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Recurring sensory-friendly museum experience featuring dimmed lighting, quiet areas, social stories, and adaptive equipment for visitors with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder, or other developmental disabilities.

Searchable directory of attractions across New York State filtered for cognitive/autism spectrum accessibility features, helping families plan trips to sensory-friendly destinations statewide.

Fully online foundation course from the Institute for Disability Awareness teaching fundamental techniques for identifying, engaging with, and assisting people with disabilities, covering ADA compliance, respectful language, and adaptive equipment.

Blog post highlighting sensory-friendly attractions, museums, and experiences across New York State designed for autistic visitors and travelers with developmental disabilities.

Regional hub of SANYS, an organization run by and for people with developmental disabilities, offering self-advocacy groups, board leadership, events, and community-building resources in the Syracuse/Central NY area.

Free biweekly Zoom self-advocacy discussion group (1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 2:00--3:00pm) reading and discussing current event articles on disability achievements, community accessibility, and police interactions. Meeting ID: 884 0583 6132, Passcode: 997945. Contact: mflood@sanys.org.

Curated ad-free library of calming videos organized by sound type (music, rain, brown/pink/white noise) and support need (sleep, stress relief, meltdown comfort, sensory regulation). All content hand-drawn and created by an autistic artist. Also offers autism printables and blog.

YouTube channel by an autistic artist creating 3--10 hour calming sensory videos with gentle music, rain sounds, and white/brown/pink noise for sleep, relaxation, focus, and meltdown comfort. 2.5K subscribers.

Curated directory of disability-related services, advocacy organizations, and support resources from the NYS Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs, which protects vulnerable populations from abuse and neglect.

Virtual support group for concussion and traumatic brain injury survivors in Onondaga County and surrounding areas, facilitated through the Brain Injury Coalition of Central New York.

Free helpline (dial 2-1-1) connecting people to critical health and human services across Onondaga, Oswego, Jefferson, Lewis, and St. Lawrence counties. Offers guided search by ZIP/county, plus Healthy Homes, Help Me Grow, disability services, and suicide prevention initiatives.

County program promoting healthy schools, healthy foods, healthy businesses, and complete streets across Onondaga County to improve community wellness and reduce chronic disease.

County program ensuring access to prevention, treatment, harm reduction, and recovery services for those impacted by substance use, including naloxone training and peer services. Contact: 315-418-5365.

Directory of local treatment and recovery providers (Crouse, Helio Health, Tully Health, VA Clinic, Conifer Park) offering inpatient, outpatient, MAT, detox, and peer support services.

Lead federal agency advancing behavioral health through grants, policy, helplines (including 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), treatment locators, and evidence-based resources on substance use and mental health.

SAMHSA's mental health hub with information on mental health conditions, how to talk about mental health, treatment options, and links to crisis services including 988.

Curated resource directory from Contact Community Services covering suicide prevention (988 Lifeline, Trevor Project, SAVE), social-emotional learning, and youth mental health for the Central New York region.

National advocacy campaign for a transformed mental health crisis system built on three pillars: someone to talk to (988), someone to respond (mobile crisis teams), and a safe place for help (crisis stabilization centers).

Provides suicide warning signs, crisis intervention guidance, and resource links centered on "Dial 988" — operated by the Ithaca-based Suicide Prevention & Crisis Service.

Comprehensive multi-tab Google Sheet compiling resources for mental health clinicians: mental health apps and worksheet sources (Therapist Aid, Psychology Tools, DBT Self Help), therapist directories (Psychology Today, Inclusive Therapists, Open Path Collective), crisis hotlines (U.S.), recommended books, and presentation templates.

Free standards-aligned PD courses, self-paced modules, and video-based training for educators covering instructional strategies, classroom management, and subject-specific pedagogy.

Instructor-led and self-paced online courses on digital citizenship, computational thinking, and AI in education, aligned to ISTE Standards for Educators.

NEA's framework for Education Support Professionals' professional growth, with competency guides and self-assessment tools.

Free resources and continuing education units (CEUs) on de-escalation, trauma-informed care, and behavior management from the leading crisis prevention training organization.

edWeb webinar on state-level exemplars supporting digital learning professional practices.

Professional learning registration and tracking platform used by NYS Teacher Centers for PD catalog and enrollment management.

NYS Teacher Centers' collection of resources for differentiated instruction, UDL, ELL strategies, and special education supports.

The largest Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) training organization worldwide, offering certification, coaching calls, continuing education credits, monthly lectures, and peer consultation for mental health professionals.

Reports, toolkits, case studies, and policy briefs from the State Educational Technology Directors Association on digital learning, edtech leadership, and broadband equity.

NY State Education Department's curated collection of digital learning resources, technology planning guides, and remote/hybrid teaching tools.

NYSED-vetted collection of digital tools and platforms for classroom instruction, assessment, and collaboration.

Directory of educational resources and services provided by New York State organizations, museums, libraries, and cultural institutions.

Broome-Tioga BOCES teacher toolkit covering Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, instructional software, and technology integration strategies.

Champlain Valley Educational Services (NY BOCES) directory of vetted web links and digital tools organized by subject area and grade level.

Searchable library of tens of thousands of standards-aligned videos, lesson plans, interactives, and primary source documents across all subjects.

YouTube-style video platform dedicated to educational content, with teacher-uploaded instructional videos, lesson recordings, and student projects.

Free curated directory of educational videos for K-12 students, organized by subject and age level, with ratings and descriptions.

Platform for sharing and discovering presentations, infographics, and documents across all subjects, including extensive education content.

ISTE's OER hub with openly licensed lesson plans, activities, and curriculum materials aligned to ISTE Standards.

Community College Consortium for OER's curated collection of OER repositories, adoption guides, and open textbook resources.

Community-curated list of resources for learning about and implementing open pedagogy practices, from the Open Education Global community.

Collaborative AI platform bringing multiple generative AI models into shared workspaces for educator and student collaboration.

Rice University Center for Teaching Excellence guide on maintaining inclusive, equitable practices in remote and hybrid teaching environments.

Evidence-based teaching strategies for addressing racism, antisemitism, and prejudice through history education, with downloadable lesson materials.

Overview of the Zones of Regulation framework for teaching self-regulation, emotional control, and social-emotional skills to children.

American Institutes for Research study examining whether professional learning programs can mitigate teacher burnout and improve retention.

National network organizing white people for racial and economic justice through campaigns, phone banking, action hours, and local chapters. Current 2026 campaign: "Block by Block: Solidarity Rising."

Local chapter of the Human Rights Campaign mobilizing volunteers and allies to advocate for LGBTQ+ equality, build community partnerships, and turn out voters for pro-equality candidates across Western and Central New York.

Academy for the Advancement of Teaching, Leadership and Schools' resource hub for remote education, including best practices, tools, and research.

Collaborative Google Doc with crowdsourced tips, tools, and strategies for remote instruction across grade levels and subjects.

Free digital platform offering K-12 courses on financial literacy, SEL, health/wellness, STEM careers, and digital citizenship with real-world applications.

Directory of permanent and temporary child safety seat fitting/inspection stations throughout New York State, where certified technicians check installation and educate parents on proper use.

Official New York State resource guiding parents through finding quality, licensed child care, with search tools, checklists, and regulatory information about providers.

NYS online platform providing professional development, training, and resources for early childhood educators to support quality early learning across the state.

Curated tools and resources for developmental screening, social-emotional wellbeing, maternal depression, poverty, and quality early care and education, bridging pediatric and early childhood sectors.

Family-facing resource from New York's Quality Rating & Improvement System helping parents understand what makes high-quality early childhood programs, with search tools and quality indicators.

Statewide resource listing evidence-based home visiting programs providing support, education, and services to pregnant individuals and families with young children.

Comprehensive, searchable library of evidence-based guides, working papers, toolkits, and learning modules on brain architecture, toxic stress, resilience, executive function, and serve-and-return interactions.

Downloadable PDF family tools on teaching children to identify/express emotions, cooperation, play strategies, responding to biting, understanding cues from birth to age 2, and daily routine independence.

Curated collection of ZERO TO THREE's most popular parent resources on toddler aggression, biting, crawling, learning to talk, early math, divorce with young children, and social-emotional skill development.

National technical assistance center implementing the Pyramid Model for promoting social-emotional competence in young children, with resources, training, webinars, and an annual conference addressing challenging behaviors.

Comprehensive family resource portal with evidence-based guidance on positive parenting, social-emotional development, learning through play, developmental milestones, and age-based browsing from prenatal through 36 months.

Primary source materials, museum collections, archives, and library resources aligned to NY State learning standards.

Western New York Regional Information Center's curated coding and computer science resources for K-12 classrooms.

WNYRIC resources for approaches to online curriculum delivery, blended learning models, and virtual instruction strategies.

Western Suffolk BOCES toolkit for culturally responsive teaching practices, including resources for equity, inclusion, and diverse learner needs.

Western Suffolk BOCES collection of webinars on technology integration, distance learning strategies, and digital pedagogy.

New York State initiative for preventing and responding to hate and bias incidents, with resources for reporting hate crimes, community education, and connecting victims with support services.

County office advancing inclusive workplace strategies and expanding job opportunities for minorities, people with disabilities, and veterans. Oversees the Commission on Human Rights and MWBE/EEO utilization.

Comprehensive A-Z directory listing all Onondaga County government departments with phone numbers, email contacts, and links to detail pages.

Since 1999, helps first-generation youth get into college, stay enrolled, and succeed through financial aid assistance, transportation to campuses, and career services in Central New York.

Dedicated to eliminating racism and empowering women through direct services, youth development (Girls Inc., youth soccer), domestic violence support, and advocacy for marginalized individuals and families.

Local workforce development organization connecting job seekers, businesses, and training providers. Offers job listings, workshops, computer classes, GED prep, resume advice, and a summer youth employment program.

Onondaga County's civil rights compliance page outlining non-discrimination policies and complaint procedures for race, color, national origin, gender, disability, and limited English proficiency in county programs.

Official NYS directory of mobile applications for accessing state services on the go, including DMV, health, parks, and alerts.

Official directory listing all New York State government agencies, departments, and authorities with links to their websites and contact information.

NEA's searchable library of stackable micro-credentials for competency demonstration in classroom management, culturally responsive teaching, assessment, and more.

NY-based advocacy organization supporting afterschool and expanded learning programs; resource page links to research, funding, and quality standards.

Free weekly webinars on art education topics including studio techniques, art history integration, SEL through art, and standards-based lesson planning.

U.S. Department of Education's comprehensive database of education research, journal articles, reports, and grey literature with over 1.6 million records.

Institute of Education Sciences' database of evidence-based education interventions, practice guides, and intervention reports reviewed for research quality.

Gale's psychology-focused database providing access to academic journals, magazines, and reference content (accessible via NY State Library).