About DreamLink NY
DreamLink NY helps eligible youth and young adults with disabilities connect with the services, tools, and supports they need to succeed at school and work.
Youth and young adults may be eligible for DreamLink NY if they:
- Have a disability and are age 14–24;
- Have or had an individualized education program (IEP) or 504 plan in school;
- Receive or have received counseling services;
- Receive or have received Supplemental Security Income; or
- Have ever been diagnosed with ADHD, dyslexia, anxiety, or other conditions.
DreamLink NY is available to young people living in or near the following counties: Albany, Columbia, Greene, Monroe, Nassau, Rensselaer, or Schenectady.
About the Project
DreamLink NY is a five-year demonstration project exploring new ways to help young people with disabilities find jobs or continue their education. We will work with families, schools, job centers, businesses, and community organizations to help young people achieve success. Select a button below to learn more.
New York State Resources
Meet the DreamLink NY Team
| Name | Title | |
|---|---|---|
| Jessica Mitchell-Briehl | Project Coordinator | [email protected] |
| Kristina Green | Staff Coordinator | [email protected] |
| Alan Gallagher | Manager | [email protected] |
| Name | Title | Phone Number | Organization | Counties Served | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Megan Horan | Dream Connector | 518-680-0289 | Capital Region Workforce Development Board | Albany, Rensselaer, Schenectady Counties | |
Mathew Pellerin | Dream Navigator | 518-680-0287 | Capital Region Workforce Development Board | Albany, Rensselaer, Schenectady Counties | |
Danyale Sturdivant | Dream Navigator | 518-680-0288 | Capital Region Workforce Development Board | Albany, Rensselaer, Schenectady Counties | |
Catherine Carlson | Dream Connector | 518-409-5293 | Columbia-Greene Workforce NY | Columbia and Greene Counties | |
Madeline Proper | Dream Navigator | 518-409-5293 | Columbia-Greene Workforce NY | Columbia and Greene Counties | |
Alesha Robinson | Dream Connector | 518-409-6557 | HempsteadWorks | Nassau County (including Hempstead/Long Beach) | |
Learie Carrington | Dream Navigator | 518-903-6311 | HempsteadWorks | Nassau County (including Hempstead/Long Beach) | |
Sharon Carty | Dream Navigator | 518-903-9193 | HempsteadWorks | Nassau County (including Hempstead/Long Beach) | |
Miriam Flamini | Dream Connector | 518-409-6165 | RochesterWorks, Inc. | Monroe County | |
Robert Newcombe | Dream Navigator | 518-409-6301 | RochesterWorks, Inc. | Monroe County | |
Nathan Andersen | Dream Navigator | 518-409-6317 | RochesterWorks, Inc. | Monroe County |
Our Partners
Core Grant Partners
DOL: Working for You
OHM offers resources for New Yorkers to support their mental wellness.
Office of Special Education and ACCES (Adult Career and Continuing Education...
Visit the Interwork Institute website.
Current Community Partners
LWDBs create plans that address local labor market needs and ensure that...
BGCCA provides safe spaces, with structured and positive programs, for youth...
Visit the The Arc of Rensselaer website.
The Business Council of New York State, Inc. is a leading advocacy organization...
Visit the New York State Industries for the Disabled, Inc. website.
Visit the Families Together in NYS represents, supports and advocates for youth...
Our Funders
DreamLink NY is supported by a five-year Employment Transition Model (ETM) five-year research demonstration project grant from the United States Department of Labor's (USDOL) Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP).
Contact Us and Apply Join the Program
To learn more about DreamLink NY, email us at: [email protected]
If you are a young person who would like to participate in DreamLink NY, apply below:
This workforce product was funded by a grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)’s Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP). The product was created by the recipient and does not necessarily reflect the official position of DOL. DOL makes no guarantees, warranties, or assurances of any kind, expressed or implied, with respect to such information, including any information on linked sites and including, but not limited to, accuracy of the information or its completeness, timeliness, usefulness, adequacy, continued availability, or ownership. This product is copyrighted by the institution that created it. The NY ETM Demonstration Grant program is 100 percent funded by USDOL ODEP through awards totaling $9,262,409.00.