Abilibee, a new, free app for individuals with developmental disabilities (DD) and the people who support them, is designed to help navigate the complex and difficult-to-understand systems and services offered by New York State from early intervention to adulthood.

The app offers planning tools to help with advocacy efforts, notifications for when to start transition planning activities, and provides contacts and useful information as well as a curated library of resources.

It’s from the non-profit Abilities First with funding from the New York State Council on Developmental Disabilities.

“It became clear that navigating the current system for individuals with developmental disabilities is overwhelming,” said Marcy Handler, director of Strategic Initiatives at Abilities First and project lead for Abilibee, in a press release. ”We wanted to create a solution that would close the gap, providing families with resources they need to confidently advocate and ensure they have access to the support they need and deserve.”

Get more information on the app at Abilibee.org.