-register
CDO Workforce New York
12 Dietz Street
Oneonta, NY 13820

2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month

9:00 AM
Reservations are required.
Call 800-888-5010 or 607-721-8400 to pre-register
Elmira Satellite Office
609 E. Church Street
Elmira, NY 14901

2019:

April 3, 10
May 8, 15
June 5, 12
July 3, 10
August 7, 14
September 11, 18
October 9, 16

9:30 AM

2018:

November 7, 14
December 5, 12

2019:

January 9, 16
February 13, 20
March 13, 20
November 13, 20
December 4, 11

10:30 AM

2018:

November 28
December 19

2019:

January 30
February 27
March 27
April 24
June 26
August 28
September 25
October 30
November 27
December 18

1:00 PM
Reservations are required.
Call 800-888-5020 or 607-734-5294 to pre-register
New Hope Church
45 Stockton Avenue
Walton, NY 13856

3rd Friday of the month

9:30 AM
Reservations are required.
Call 800-888-5010 or 607-721-8400 to pre-register.
NYS Office Building
107 Broadway
Hornell, NY 14843

2018:

November 14
December 12

2019:

2nd Wednesday of the month

10:30 AM
Reservations are required.
Call 800-888-5020 or 607-734-5294 to pre-register
Schuyler County Human Services Complex
323 Owego Street
Room 124
Montour Falls, NY 14865

2018:

November 16
December 14

2019:

January 11
February 8
March 8
April 10
May 10
June 14

10:00 AM
Reservations are required.
Call 800-888-5020 or 607-734-5294 to pre-register
Southern Tier District Office
44 Hawley Street
Binghamton, NY 13901

Every Tuesday

*Please arrive at least 15 minutes early and bring a photo ID - attendees must go through 1st floor Security Desk.

**Parking is available in the Collier Street Parking Garage which will be paid for by ACCES-VR.

9:30 AM
Reservations are required.
Call 800-888-5010 or 607-721-8400 to pre-register.
Tioga Employment Center
Health and Human Services Building
1062 Route 38
Owego, NY 13827

1st Tuesday of the month
*with the exception of January, which will be held on Tuesday, January 8th

9:00 AM
Reservations are required.
Call 800-888-5010 or 607-721-8400 to pre-register
Tompkins Workforce New York
Center Ithaca Building
171 East State Street
Ithaca, NY 14850

2nd and 4th Friday of the month

9:00 AM
Reservations are required.
Call 800-888-5010 or 607-721-8400 to pre-register
District Office: Syracuse District Office
Location Community Information Sessions (Day & Time) Reservations
AccessCNY
420 E. Genesee Street
Syracuse, NY 13208

2018 Dates:
January 8 & 29
February 5 & 26
March 5 & 19
April 2 & 16
May 7 & 21
June 4 & 18
July 2 & 16
August 6 & 20
September 10 & 24
October 15 & 29
November 5 & 19
December 3 & 17

10:30 AM
No pre-registration is required.
ARISE - Syracuse
635 James Street
Syracuse, NY 13203

Every Wednesday (*excluding holidays)

10:00 AM
No pre-registration is required.
Oswego County Opportunities
239 Oneida Street
Fulton, NY 13069

2018 Dates:
January 17
February 21
March 21
April 18
May 23
June 20
July 18
August 22
September 19
October 24
November 14
December 12

1:00 PM
No pre-registration is required.
Oswego County Opportunities
Midtown Office (next to Joanne Fabrics)
75 East 1st Street
Oswego, NY 13126

2018 Dates:
January 24
February 28
March 28
April 25
May 30
June 27
July 25
August 29
September 26
October 31
November 28
December 19

10:00 AM
No pre-registration is required.
The Work Place
1000 Coffeen Street
Watertown, NY 13601

2018 Dates:
January 8 & 22
February 5 &26
March 5 & 19
April 2 & 16
May 7 & 21
June 4 & 18
July 2 & 16
August 6 & 20
September 10 & 17
October 1 & 15
November 5 & 19
December 3 & 17

10:30 AM
No pre-registration is required.
Working Solutions Career Center
Department of Social Services Building (DSS)
133 North Court Street
Wampsville, NY 13163

2018 Dates:
January 11 & 25
February 8 & 22
March 8 & 22
April 12 & 26
May 10 & 24
June 14 & 28
July 12 & 26
August 9 & 23
September 13 & 27
October 11 & 25
November 15 & 29
December 13 & 27

1:30 PM
No pre-registration is required.
District Office: Utica District Office
Location Community Information Sessions (Day & Time) Reservations
Herkimer- Working Solutions Office
320 North Prospect Street
Herkimer, NY 13350

Every Monday of the month

9:00 AM
Reservations are not required.
Lewis County-One Stop for Employment and Training Office
Lewis County Office Building
5274 Outer Stowe Street
Lowville, NY 13367

1st and 3rd Friday of the month

9:00 AM
Reservations are not required.
Rome-Working Solutions Office
300 West Dominick Street
(side door adjacent to parking lot)
Rome, NY 13440

Every Tuesday of the month

1:00 PM
Reservations are not required.
Utica District Office
207 Genesee Street
Utica-Working Solutions Office - 2nd Floor
Utica, NY 13501

Every Thursday

Please bring picture ID with you. You may park in the Utica Parking Authority parking lots (Union/Blandina or Radisson Hotel) Parking tickets will be validated to avoid a charge.

9:00 AM
Reservations are not required.
District Office: White Plains District Office
Location Community Information Sessions (Day & Time) Reservations
River Front Library
1 Larkin Center
Conference Room 2B
Yonkers, NY 10701

1st and 3rd Friday of the month

10:15 AM
Reservations are required.
Call 914-946-1313 to pre-register
Spring Valley Satellite Office
15 Perlman Drive, 2nd Floor
Pascack Plaza
Spring Valley, NY 10977

Every Thursday of the month

9:30 AM
Reservations are required.
Call 845-426-5410 to pre-register
White Plains District Office
75 South Broadway
Suite 200
White Plains, NY 10601

Every Wednesday

10:15 AM and 2:00 PM
Reservations are required.
Please (914) 946-1313 to pre-register.
District Office: Johnstown Satellite Office
Location Community Information Sessions (Day & Time) Reservations
Workforce Solutions
2620 Riverfront Center
Amsterdam, NY 12010

1st Thursday of the month

2:30 PM

3rd Thursday of the month

9:30 AM
Reservations are not required.