New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities

The New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities is a non-profit research organization and clinical facility dedicated to investigating the cause, treatment, and prevention of developmental disabilities. Established in 1967, the Institute, which is the research arm of the New York State Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, conducts basic and clinical research; offers educational programs; and operates an outpatient clinic where individuals with developmental disorders can be referred for tertiary evaluations. The New York State Institute for Basic Research in Developmental Disabilities also provides genetic counseling, gives appropriate referrals, and offers a variety of educational and supportive information through its database, journal, reports, and brochures.