Veterans with Disabilities

Disability Service Facilitators 

• New York City has identified Disability Service Facilitators (DSFs) at each agency. See the list of agency DSFs along with their contact information.

Entrepreneurs

• The Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses program (SDVOSBC) offers resources for service-disabled veteran-owned businesses looking to procure federal contracts.


• Become certified as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business and get access to New York State contracting opportunities.

Job Board  

• NYC: AtWork is New York City's job board designed for people with disabilities.

 

Resource Guide

• The Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities has created a resource guide to support during this crisis. If you have questions or concerns regarding disability services, please contact 212-788-2830 or 646-396-5830.

Service Animals

• Learn the steps to adopt a service dog.


• Veterans should develop an emergency preparation plan for their service animals. For guidance, view this Office of Emergency Management preparation page for pets and service animals.

Transportation Services

• The Accessible Dispatch Program gives people with disabilities access to green and yellow wheelchair accessible taxis. To schedule a ride, call 311 or 646-599-9999. You can also download the Accessible Dispatch app or book rides online on the Accessible Dispatch website.

• Disabled American Veterans operates free transportation to VA medical facilities for sick veterans. View the Hospital Service Coordinator Directory to contact a coordinator.

One-on-One Support

Get one-on-one support from DVS or connect to a Veteran Service Organization that specializes in your needs