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Provides support to individuals, 18 years of age and older with developmental disabilities transitioning from school, in developing skills for independent living and employment. Offers a variety of programs including community integration, travel training, working at volunteer job sites, and computer and interviewing skills. Call for more information.
Provides support to individuals, 18 years of age and older with developmental disabilities transitioning from school, in developing skills for independent living and employment. Offers a variety of programs including community integration, travel training, working at volunteer job sites, and computer and interviewing skills. Call for more information.
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Developmental Disabilities
Life Skills Education
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Developmental Disabilities Day Habilitation Programs
Families / Friends of People With Disabilities
Intellectual Disabilities
Offers a program for adults with developmental disabilities which focus on both fun and practical skills, such as life skills, computers, cooking, photography, etc.
Offers a program for adults with developmental disabilities which focus on both fun and practical skills, such as life skills, computers, cooking, photography, etc.
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Developmental Disabilities Day Habilitation Programs
Offers a socialization group for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities that meets at the Commack site and participates in recreational activities in the local community.
Offers a socialization group for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities that meets at the Commack site and participates in recreational activities in the local community.
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Developmental Disabilities Social / Recreational Programs
Developmental Disabilities Activity Centers
Offers programs to students ages 13-21 in grades 8-12. The Prevocational Program services students with various developmental disabilities. The primary goal of the program is to maximize each student's potential and to teach skills that will enable them to become as independent as possible within the confines of his/her disability. Program components include academics with an emphasis on functional skill development, as well as simulated work activities to apply newly acquired knowledge. Behavior management, independent living, and social skills are also addressed. Where needed, discrete trial teaching and applied behavioral analysis is utilized in conjunction with grade level curriculum. Functional assessments of behavior intervention plans are implemented for support when needed. Students are classified as Multiple Disabilities; Autism; Intellectual Disability; Emotional Disturbance; Speech Impairment and Other Health Impairment. The Secondary Developmental Program services students with various developmental disabilities. The primary goal of the program is to maximize each student's potential and to teach skills that will enable them to become as independent as possible within the confines of his/her disability. Program components include improving cognition with an emphasis on sensory motor skills development. Functional assessments of behavior and behavior intervention plans are put in place for support when needed. The 12:1:4 Program emphasizes a multi-sensory approach to learning. Emphasis is placed on improving cognition, sensory motor skills development and use of adaptive equipment to aid movement and independence. Students placed in the 12:1:4 class component are dependent upon staff for meeting their needs throughout the school day. Classroom instruction is provided with hand over hand assistance. Related services of speech, occupational therapy and physical therapy are provided on a group push-in basis. All students are assessed using the New York State Alternate Assessment. The District Based Program (Half day at WHBLC @ Shoreham-Wading River High School / Half day at H.B. Ward Career & Tech SCE or TSP @ BLC) services students with various developmental disabilities. The primary goal is to introduce the students to work skills that may prepare them for entry level employment or help them achieve success in their transitional plan. Functional assessments of behavior and behavior intervention plans are put in place for support when needed. Programs are offered at various locations.
Offers programs to students ages 13-21 in grades 8-12. The Prevocational Program services students with various developmental disabilities. The primary goal of the program is to maximize each student's potential and to teach skills that will enable them to become as independent as possible within the confines of his/her disability. Program components include academics with an emphasis on functional skill development, as well as simulated work activities to apply newly acquired knowledge. Behavior management, independent living, and social skills are also addressed. Where needed, discrete trial teaching and applied behavioral analysis is utilized in conjunction with grade level curriculum. Functional assessments of behavior intervention plans are implemented for support when needed. Students are classified as Multiple Disabilities; Autism; Intellectual Disability; Emotional Disturbance; Speech Impairment and Other Health Impairment. The Secondary Developmental Program services students with various developmental disabilities. The primary goal of the program is to maximize each student's potential and to teach skills that will enable them to become as independent as possible within the confines of his/her disability. Program components include improving cognition with an emphasis on sensory motor skills development. Functional assessments of behavior and behavior intervention plans are put in place for support when needed. The 12:1:4 Program emphasizes a multi-sensory approach to learning. Emphasis is placed on improving cognition, sensory motor skills development and use of adaptive equipment to aid movement and independence. Students placed in the 12:1:4 class component are dependent upon staff for meeting their needs throughout the school day. Classroom instruction is provided with hand over hand assistance. Related services of speech, occupational therapy and physical therapy are provided on a group push-in basis. All students are assessed using the New York State Alternate Assessment. The District Based Program (Half day at WHBLC @ Shoreham-Wading River High School / Half day at H.B. Ward Career & Tech SCE or TSP @ BLC) services students with various developmental disabilities. The primary goal is to introduce the students to work skills that may prepare them for entry level employment or help them achieve success in their transitional plan. Functional assessments of behavior and behavior intervention plans are put in place for support when needed. Programs are offered at various locations.
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Independent Living Skills Instruction
Developmental Disabilities Behavior Management Programs
Educational Support Services
Prejob Guidance
Special Education
Special Education Classes / Centers
Assists individuals and families to achieve the life they most desire through person-centered planning and links to a network of supports.
Assists individuals and families to achieve the life they most desire through person-centered planning and links to a network of supports.
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Developmental Disabilities Day Habilitation Programs
Provides an individualized program, based on the level of severity for individuals with developmental disabilities. Services include educational, vocational, habilitative, supportive employment, socialization, and life skills training.
Provides an individualized program, based on the level of severity for individuals with developmental disabilities. Services include educational, vocational, habilitative, supportive employment, socialization, and life skills training.
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Supported Employment
Life Skills Education
Social Skills Training
Developmental Disabilities Day Habilitation Programs
Offers comprehensive services and support to people with developmental disabilities. HCBS Waiver Home services include respite, community habilitation, day habilitation, and case management. Family Care provides a residential alternative for people with developmental disabilities to live in the community.
Offers comprehensive services and support to people with developmental disabilities. HCBS Waiver Home services include respite, community habilitation, day habilitation, and case management. Family Care provides a residential alternative for people with developmental disabilities to live in the community.
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Case / Care Management
Semi-Independent Living Residences for Adults With Disabilities
Respite Care
Developmental Disabilities Day Habilitation Programs
Provides the opportunity for individuals of all ages with disabilities to experience the joy and benefits that come with playing baseball. Helps players develop social skills and increase self esteem while promoting community support and sponsorship for the league.
Provides the opportunity for individuals of all ages with disabilities to experience the joy and benefits that come with playing baseball. Helps players develop social skills and increase self esteem while promoting community support and sponsorship for the league.
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Volunteer Opportunities
Baseball
Developmental Disabilities Social / Recreational Programs
Offers personalized recovery oriented services including group and individual therapy, medication management, symptoms monitoring, health assessments, goal and job development, psychiatric evaluation, basic living skills, benefits management, and crises intervention.
Offers personalized recovery oriented services including group and individual therapy, medication management, symptoms monitoring, health assessments, goal and job development, psychiatric evaluation, basic living skills, benefits management, and crises intervention.
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Psychiatric Day Treatment
Mental Health Support Services
Mental Health Assessment and Treatment
Developmental Disabilities
Developmental Disabilities Behavior Management Programs
Psychiatric Disorder Counseling
Provides Independent Living Services by culturally sensitive, bi-lingual staff members who focus on issues directly related to and which impact the disabled Hispanic Community. Provides services such as peer counseling, advocacy, housing referrals, Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP), limited transportation, equipment loan, etc. to the Hispanic community in Nassau County. Creative arts workshops are provided. Appointment required.
Provides Independent Living Services by culturally sensitive, bi-lingual staff members who focus on issues directly related to and which impact the disabled Hispanic Community. Provides services such as peer counseling, advocacy, housing referrals, Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP), limited transportation, equipment loan, etc. to the Hispanic community in Nassau County. Creative arts workshops are provided. Appointment required.
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Developmental Disabilities Activity Centers
Hispanic / Latino Community
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Developmental Disabilities
Individual Advocacy
Outreach Programs
Disability Related Transportation
Provides in-home assistance to persons with developmental disabilities and their families. The goal is to achieve a better match between the expectations of family members and the needs of the person with the disability. Staff work directly with the disabled and provide training to the family members to accomplish these goals.
Provides in-home assistance to persons with developmental disabilities and their families. The goal is to achieve a better match between the expectations of family members and the needs of the person with the disability. Staff work directly with the disabled and provide training to the family members to accomplish these goals.
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In Home Developmental Disabilities Habilitation Programs
Provides opportunities to assist individuals in becoming more independent.
Provides opportunities to assist individuals in becoming more independent.
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Developmental Disabilities Day Habilitation Programs
Assists men and women with intellectual and developmental disabilities live in their communities by providing residential services in 11 family-like residences with five to twelve residents. Provides long-term living arrangements that have the necessary supervision and structure including instruction in everyday tasks like doing laundry and cooking, coping with upsetting situations, conflicts with friends and family, and planning leisure time and activities. Referral required. Appointment needed.
Assists men and women with intellectual and developmental disabilities live in their communities by providing residential services in 11 family-like residences with five to twelve residents. Provides long-term living arrangements that have the necessary supervision and structure including instruction in everyday tasks like doing laundry and cooking, coping with upsetting situations, conflicts with friends and family, and planning leisure time and activities. Referral required. Appointment needed.
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Home / Community Based Developmental Disabilities Programs
Adult Residential Care Homes
This Medicaid-funded program prepares people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live more independently as actively as each is able.
This Medicaid-funded program prepares people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live more independently as actively as each is able.
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Developmental Disabilities Day Habilitation Programs
Provides opportunities for participants to learn life and work skills and also provides community service activities. Convenient locations throughout Westchester in
Provides opportunities for participants to learn life and work skills and also provides community service activities. Convenient locations throughout Westchester in
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Developmental Disabilities Day Habilitation Programs
Adult Day Program Centers
Provides adult programs, that include life skills and pre-vocational training and counseling, occupational and physical therapy, speech and communication skills, psychological services, behavior modification, swimming, summer, recreation and socialization programs.
Provides adult programs, that include life skills and pre-vocational training and counseling, occupational and physical therapy, speech and communication skills, psychological services, behavior modification, swimming, summer, recreation and socialization programs.
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Developmental Disabilities Day Habilitation Programs
Offers day services at community sites to adults over the age of 21 who have a higher level of disability. Unique day service program is designed for young adults including those with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The focus of the program is community participation.
Offers day services at community sites to adults over the age of 21 who have a higher level of disability. Unique day service program is designed for young adults including those with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The focus of the program is community participation.
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Day Treatment for Adults With Developmental Disabilities
Programs for older persons with physical and/or developmental disabilities. Support services including personal care assistance as well as social and recreational activities.
Programs for older persons with physical and/or developmental disabilities. Support services including personal care assistance as well as social and recreational activities.
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Developmental Disabilities Day Habilitation Programs
Adult Day Program Centers
Provides a program that helps individuals with developmental disabilities to succeed effectively in their environment and provide the opportunity to learn a variety of skills, foster independence and promote social growth by improving or developing social skills, peer interaction, personal care, safety, recreation, money management, housekeeping, communication, and community involvement.
Provides a program that helps individuals with developmental disabilities to succeed effectively in their environment and provide the opportunity to learn a variety of skills, foster independence and promote social growth by improving or developing social skills, peer interaction, personal care, safety, recreation, money management, housekeeping, communication, and community involvement.
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Developmental Disabilities Day Habilitation Programs
Provides music and art therapy to children with disabilities and autism. Program runs from September to June.
Provides music and art therapy to children with disabilities and autism. Program runs from September to June.
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Volunteer Opportunities
Developmental Disabilities Activity Centers
Person-Centered services for individuals with developmental disabilities, helping to achieve personal goals, with an emphasis on vocational skills, community inclusion, and independent living
Person-Centered services for individuals with developmental disabilities, helping to achieve personal goals, with an emphasis on vocational skills, community inclusion, and independent living
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Developmental Disabilities Day Habilitation Programs
Provides daytime activities for individuals who are developmentally disabled. Individuals need not be visually impaired. Individuals each have a person-centered plan of activities designed to make them more independent, and community volunteer experiences.
Provides daytime activities for individuals who are developmentally disabled. Individuals need not be visually impaired. Individuals each have a person-centered plan of activities designed to make them more independent, and community volunteer experiences.
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Developmental Disabilities Day Habilitation Programs
Case / Care Management
Offers hourly Community Habilitation for families of children/adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. Caregivers and families can also engage with their peers and participate in skill-building activities.
Offers hourly Community Habilitation for families of children/adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. Caregivers and families can also engage with their peers and participate in skill-building activities.
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Developmental Disabilities Day Habilitation Programs
Offers eligible individuals support both in their own home, as well as the community. They are offered to enhance the individual’s daily activity through structured, individualized support. Provided under the guidance of the NYS Department of Health.
Offers eligible individuals support both in their own home, as well as the community. They are offered to enhance the individual’s daily activity through structured, individualized support. Provided under the guidance of the NYS Department of Health.
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Personal Care
Case / Care Management
Day Treatment for Adults With Developmental Disabilities
Housekeeping Services
In Home Meal Preparation
State Medicaid Waiver Programs
Provides day habilitation services that are in an environment which recognizes and builds on each person's talents, interests, expectations and feelings including health and nutrition, speech, self-care, and social skills, physical and occupational therapy, psychological services, and independent living and pre-vocational skills in order to help the participant increase their independence.
Provides day habilitation services that are in an environment which recognizes and builds on each person's talents, interests, expectations and feelings including health and nutrition, speech, self-care, and social skills, physical and occupational therapy, psychological services, and independent living and pre-vocational skills in order to help the participant increase their independence.
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Developmental Disabilities Social / Recreational Programs
Day Treatment for Adults With Developmental Disabilities
Developmental Disabilities Activity Centers
Adult Development Centers