Office for People with Disabilities

Westchester County is committed to providing opportunities and resources for people with disabilities. The Office for People with Disabilities is here to answer your questions, provide assistance, and connect you to local, state, and federal resources.

As the County’s Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator, our office ensures compliance with State and Federal laws prohibiting discrimination based on disability. We serve as a clearinghouse of information for individuals with disabilities, their families, and advocates.

Our office works directly with residents to ensure full and equal access to businesses, facilities, accessible parking, fair housing, and reasonable accommodations in employment and community settings.

Resources:

• The Americans with Disabilities Act↗
• File a Complaint↗
• ADA National Network↗ – Information, guidance, and training

For information or advocacy regarding reasonable accommodations, please call Jeffrey Zitofsky at (914) 995-2956.

Bee-Line ParaTransit
A curb-to-curb, origin-to-destination shared transportation service available to people with disabilities in Westchester County. Explore ParaTransit Services ↗

Reduced-Fare Service for Bee-Line Bus
People with disabilities may travel on the Bee-Line Bus system at a reduced fare using the MetroCard Reduced Fare System. Get Reduced-Fare MetroCard Info ↗

For more information, reservations, or applications, call (914) 995-1935 or 914-995-7272.

• National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) – Celebrates the achievements of people with disabilities in the workforce (October).
• A Day at Playland for People with Disabilities – Enjoy free rides and entertainment with family every July.
• Disability Awareness Program – Educational program showing “a day in the life” of individuals with disabilities; available in schools, colleges, and camps.
• B.E.A.T. Plus (Be Educated About Transit) – Hands-on transit skills program for special education life skills classrooms. Discover B.E.A.T. Program ↗

• Sign Language Interpreting – Schedule advocacy or interpreter services at 914-995-2956. Request an Interpreter.
• Accessible Parking – Assistance with municipal accessible parking stickers and County employee parking. Call Jeffrey Zitofsky at 914-995-2956. Learn About Accessible Parking.
• Special Needs Registry – For individuals who may require additional assistance during emergencies. Information shared with local municipalities for emergency planning.
• Miracle League – Baseball fields for children and adults with disabilities at Ridge Road Park, Hartsdale. Learn more.
• Westchester Employment Network – Connects employers with people with disabilities through vocational services and bi-annual job fairs. 

• Out & About Newsletter – Monthly online newsletter with updates and opportunities for the disabled community. Sign up here.
• Disability Resource Guide – One-stop guide of programs and services in Westchester County categorized by disability. View the guide.