CANY promotes lifelong access to educational and cultural programs for New Yorkers of all abilities. CANY is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that identifies barriers to participation, in schools and in the community, and adapts the content and delivery of programs to the diverse needs of people with disabilities. Through longstanding affiliations with the disability community, cultural and non-profit organizations, and state and local agencies and grantmakers, CANY adapts educational and cultural content to the academic, vocational and socialization needs of students with severe disabilities; and provides technical assistance and is a collaborative resource to cultural institutions for improved access.