Manhattan Family Support Services Directory

MANHATTAN FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES DIRECTORY

For Individuals With Developmental Disabilities and Their Families Who Reside in Manhattan

www.manhattanddcouncil.org December 2015

Introduction

About This Directory About The Manhattan Developmental Disabilities Council This directory lists services available to individuals with intellectual and The Manhattan Developmental Disabilities Council collaborates with the developmental disabilities (IDD) and their family members who reside in New York State OPWDD, as well as the New York City DOHMH, on Manhattan. many issues. This Council is made up of service providers, government representatives, families of people with developmental disabilities, and Developmental disabilities include: intellectual disabilities, cerebral individuals with developmental disabilities. The Council sponsors palsy, Down syndrome, autism spectrum disorders, and other monthly meetings that offer families of people with developmental neurological impairments. disabilities an excellent opportunity to join with others in advocating for whatever is needed. Please join us. For information and a meeting Many of the services listed in this directory require an individual with schedule call Margaret Puddington at 212-799-2042 or go to IDD to have eligibility with the New York State Office for People with www.manhattanddcouncil.org or like us on Facebook at Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD). Additionally, some OPWDD www.facebook.com/ManhattanDDCouncil family support funded services require that the individual with IDD reside in Manhattan with their family. About The Manhattan Family Support Committee The Manhattan Family Support Committee is a sub-committee of the To apply for OPWDD eligibility and to access services call OPWDD’s Manhattan Developmental Disabilities Council. The Committee meets Front Door office in Manhattan at 646-766-3220. monthly to share resources, network, and learn about programs and services that may benefit persons with developmental disabilities and This directory includes services funded by OPWDD and services their families. The Committee also assists the Manhattan funded by other entities. Please contact programs directly to inquire Developmental Disabilities Council in identifying needs and priorities for about their eligibility requirements. this population. This Committee is responsible for the Manhattan Family and Professional Resource Fair and this Directory. Professionals, family About The Manhattan Family Support Services Advisory Council members, advocates, and individuals with disabilities are welcome. The Manhattan Family Support Services Advisory Council is an Please call or email Yesenia Estrella at 212-643-2840 x 349, advisory committee to the New York State OPWDD and its Manhattan [email protected] or Wendy De Leon at 917-965-2950 x 109, office. The Council is made up of family members of individuals with [email protected] for more information on the Committee. developmental disabilities and individuals with developmental disabilities from all neighborhoods in Manhattan. The Council meets Inclusion in this directory does not constitute an endorsement of any regularly to learn what families need and to advocate to get those program. needs met. Come share your concerns and learn about services that can help your family. Join with other family members and self- To download a digital copy of this directory visit advocates to build a better life for people with developmental disabilities www.manhattanddcouncil.org and their families. For information, please call Margaret Puddington at 212-799-2042. Agencies not listed in this directory that would like to list their programs should contact Yesenia Estrella at 212-643-2840 x 349, Special thanks to Jonathan An for all his work on the Directory. [email protected] or Wendy De Leon at 917-965-2950 x 109, Cover design by Kathleen Mckeon. [email protected]

Acronym Dictionary

1. ACS: New York City Administration for Children’s Services

2. ASD: Autism spectrum disorder

3. B2H: Bridges 2 Health Medicaid Waiver

4. CMS: Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services

5. DD: Developmental Disability

6. DDRO: Developmental Disabilities Regional Office

7. DOHMH: New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

8. HCBS Waiver: Home and Community Based Service Waiver

9. HRA: Human Resources Administration

10. ID: Intellectual Disability

11. IDD: Intellectual or Developmental Disability

12. ISP: Individualized Service Plan

13. LD: Learning Disability

14. MSC: Medicaid Service Coordinator

15. Non-MSC: Non-Medicaid Service Coordinator

16. OCFS: Office of Children and Family Services

17. OPWDD: Office for People With Developmental Disabilities

Table of Contents

Introduction 1 Information + Referral 38

Acronym Dictionary 2 Parent/Sibling Support Groups 42

Important Manhattan Resources 4 Recreation Programs 44

Advocacy 5 Reimbursement Programs 56

After-School Programs 9 Religious Programs 58

Article 16 Clinics 12 Residential Services 60

Article 28 Clinics 14 Respite: Emergency 62

Behavior Management 16 Respite: In-Home 64

Benefits Assistance 18 Respite: Overnight/Extended Stay 67

Case Management/Service Coordination 21 Services for Individuals Who Are Physically 69 Disabled, Medically Fragile, or Chronically Ill Community Habilitation 27 Socialization Opportunities for Individuals with a 71 Crisis Intervention 30 High Level of Independence

Family Training/Counseling 31 Specialty Skills Training 74

Guardianship Information/ Financial Planning/ 35 Technology Related Programs 77 Future Care Planning Transportation 79 Housing Assistance/Home Modification for 37 Individuals with Physical Disabilities Waiver Services 80

Important Manhattan Resources

General Resources: Camps:

Manhattan OPWDD Front Door Call 646-766-3220 or visit For a comprehensive listing of camps and summer programs for children www.opwdd.ny.gov with special needs, Contact INCLUDEnyc at 212-677-4660 (English) or 212-677-4668 (Spanish) or Visit www.includenyc.org Information On Government Programs & Services Call 311 or visit www1.nyc.gov/311/index.page Day Services/Employment:

New York Immigration Hotline Call 212-419-3737 For a comprehensive listing of day service and employment programs

visit www.manhattanddcouncil.org New York State Commission For The Blind & Visually Handicapped Call 212-825-5710

Adult Protective Services (APS) Call 212-630-1853 NYC Department Of Education (DOE):

Verizon Services For Customers With Disabilities Call 800-974-6006 or www.schools.nyc.gov/Academics/SpecialEducation/ContactsResources/ visit www.Verizon.Com/Disabilities cse.htm

Early Childhood Resources: CSE 9 (Districts 1,2,4) Call 917-339-1600

Day Care Information And Referral: Center For Children’s Initiatives CSE 10 (Districts 3,5,6) Call 212-342-8300 Call 212-929-4999 CSE for Charter Schools (All Districts) Call 718-329-8001 Benefits: English Language Learners Call 212-374-6072 New York Medicaid Choice Call 1-800-505-5678 or visit www.nymedicaidchoice.com District 75 Call 212-802-1500 or email [email protected]

Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage (Medicare Part D): Toll Free (800) – Medicare Or visit www.medicare.gov

Emergency Food Line Call 866-888-8777 or visit www.foodhelp.nyc

Advocacy Advocacy services help individuals with developmental disabilities and their families obtain the rights and privileges to which they are entitled.

Agency Address Contact Population Served Description of Program

Advocates for 151 West 30th St. T: 212-947-9779 or Helpline 866- Individuals, Birth-26 A non-profit organization that provides a Children of New 5th Floor 427-6033 Mon.-Thurs. 10AM-4PM full range of educational support, legal and York New York, NY 10001 W: www.advocatesforchildren.org advocacy services for parents, youth, and and www.arisecoalition.org professionals. Offers free workshops in the community for parents and professionals. AHRC New York 83 Maiden Lane, Referral + Information Center Individuals with DD + Help with guardianship, estate planning + City 5th Floor T: 212-780-4491/4493 their families other legal issues. No Fee. New York, NY 10038 E: [email protected] W: www.ahrcnyc.org AHRC New York 83 Maiden Lane, Advocacy Services Hotline Individuals with DD Help for individuals’ families in obtaining City 7th Floor T: 212-780-2799 under age 21 appropriate educational services. New New York, NY 10038 W: www.ahrcnyc.org cases should be referred through Advocacy Services Hotline. Advocacy training available for groups of families and professionals. Archdiocese of 80 Maiden Lane T: 212-419-3700 Individuals and families Legal clinic for all immigrants every NY Catholic 13th Floor T: Immigration Hotline 800-566- in need of assistance Thursday from 8:30-11AM. Charities New York, NY 10038 7636 pertaining to immigration W: www.catholiccharitiesny.org Disability Rights 725 Broadway T: Timothy Clune, Executive Individuals with DD NY State's Protection & Advocacy New York Suite 301 Director 518-432-7861 System. Provides services to individuals Albany, NY 12207 And T: 800-993-8982 or 518-512-3448 whose problems are directly related to 25 Chapel Street E: [email protected] their disabilities. No fee. Spanish spoken. Suite 1005 W: www.drny.org Brooklyn, NY 11201 Disabled and 1440 Broadway Lee Alan Ackerman, Exec. Dir. Individuals with Supports families with future care Alone Life 23rd Floor T: 212-532-6740 disabilities + their planning, including special needs trusts Services for the New York, NY 10018 T: 800-995-0066 families and Life Services Personal Advocates. Handicapped W: www.disabledandalone.org

Advocacy (cont’d)

Agency Address Contact Population Served Description of Program Early Childhood 409 E. 60th St. Marilyn Rubinstein Children, ages 0-5, with Advocacy information on educational, Direction Center Suite 3-312 T: 212-746-6175 diagnosed or suspected medical + financial benefits issues. (ECDC) New York, NY 10022 E: [email protected] DD Spanish spoken. W: www.nyp.org/ecdc Epilepsy 65 Broadway Katie Lorenzo Individuals with epilepsy Advocacy with health providers, service Foundation of Suite 505 T: 212-677-8550 x 21 + their families organizations, government agencies to Metropolitan New York, NY 10006 W: www.efmny.org obtain needed services. Day + evening New York hours. Fee: sliding scale from $0 up. Spanish spoken. INCLUDEnyc 116 E. 16th St. Resource line M-Th 9 am-3 pm Individuals, ages birth to Information and referral, educational 5th Floor T: Eng 212-677-4660 26, with DD and their advocacy, advocacy to access systems New York, NY 10003 T: Span 212-677-4668 families and services, training and support. F: 212-254-4070 "Summer Fun & More" Fair every January. E: [email protected] Spanish spoken. W: www.INCLUDEnyc.org Manhattan 160 E. 65th St. Susan Williams Individuals with DD + Advocacy, information + referral to Mothers & Apt. 25D T: 212-570-6860 their families services, parent-to-parent connections, Others New York, NY 10065 W: [email protected] help with educational transition + residential issues. Advocacy + meeting info by phone and e-mail for a fee: $20, if affordable. Call between 9am and 5pm, except for emergencies. Medicare Rights 520 Eighth Ave. T: 212-869-3850 or 800-333-4114 Seniors + individuals Advocacy assistance on Medicare + Center North Wing, 3rd Floor Mon.-Fri., 10AM-3PM with DD eligible for related issues. Spanish spoken. New York, NY 10018 W: www.medicareinteractive.org Medicare New York 151 W. 30th St. Michelle Kraus or Jessica Daye Individuals with DD Advice and legal assistance on Lawyers for the 11th Floor T: 212-244-4664 discrimination on the basis of disability in Public Interest New York, NY 10001 W: www.nylpi.org areas such as special education, (NYLPI) opportunity & access (e.g. housing, medical access, and community integration). Intake hours: Mon, Wed, and Fridays 10:00am-5:00pm

Advocacy (cont’d)

Agency Address Contact Population Served Description of Program New York Legal 7 Hanover Square T: For Social Security Benefits, Individuals with DD who Free legal services organization with Assistance 18th Fl. Michelle Spadafore 212-613-5024 reside in New York City Disability Advocacy Project regarding Group New York, NY 10004 T: All other questions 212-613- and have a low income social security issues. Also, housing, (NYLAG) 5000 public benefits, family law, immigration W: www.nylag.org advocacy. Several languages spoken. NYC FAIR c/o Rufer Elly Rufer Families, Self-Advocates Advocacy information & advocacy 201 Est 17th St, 2G, E: [email protected] & Friends of Individuals opportunities. A resource to make a NY, NY 10003 W: with I/DD difference for your family. www.nycfamilyadvocacyinformatio nresource.org Safe Horizon 50 Court St. Annabella Nattes Individuals + families in Counseling to immigrants on obtaining 8th Floor T: 718-943-8632 need of assistance legal status. Do not accept people with Brooklyn, NY 11201 W: www.safehorizon.org pertaining to immigration detained status. Must call to make an appointment. Spanish spoken. Self-Advocacy 25 Beaver St. Evan Yankey Individuals with DD Individuals with DD are assisted in joining Association of 4th Floor, Room 417 T: 646-896-1938 or starting self-advocacy groups. Groups New York State New York, NY 10004 W: www.sanys.org supported by advisors. Will arrange for translators for non- English speakers if advance notice is given. Offer trainings and presentations on sensitivity, sexuality and relationships for people with disabilities, self determination and circles of support to new staff, service coordinators, and self-advocates. Sinergia Metropolitan Parent Godfrey Rivera Individuals with all Legal Services and Educational Center T: 212-643-2840 x307 disabilities + their Advocacy. Parent Training & Information 2082 Lexington Ave. E: [email protected] families Center. Workshops, parent support New York, NY 10035 W: www.sinergiany.org groups, and individual educational advocacy. Wheelchair accessible. Spanish spoken. Sinergia 2082 Lexington Ave. T: Intake 212-643-2840 x336 Individuals with DD, ages Intensive Educational Advocacy. Spanish New York, NY 10035 E: [email protected] 3-22 spoken. Free. W: www.sinergiany.org

Advocacy (cont’d)

Agency Address Contact Population Served Description of Program The Family 493 Nostrand Ave. T: 718-230-1379 Individuals with DD and Individual and family counseling; legal Center Brooklyn, NY 11216 T: For Legal: John Riedl x167 their families, including services; permanency planning; youth T: Non-legal: Nyasha Hayes or grandparents who are groups; medical case management. Laura Maxfield x126 primary caregivers W: www.thefamilycenter.org The Legal Aid 199 Water St. T: 212-577-3300 New York City residents Assistance with SSI/SSD, housing, Society 3rd Floor W: www.legal-aid.org education advocacy, domestic violence, New York, NY 10038 foreclosure, disaster relief, immigration and family law. The New York 161 Delaware Ave. T: 800-624-4143 for Info about the Individuals with DD Hotline to report an incident of abuse or State Justice Delmar, NY 12054 Justice Center. M-F 8:30am- neglect in a certified facility overseen by Center for the 4:30pm NYS OPWDD Protection of T: 855-373-2122 24 Hour People with Vulnerable Persons Central Special Needs Registry Hotline T: 855-373-2123 W: www.justicecenter.ny.gov Yachad The 11 Broadway Batya Jacob Individuals with DD and Advocacy, information and referral, special National Jewish 13th Floor T: 212-613-8127 their families case management. Educational advocacy, Council for New York, NY 10004 W: www.njcd.org including assessment and evaluation of Disabilities classroom settings.

After-School Programs

Agency Address Contact Population Served Description of Program 92nd St. Y 1395 Lexington Ave. T: 212-415-5767 Individuals with DD Various afterschool activities, including New York, NY 10128 W: www.92y.org aquatics, gymnastics and Jewish culture. 92nd St. Y 1395 Lexington Ave. Melanie Mandel, Dir. of Nesher Individuals, ages 5-16 A variety of recreational classes, including New York, NY 10128 Program for Children with Special with DD, ambulatory, arts, crafts, dance, swim, sports skills, Needs toilet trained, with some socialization, gymnastics, and community T: 212-415-5626 self-care skills skills. Can register for one or more days. E: [email protected] Mon.-Fri. 3:00-5:00 pm. Extended day W: www.92y.org care till 5:45 pm available for additional fee. Fees vary; scholarships available. Association for 25 W. 17th St. Felicia Richgat Individuals, ages 6-14 After school programs, 5 days/week 2:30- Metroarea New York, NY 10011 T: 212-645-5005 x3305 with autism or PDD, 4:30pm. Arts + crafts, games, motor Autistic Children W: www.amac.org ambulatory, with self- activities, etc. Transportation provided. (AMAC) care skills Association for 25 W. 17th St. Felicia Richgat Individuals, ages 14-21, After school wraparound program. 5 Metroarea New York, NY 10011 T: 212-645-5005 x3305 who are diagnosed with days/week 2:30-4:30pm. Transportation Autistic Children W: www.amac.org ASD and have a high provided. (AMAC) level of independence Atlas Foundation 252 West 29th St. Amanda Friedman or Alison Individuals with ASD, LD, Daily groups and individual sessions for Autism 3rd Floor Berkley ADD, OCD and other available between 3PM-7PM. Areas of New York, NY 10001 T: 212-256-0846 developmental disability focus include social skills, academics/ E: [email protected] diagnoses tutoring, communication. Homeschooling W: www.atlasforautism.org supports also available. Fees charged. Daniel’s Music 1595 Lexington Ave. Nadine McNeil, Program Dir. Individuals with DD Free music programs, including rhythm, Foundation 2nd Floor T: 212-289-8912 and/or physical keyboard, guitar and voice classes. New York, NY 10029 W: www.danielsmusic.org disabilities, ages 3 to adult Esperanza 516 West 181st St. Dennisse Pinargote Individuals with DD living Tuesday + Thursday recreation program Center New York, NY 10033 T: 212-928-5810 x126 in Manhattan and 3:30-6:00pm. Transportation provided. E: Western Bronx Spanish spoken. [email protected] W: www.esperanzacenter.com

After-School Programs (cont’d)

Agency Address Contact Population Served Description of Program GiGi’s 106 West 117th St. Nina Gonzalez, Site Coordinator Individuals with Down Dance and literacy, among others. All Playhouse New York, NY 10026. T: 646-801-7529 Syndrome + their programs are free. Not a drop-off program. E: [email protected] families Caregiver is expected to remain with W: participant. www.gigisplayhouse.org/newyork JCC Manhattan 334 Amsterdam Ave. T: 646-505-4444 Individuals with DD, ages After-school program for children with DD. New York, NY 10023 E: [email protected] 5-19 W: www.jccmanhattan.org/specialneed s Lifespire 159 East 125th St. Maria Murray Individuals, ages 14-21, Structured recreational after school 2nd Floor T: 646-753-1355 with DD. Must be program 4x/week per child offered New York, NY 10035 E: [email protected] ambulatory Monday through Thursday 3pm – 6pm. W: www.lifespire.org Transportation home provided. No fee. Based on school calendar. Quality Services 253 W. 35th St. Johnny Nunez Individuals, ages 8-21, After school respite program that includes for the Autism 16th Fl. T: 718-728-8476 x1222 or 718- with an autism spectrum teaching, recreation, socialization, + Community New York, NY 10001 7AUTISM disorder academic skills using principles of Applied (QSAC) W: www.qsac.com Behavior Analysis (ABA). Quality Services 253 W. 35th St. Rocio Chavez Individuals who are Social Skills groups held twice a week to for the Autism 16th Fl. T: 718-728-8476 x 1414 or 718- diagnosed with ASD and improve individual’s socialization and Community New York, NY 10001 7AUTISM have a high level of interpersonal skills. (QSAC) W: www.qsac.com independence Social City 4 convenient Co-Founders & Program Directors Individuals with DD, ages After school social skills classes for Manhattan locations T: Tara Ferrara 516-286-4829 2-16 children who require additional social + T: Alexandra Spira 201-394-7439 emotional support. Available Mon-Fri. Fee E: [email protected] charged. W: www.socialcitynyc.com

After-School Programs (cont’d)

Agency Address Contact Population Served Description of Program Special Needs 316 East 53rd St. Liz Brady Individuals with DD, ages Programs include: Socialization (art, music Activity Center New York, NY 10022 T: 212-439-9996 3-21 and movement), soccer, swimming at St. for Kids E: [email protected] Bart's, teen night and teen fitness. Siblings (SNACK) W: www.snacknyc.com welcome. Fees vary. Open enrollment for all programs United Cerebral PS 138 @ 30th 176 E. Carmen Orellana Individuals with DD, ages After school program which includes Palsy (UCP) of 128th St. T: 646-625-5000 x5015 5-14 sports, arts &crafts + hot meal. Free NYC New York, NY 10035 E: [email protected] transportation provided by DOE OPT. E: [email protected] Wheelchair accessible. Spanish speakers W: www.ucpnyc.org available. YM-YWHA of 54 Nagle Ave. Jillian Streitmarter Individuals, in grades K-6, Inclusion type after school program. Washington New York, NY 10040 T: 212-569-6200 x 270 with mild developmental Homework help + various recreation Heights and E: [email protected] disabilities, including ASD activities. Fee charged. Partial Inwood W: scholarships available. www.ywashhts.org/youth/special- needs

Article 16 Clinics These outpatient clinics provide a variety of medical, diagnostic, and therapeutic services for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

Agency Address Contact Population Served Description of Program AHRC New York 83 Maiden Lane T: Clinic Intake 212-780-2652 Individuals with I/DD + their Psychological Evaluations, Psychosocial City 5th Floor T: Referral & Information Center families Assessments. Individual, family, group + New York, NY 10038 212-780-4491/4493 couples counseling, weight management E: [email protected] counseling, nutritional evaluations + W: www.ahrcnyc.org counseling. Medicaid + Medicare accepted. Services available in Spanish and Mandarin. AHRC New York 83 Maiden Lane T: Clinic Intake 212-780-2652 Individuals with I/DD Psychological Evaluations + Psychosocial City 5th Floor T: Referral & Information Center Assessments for persons who don't have New York, NY 10038 212-780-4491/4493 Medicaid. E: [email protected] W: www.ahrcnyc.org ArchCare at 1249 Fifth Ave. T: Clinic Intake 212-360-3777 or Individuals diagnosed with Comprehensive medical and psychiatric Terence New York, NY 10029 917-484-4565 or suspected DD care including pediatrics, dentistry Cardinal Cooke T: Reception 212-360-3703/4 (including conscious sedation), nutrition, Health Care T: Administrator Lydia Mercado- psychiatry, podiatry, neurology, Center Boswick 212-360-3976 cardiology, physiatry, ophthalmology, E: [email protected] psychological testing, individual W: www.archcare.org psychotherapy, group counseling, play therapy, speech/ language/ swallowing therapies, EKG, labwork, X-ray, orthotics, prosthetics, audiology, gynecology and wheelchair clinics. Spanish spoken. Epilepsy 65 Broadway Miriam Castro Individuals with epilepsy + Information + referral, advocacy, Foundation of Suite 505 T: 212-677-8550 x 14 their families vocational rehab counseling, Metropolitan New York, NY 10006 W: www.efmny.org psychotherapy (indiv, group, couples), New York psychological testing, psychosocial testing, psychiatry. Spanish spoken. Fee: Sliding scale. No one refused.

Article 16 Clinics (cont’d)

Agency Address Contact Population Served Description of Program Lifespire 159 East 125th St. Kimberly Reynolds Individuals with DD with Psychology, social work, sexuality 2nd Floor T: 718-454-6940 Medicaid + their families counseling, support groups, nutritional New York, NY 10035 E: [email protected] counseling, occupational therapy. W: www.lifespire.org YAI, Center for 406 10th Ave. T: YAI LINK 212-273-6182 Individuals who are Outpatient center offering: Psychological Specialty 9th Floor E: [email protected] diagnosed or suspected to Testing (Evaluations to determine Therapy New York, NY 10001 W: www.yai.org/cst have DD OPWDD eligibility, Evaluations for 17A guardianship, and Autism Evaluations); Psychosocial Evaluations; Psychotherapy (individual, group, collateral and family); Nutrition; Physical Therapy; Occupational Therapy; Speech Therapy; Sexual Consent Determination; and Augmentative and Alternative Communication Evaluation and Treatment. Fee: Medicaid, Medicare, Private Pay and some private insurance. English and Spanish spoken. Call for other languages spoken.

Article 28 Clinics These outpatient clinics provide a variety of primary and specialty health care and rehabilitation services for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

Agency Address Contact Population Served Description of Program AHRC Health 83 Maiden Lane T: 212-895-3410 Individuals with DD Primary care medical services (including pap Care Inc. - DBA 6th Floor W: www.accesschc.org smear screenings), psychiatry, social work Access New York, NY 10038 services, podiatry, OT, PT, and speech, Community psychology, dental + addiction recovery Health Center services. Most insurance plans accepted, including Medicaid + Medicare. Debit, check, cash + credit card payments accepted. Sliding fee schedule available for those who are uninsured or underinsured. AHRC Health 83 Maiden Lane Addiction Recovery Services, Adolescents and adults Outpatient Chemical Dependency Treatment Care Inc. DBA 6th Floor Barbara Cajdler with substance abuse Program provides individual + group Access New York, NY 10038 T: 212-780-2570 disorders, including counseling, case management, relapse Community W: www.accesschc.org people w/ co-occurring prevention + cognitive rehabilitation. Services Health Center cognitive disabilities + available for families + significant others. Most mental illness. insurance accepted, including Medicaid + Medicare. Sliding fee schedule available for those that are uninsured and underinsured. All services available in Spanish. ArchCare 1432 Fifth Avenue, T: Reception 646-289-7700 Enrolled Program of All- Primary Care, Specialty Care, Visiting New York, NY 10035 W: www.archcare.org Inclusive Care for the Registered Nurse, Home Health Aide, 24 Hour Elderly (PACE) On-Call Service, Emergency Services, Speech Participants. Seniors, Therapy, Physical and Occupational Therapy, age 55 and older, Prescription Drugs, Durable Medical Medicaid and/or Equipment/ Supplies, Adult Day Care, Medicare eligible, Recreational Therapy, Meals, Nutritional nursing home eligible Services, Social Work, Entitlement Assistance, Advance Care Planning, Transportation, Escort and/or translation for medical appointments, Respite Care, Medicaid and Medicare accepted as well as private pay

Article 28 Clinics (cont’d)

Agency Address Contact Population Served Description of Program Premier 406 10th Ave. T: YAI LINK 212-273-6182 Individuals with DD and Primary Care (Internal Medicine, Family HealthCare, 9th Floor E: [email protected] their families Practice and Pediatrics); Audiology; Autism Member of the New York, NY 10001 W: www.yai.org/phc Diagnostic Assessments; Dentistry; YAI Network Dermatology; Desensitization; Endocrinology; Gastroenterology; Gynecology; Medical Social Work; Mental Health Services; Neurology; Nutrition; Occupational Therapy; Ophthalmology; Physiatry; Physical Therapy; Podiatry; Prosthetics and Orthotics; Psychiatry; Speech Therapy; Urology; Wheelchair/Equipment Clinic. Fee: Medicaid, Medicare, Private Pay and some private insurance. English and Spanish spoken. Call for other languages. Renaissance St. Nicholas Child Victoria Pinderhughes Individuals, ages 0-21, Multidisciplinary comprehensive evaluations Health Care Health Center T: 212-865-1300 with suspected with some bilingual staff (French, Spanish). Network – 281 West 127th Street F: 212-865-9734 developmental delays, Developmental New York, NY 10027 W: DD, or LD Evaluation Clinic www.nyc.gov/html/hhc/html/ab out/About-HospServices- PrimaryPre-Renaissance.shtml

Behavior Management Behavior Management is training for parents and caregivers of individuals with developmental disabilities in how to manage difficult behaviors.

Agency Address Contact Population Served Description of Program ArchCare at 1249 Fifth Ave. T: Clinic Intake 212-360-3777 or Individuals with diagnosed Behavioral + cognitive behavioral therapy Terence New York, NY 10029 917-484-4565 or suspected DD for individuals and their families; periodic Cardinal Cooke T: Reception 212-360-3703/4 series of psycho-educational group Health Care W: www.archcare.org sessions for parents + caregivers of Center persons with DD-related behavioral challenges, with an ABA focus. Atlas Foundation 252 West 29th St. Amanda Friedman or Alison Children with DD, including Special educators support families, for Autism Third Floor Berkley ASD caregivers, teachers and therapists in New York, NY 10001 T: 212-256-0846 creating and implementing behavioral and E: [email protected] communicative supports for children and A: www.atlasforautism.org young adults with special needs. Fees sometimes apply. Hawthorne 156 William St. Jeannine Schmelzkopf Individuals with DD and/or In-home behavior management training for Foundation New York, NY 10038 T: 646-675-5957 ASD, ages 3-18 parents. E: jeannines@hawthornecountryda y.org W: www.hawthornecountryday.org Lifespire 184-10 Jamaica Ave. Jay Kleinman Caregivers of individuals of In-home behavior management training. Hollis, NY 11423 T: 718-454-6940 all ages with DD E: [email protected] W: www.lifespire.org NYU Child Study 1 Park Avenue T: Intake 646-754-5000 Individuals with autism Parent + caregiver training for the Center 7th Floor E: [email protected] ages 12 months to management of challenging behaviors in New York, NY 10016 W: www.med.nyu.edu/child- adulthood individuals with ASD of all functioning adolescent-psychiatry levels. Fees charged. Spectrum 303 5th Ave. W: Individuals with an autism Behavior analysts + psychologists work Services Suite 1003 www.spectrumservicesnyc.com spectrum disorder directly with individuals and/or their family New York, NY 10016 members on behavior related issues. Fee charged.

Behavior Management (cont’d)

Agency Address Contact Population Served Description of Program The Seaver Mount Sinai Medical T: 212-241-0961 Individuals of all ages with Treatment provided in the context of Autism Center Center W: autism research studies at no cost. In addition, for Research 1 Gustave L. Levy www.icahn.mssm.edu/research/c services also provided on a fee for service and Treatment Place enters/seaver-autism-center basis. Box 1230 New York, NY 10029 YAI 460 W. 34th St. T: 212-273-6611 Caregivers of individuals Project Intervene is a short term in-home 11th floor W: www.yai.org with DD training program, focusing on behavior New York, NY 10001 management, parent-child interactions, and skills acquisition. Toilet training groups also available. Also, see Project Grow in Family Training. English and Spanish spoken. YAI 460 W. 34th St. T: English 212-273-6200 Individuals with DD and Crisis Intervention: A team provides 11th floor T: Spanish 212-273-6229 their families services to stabilize crises, provide New York, NY 10001 W: www.yai.org/helpinacrisis training, supportive counseling, advocacy, linkage to other services, in-home behavior management, and parent training. English and Spanish spoken.

See also under Family Training/Counseling and Community Habilitation, below, and Article 16 Clinics, above.

Benefits Assistance These agencies provide help in obtaining benefits, such as Medicaid or SSI, to which individuals with developmental disabilities and their families may be entitled.

Agency Address Contact Population Served Description of Program Benefits Plus 633 Third Ave., T: 212-614-5552 Individuals, parents, and Benefits counseling + information and Learning Center 10th floor W: caregivers. Resources also referral regarding SSI, SSDI, Food New York, NY 10017 www.cssny.org/programs/entry/c available for service Stamps, Medicaid, Cash Assistance, enter-for-benefits-and-services providers Housing searches, Medicare and more. By Click on benefit tools phone or appointment only. No walk-ins. Center for 841 Broadway T: Intake 646-442-4186 or 212- Individuals with DD + their Benefits advisement on health coverage, Independence of Suite 301 674-2300 families housing searches, SSI, SSDI, food stamps the Disabled in New York, NY 10003 W: www.cidny.org + other entitlements. Building is New York wheelchair accessible. ASL, Spanish, (CIDNY) Mandarin, Cantonese, Toysonese, Tagalog spoken. Epilepsy 65 Broadway Katie Lorenzo Individuals with epilepsy + Information and referral on Earned Income Foundation of Suite 505 T: 212-677-8550 x 21 their families Tax Credit for working individuals and Metropolitan New York, NY 10006 W: www.efmny.org parents with modest incomes. Assistance New York for individuals + families regarding SSI, SSI Disability, welfare and public assistance. Harlem 289 St. Nicholas Ave. Desryl De Souza, Program Individuals with DD living All concrete issues related to applications Independent Lower Level, Suite 21 Coordinator in NYC for food stamps, public assistance, SSI, Living Center New York, NY 10027 T: 212-222-7122 SSDI, Medicare and Medicaid. W: www.nyc.gov/html/mopd/html/res ources/ail_ilc.shtml

Benefits Assistance (cont’d)

Agency Address Contact Population Served Description of Program Medicaid Several locations in T: HRA InfoLine 718-557-1399, Eligible individuals with DD Health insurance for people who cannot Manhattan 8AM-5PM, Mon.-Fri. Have date + their families afford private insurance, or whose of birth + Social Security number coverage is not sufficient to meet heavy ready. medical expenses. Can request an W: www.nyc.gov/HRA interpreter for languages other than English. Info on Food Stamps and other HRA services. Medicare Rights 520 Eighth Ave. T: 212-869-3850 or 800-333- Seniors + Individuals with Information, referrals, + advocacy Center North Wing, 3rd Floor 4114 Mon.-Fri., 10AM-3PM DD eligible for Medicare assistance on Medicare via telephone New York, NY 10018 W: www.medicareinteractive.org counseling, publications, + public education. Spanish spoken. New York Legal 7 Hanover Square T: For Social Security Benefits, Individuals with DD who Free legal services organization with Assistance 18th Fl. Michelle Spadafore 212-613- reside in New York City Disability Advocacy Project regarding Group New York, NY 10004 5024 and have a low income social security issues and separate (NYLAG) T: All other questions 212-613- program on public benefits. Several 5000 languages spoken. W: www.nylag.org Resource 1403 Madison Ave Anne Rauch Individuals in East Harlem, Information, assistance, + advocacy Entitlement New York, NY 10029 T: 212-423-2800 Central Harlem, Yorkville. regarding government entitlements + Advocacy W: www.mountsinai.org/health- All patients of The Mount related community services: Medicare, Program (REAP) professionals/social-work- Sinai Health System who Medicare Part D, Medicaid, Child Health services/services/specialty- live in the 5 boroughs Plus, managed care, home care, food programs stamps, + eligibility for sliding scale fees through the Financial Assistance Program when patients do not qualify for public health care entitlements. Assistance in applying through NYS Health Marketplace. Wheelchair accessible. Spanish spoken. Interpreters available for other languages.

Benefits Assistance (cont’d)

Agency Address Contact Population Served Description of Program Resource 1403-05 Madison Ave Anne Rauch Patients of The Mount Information assistance and advocacy Entitlement New York, NY 10029 T: 212-423-2800 Sinai Health System and regarding government entitlements Advocacy W: www.mountsinai.org/health- residents of Harlem, East including Medicare, Medicaid, Child Health Program (REAP) professionals/social-work- Harlem and Yorkville Plus, NY State of Health Marketplace, services/services/specialty- managed care, home care, and food programs stamps (SNAP). Wheelchair accessible; Spanish spoken; Interpreters available for other languages SKIP of NY 601 W 26th St. T: 212-268-5999 x 100 Individuals with DD, Assistance with program eligibility. Suite 522 W: www.skipofny.org especially children with New York, NY 10001 complex health needs Supplemental Multiple offices in New T: 800-772-1213, Mon.-Fri. Eligible individuals with DD Supplemental Security Income provides Security Income York City T: 800-325-0778 Mon.-Fri., 7AM- monthly payments to individuals with (SSI) 7PM disabilities who have limited income and W: www.ssa.gov resources. Interpreters available. The Legal Aid 199 Water St. Access to Benefits Hotline New York City residents Helpline staff and volunteers assist with Society New York, NY 10038 T: 888-663-6880 unemployment insurance benefits, public W: www.legal-aid.org health insurance, including Medicaid, public assistance, including food stamps, and other health and safety net benefits, as well as employment and immigration issues. Interpreters available. Hours vary, call for more information.

Case Management/Service Coordination Case managers offer help in choosing and getting appropriate services for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

Agency Address Contact Population Served Description of Program A Very Special 49 Cedar Grove Ave Resources + Transition Individuals with DD. Medicaid Service Coordination Place Staten Island, NY Coordinator Medicaid required 10306 T: 718-987-1234 x1034 E: [email protected] W: www.avspny.org AHRC New York 2488 Grand Concourse Referral + Information Center Individuals, age 3+, with Non-Medicaid Service Coordination City Rm. 404 T: 212-780-4491/4493 OPWDD eligibility, who are Bronx, NY 10458 E: [email protected] not eligible for Medicaid. W: www.ahrcnyc.org AllCare Provider 3040 E. Tremont Ave. Sandy Garcia Individuals with DD. Medicaid Service Coordination. Spanish Services Suite 205 T: 877-391-0977 x2120 Medicaid required spoken. Bronx, NY 10461 W: www.allcareps.org Association for 25 W. 17th St. Emeline Bartholomew Individuals of all ages with Medicaid Service Coordination. Metroarea New York, NY 10011 T: 212-645-5005 autism or PDD. Medicaid French/Creole spoken. Autistic Children W: www.amac.org required (AMAC) Catholic 1990 Westchester Ave Xie Dillon-Vassell Individuals with IDD Provides treatment coordinator to help get Guardian Bronx, NY 11420 T: 347-504-2074 MSC, OPWDD eligibility, Medicaid, and Services Center covers all W: www.catholicguardian.org services. boroughs & LI Cerebral Palsy 330 W. 34th St. Claire Greer Individuals with DD who Medicaid Service Coordination. Associations of 15th Fl. T: 212-947-5770 x302 are OPWDD eligible. New York State New York, NY 10001 E: [email protected] Medicaid required. W: www.cpofnys.org Child and Family 1686 Grand Concourse Diana Baltazar Individuals with DD, ages Medicaid Service Coordination. Spanish, Support Services Suite B T: 718-618-7535 4+. Medicaid required French, Creole spoken. Bronx, NY 10457 F: 718-618-7537 E: [email protected] W: www.nycfss.org

Case Management/Service Coordination (cont’d)

Agency Address Contact Population Served Description of Program Community 465 Grand St. T: Lisa Louie (Chinese) 212-420- Individuals with DD. Medicaid Service Coordination. Most Assistance 2nd Fl. 1970 x177 Medicaid required Chinese dialects and Spanish spoken. Resources and New York, NY 10002 T: Maria Martillo (Spanish) 212- Extended 420-1970 x174 Services (CARES) Community 350 Fifth Ave. Angela Carotenuto-Rosen Adults with DD or TBI. Medicaid Service Coordination and Options NY Suite 5230 T: 212-227-9110 x401 Medicaid required Traumatic Brain Injury Service New York, NY 10118 W: www.comop.org Coordination. Spanish + Greek spoken. Community 3410 Broadway Jesenia Diaz For residents of Non-Medicaid Service Coordination. Resources & 3rd Fl. T: 718-206-3400 x213 Washington Heights with Spanish spoken Services for New York, NY 10031 W: www.communityres.org DD, who are not eligible for Children (CRSC) Medicaid Community 3410 Broadway Jesenia Diaz Individuals with DD. Medicaid Service Coordination. Spanish Resources & 3rd Fl. T: 718-206-3400 x213 Medicaid required spoken. Services for New York, NY 10031 W: www.communityres.org Children (CRSC) Contemporary 52 Broadway Anice Cox Individuals with DD. Medicaid Service Coordination. Spanish + Guidance 4th Fl. T: 646-214-1273 Medicaid required Creole spoken. Services New York, NY 10004 E: [email protected] W: www.cgsnyc.org East Harlem 413 East 120th St. Talanda Jackson Individuals with DD. Medicaid Service Coordination. Spanish Council for Room 112 T: 212-410-7707 x5245 Medicaid required spoken. Community New York, NY 10035 Improvement (EHCCI) Elmy's Special 163 Van Buren St. Angelicka Janes Individuals with DD, age Medicaid Service Coordination. Spanish Services 1st Floor T: 347-277-4946 3+. Medicaid required spoken. Brooklyn, NY 11221

Case Management/Service Coordination (cont’d)

Agency Address Contact Population Served Description of Program Epilepsy 65 Broadway Sally Bisono Individuals with DD, ages Non-Medicaid and Medicaid case Foundation of Suite 505 T: 212-677-8550 x 24 3+ management. Day + evening hours. Metropolitan New York, NY 10006 W: www.efmny.org Spanish spoken. New York Esperanza 516 West 181st St. Johanna Tapia Individuals with DD. Medicaid Service Coordination. Spanish Center New York, NY 10033 T: 212-928-5810 x117 Medicaid required spoken. E: [email protected] W: www.esperanzacenter.com Gateway 4500 Furman Ave. Mary Tejada, Intake Coordinator Individuals with IDD of all Medicaid Service Coordination. Spanish Counseling Bronx, NY 10470 T: 718-325-5021 ages. Medicaid required spoken. Center (GCC) F: 718-504-4355 W: www.gccnyc.org General Human 125-10 Queens Blvd. Pat Liu Individuals with DD, ages Family support case management. Outreach in the #2705 T: 718-261-6552 x2012 3+ Mandarin, Cantonese, Taiwanese and Community Kew Gardens, NY W: www.ghoinc.org Korean spoken. (GHO) 11415 General Human 125-10 Queens Blvd. Pat Liu Individuals with DD, ages Medicaid Service Coordination. Mandarin, Outreach in the #2705 T: 718-261-6552 x2012 3+. Medicaid required Cantonese, Taiwanese and Korean Community Kew Gardens, NY W: www.ghoinc.org spoken. (GHO) 11415 Harlem Dowling- 2090 Adam Clayton T: 212-749-3656 x219 Individuals of all ages with Short term service coordination, advocacy, Westside Center Powell Blvd. W: www.harlemdowling.org DD. Medicaid not required. short-term crisis intervention, and for Children and 1st Fl., Suite 108 referrals. Spanish spoken. Family Services New York, NY 10027 Hawthorne 5 Bradhurst Ave. T: 914-592-8526 x3119 Individuals with DD. Medicaid Service Coordination. Foundation Hawthorne, NY 10532 W: Medicaid required www.hawthornecountryday.org Human First 134 W. 29th St. Luisa Eusse-Roche Individuals with DD who Medicaid Service Coordination. Spanish + 12th Floor T: 347-832-0035 are OPWDD eligible. Russian spoken. New York, NY 10001 E: [email protected] Medicaid required W: www.humanfirst.org

Case Management/Service Coordination (cont’d)

Agency Address Contact Population Served Description of Program Independent 110 York St. Chaitra Allen Individuals with DD, ages Medicaid Service Coordination. Living 3rd Floor T: 718-852-2000 x1123 6+. Medicaid required Association Brooklyn, NY 11201 Institute for 46 W. 74th St. Kecia Crafton Individuals with DD. Medicaid Service Coordination. Community New York. NY 10023 T: 917-816-0115 Medicaid required Living T: 212-385-3030 x38010 W: www.iclinc.net Job Path 22 West 38th St. Carolann Granata Individuals with DD, ages Medicaid Service Coordination. 11th Floor T: 212-944-0564 18+. Medicaid required New York, NY 10018 W: www.jobpathnyc.org Kennedy Child 2212 Third Avenue Alice Nicola Individuals, ages 3-15, with Medicaid Service Coordination. Spanish Study Center New York, NY 10035 T: 212-988-9500 x218 DD. Medicaid required spoken. W: www.kenchild.org Lexington 26-26 75th St. Adele Agin Individuals with DD + Medicaid Service Coordination for eligible Vocational East Elmhurst, NY T: 718-350-3110 Deafness, ages 18+. Must persons. ASL spoken. Services Center 11370 W: www.lexnyc.org/vocational have Medicaid Life Adjustment 1430 Broadway Diana Delgado Individuals with DD. Medicaid Service Coordination for all Center Suite 501 T: 212-938-1223 x118 Medicaid required ages. Can do Willowbrook Case New York, NY 10018 W: Management. www.lifeadjustmentcenter.com Lifespire 1 Whitehall St. Anna Brown Individuals with DD, ages Medicaid Service Coordination for eligible New York, NY 10004 T: 212-741-0100 x4518 3+. Medicaid required persons. Spanish and French spoken. E: [email protected] W: www.lifespire.org Lower East Side 227 E. 3rd St. T: 212-260-0040 Individuals with DD. Family support funded case management. Family Union New York, NY 10009 T: Luis Nieves x1207, Yan Zhang Medicaid not required. Mandarin and Spanish spoken. x1222 or Ralph Dumont x1215 Mercy Drive 66-07 Alderton St. T: Intake Department 718-275- Individuals with DD, ages Medicaid Service Coordination. Will assist Rego Park, NY 11374 9326 3+. Medicaid required individuals with DD to obtain services. T: Amit Malla 718-275-9321 Spanish, Hindi, Urdu, Nepali, Creole, E: [email protected] Russian spoken. E: [email protected] W: www.mercydriveinc.org

Case Management/Service Coordination (cont’d)

Agency Address Contact Population Served Description of Program NY Foundling 590 Avenue of the Information and Referral Individuals with DD who MSCs help individuals with developmental Americas T: 212-886-4020 are OPWDD eligible. disabilities access vital services and plan New York, NY 10011 E: [email protected] Medicaid required for their future W: www.nyfoundling.org Ohel Bais Ezra 3611 14th St. Aviva Rubin Individuals with DD. Medicaid Service Coordination. Hebrew Brooklyn, NY 11218 T: 718-436-6124 Medicaid required and Yiddish spoken. W: www.ohelfamily.org Otsar Family 2334 W. 13th St. Marcia Merel Individuals with DD. Medicaid Service Coordination. Services Brooklyn, NY 11223 T: 718-946-7301 x215 Medicaid required W: www.otsar.org Program 6916 New Utrecht Ave Mary Pyle Individuals of all ages with Medicaid Service Coordination. Spanish Development Brooklyn, NY 11228 T: 718-256-2212 DD. Medicaid required spoken. Services (PDS) E: [email protected] W: www.4pds.org Quality Services 253 W. 35th St. Farzana Karim Individuals with DD, Medicaid Service Coordination. for the Autism 16th Floor T: 718-728-8476 x1233 or 718- including ASD. Medicaid Community New York, NY 10001 7AUTISM required (QSAC) W: www.qsac.com Rewarding 68 East 131st St. Kathleen Dunbar Individuals with DD. Medicaid Service Coordination. Will assist Environments for Suite 605 T: 212-939-9520 Medicaid required individuals with DD to obtain Medicaid. Adult Living New York, NY 10037 F: 212-939-9527 Spanish spoken. (REAL) W: www.real-nyc.org Sinergia 2082 Lexington Ave. Doris Rodriguez Individuals with DD who Non-Medicaid service coordination. New York, NY 10035 T: 212-643-2840 x325 are not eligible for Wheelchair accessible. Spanish spoken. E: [email protected] Medicaid. Must be living W: www.sinergiany.org with a family member Sinergia 2082 Lexington Ave. Natasha Harris Individuals with DD. Medicaid Service coordination for New York, NY 10035 T: 212-643-2840 x 314 Medicaid required individuals with Medicaid. Wheelchair E: [email protected] accessible. Spanish spoken. W: www.sinergiany.org

Case Management/Service Coordination (cont’d)

Agency Address Contact Population Served Description of Program SKIP of NY 601 W. 26th St. T: 212-268-5999 Individuals with DD, Medicaid Service Coordination. Family Suite 522 W: www.skipofny.org especially children with Support Service Coordination. Care at New York, NY 10001 complex health needs. Home Waiver Service Coordination. Medicaid required Special Citizens 500 Executive Blvd. Lori Elson, MSC Supervisor Individuals with DD of all Medicaid Service Coordination. Spanish Futures Suite 147 T: 917-648-1833 ages. Medicaid required spoken. Unlimited Elmsford, NY 10523 W: www.specialcitizens.org St. Mary's 5 Dakota Dr. T: Central Intake 800-270-2478 Individuals with DD of all Medicaid Service Coordination. Care at Healthcare Suite 200 W: www.stmaryskids.org ages. Medicaid required Home Waiver Service Coordination. System for New Hyde Park, NY Children 11042 The Center for 333 Seventh Ave. Yolanda Wallace Individuals with DD. Medicaid Service Coordination. Spanish Family Support 9th Floor T: 212-629-7939 x282 Medicaid required speaking staff available. New York, NY 10001 W: www.cfsny.org The Shield 144-61 Roosevelt Ave. Dorothy Wohl Individuals with DD of all Medicaid Service Coordination. Spanish, Institute Flushing, NY 11354 T: 718-939-8700 x1242 ages. Medicaid required Haitian Creole, Korean and Mandarin W: spoken. www.dkv.columbia.edu/demo/shi eld/shield/site The Thrive 241 37th St. Rahsean Anderson Individuals with DD. Medicaid Service Coordination. Creole Network Suite 604 T: 718-965-1998 x152 Medicaid required and Spanish spoken. Brooklyn, NY 11232 W: www.thethrivenetwork.org United Cerebral 110 Elmwood Ave. Carol Lincoln Individuals with DD. Medicaid Service Coordination. Spanish Palsy (UCP) of Brooklyn, NY 11230 T: 718-859-5420 x225 Medicaid required spoken. NYC W: www.ucpnyc.org Yachad The 11 Broadway Michael Applebaum Individuals with DD. Medicaid Service Coordination. Yiddish, National Jewish 13th Floor T: 212-613-8284 Medicaid required Hebrew, and American Sign Language. Council for New York, NY 10004 W: www.njcd.org/juf Disabilities YAI 460 W. 34th St. T: YAI LINK 212-273-6182 Individuals with DD. Medicaid Service Coordination. English 11th floor E: [email protected] Medicaid required and Spanish. New York, NY 10001 W: www.yai.org

Community Habilitation Funded through the Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Medicaid Waiver, community habilitation is a service provided in the home and/or in the community that assists the individual with DD in developing skills in activities of daily living such as personal grooming, food preparation + social skills.

AGENCY CONTACT AHRC New York City T: 212-780-4491/4493 E: [email protected] W: www.ahrcnyc.org Cerebral Palsy Associations of New York State T: 718-735-8601 x7150 E: [email protected] W: www.cpofnys.org Child and Family Support Services T: 718-618-7535 F: 718-618-7537 E: [email protected] W: www.nycfss.org Community Assistance Resources and Extended Services T: Alice (Chinese) 212-420-1970 x114 (CARES) T: Maria Martillo (Spanish) 212-420-1970 x174 Community Resources & Services for Children (CRSC) T: 718-618-7535 F: 718-618-7537 E: [email protected] W: www.nycfss.org Epilepsy Foundation of Metropolitan New York T: 212-677-8550 x 12 W: www.efmny.org Esperanza Center T: 212-928-5810 x126 E: [email protected] W: www.esperanzacenter.com Gateway Counseling Center (GCC) T: 718-325-5021 F: 718-504-4355 W: www.gccnyc.org General Human Outreach in the Community (GHO) T: 718-261-6552 x2012 W: www.ghoinc.org Human First T: 516-823-9500 E: [email protected] W: www.humanfirst.org

Community Habilitation (cont’d)

AGENCY CONTACT Job Path T: 212-944-0564 W: www.jobpathnyc.org Life Adjustment Center T: 718-293-9727 x18 W: www.lifeadjustmentcenter.com Lifespire T: 212-741-0100 E: [email protected] W: www.lifespire.org Mercy Drive T: 718-794-9368 W: www.mercydriveinc.org NY Foundling T: 212-886-4020 E: [email protected] W: www.nyfoundling.org NY Foundling- FOCUS Program T: 212-886-4020 E: [email protected] W: www.nyfoundling.org Ohel Bais Ezra T: 718-436-6124 W: www.ohelfamily.org Otsar Family Services T: 718-946-7301 x201 W: www.otsar.org Quality Services for the Autism Community (QSAC) T: 718-728-8476 x1233 or 718-7AUTISM W: www.qsac.com Rewarding Environments for Adult Living (REAL) T: 212-939-9520 F: 212-939-9527 W: www.real-nyc.org Sinergia T: 212-643-2840 x 324 E: [email protected] W: www.sinergiany.org SKIP of NY T: 212-268-5999 W: www.skipofny.org

Community Habilitation (cont’d)

AGENCY CONTACT The Center for Family Support T: 212-629-7939 x229 W: www.cfsny.org United Cerebral Palsy (UCP of NYC T: 718-859-5420 x 255 W: www.ucpnyc.org Yachad The National Jewish Council for Disabilities T: 212-613-8284 W: www.njcd.org/juf YAI T: YAI LINK 212-273-6182 E: [email protected] W: www.yai.org

Crisis Intervention Crisis intervention is emergency assistance with serious short-term problems, provided by professional staff, to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

Agency Address Contact Population Served Description of Program Autism Speaks 1 East 33rd St. Serena Selkin Individuals with autism + Autism response team is specially trained 4th Floor T: 646-385-8565 their families to connect individuals with autism and NY, NY 10016 E: their families to information, resources and [email protected] opportunities. g W: www.autismspeaks.org Epilepsy 65 Broadway Katie Lorenzo Individuals with epilepsy + Crisis intervention + referral services, Foundation of Suite 505 T: 212-677-8550 x 21 their families including individual + family training, Metropolitan New York, NY 10006 W: www.efmny.org counseling about epilepsy, psychological New York counseling, case management. Day + evening hours. Fee: sliding scale from $0 up. Spanish spoken. Narcolepsy 111 E. 210th St. Dr. Meeta Goswami Individuals with diagnosed Crisis intervention. Also screening, Institute of Bronx, New York 10467 T: 718-920-6799 narcolepsy + their families information + referral, individual + group Montefiore W: www.montefiore.org/sleep- counseling at Montefiore Medical Center. Medical Center wake-disorders-narcolepsy- Medicaid, Medicare + other insurance institute accepted. New York 590 Ave. of the T: Parent Helpline 212-472-8555 Parents of children with Crisis Intervention for parents and families Foundling Crisis Americas T: 24 hour hotline 888-HELP553 DD, ages 0-10, up to 12, if in crisis. Emergency respite provided. Nursery 8th floor T: 212-886-4000 accompanied by Spanish spoken. No fee. New York, NY 10011 W: www.nyfoundling.org/crisis- younger sibling. No severe nursery-helpline disabilities or serious behavioral issues YAI 460 W. 34th St. T: English 212-273-6200 Individuals with DD and A team provides services to stabilize 11th floor T: Spanish 212-273-6229 their families crises, provide training, supportive New York, NY 10001 W: www.yai.org/helpinacrisis counseling, advocacy, linkage to other services, in-home behavior management, and parent training. English and Spanish spoken.

Family Training/Counseling Family training for family members in communication skills, behavior management, independence skills, and advocacy.

Agency Address Contact Population Served Description of Program

Advocates for 151 West 30th St. T: 212-947-9779 Individuals with DD, Birth– A non-profit organization that provides a Children of New 5th Floor T: Helpline 866-427-6033, Mon.- 26 full range of educational support, legal and York New York, NY 10001 Thurs.10AM-4PM advocacy services for parents, youth, and W: professionals. Offers free workshops in www.advocatesforchildren.org the community for parents, professionals and www.arisecoalition.org and youth. ArchCare at 1249 Fifth Ave. T: Clinic Intake 212-360-3777 or Families of individuals with Behavioral + cognitive behavioral therapy Terence New York, NY 10029 917-484-4565 diagnosed or suspected for families of individuals with DD; periodic Cardinal Cooke T: Reception 212-360-3703/4 DD series of psycho-educational group Health Care W: www.archcare.org sessions for parents + caregivers of Center individuals with DD-related behavioral challenges, with an ABA focus. Spanish language support group for parents of individuals with DD. Atlas Foundation 252 West 29th St. Amanda Friedman or Alison Individuals with ASD, LD, Coaching sessions to aid in behavioral for Autism 3rd Floor Berkley ADD, OCD and other understanding + supports, relationship New York, NY 10001 T: 212-256-0846 developmental disabilities building, + creating an inspired team of E: [email protected] family, school + therapists. Fee charged. W: www.atlasforautism.org Brain Injury 10 Colvin Ave. FACTS Program Individuals with traumatic Counseling, information + referral, case Association of Albany, NY 12206 T: 800-228-8201 brain injuries which management, advocacy training + New York State T: Family Helpline 800-444-6443 occurred before age 22 emotional support. Also support groups E: [email protected] and their families and Family Helpline. W: www.bianys.org Epilepsy 65 Broadway Miriam Castro Individuals with epilepsy + Individual, family + group training + Foundation of Suite 505 T: 212-677-8550 x 14 their families counseling about epilepsy. Psychological Metropolitan New York, NY 10006 W: www.efmny.org counseling. Workshops + educational New York materials. Day + evening hours. Fee: sliding scale from $0 up. Spanish spoken.

Family Training/Counseling (cont’d)

Agency Address Contact Population Served Description of Program

GiGi’s 106 West 117th St. Nina Gonzalez, Site Coordinator Individuals with Down Family support and social groups, lectures Playhouse New York, NY 10026 T: 646-801-7529 Syndrome+ their families about education, advocacy, and other E: [email protected] topics for caregivers. All programs are W: free. www.gigisplayhouse.org/newyork INCLUDEnyc 116 E. 16th St. T: 212-677-4650 x15 or x25 Individuals, birth to age 2,6 Training and technical assistance for 5th Floor E: [email protected] with DD and their families parents and professionals on laws, New York, NY 10003 W: www.INCLUDEnyc.org regulations, rights, benefits, educational and other services. Workshops in English and Spanish. JCC Manhattan 334 Amsterdam Ave T: 646-505-4444 Individuals with DD and Groups for parents of toddlers, pre- New York, NY 10023 E: [email protected] their families schoolers, school aged children, teens, W: and young adults with DD. Groups for www.jccmanhattan.org/specialne grandparents, siblings, fathers, couples + eds twins. Manhattan 160 E. 65th St. Susan Williams Individuals with DD + their Information + referral to services, Mothers & Apt. 25D T: 212-570-6860 families advocacy, parent-to-parent connections, Others New York, NY 10065 F: 212-570-9946 help with educational transition + W: [email protected] residential issues: Advocacy + meeting info by phone and e-mail for a fee: $20, if affordable. Call Mon.-Fri between 9am and 5pm except for emergencies. Mercy Drive 73-14 Yellowstone Blvd Pamela Ossona Individuals with DD, ages 3 At home family education and training on Forest Hills, NY 11375 T: 718-275-9326 to 18. Medicaid eligible a variety of topics W: www.mercydriveinc.org New York 151 W. 30th St., Jessica Daye & Paola Martinez Individuals with DD and NYLPI’s Education Program, housed in Lawyers for the 11th Floor Boone their families the Disability Justice (DJ) program, offers Public Interest New York, NY 10001 T: 212-244-4664 free trainings for parents + advocates in (NYLPI) W: www.nylpi.org the community on various legal and advocacy related topics.

Family Training/Counseling (cont’d)

Agency Address Contact Population Served Description of Program

NYU Child Study 1 Park Avenue T: Intake 646-754-5000 Individuals with autism, Counseling, including Cognitive Behavior Center 7th Floor E: [email protected] ages 12 months to Therapy, Behavior Therapy, and social New York, NY 10016 W: www.med.nyu.edu/child- adulthood skills training for individuals + families with adolescent-psychiatry ASD. Fee charged. Ramapo for 49 W. 38th St. Alicia Barry Families of individuals with Parent support + education workshops on Children 5th Floor T: 212-754-7003 DD managing children’s challenging New York, NY 10018 W: www.ramapoaforchildren.org behaviors, using visuals, structuring playdates + more. Call for fees. Sinergia 2082 Lexington Ave. Gina Pena-Campodonico Parents with DD or other Weekly parent education classes. 4th Floor T: 212-643-2840 x331 disability diagnosis Medicaid or OPWDD eligibility not New York, NY 10035 E: [email protected] required. W: www.sinergiany.org Spectrum 303 5th Ave. W: Individuals with an autism Free family support group. Services Suite 1003 www.spectrumservicesnyc.com spectrum disorder New York, NY 10016 The Narcolepsy 111 E. 210th St. Dr. Meeta Goswami Individuals with diagnosed Screening, information + referral, family, Institute Bronx, NY 10467 T: 718-920-6799 narcolepsy + their families individual + group counseling, crisis W: www.montefiore.org/sleep- intervention at Montefiore Medical Center. wake-disorders-narcolepsy- Medicaid, Medicare + other insurance institute accepted. The Seaver Mount Sinai Medical T: 212-241-0961 Families of individuals with Family counseling/ therapy. Fee for Autism Center Center W: ASD, ages 0-adult service. for Research 1 Gustave L. Levy www.icahn.mssm.edu/research/c and Treatment Place enters/seaver-autism-center Box 1230 New York, NY 10029

Family Training/Counseling (cont’d)

Agency Address Contact Population Served Description of Program

YAI 460 W. 34th St. Nafiza Somaipersaud Parents with DD Parents With Special Needs (PWSN): 11th Floor T: 718-793-2182 x203 Support and training for mothers and New York, NY 10001 W: www.yai.org fathers who have a developmental disability and who need guidance to foster a more rewarding family life through effective child rearing and household management. In-home skill training as well as educational and support groups YAI 460 W. 34th St. Daisy Sosa Parents and caregivers of Project Grown-Up: Basic and advanced 11th Floor T: 212-273-6259 individuals with DD parent training related to issues of New York, NY 10001 W: www.yai.org relationships and sexuality with adolescents and adults with developmental disabilities. English and Spanish groups offered. Public transportation reimbursement provided. Respite offered for some sessions. YAI 460 W. 34th St. Daisy Sosa Parents and caregivers of Project Grow: Group training for families 11th Floor T: 212-273-6259 individuals with DD teaching specific behavior techniques to New York, NY 10001 W: www.yai.org promote positive family interactions. Peer support is also provided. English, Spanish, Cantonese and Mandarin groups offered. Respite offered for some sessions. Public transportation reimbursement provided. YAI 460 W. 34th St. T: YAI LINK 212-273-6182 Caregivers of individuals Parent groups providing support, 11th Floor E: [email protected] with autism spectrum information and training regarding autism New York, NY 10001 W: www.yai.org/autismsupport disorder spectrum disorders. English, Spanish and Mandarin groups available

Guardianship Information/Financial Planning/Future Care Planning When a child with developmental disabilities becomes 18 years old, the parents are no longer the legal guardians. If your child will continue to need supervision and guidance as an adult, you may want to establish a legal guardian before your child reaches 18. You may also want information and advice on providing for your child’s future financial needs. The following agencies can help you.

Agency Address Contact Population Served Description of Program

AHRC New York 83 Maiden Lane Referral + Information Center Individuals with IDD + their Help/referral with guardianship, estate City 5th Floor T: 212-780-4491/4493 families planning + other legal issues. No fee. New York, NY 10038 E: [email protected] W: www.ahrcnyc.org ArchCare at 1249 Fifth Ave. T: Clinic Intake 212-360-3777 or Families of individuals with Support + guidance with application Terence New York, NY 10029 917-484-4565 diagnosed or suspected process for 17A guardianship, including Cardinal Cooke T: Reception 212-360-3703/4 DD provision of related assessments. Spanish Health Care W: www.archcare.org language support groups for parents of Center individuals with DD, with a focus on future planning. Disabled and 1440 Broadway Lee Alan Ackerman, Exec. Dir. Individuals with DD + their Supports families with future care Alone Life 23rd Floor T: 212-532-6740 or 800-995- families planning, including special needs trusts Services for the New York, NY 10018 0066 and Life Services Personal Advocates. Handicapped W: www.disabledandalone.org New York 151 W. 30th St. Paola Martinez Boone Individuals with DD + their Speakers available on topic of Special Lawyers for the 11th Floor T: 212-244-4664 families Education and Future Planning at your Public Interest New York, NY 10001 W: www.nylpi.org agency or school. (NYLPI) NYSARC 393 Delaware Ave. Erica F. Berman, Paul Kietzman Individuals with DD and Serves as a resource, offering information Delmar, NY 12054 or Kate Jerian their families and assistance with future care planning T: 518-439-8311 alternatives, including, but not limited to: W: www.nysarc.org guardianship, supplemental needs trusts, Trust program health care proxies, Do Not Resuscitate T: 800-735-8924 Orders. Also offers corporate guardianship W: www.nysarctrustservices.org and trust services programs. Offers various Supplemental Needs Trust programs to assist with SSI + Medicaid eligibility.

Guardianship Information/Financial Planning/Future Care Planning (cont’d)

Agency Address Contact Population Served Description of Program

Surrogate Court 31 Chambers St. T: 1-800-268-7869 Families of individuals with Application processing for 17A for New York Room 301 W: IDD guardianship. Do-it-yourself online County New York, NY 10007 www.nycourts.gov/courts/1jd/surr program at ogates http://nycourts.gov/courthelp//Guardianshi p/17A.shtml One-to-one do it yourself assistance provided in person once a week. Call to make an appointment. YAI, Center for 460 W. 34th St. T: YAI LINK 212-273-6182 Individuals diagnosed with Psychological Evaluations for 17A Specialty 11th Floor E: [email protected] DD or suspected DD Guardianship. Medicaid or private pay Therapy New York, NY 10001 W: www.yai.org/cst accepted.

See also under Advocacy, above.

Housing Assistance/Home Modifications For Individuals With Physical Disabilities Housing assistance is help in finding and getting housing appropriate for individuals with developmental disabilities. Home modification is help in fixing up the home to help people with physical disabilities become more independent.

Agency Address Contact Population Served Description of Program

Harlem 289 St. Nicholas Ave. Ed Randolph Individuals with DD living in Housing assistance. Independent Suite 21, Lower Level T: 212-222-7122 NYC Living Center New York, NY 10027 W: www.nyc.gov/html/mopd/html/res ources/ail_ilc.shtml Mayor's Office 100 Gold St. Nick Kaminski Individuals with all Project Open House. Small barrier for People with 2nd Floor T: 311 disabilities removal program. Disabilities New York, NY 10038 E: [email protected] W: www.nyc.gov/html/mopd Rebuilding 285 Van Brunt St. Kimberly George Individuals with DD, who Home modification + general home repair Together NYC Brooklyn, NY 11231 T: 718-488-8840 have a low or fixed income at no cost to the homeowner. W: and own their homes. May www.rebuildingtogethernyc.org consider applications from renters Sinergia 2082 Lexington Ave. T: 212-643-2840 x 336 Individuals with DD + their Non-payment and holdover evictions, rent New York, NY 10035 E: [email protected] families subsidies, housing court, repairs, NYCHA. W: www.sinergiany.org Spanish spoken. United Cerebral 5030 Broadway Annie Rivera Individuals with DD and Housing Assistance Services provides Palsy (UCP) of New York, NY 10034 T: 917-965-2950 x112 their families information + referral to affordable NYC W: www.ucpnyc.org accessible housing. Limited funding for home modifications + adaptive equipment for eligible individuals with IDD. Accessibility evaluations will be completed on a limited basis. Spanish translation available.

See also under Benefits Assistance, above.

Information + Referral Information + referral services provide information about programs and services for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

Agency Address Contact Population Served Description of Program

AHRC New York 83 Maiden Lane Referral + Information Center Individuals with DD + their Information + referral. Spanish spoken. City 11th Floor T: 212-780-4491/4493 families New York, NY 10003 E: [email protected] W: www.ahrcnyc.org ArchCare 33 Irving Place T: Care Navigator at 855-951- Individuals with DD and Care Navigation Center: This service New York, NY 10003 CARE or 711, 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM their families helps explore what services individuals W: www.archcare.org need and then refers to those services. Autism Speaks 1 East 33rd St. T: 888-288-4762 English Individuals with autism + Provides information, tools + resources 4th Floor T: 888-772-9050 Spanish their families over the phone + via e-mail. New York, NY 10016 E: [email protected] g W: www.autismspeaks.org Benefits Plus 633 Third Ave. T: 212-614-5552 Individuals with DD and Information on benefits such as: SSI, Learning Center 10th floor W: www.benefitsplus.cssny.org their families SSDI, food stamps, Medicaid, cash New York, NY 10017 Click on benefit tools assistance, Medicare, and more. Assistance by phone or by appointment only. No walk-ins. Spanish spoken. Brain Injury 10 Colvin Ave. FACTS Program Individuals with traumatic Information + referral, counseling, case Association of Albany, NY 12206 T: 800-228-8201 brain injuries which management, advocacy training + New York State T: Family Helpline 800-444-6443 occurred before age 22 + emotional support. Also, support groups E: [email protected] their families and Family Helpline. W: www.bianys.org Cerebral Palsy 330 W. 34th St. Pier Fetz-Scimeca Individuals with DD + their Information + referral. Associations of 15th floor T: 212-947-5770 x221 families New York State New York, NY 10001 E: [email protected] W: www.cpofnys.org/Home.aspx Committee for 75 Broad St. T: 212-206-1090 Children with DD, birth-17 Free referrals for child care, summer Hispanic 6th Floor W: www.chcfinc.org camps, afterschool programs. Spanish Children and New York, NY 10004 spoken. Families

Information + Referral (cont’d)

Agency Address Contact Population Served Description of Program

Early Childhood 409 E. 60th St. Marilyn Rubinstein Children, ages 0-5, with Information + referral about diagnostic + Direction Center Suite 3-312 T: 212-746-6175 diagnosed or suspected evaluation services, infant + toddler early (ECDC) New York, NY 10022 E: [email protected] DD intervention services, preschool special W: www.nyp.org/ecdc education services, habilitation services, financial benefits, medical services, family support services, etc. Workshops for families + professionals. Spanish spoken. Epilepsy 65 Broadway Katie Lorenzo Individuals with epilepsy + Information + referral to medical Foundation of Suite 505 T: 212-677-8550 x 21 their families specialists + psychosocial services. Day + Metropolitan New York, NY 10006 W: www.efmny.org evening hours. Fee: sliding scale from $0 New York up. Spanish spoken. General Human 125-10 Queens Blvd. Pat Liu Individuals with DD, ages Information, outreach + referral. Outreach in the #2705 T: 718-261-6552 x2012 3+ Cantonese, Chinese, Mandarin, Community Kew Gardens, NY W: www.ghoinc.org Taiwanese Chinese and Korean spoken. (GHO) 11415 Medicaid not required. Harlem 289 St. Nicholas Ave. Marcia Estevez Individuals with DD living in Information and referral. Assistance with Independent Suite 21, Lower Level T: 212-222-7122 NYC benefits applications. Housing assistance Living Center New York, NY 10027 W: + Disability Rights information. www.nyc.gov/html/mopd/html/res ources/ail_ilc.shtml Heartshare 12 MetroTech Laurie Yankowitz, Ed.D., VP for Individuals with Fragile X Information + referral, education relating to Human Services 29th Floor Indiv. + Family Support Services Syndrome + their families. Fragile X Syndrome. of NY Brooklyn, NY 11201 T: 718-422-3271 Staff who work with W: www.heartshare.org individuals with Fragile X INCLUDEnyc 116 E. 16th St. Resource line M-Th 9 am - 3 pm Individuals, birth to age 26, Information and referral, advocacy, 5th Floor T: Eng 212-677-4660 with DD and their families training and support. Help accessing and New York, NY 10003 T: Span 212-677-4668 navigating services in all systems: F: 212-254-4070 education, social services, health, E: [email protected] recreation, and developmental disabilities. W: www.INCLUDEnyc.org Spanish spoken. Free.

Information + Referral (cont’d)

Agency Address Contact Population Served Description of Program

Manhattan 160 E. 65th St. Susan Williams Individuals with DD + their Advocacy, information + referral to Mothers & Apt. 25D T: 212-570-6860 families services: Mon.-Fri. 9am-5pm. (anytime in Others New York, NY 10065 F: 212-570-9946 an emergency) Also, advocacy, parent-to- W: [email protected] parent connections, help with educational transition + residential issues. Advocacy + meeting info by phone and e-mail for a fee: $20, if affordable. Mayor's Office 100 Gold St. T: 311 Individuals with any Information + referral on all disability- for People with 2nd Floor E: [email protected] disability diagnosis + their related issues. Assistance with NYC Disabilities New York, NY 10038 W: www.nyc.gov/html/mopd families services. Assistance with disability related laws. Metro 25 Beaver St. T: 646-766-3220 Individuals with DD + their Front Door to access services. Information Developmental New York, NY 10004 families + referral. Disabilities Regional Office (DDRO) New York City 42-09 28th St., CN#20 T: 347-396-7192 Individuals with DD + their Information + referral. Department of Long Island City, NY W: families Health and 11101 www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/ment Mental Hygiene al/mental.shtml Bureau of Developmental Disabilities New York 151 W. 30th St. Michelle Kraus or Jessica Daye Individuals with DD Information + referral related to legal Lawyers for the 11th Floor T: 212-244-4664 issues for people with DD, including Public Interest New York, NY 10001 W: www.nylpi.org special education. Intake hours: Mon, (NYLPI) Wed, and Fridays 10:00am-5:00pm Ohel Bais Ezra 4510 16th Ave. Aviva Rubin Individuals with DD and Offers outreach + education to individuals Brooklyn, NY 11204 T: 718-436-6124 their families + their families. Special focus on at risk W: www.ohelfamily.org school age children + their families and families in low-income communities. Can be individual, face-to-face outreach or in groups.

Information + Referral (cont’d)

Agency Address Contact Population Served Description of Program

Parent-to-Parent 25 Beaver St. Ellen McHugh Families of individuals with Connecting and Supporting Families with of New York 4th Floor T: 212-741-5545 or 800-405- DD of any age Special Needs. Family-to-Family Health State New York, NY 10004 8818 Care Information Center. Family-to-family E: [email protected] links matching families, support, W: www.parenttoparentnys.org information + advocacy. Spanish spoken. Sinergia 2082 Lexington Ave. Intake Coordinator Individuals with DD + their Information + referral. Spanish spoken. 4th Floor T: 212-643-2840 x336 families New York, NY 10035 E: [email protected] W: www.sinergiany.org SKIP of NY 601 W 26th St. T: 212-268-5999 Individuals with DD, Information + referral for individuals with Suite 522 W: www.skipofny.org especially children with complex health needs. New York, NY 10001 complex health needs The Narcolepsy 111 E. 210th St. Dr. Meeta Goswami Individuals with narcolepsy Screening, information + referral, Institute Bronx, NY 10467 T: 718-920-6799 individual + group counseling services at W: www.montefiore.org/sleep- Montefiore Medical Center. Medicaid, wake-disorders-narcolepsy- Medicare + other insurance accepted. institute United Cerebral 80 Maiden Lane Deidre Davis, Project Connect Individuals with DD + their Intake for various UCP services/programs; Palsy (UCP) of New York, NY 10038 Coordinator families information + referral to other agencies as NYC T: (877) 827-2666 needed. E: [email protected] W: www.ucpnyc.org Yachad The 11 Broadway Amanda Levy, LCSW Individuals with DD and Information + Referral Department National Jewish 13th Floor T: 212-613-8172 their families provides referrals + links to diverse Council for New York, NY 10004 W: www.njcd.org services + higher levels of care. Disabilities YAI 460 W. 34th St. T: YAI LINK 212-273-6182 Individuals with DD and YAI LINK provides information and referral 11th floor E: [email protected] their families services for the DD service system. New York, NY 10001 W: www.yai.org/link Conducts workshops on how to navigate the DD service system for individuals, parents, caregivers and service providers. English, Spanish and Mandarin spoken.

Parent/Sibling Support Groups

Agency Address Contact Population Served Description of Program

AHRC New York 83 Maiden Lane T: Annette Spallino, LCSW 212- Siblings of individuals with Support groups for children, teens and City 5th Floor 780-2592 IDD adult siblings. Fee: Medicaid or sliding New York, NY 10038 T: Referral + Information Center scale. Weekend sibshops for children and 212-780-4491/ 4493 teenagers. E: [email protected] or [email protected] W: www.ahrcnyc.org ArchCare at 1249 Fifth Ave. T: Clinic Intake 212-360-3777 or Parents, adult siblings + Caregiver supportive group therapy Terence New York, NY 10029 917-484-4565 other caregivers of offered in English and Spanish. Cardinal Cooke T: Reception 212-360-3703/4 individuals with DD Health Care W: www.archcare.org Center Atlas Foundation 252 West 29th St. Amanda Friedman or Alison Children with ASD, LD, Sibling support groups and social groups for Autism 3rd Floor Berkley ADD, OCD and other to build compassion, communication + New York, NY 10001 T: 212-256-0846 developmental disabilities natural relationships between siblings. Fee E: [email protected] and their siblings charged. W: www.atlasforautism.org Brain Injury 10 Colvin Ave. FACTS Program Individuals with traumatic Monthly Manhattan Evening Support Association of Albany, NY 12206 T: 800-228-8201 brain injuries, their families Group. Call for list of NYC area support New York State E: [email protected] + friends groups. W: www.bianys.org Community 3410 Broadway Jesenia Diaz Parents of children with DD Parent support groups. Resources & 3rd Floor T: 718-206-3400 x213 and/or Autism, especially Services for New York, NY 10031 W: www.communityres.org those of Caribbean Children (CRSC) background Epilepsy 65 Broadway Miriam Castro Families of individuals with Caregiver Support Groups. Foundation of Suite 505 T: 212-677-8550 x 14 epilepsy Metropolitan New York, NY 10006 W: www.efmny.org New York

Parent/Sibling Support Groups

Agency Address Contact Population Served Description of Program

GiGi’s 106 West 117th St. Nina Gonzalez, Site Coordinator Individuals with Down Family support and social groups for Playhouse New York, NY 10026. T: 646-801-7529 Syndrome+ their families English and Spanish-speakers. Most E: [email protected] programs open to siblings. All programs W: are free. www.gigisplayhouse.org/newyork JCC Manhattan 334 Amsterdam Ave. T: 646-505-4444 Parents of individuals with Parent workshops and education New York, NY 10023 E: [email protected] DD and their siblings, ages programs available. Programs for siblings W: 6-12 also available. Fee charged. www.jccmanhattan.org/specialne eds Manhattan 160 E. 65th St. Susan Williams Individuals with DD + their Parent support Mothers & Apt. 25D T: 212-570-6860 families Others New York, NY 10065 F: 212-570-9946 W: [email protected] NYU Child Study 1 Park Avenue T: Intake 646-754-5000 Individuals with ASD, ages Skills training + support groups for siblings Center 7th Floor E: [email protected] 12 months to adulthood + parents of individuals with ASD. Fee New York, NY 10016 W: www.med.nyu.edu/child- charged. The Bridge Project is a group for adolescent-psychiatry parents/caregivers of children recently diagnosed with ASD (no fee). Quality Services 253 W. 35th St. Annie Washington Parents of individuals with Parent support groups providing support + for the Autism 16th Fl. T: 718-728-8476 x1219 or 718- autism who are living at information. English and Spanish groups Community New York, NY 10001 7AUTISM home available. (QSAC) W: www.qsac.com YAI 460 W. 34th St. T: YAI LINK 212-273-6182 Caregivers of individuals Parent groups providing support, 11th floor E: [email protected] with autism spectrum information and training regarding autism New York, NY 10001 W: www.yai.org/autismsupport disorder spectrum disorders. English, Spanish and Mandarin groups available

Recreation Programs

Agency Address Contact Population Served Description of Program

14th Street Y The KOL Program Amanda Kayam Gabel Children diagnosed with Saturday Program for individuals, ages 4- 344 East 14th St. T: 646-395-4339 ASD, communication and 17. Super Soccer Stars, Capoeira, Music New York, NY 10003 E: [email protected] language delays, ADD, Works, Art, Creative Movement. W: www.14streety.org ADHD, and other Instructional swim class on Mondays at developmental disabilities 4PM. Fee charged. Limited scholarships who have a high level of available. independence 92nd St. Y 1395 Lexington Ave. T: 212-415-5767 Children with DD Enrichment classes available in aquatics, New York, NY 10128 W: www.92y.org gymnastics and Jewish culture. 92nd St. Y 1395 Lexington Ave. Dana Gottfried Children with DD Jewish Education New York, NY 10128 T: 212-415-5414 W: www.92y.org Achilles 42 W. 38th St. Karen Lewis Individuals with DD, ages Free running/ walking/ "rolling" program International 4th floor T: 212-354-0300 x305 5-21, and their siblings that meets 2 - 4x/month on weekend New York, NY 10018 W: mornings. Parent/ guardian must www.achillesinternational.org/cha accompany child. pters/national/nyc AHRC New York 83 Maiden Lane Referral + Information Center Individuals with ID, ages Adult Day Respite Sat.10:00am-3:00pm, City 9th Floor T: 212-780-4491/4493 21+, who are enrolled in Oct.-May. Creative arts, music + dance, New York, NY 10038 E: [email protected] the HCBS Medicaid Waiver recreational sports, seasonal events, W: www.ahrcnyc.org community outings. Transportation provided. Spanish spoken. Wheelchair accessible. AHRC New York 83 Maiden Lane Referral + Information Center Individuals with ID, ages Saturday Children's Respite- 10:00am- City 9th Floor T: 212-780-4491/4493 5+, who are enrolled in the 3:00pm, Oct.-May. Creative arts, music + New York, NY 10038 E: [email protected] HCBS Medicaid Waiver dance, recreational sports, seasonal W: www.ahrcnyc.org events, community outings. Transportation provided. Wheelchair accessible.

Recreation Programs (cont’d)

Agency Address Contact Population Served Description of Program

AHRC New York 83 Maiden Lane Referral + Information Center Individuals with ID, ages 5- Manhattan School Holiday Respite for 5 City 9th Floor T: 212-780-4491/4493 16, who are enrolled in the weeks a year when schools are on break. New York, NY 10038 E: [email protected] HCBS Medicaid Waiver Creative arts, music + dance, recreational W: www.ahrcnyc.org sports, community outings, seasonal events. Transportation provided. Wheelchair accessible. AHRC New York 83 Maiden Lane Referral + Information Center Individuals with DD, ages Inclusive basketball program for City 9th Floor T: 212-780-4491/4493 18-40, who can travel individuals, ages 18 – 40, who are New York, NY 10038 E: [email protected] independently independent travelers. Operates at a site W: www.ahrcnyc.org in Brooklyn easily accessible by public transport and open to participants from all boroughs. Sunday mornings, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Drills and games each weekend with peers with and without developmental disabilities. No waiver requirement. ArchCare 1432 Fifth Avenue Reception Participants of the Program Recreational activities, trips and shopping New York, NY 10035 T: 646-289-7700 of All-Inclusive Care for the excursions W: www.archcare.org Elderly (PACE Program). Ages 55 and up Asser Levy 392 Asser Levy Place T: 212-447-2020 Individuals with & without Recreation Center: wheelchair accessible Recreation at E. 23rd St (1 block W: DD fitness rooms for ages 16+ and indoor Center west of FDR Drive) www.nycgovparks.org/facilities/re heated pool. Admission: membership fee New York, NY 10010 creationcenters free for age 17 and under; $75/6 months ages 25-61; $25/year ages 18-24 and 62+. Association for 25 West 17th St. Felicia Richgat Individuals, ages 6-14, with Mon.-Wed. 2:30pm-4:30pm and Saturday Metroarea New York, NY 10011 T: 212-645-5005 x3305 autism or PDD. Ambulatory 9:00am-3:00pm. Arts + Crafts, games, Autistic Children W: www.amac.org with self-care skills motor activities, etc. Transportation (AMAC) provided. Fees: $1/day and $2/Sat.

Recreation Programs (cont’d)

Agency Address Contact Population Served Description of Program

Atlas Foundation 252 West 29th St. Amanda Friedman or Alison Children with ASD, LD, Creative Arts Sunday 12-3PM (art, music for Autism 3rd Floor Berkley ADD, OCD and other + self expression in individual + group New York, NY 10001 T: 212-256-0846 developmental disabilities dynamic). HAPPY Saturday E: [email protected] social/movement groups 12-4PM (sports, W: www.atlasforautism.org yoga + recreational fun for a friendship based program). Extended hours available. Fee charged. Atlas Foundation 252 West 29th St. Amanda Friedman or Alison Children with ASD, LD, Free Program Alternating Saturdays and for Autism 3rd Floor Berkley ADD, OCD and other Open Art Sundays for families to connect New York, NY 10001 T: 212-256-0846 developmental disabilities at sensory gym and music room. E: [email protected] W: www.atlasforautism.org Children’s 103 Charlton St. Michelle Lopez Families with children with Inclusive Sundays (+ some Saturdays for Museum of the New York, NY 10014 T: 917-409-1205 DD children with ASD). For children <6, family Arts E: [email protected] class explores different art mediums as an W: www.cmany.org intro to art fundamentals. For ages 7+, weekly drop-off class for children with physical disabilities, their siblings or friends. Monthly Media Lab for children with ASD, ages 7+. Art projects in Fine Arts + Media Arts. CO/LAB Theater P.O. Box 727 T: 347-989-4338 Individuals with DD, all Offers individuals with DD a creative + Group New York, NY 10108 E: ages social outlet through theater arts. On-site [email protected] classes are a semester of about 10-15 m or classes culminating in a performance. No [email protected] fee; small security deposit required. Off- W: www.colabtheatergroup.com site workshops are partnerships with other organizations. Custom programming for your community (single workshop or long- term residency) for a fee. Contemporary 52 Broadway Esther Piersaint Individuals with DD, ages School holiday respite during 20 school Guidance 4th Fl. T: 646-214-1315 14-21, in school. Must be holiday closure days including Winter and Services New York, NY 10004 E: [email protected] ambulatory and toilet Spring Recess. No fee. Transportation W: www.cgsnyc.org trained provided.

Recreation Programs (cont’d)

Agency Address Contact Population Served Description of Program

Dancing Dreams 23-91 Bell Blvd. Joann Ferrara Children, ages 3-18, with Weekly classes for aspiring dancers at LL2C T: 516-659-8704 physical + medical Museum of the City of NY (103rd St. & 5th Bayside, NY 11360 E: [email protected] impairments Ave.) and in Queens. Dancers are paired W: www.dancingdreams.org w/ trained high school student. End of year performance. Suggested donation requested but no child turned away due to inability to pay. Daniel’s Music 1595 Lexington Ave. Carla Sullivan Individuals with DD and/or Fee-based music programs, including Foundation 2nd Floor T: 212-289-8912 physical disabilities, ages 3 Saturday Family + Friends: private music New York, NY 10029 W: www.danielsmusic.org to adult lessons, dance parties, recreational group classes + birthday parties. East 54th Street 348 E. 54th St. T: 212-754-4277 Individuals with and Accessible recreation center with pool, Recreation between 1st and 2nd W: without disabilities fitness room. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 6:30 AM – Center Aves. www.nycgovparks.org/facilities/re 9:15 PM. Sat. 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. New York, NY 10022 creationcenters/M130 Admission: $75/6 months or $150/year ages 25-61. Under 17 free. $25/year ages 18-24, and 62+. 10% off when you use your NYC ID card Epilepsy 65 Broadway Miriam Castro Individuals in their 20's or Saturday afternoon socialization group Foundation of Suite 505 T: 212-677-8550 x 14 30's with a primary with community outings from 1:00-4:00 Metropolitan New York, NY 10006 W: www.efmny.org diagnosis of epilepsy pm. Must be able to travel independently. New York 2x/month. Esperanza 516 West 181st St. Elizabeth Lindao Individuals, age 18+, with Evening recreation program: Wed. 3:30 - Center New York, NY 10033 T: 212-928-5810 x120 DD, ambulatory, living in 6:30 pm. Transportation provided. Spanish E: northern Manhattan spoken. [email protected] W: www.esperanzacenter.com Esperanza 516 West 181st St. Elizabeth Lindao Individuals, age 16+, with Saturday recreation program: 10-3pm. Center New York, NY 10033 T: 212-928-5810 x120 DD, living in northern Transportation provided. Spanish spoken. E: Manhattan [email protected] W: www.esperanzacenter.com

Recreation Programs (cont’d)

Agency Address Contact Population Served Description of Program

Esperanza 516 West 181st St. Dennisse Pinargote Individuals, age 18+, with 3-day weekend getaway program. Resort Center New York, NY 10033 T: 212-928-5810 x126 DD, living in northern vacation for small groups, fully supervised. E: Manhattan Spanish spoken. [email protected] m W: www.esperanzacenter.com Esperanza 516 West 181st St. Dennisse Pinargote Children with DD 3 day weekday getaway program. Resort Center New York, NY 10033 T: 212-928-5810 x126 vacation for small groups, fully supervised. E: Spanish spoken. [email protected] m W: www.esperanzacenter.com Friendship Circle 121 West 19th St. Dina Shanowitz Individuals, ages 5-18, with 1:1 buddies social experience. Programs New York, NY 10001 T: 646-820-1066 DD are both 1:1 + in group form. Foster E: [email protected] camaraderie, friendship + fun. No charge. W: www.friendshipnyc.com Friendship Circle Sunday Circle 121 Dina Shanowitz Children with DD, ages 5- First + third Sunday of each month. Teen West 19th St. T: 646-820-1066 18 volunteers work with individuals on music, New York, NY 10001 E: [email protected] movement and art activities. Specialties W: www.friendshipnyc.com such as cooking, science + sports are added in. Sunday Circle fee of $25/session. Gateway 4500 Furman Ave. Mary Tejada, Intake Coordinator Individuals with IDD, ages Supplemental Group Day Habilitation Counseling Bronx, NY 10470 T: 718-325-5021 19+, who live above 96th recreation program 365 days per year. Center (GCC) F: 718-504-4355 Street in Manhattan, living Hours: Mon - Fri 3:15 - 8:30 pm. Sat, Sun W: www.gccnyc.org with family, independently, 9:00am - 3:00pm. Activities include: or in a supportive tabletop games, computers, karaoke, residence. Medicaid drama, music, fully equipped gym, movies, required video games, photography, and community activities. Serves individuals who are non-ambulatory. Door-to-door transportation

Recreation Programs (cont’d)

Agency Address Contact Population Served Description of Program

General Human 125-10 Queens Blvd. Pat Liu Individuals with DD, age Weekend respite recreation program. Outreach in the #2705 T: 718-261-6552 x2012 18+ Conducted in Chinese. No fee. Community Kew Gardens, NY W: www.ghoinc.org Transportation provided. (GHO) 11415 GiGi’s 106 West 117th St Nina Gonzalez, Site Coordinator Individuals with Down Dance, literacy, visual arts, music, sports, Playhouse New York, NY 10026 T: 646-801-7529 Syndrome+ their families as well as special events. All programs are E: [email protected] free. Not a drop-off program. Caregiver is W: expected to remain with participant. www.gigisplayhouse.org/newyork JCC Manhattan 334 Amsterdam Ave. T: 646-505-4444 Individuals, ages 5-19, with Highly structured class emphasizing New York, NY 10023 E: [email protected] ASD critical social + day-to-day living skills. Fee W: charged. www.jccmanhattan.org/specialne eds JCC Manhattan 334 Amsterdam Ave. T: 646-505-4444 Individuals with DD, ages Swim class. Fee charged. New York, NY 10023 E: [email protected] 5-14 W: www.jccmanhattan.org/specialne eds JCC Manhattan 334 Amsterdam Ave. T: 646-505-4444 Children with DD, including Sunday program. Classes include music New York, NY 10023 E: [email protected] ASD therapy, art, Jewish culture with MATAN, W: sports, social skills, drama, fitness and art. www.jccmanhattan.org/specialne Coffee & conversation for parents also eds available. Fee charged. JCC Manhattan 334 Amsterdam Ave. T: 646-505-4444 Individuals, ages 16-21, Sunday recreation program emphasizing New York, NY 10023 E: [email protected] with DD, including ASD, life skills + social skills. Fee charged. W: who have a high level of www.jccmanhattan.org/specialne independence eds Jewish Museum 1109 5th Ave. Dara Cohen-Vasquez Individuals with DD or LD + Via family workshops, individuals with DD New York, NY 10128 T: 212-423-3256 their families or LD explore art + artifacts w/ family W: www.thejewishmuseum.org members or friends. Includes gallery activities + an art project. 4x/yr. Free.

Recreation Programs (cont’d)

Agency Address Contact Population Served Description of Program

Keoni Movement 305 W. 38th St. Paul Keoni Chun Individuals with DD who Movement classes in Yoga, Dance & Arts New York, NY 10018 T: 212-643-9013 have a mild to moderate Gymnastics. Fee charged. Financial E: [email protected] level of independence assistance available. W: www.keonimovementarts.org Kids Enjoy Recreation 54 T: 212-768-6785 Individuals, ages 4-21, with Sports program with 1:1 volunteer Exercise Now 348 E. 54th St. E: [email protected] DD and other disabilities athletes. A variety of sports activities. (KEEN) New York, NY 10022 W: www.keennewyork.org Every other Sat 1:30-3:30pm. Free. Lifespire 159 E. 125th St. Maria Murray Individuals, age 21+, with Respite/recreation Tuesdays and 2nd Floor T: 646-753-1355 DD Thursdays 3-6pm. New York, NY 10035 E: [email protected] W: www.lifespire.org Matthew P. W. 70th St. between T: 311 Individuals with and Wheelchair accessible playground. Sapolin West End & W: without physical disabilities Playground Amsterdam Aves. www.nycgovparks.org/facilities/pl aygrounds to find an accessible playground near you Metropolitan 1000 5th Ave. T: 212-650-2010 Individuals, ages 4-18, with Discoveries Program. Art workshops on Museum of Art New York, NY 10028 E: [email protected] DD scheduled Sundays year round. W: Workshops, for individuals + family www.metmuseum.org/events/pro members, consist of a thematic tour of grams/met-access Museum, followed by a related art project. Free. Reservations necessary. Other programs available for visitors w/ disabilities. Quality Services Sat. Rec. Program Johnny Nunez Individuals, ages 8-21, with Saturday respite from 11AM to 3PM in for the Autism Hollis Campus T: 718-728-8476 x1222 or 718- autism Queens. Transportation from Manhattan Community 196-10 Woodhull Ave. 7AUTISM provided. (QSAC) Hollis, NY 11423 W: www.qsac.com

Recreation Programs (cont’d)

Agency Address Contact Population Served Description of Program

Safe Haven P.S. 163 on West 97th Ken McGrory Individuals, ages 5-25, with Basketball program designed to adapt to West Side St. between Columbus T: 917-592-9665 DD the needs of each participant. Individual Basketball and Amsterdam Aves. E: attention. Older players/ volunteers are League: [email protected] paired with champions as buddies. Games Champions W: www.safehavenhoops.org occur on Saturdays from December to Division March. Fee: $140. Some full and partial scholarships available. Sparkidz 45 E. 81st St. PS6 Frank Fox Individuals, ages 6-21, with Full day Saturday social/ recreation New York, NY 10028 T: 917-930-6446 DD, including ASD program 10am- 4pm, Sept – June. Fees W: www.sparkidz.org vary on a sliding scale. Special Needs 316 East 53rd St. Liz Brady Individuals with DD, ages Socialization Program with art, music and Activity Center New York, NY 10022 T: 212-439-9996 3-21 years movement Thurs + Fri 3-6PM, Sat. + Sun. for Kids E: [email protected] 11-1PM, Sun 1:15-3:15PM Siblings (SNACK) W: www.snacknyc.com welcome.; Soccer Sat, Sun at various times and locations; Swim at St. Bart’s offers 1:1 private swimming lessons Tues, Wed, Sat + Sun afternoons. Teen fitness Mon 4:30-7:30pm. Teen Night 2x/mo. on Fri. 5:30-8:30pm. Fees vary. Open enrollment for all programs. Special 211 East 43rd St. T: 212-661-3963 Individuals, ages 8+, with 22 sports with divisions by gender, age, Olympics New Suite 802 F: 212-661-4658 IDD and ability level. Free York City Region New York, NY 10017 W: www.specialolympics- ny.org/newyorkcity Sprout 270 W. 96th St. Tim Barlow Individuals, ages 16+ , with 1 Day + evening trips in the community, 2nd Floor T: 212-222-9575 mild-moderate DD, weekdays + weekends, 15 times per New York, NY 10025 W: www.gosprout.org ambulatory, non-deaf, non- month. Fee: $0-$25 each activity. No blind, toilet trained membership fee. No transportation provided. Sprout 270 W. 96th St. Andy Lee Individuals, ages 21+, with Vacation Program. Weekend + weeklong 2nd Floor T: 212-222-9575 DD. Must be ambulatory trips to various destinations in the United New York, NY 10025 W: www.gosprout.org and have a mild to States and Europe. Fees vary. moderate level of independence

Recreation Programs (cont’d)

Agency Address Contact Population Served Description of Program

Sprout 270 W. 96th St. Andy Lee Individuals, ages 14-21, Free School Holiday Vacation: 5 day trips 2nd Floor T: 212-222-9575 with DD. Must be to various destinations during NYC DOE New York, NY 10025 W: www.gosprout.org ambulatory and have a school holidays 2x per year at no cost to mild to moderate level of the individual. independence Sprout 270 W. 96th St. Andy Lee Individuals, ages 22+, with Free weekend trip program. Four 2nd Floor T: 212-222-9575 DD. Must be ambulatory weekends (Fri-Sun) available per year to New York, NY 10025 W: www.gosprout.org and have a mild to various destinations. No fee. moderate level of independence Super Soccer 606 Columbus Ave. T: 212-877-7171 Individuals, ages 4+, with Shine Program: Soccer development Stars New York, NY 10024 W: www.supersoccerstars.com DD program for people w/ DD using soccer to increase socialization, task completion, following directions in a fun environment. The Museum of 11 West 53rd St. Access Programs Create Ability Individuals with LD and DD Different themes each month exploring Modern Art New York, NY 10019 T: 212-408-6347 various artworks in the galleries and E: [email protected] creating artworks in the classroom. W: www.moma.org Morning program for individuals under age 18. Afternoon program for ages 18+. Free. Reservations are required. United Cerebral 251 West 154th St, Carmen Orellana Individuals, ages 13-29, SPIRIT Sat. recreation program: 10:00am- Palsy (UCP) of New York, NY,10039 T: 646-625-5000 x5015 with DD 3:00pm, 12 months except major holidays. NYC E: [email protected] Program includes creative activities, E: [email protected] sports, cooking, social experiences and W: www.ucpnyc.org community activities. Transportation provided. Wheelchair accessible. Spanish spoken. Free. United Cerebral 251 West 154th St, Carmen Orellana Individuals, age 18+, with Club Disco meets 2x/month for a Friday Palsy (UCP) of New York, NY,10039 T: 646-625-5000 x5015 DD evening social event and Disco. Light NYC E: [email protected] supper served. No transportation. E: [email protected] W: www.ucpnyc.org

Recreation Programs (cont’d)

Agency Address Contact Population Served Description of Program

West Side Little Baseball fields at Jim Karpe Individuals with DD, ages Little League baseball where rules are League 77th St. in Riverside T: 516-655-2713 5-21, citywide. adjusted to fit the abilities of the players. Challenger Park E: [email protected] Meets Sunday afternoons April-June. 3 Division W: www.westsidebaseball.org Levels. Fee $175, includes uniform, equipment, photos. Parents supply glove and sneakers. Full + partial scholarships available. Registration deadline: February 1st. West Side Central Park, North Jim Karpe Individuals with DD, ages 5 Soccer league for children with special Soccer League Meadow, just above T: 516-655-2713 and up, no upper age limit, needs who require extra help. Coached by VIP Division 97th St. transverse E: [email protected] citywide parents and volunteers. Meets Sundays, W: www.westsidebaseball.org Sept-Nov. Fee: $150, includes uniform, equipment, photos. Parents supply sneakers. Full + partial scholarships available. Registration deadline: June 15th. Yachad The 11 Broadway Rebecca Zebovitz Individuals with DD, ages 8 Inclusive weekend retreats, Torah study National Jewish 13th Floor T: 212-613-8156 to adulthood groups, Jewish holiday celebrations, Council for New York, NY 10004 W: www.njcd.org summer tours, Israel trips, summer camps Disabilities for children, summer social program for adults, relationship building courses, social skills development opportunities, etc. YAI 460 W. 34th St. Edna Bey Individuals with DD, ages Leisure Connection: New York, NY 10001 T: 212-273-2779 18+ years, who are able to Socialization/Recreation program. Fee W: www.yai.org travel independently Charged.

Recreation Programs (cont’d)

Agency Address Contact Population Served Description of Program

YAI 460 W. 34th St. T: Pamela Accardo 212-273- Individuals, ages 16+, with Manhattan Recreation Services (including New York, NY 10001 6146 mild/borderline DD, with supplemental day habilitation) Provides T: Edna Bey 212-273-2779 self-care skills ongoing support to adults with a mild W: www.yai.org disability through recreational/cultural activities, discussion groups for increased self-awareness, and special weekend vacation and summer trips. Recreation activities on Friday evenings; Saturday mornings, afternoons and evenings. Limited transportation available. This program is open to NYC residents who are travel trained with mild/borderline ID/DD. Fee may be charged.

YAI 460 W. 34th St. Michael VanConant Individuals, ages 18+, with Leisure Trax: Offers adults with New York, NY 10001 T: 212-273-6100 x2364 LD or mild-moderate DD, developmental and learning disabilities, W: www.yaiadventure.org with self-care skills vacation and travel opportunities, including weekend trips and extended vacations with domestic and international destinations. Fees vary. YAI 460 W. 34th St. Jenaire Feimster Individuals with DD, ages Holiday Respite: Recreation programs for New York, NY 10001 T: 212-273-6503 6-18 school-age children during school breaks. W: www.yai.org Limited transportation is offered. YAI 460 W. 34th St. Bobra Fyne Individuals, ages 17+, with You and I: A social skills training and 11th Fl. T: 212-273-6202 DD recreation program allowing individuals to New York, NY 10001 W: www.yai.org acquire social competencies and meet new people. YAI, Autism Groups held at various T: YAI LINK 212-273-6182 Young adults with an Series of social and recreational classes, Center locations. W: www.yai.org/autism autism spectrum disorder, offered weekday, evenings and ages 16-35, with a high weekends. Previous class offerings level of independence who include kitchen skills and yoga/wellness travel independently courses.

Recreation Programs (cont’d)

Agency Address Contact Population Served Description of Program

YAI, Autism 460 W. 34th St. T: YAI LINK 212-273-6182 Individuals who are Private pay groups available including Center 11th floor W: www.yai.org/autism diagnosed with ASD social skills, ballet/yoga, music therapy New York, NY 10001 and other activity based groups. YM-YWHA of 54 Nagle Ave. Deena Spindler Children, ages 5-12, with Self-contained Sunday morning recreation Washington New York, NY 10040 T: 212-569-6200 x265 DD, including ASD; program; sports + gym, arts + crafts, Heights and E: [email protected] speech, language + drama, yoga, storytelling, social skills, Inwood W: communication disorders; martial arts, music + movement. Option for www.ywashhts.org/youth/special- other DDs + children a Jewish culture/education add on. Fee needs needing small group charged. Partial scholarships available. settings + additional supports

See also under After-School Programs, above, and Respite: Overnight, below.

Reimbursement Program Reimbursement programs pay for purchases or expenses related to the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities. Families may be reimbursed for the cost of goods or services that are not covered by current programs, entitlements, or insurance. You must apply to an agency and get approval for your purchase.

Agency Address Contact Population Served Description of Program

AHRC New York 83 Maiden Lane T: Francesca Nicosia Fund Individuals with IDD + their Reimbursement for goods + services not City New York, NY 10038 Catherine Branche-Harris 212- families funded by other programs. Spanish + 895-3424 Russian spoken. T: Referral & Information Center 212-780-4491/4493 E: [email protected] W: www.ahrcnyc.org AHRC New York 2488 Grand Concourse Michael Wright Individuals with IDD Reimbursement for psychological and City Rm. 404 T: 917-715-8035 psychosocial evaluations to access Bronx, NY 10458 E: [email protected] OPWDD services. Families complete W: www.ahrcnyc.org application and once approved, can access tester or testing agency of their choice within stipulated guidelines. Esperanza 516 West 181st St. Rita Valdez Individuals with DD living Reimbursement for short-term respite + Center New York, NY 10033 T: 212-928-5810 x111 north of 110th St. + their goods. Spanish spoken. E: families [email protected] W: www.esperanzacenter.com Esperanza 516 West 181st St. Emilia Canto Individuals with DD + their Reimbursement for family transportation Center New York, NY 10033 T: 212-928-5810 x116 families expenses related to the individual with DD. E: Some restrictions apply. Spanish spoken. [email protected] W: www.esperanzacenter.com General Human 125-10 Queens Blvd. Pat Liu Individuals with DD + their Reimbursement for goods, services + Outreach in the #2705 T: 718-261-6552 x2012 families short-term respite. Chinese and Korean Community Kew Gardens, NY W: www.ghoinc.org spoken. (GHO) 11415 Harlem Dowling- 2090 Adam Clayton T: 212-749-3656 x 321 Children, ages 21 and Reimbursement for respite, goods + Westside Center Powell Blvd. W: www.harlemdowling.org under, with DD + their services. for Children and 1st Fl., Suite 108 families residing in Family Services New York, NY 10027 Manhattan

Reimbursement Program (cont’d)

Agency Address Contact Population Served Description of Program

Lifespire 1 Whitehall St. Anna Brown Individuals with DD + their Reimbursement for goods + services. New York, NY 10004 T: 212-741-0100 x4518 families Spanish spoken. E: [email protected] W: www.lifespire.org NYS Institute on 25 Beaver St. Tina Granata Individuals with DD + their Reimbursement only for camp tuition. Disability Rm 408A T: 718-494-6457 families New York, NY 10004 Quality Services 253 W. 35th St. Annie Washington Individuals with autism who Reimbursement for goods + services. for the Autism 16th Fl. T: 718-728-8476 x1219 or 718- are OPWDD eligible Special fund for camp reimbursement. Community New York, NY 10001 7AUTISM (QSAC) W: www.qsac.com SCO Family of 164 3rd Ave. Peggy Ann Telesca Individuals with DD living Reimbursement, specifically for camp Services 3rd Fl. T: 631-273-2773 x203 with their families in tuition + transportation during the summer Brentwood, NY 11717 E: [email protected] Manhattan months. Fiscal year begins July 1st. W: www.sco.org The Center for 333 Seventh Ave. Blanco Oyola Individuals with DD + their Up to $500 reimbursement per individual Family Support 9th Floor T: 718-667-4263 x112 families for goods + services, including respite for New York, NY 10001 W: www.cfsny.org persons with behavioral challenges. United Cerebral 110 Elmwood Ave. Danielle Raymond Individuals with DD who Reimbursement for goods + services. Up Palsy (UCP) of New York, NY 10010 T: 718-859-5420 x 244 live at home with their to $500 per 12 month cycle per family. NYC W: www.ucpnyc.org families Additional funds available for durable medical equipment if denied by Medicaid YAI 460 W. 34th St. Shanique Soto Individuals with DD and Family Reimbursement: Reimbursement 11th floor T: 212-273-6585 their families for goods + services. New York, NY 10001 W: www.yai.org YAI 460 W. 34th St. Maria Leonardo Individuals with DD and Emergency Respite Fund: Funds available 11th floor T: 212-273-6229 their families to reimburse for temporary caregiving for New York, NY 10001 W: www.yai.org persons with DD during extreme family emergencies such as hospitalization of the parent. Funds can be used for staffing and other necessities related to the emergency.

Religious Programs

Agency Address Contact Population Served Description of Program

92nd St. Y 1395 Lexington Ave. Dana Gottfried Children with DD Jewish Education New York, NY 10128 T: 212-415-5414 W: www.92y.org Archdiocese of 1011 First Ave. T: Helpline 888-744-7900 Individuals with DD Helps support New Yorkers in need, non- NY Catholic New York, NY 10022 W: www.catholiccharitiesny.org Catholics and Catholics alike. Charities Congregation 257 West 88th St. Billie Di Stefano Jewish individuals with DD Special needs Havdalah (end of Shabbat) B’nai Jeshurun New York, NY 10024 T: 212-787-7600 x264 + their families service for children + adults with DD + E: [email protected] their families. Join B’nai Jeshurun’s W: www.bj.org spiritual leaders + musicians for an interactive, warm, sensory-friendly Havdalah service. Congregation 7 West 83rd St. Special Needs at Congregation Jewish individuals with DD Special needs worship services for Rosh Rodeph Sholom New York, NY 10024 Rodeph Sholom + their families Hashanah, Chanukah, Purim, + Passover. T: 646-454-3124 An opportunity for families w/ children w/ W: DD of all ages to worship together in a www.rodephsholom.org/pray/spe warm, inviting musical interactive + cial-needs sensitive environment. Wheelchair accessible. Sign language interpretation + snacks provided. Friendship Circle 121 West 19th St. Dina Shanowitz Jewish children, ages 5-18, 1:1 buddies social experience. Programs New York, NY 10001 T: 646-820-1066 with DD are both 1:1 + in group form. Foster E: [email protected] camaraderie, friendship + fun. No charge. W: www.friendshipnyc.com JCC Manhattan 334 Amsterdam Ave. T: 646-505-4444 Individuals with DD, ages Children with DD learn about Jewish New York, NY 10023 E: [email protected] 5-13 Culture with MATAN. Family holiday W: celebrations. Bar/ Bat Mitzvah training www.jccmanhattan.org/specialne program. Fees vary. eds

Religious Programs (cont’d)

Agency Address Contact Population Served Description of Program

Special Needs 316 East 53rd St. Katie Coombs Individuals with ASD Special Needs Masses for families with Activity Center New York, NY 10022 T: 212-439-9996 and/or challenging loved ones on the autism spectrum. for Kids E: [email protected] behaviors and their Masses are held every first and third (SNACK) W: www.snacknyc.com families Sunday of the month yearly from September to June at The Church of the Blessed Sacrament: 152 West 71st Street. Mass is celebrated at 4pm. All family members are invited. Stephen Wise Kulanu Program T: 212-877-4050 x230 Children with ASD, ages 8- Kulanu (All of Us) is a weekly (Tuesdays Free Synagogue 30 W. 68th St. E: [email protected] 12 (younger class) and 4pm-5:30pm Oct - May) religious school (SWFS) New York, NY 10023 W: www.swfs.org ages 13-17 (older class) class. Classes have a high teacher: student ratio + a curriculum designed to enable children to participate in home and synagogue celebrations, learn rituals, + gain knowledge of + comfort in their Jewish identity. Integrated into SWFS community and work towards Bar/Bat Mitzvah. Incorporates behavioral principles. Flexibility for payment plan. Fee charged. Yachad The 11 Broadway Rebecca Zebovitz Individuals, ages 8- Jewish educational/recreational programs: National Jewish 13th Floor T: 212-613-8156 adulthood, with DD trips Sun. in the NY/Metro area; weekend Council for New York, NY 10004 W: www.njcd.org religious retreats; evening religious study; Disabilities evening programs. Membership fee plus small fee per program or sliding scale. Integrated programs available.

Residential Services While residential services are not technically “family support” services, we wanted families and professionals to have an easily accessible list of residential providers in Manhattan.

AGENCY CONTACT AHRC New York City T: Referral + Information Center 212-780-4491/4493 E: [email protected] W: www.ahrcnyc.org Catholic Guardian Services T: 917-886-0760 W: www.catholicguardian.org Cerebral Palsy Associations of New York State T: 212-947-5770 x221 E: [email protected] W: www.cpofnys.org/Home.aspx Community Options NY T: 212-227-9110 x416 w: www.comop.org Community Resource Center T: 718-292-1705 x3429 W: www.crcdd.org East Harlem Council for Community Improvement (EHCCI) T: 212-410-7707 x5245 Esperanza Center T: 212-928-5810x129 E: [email protected] W: www.esperanzacenter.com Federation of Multicultural Programs T: 718-345-9500 x7211 Human First T: 347-832-0035 E: [email protected] W: www.humanfirst.org Independent Living Association T: 718-852-2000 x1124 Institute for Community Living T: 917-776-5825 or 646-413-3221 W: www.iclinc.net Job Path T: 212-944-0564 W: www.jobpathnyc.org Life Adjustment Center T: 212-938-1223 x117 W: www.lifeadjustmentcenter.com

Residential Services (cont’d)

AGENCY CONTACT LIFESPIRE T: 212-741-0100 x4668 E: [email protected] W: www.lifespire.org NY Foundling T: Information and Referral 212-886-4020 E: [email protected] W: www.nyfoundling.org Ohel Bais Ezra T: 1-800-603-OHEL W: www.ohelfamily.org Program Development Services (PDS) T: 718-256-2212 E: [email protected] W: www.4pds.org Promoting Specialized Care & Health, Inc. (PSCH) T: 347-542-5842 W: www.psch.org Sheltering Arms T: 212-886-5674 W: www.shelteringarmsny.org Sinergia T: 212-643-2840 W: www.sinergiany.org Special Citizens Futures Unlimited T: 646-556-5905 E: [email protected] W: www.specialcitizens.org The Center for Family Support T: 718-518-1500 x343 W: www.cfsny.org United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of NYC T: 212-683-6700 W: www.ucpnyc.org YAI T: YAI LINK 212-273-6182 E: [email protected] W: www.yai.org

Respite: Emergency Emergency respite is temporary care of an individual with developmental disabilities provided on an emergency basis due to a family situation of extreme urgency, such as the hospitalization of a family member. Emergency respite may be provided in the home, at a family care home, or at a respite center.

Agency Address Contact Population Served Description of Program

ArchCare 1432 Fifth Avenue, Reception Participants of the Program In home relief is provided by trained staff. New York, NY 10035 T: 646-289-7700 of All-Inclusive Care for the Out of home respite is provided at a W: www.archcare.org Elderly (PACE Program). nursing home within the network. Ages 55 and up New York 590 Ave. of the T: Parent Helpline 212-472-8555 Parents of children, ages Crisis Intervention center-based respite for Foundling Crisis Americas T: 24 hours hotline 888-HELP553 0-10, up to 12 if children of parents and families in crisis. Nursery 8th Floor T: 212-886-4000 accompanied by Spanish spoken. No fee. New York, NY 10011 W: www.nyfoundling.org/crisis- younger sibling. No severe nursery-helpline disabilities or serious behavioral issues New York 111 Monmouth Rd. Charles Sutherland Individuals, ages 7-adult, Emergency out-of-home overnight respite Service for the Oakhurst, NJ 07755 T: 732-531-0215 or 804-467- with physical and/or at Camp Oakhurst. Available Sept-June Handicapped 9319 developmental disabilities, (i.e. due to illness, hospitalization or death W: www.nysh.org including autism of a caregiver, housing transitions). Length of stay flexible. Eligibility based on medical needs, available staffing, OPWDD eligibility. Sinergia 2082 Lexington Ave. Claudia Vidal Individuals with DD + their Overnight respite. Wheelchair accessible. New York, NY 10035 T: 212-643-2840 x351 families Spanish spoken. E: [email protected] W: www.sinergiany.org United Cerebral 1770 Stillwell Ave. Sita Boodram Individuals with severe or Overnight respite up to 30 days/year. Can Palsy (UCP) of Bronx, NY 10469 T: 718-652-9790 x294 profound ID, ages 3+, who only stay up to 2 weeks at a time. NYC W: www.ucpnyc.org are HCBS Waiver eligible Transportation provided. Wheelchair accessible.

Respite: Emergency (cont’d)

Agency Address Contact Population Served Description of Program

YAI 460 W. 34th St. T: Maria Leonardo 212-273-6229 Individuals with DD and Emergency Respite Fund: Funds available 11th Floor W: www.yai.org their families to reimburse for temporary caregiving for New York, NY 10001 persons with DD during extreme family emergencies such as hospitalization of the parent. Funds can be used for staffing and other necessities related to the emergency. YAI 319 W. 16th St. T: Vanessa White Germany 212- Individuals, ages 4+, with Out of home overnight respite during 3rd Floor 255-2673 DD who are ambulatory extreme family emergencies such as New York, NY 10011 W: www.yai.org hospitalization of parent. Available when respite house is open for services. Persons must be already deemed eligible by OPWDD services.

See also under Crisis Intervention, above.

Respite: In-Home In-home respite is temporary care of an individual with developmental disabilities, provided in the home by a trained respite worker. Respite is scheduled in advance; sessions vary in length according to respite agency.

Agency Address Contact Population Served Description of Program

AHRC New York 83 Maiden Lane Referral + Information Center Individuals with DD Trained staff provides respite services in City 7th Floor T: 212-780-4491/4493 family's home. Hours + frequency vary New York, NY 10038 E: [email protected] according to the needs of the family + W: www.ahrcnyc.org agency hours available. Expected to serve emergency and overnight. Spanish + Russian spoken. ArchCare 1432 Fifth Avenue Reception Participants of the Program In home relief is provided by trained staff. New York, NY 10035 T: 646-289-7700 of All-Inclusive Care for the W: www.archcare.org Elderly (PACE Program). Ages 55 and up Child and Family 1686 Grand Concourse Delta Garcia Individuals with DD, ages In-home respite through the HCBS Support Services Suite B T: 718-618-7535 7+ Waiver. Spanish spoken. Bronx, NY 10457 F: 718-618-7537 E: [email protected] W: www.nycfss.org Community 465 Grand St. T: Lisa Louie (Chinese) 212-420- Individuals with DD In-home Respite. Most Chinese dialects + Assistance 2nd Fl. 1970 x177 Spanish spoken. Resources and New York, NY 10002 T: Maria Martillo (Spanish) 212- Extended 420-1970 x174 Services (CARES) Community 3410 Broadway Jesenia Diaz Residents of Washington Respite services, 16 hours a month. Resources & 3rd Fl. T: 718-206-3400 x213 Heights with DD. All ages Services for New York, NY 10031 W: www.communityres.org Children (CRSC) Community 3410 Broadway Jesenia Diaz Residents of Washington Respite services, 8 hours per week. Resources & 3rd Fl. T: 718-206-3400 x213 Heights with autism Services for New York, NY 10031 W: www.communityres.org Children (CRSC)

Respite: In-Home (cont’d)

Agency Address Contact Population Served Description of Program

East Harlem 413 East 120th St. Thelma Patrick Individuals with DD Temporary relief for families. Recreation Council for Room 112 T: 212-410-7707 x5253 activities. Spanish speaking staff Community New York, NY 10035 available. Improvement (EHCCI) Esperanza 516 West 181st St. Dennisse Pinargote Individuals with DD, living Trained staff provides respite services in Center New York, NY 10033 T: 212-928-5810 x126 in northern Manhattan the family’s home. Frequency varies E: according to need. Spanish spoken. [email protected] m W: www.esperanzacenter.com Mercy Drive 3924 East Tremont Clara Rivera Individuals with DD, age In-home respite. Ave. T: 718-794-9368 3+. Medicaid eligible 2nd Floor W: www.mercydriveinc.org Bronx, NY 10465 Quality Services 253 W. 35th St. Johnny Nunez All individuals with an In-home respite, 4 hours, once per week. for the Autism 16th Fl. T: 718-728-8476 x1222 or 718- autism spectrum disorder Community New York, NY 10001 7AUTISM (QSAC) W: www.qsac.com Sinergia 2082 Lexington Ave. Claudia Vidal Individuals with DD + their In-home relief for parents. Spanish New York, NY 10035 T: 212-643-2840 x351 families spoken. E: [email protected] W: www.sinergiany.org SKIP of NY 601 W. 26th St. T: 212-268-5999 Children with DD In-home respite via the HCBS Waiver. Suite 522 W: www.skipofny.org New York, NY 10001 The Center for 333 Seventh Ave. Veronica Montiel Individuals with DD In-home, short-term, relief provided to Family Support 9th Floor T: 718-518-1500 x 354 families. New York, NY 10001 W: www.cfsny.org The Center for 333 Seventh Ave. Veronica Montiel Individuals with DD who In-home relief for parents who have Family Support 9th Floor T: 718-518-1500 x 354 have behavioral issues children with challenging behaviors. New York, NY 10001 W: www.cfsny.org

Respite: In-Home (cont’d)

Agency Address Contact Population Served Description of Program

United Cerebral 110 Elmwood Ave. Shani Fintoni Individuals with IDD living In-home, short-term, relief for families. Palsy (UCP) of Brooklyn, NY 11230 T: 718-859-5420 x255 at home with family, who NYC W: www.ucpnyc.org are enrolled in the HCBS Waiver YAI 460 W. 34th St. T: YAI LINK 212-273-6182 Individuals with DD, except Trained staff are matched with families to 11th floor E: [email protected] medically fragile. Can provide scheduled care for their family New York, NY 10001 W: www.yai.org serve individuals who are member in the home. Unable to administer non-ambulatory medication or perform medical tasks. English and Spanish spoken.

Respite: Overnight/Extended Stay Overnight or extended stay respite is temporary care of an individual with developmental disabilities, provided at a respite center or a family care home, by trained respite workers. Respite is scheduled in advance for one night or more, according to the family’s needs and the respite agency’s policies.

Agency Address Contact Population Served Description of Program

AHRC New York 83 Maiden Lane Referral + Information Center Individuals with DD, age Out-of-home respite provided at a respite City 9th Floor T: 212-780-4491/4493 4+, ambulatory, with no apartment, opened year-round, 24-hr. New York, NY 10038 E: [email protected] severe medical/behavioral supervision. Up to 14 nights per month (42 W: www.ahrcnyc.org problems nights total per year). AHRC New York 83 Maiden Lane Referral + Information Center Individuals with mild ID, Hotel respite: 10 weekends/yr, Fri. pm- City 9th Floor T: 212-780-4491/4493 ages 16+, who travel Sun. pm, Sept.-May. Groups of 5-6 New York, NY 10038 E: [email protected] independently, self- individuals travel upstate to a hotel and W: www.ahrcnyc.org medicate and are enrolled participate in community activities, dining in the HCBS waiver out+ socialization, accompanied by 2 staff. Free. AHRC New York 83 Maiden Lane Referral + Information Center Individuals with ID, ages 5- Mini Camp operates Oct-May, weekend City 9th Floor T: 212-780-4491/4493 16, who are enrolled in the away to upstate camp location to New York, NY 10038 E: [email protected] HCBS Waiver participate in seasonal activities, arts & W: www.ahrcnyc.org crafts, sports, music, dance + community outings. Wheelchair accessible. ArchCare 1432 Fifth Avenue, T: Reception 646-289-7700 Participants of the Program In home relief is provided by trained staff. New York, NY 10035 W: www.archcare.org of All-Inclusive Care for the Out of home respite is provided at a Elderly (PACE Program). nursing home within the network. Ages 55 and up Catholic 107 Payson Ave. Bernadette Small Individuals, ages 5+, with Weekend respite, Fri. pm-Sun. pm at Guardian New York, NY 10034 T: 917-608-3073 DD, ambulatory, may have respite apartment. 24-hr. supervision. Also Services W: www.catholicguardian.org limited medical + behavior open 2 months in the Summer 24 problems hours/day, 7 days/week and all school holidays. Community activities. New York 111 Monmouth Rd. Charles Sutherland or Lori Individuals, ages 7-adult, Scheduled overnight respite at Camp Service for the Oakhurst, NJ 07755 Schenck with physical or Oakhurst, for 2-12 days, 24-hr. Handicapped T: 732-531-0215 developmental disabilities supervision. Seasonal activities. W: www.nysh.org and/or diagnosed with Transportation (wheelchair accessible) autism provided. Spanish spoken.

Respite: Overnight/Extended Stay (cont’d)

Agency Address Contact Population Served Description of Program

Sinergia 2082 Lexington Ave. Claudia Vidal Individuals with DD + their Overnight weekend/weekday respite. New York, NY 10035 T: 212-643-2840 x351 families Wheelchair accessible. Spanish spoken. E: [email protected] W: www.sinergiany.org St. Mary’s 29-01 216th St. T: 718-281-8773 or 718-281- Individuals with DD, ages Overnight respite up to 42 days per year in Healthcare Bayside, NY 11360 8705 0-18, who have Medicaid a hospital setting in Bayside, Queens. System for W: www.stmaryskids.org One stay, no longer than 30 days. Children United Cerebral 1770 Stillwell Ave. Sita Boodram Individuals with severe or Overnight respite up to 30 days/year. Can Palsy (UCP) of Bronx, NY 10469 T: 718-652-9790 x294 profound ID, ages 3 and only stay up to 2 weeks at a time. NYC W: www.ucpnyc.org up, who are enrolled in the Transportation provided. Wheelchair HCBS Waiver accessible. Visions Services 500 Greenwich St. T: Carmen Thorne 212-625-1616 Children with visual Weekend getaways + summer sessions at for the Blind and 3rd Floor x107 impairments + DD up to Visions VCB, a residential rehabilitation + Visually Impaired New York, NY 10013 W: www.visionsvcb.org age 21, including non- training center in Spring Valley, NY. Many ambulatory. Children must activities adapted with sound + tactile attend with parent/legal markings, guide rails on paths, etc. guardian. Siblings are Boating, swimming, adapted computers, welcome music, vision rehab training, etc. Round trip transportation provided from 23rd St. in Manhattan. Free service. Yachad The 11 Broadway Rebecca Zebovitz Jewish individuals, ages 8- Monthly weekend (Shabbat) retreats in National Jewish 13th Floor T: 212-613-8156 adulthood with DD local host synagogue communities - Council for New York, NY 10004 W: www.njcd.org mainstreamed with host youth. Fri. Disabilities afternoon -Sat. night. Weekend Family Retreats. YAI 319 W. 16th St. Vanessa White Germany Individuals, 4+, with DD 24-hour supervision from Friday afternoon 3rd Floor T: 212-255-2673 who are ambulatory until Monday morning in a lovely Chelsea New York, NY 10011 W: www.yai.org townhouse. Services are also available for certain week long stays, school vacations, and in emergency situations.

Services For Individuals Who Are Physically Disabled, Medically Fragile, Or Chronically Ill

Agency Address Contact Population Served Description of Program

Adaptive Design 313 W. 36th St. Alex Truesdell, Executive Children with disabilities, Customized adaptive equipment, furniture Association New York, NY 10018 Director ages birth-12; adults upon modifications, and assistive devices. T: 212-904-1200 request Hands-on classes for parents, W: www.adaptivedesign.org professionals + wider community. Extended Home 360 West 31st St. Nelly Khaimova RN, Director of Individuals, ages 2+, with Skilled home care including nursing, PT, Care Suite 304 Intake Dept. DD and neurological OT, speech + social work. Also, home New York, NY 10001 T: 212-356-4200 x 3366 impairments health aides. Medicaid and other F: 646-349-2794 insurance accepted. Staff speak a variety E: www.extendedhc.net of languages. Harlem 289 St. Nicholas Ave. T: 212-222-7122 Persons with DD living or Information and referral. Assistance with Independent Suite 21, Lower Level T: For deaf community- VT 646- working in NYC obtaining benefits. Housing assistance, Living Center New York, NY 10027 755-3092 assistive device training, and assistance W: with architectural barrier removal. www.nyc.gov/html/mopd/html/res ources/ail_ilc.shtml Hudson In Home 3935 Blackstone Ave. Susie Loberfeld Adults with DD Outpatient physical therapy at home. Physical Bronx, NY 10463 T: 347-947-3132 Therapy W: www.hudsoninhomept.com Metro 25 Beaver St. Mildred Prosper Individuals, under age 18, Care at Home Waiver Program. Eligible Developmental New York, NY 10004 T: 646-766-3432 with DD + complex health persons receive all regular Medicaid Disabilities W: care needs + their families services + case management, respite Regional Office www.opwdd.ny.gov/opwdd_conta care, medical social services, nutrition (DDRO) cts/ddro counseling, respiratory therapy, home adaptation, assistive technology, parent support groups. Spanish spoken. New York 111 Monmouth Rd. Charles Sutherland or Lori Individuals, ages 7-adult, Scheduled overnight respite at Camp Service for the Oakhurst, NJ 07755 Schenck with physical and or Oakhurst, for 2-12 days, 24-hr. Handicapped T: 732-531-0215 developmental disabilities, supervision. Seasonal activities. W: www.nysh.org including autism Transportation (wheelchair accessible) provided. Spanish spoken. Emergency respite placements also available with no limits on # of days, from Sept to June.

Services For Individuals Who Are Physically Disabled, Medically Fragile, Or Chronically Ill (cont’d)

Agency Address Contact Population Served Description of Program

SKIP of NY 601 W. 26th St. E: [email protected] Medically fragile children, Information and referral, case Suite 522 W: www.colabtheatergroup.com individuals with DD, management, advocacy. New York, NY 10001 especially children with complex health needs St. Mary’s 29-01 216th St. Central Intake Children with DD, ages 0- Subacute rehabilitation following medical Healthcare Bayside, NY 11360 T: 800-270-2478 18, with Medicaid or procedures, new diagnosis, or System for W: www.stmaryskids.org private insurance exacerbating medical condition; medical Children compliance education; Care at Home Medicaid Waiver programs; Certified Home Care; Early Childhood Services; After school + weekend programs.

Socialization Opportunities For Individuals With A High Level Of Independence These programs are for individuals who developmental disability diagnoses such as Asperger’s Syndrome, Learning Disabilities, and Tourette Syndrome, but don’t necessarily meet OPWDD eligibility due to their level of independence.

Agency Address Contact Population Served Description of Program

AHRC New York 83 Maiden Lane Referral + Information Center Individuals, ages 18+, with Sunday Trips, including cultural events, City 9th Floor T: 212-780-4491/4493 ID who travel dining out, sporting events, theater. Fees New York, NY 10038 E: [email protected] independently charged. Super Saturday: October – June, W: www.ahrcnyc.org various activities, including DJ lessons, Dance, Yoga, Music, Drama in one location. Free. Bowling: October – May, group meets weekly. Cost of bowling + shoe rental. Basketball Club: Group meets weekly for practice, drills and inter-group competitions. Free. AHRC New York 83 Maiden Lane Referral + Information Center Individuals, ages 13+, with City Teens: Group meets weekly in one City 9th Floor T: 212-780-4491/4493 ID who travel central location and travels on public New York, NY 10038 E: [email protected] independently transportation to events within NYC, W: www.ahrcnyc.org including sports games, theater, dining out and cultural events. Free. Epilepsy 65 Broadway Miriam Castro Individuals with epilepsy, NY Weekends Recreation Program. Foundation of Suite 505 T: 212-677-8550 x 14 ages 18+, who can travel Activities in all 5 boroughs. Do not need to Metropolitan New York, NY 10006 W: www.efmny.org independently meet OPWDD eligibility. New York JCC Manhattan 334 Amsterdam Ave. T: 646-505-4444 Individuals, ages 16-21, Sunday recreation program emphasizing New York, NY 10023 E: [email protected] with DD, including ASD, life skills + social skills. Fee charged. W: who have a high level of www.jccmanhattan.org/specialne independence eds JCC Manhattan Adaptations T: 646-505-4444 Individuals in their 20s + Individuals socialize, learn, grow + deepen 334 Amsterdam Ave. E: [email protected] 30’s with DD or LD who connections to one another + the New York, NY 10023 W: have a high level of community. Offers social + recreational www.jccmanhattan.org/specialne independence activities. Fee charged. eds

Socialization Opportunities For Individuals With A High Level Of Independence (cont’d)

Agency Address Contact Population Served Description of Program

JCC Manhattan Connections T: 646-505-4444 Individuals with DD who Community social + recreation program 334 Amsterdam Ave. E: [email protected] are in their 20's and 30's integrating independent + daily living New York, NY 10023 W: who are not attending skills. Designed to complement vocational www.jccmanhattan.org/specialne college. Must be able to + volunteer experiences. Fee charged. eds travel independently JCC Manhattan 40+ Group T: 646-505-4444 Individuals with DD or LD Social activities, outings, support, and 334 Amsterdam Ave. E: [email protected] in their 40's and 50's who resources. Fee charged. New York, NY 10023 W: have a high level of www.jccmanhattan.org/specialne independence eds L.E.A.D.D. 2920 Ave. R Arnie Idelson Individuals, ages 18+, w/ Therapeutic recreation + socialization Box 179 T: 718-627-1981 DD or LD who can travel program. Meetings are Thurs. evenings Brooklyn, NY 11229 E: [email protected] independently on public from 6-8pm + 1 Saturday W: www.leaddclub.com transportation afternoon/month. $60 monthly fee. NYU Child Study 1 Park Avenue T: Intake 646-754-5000 Individuals with autism, Social opportunities, including social Center 7th Floor E: [email protected] ages 12 months to group + mentoring program, for college New York, NY 10016 W: www.med.nyu.edu/child- adulthood students + graduates with ASD. Fee adolescent-psychiatry charged. Ramapo for PO Box 266 Jen Buri da Cunha Individuals with IDD, Programs focused on building healthy Children Rhinebeck, NY 12572 T: 845-876-8406 ages18-25 relationships, learning essential life skills, W: www.ramapoforchildren.org and practicing job-related competencies. Fee charged. Spectrum 303 5th Ave. W: Individuals with Asperger's Fee for service specialized social skills Services Suite 1003 www.spectrumservicesnyc.com syndrome or other ASDs development. Free adult support group. New York, NY 10016 The Global & 419 Lafayette St. T: 888-474-7277 Teens and adults with Monthly support group in Manhattan for Regional New York, NY 10003 E: [email protected] Asperger Syndrome or Women with ASD, 4th Tuesday of each Asperger W: www.grasp.org ASD, their family month, 6:00-7:30pm (at Spectrum Syndrome members, caregivers, Services). Preregistration required. Also, Partnership clinicians, professionals online discussion groups in English and (GRASP) Spanish for teens, adults, family members, clinicians.

Socialization Opportunities For Individuals With A High Level Of Independence (cont’d)

Agency Address Contact Population Served Description of Program

The Jewish 334 Amsterdam Ave. Dita Ruc Individuals with ASD who Match Konnection. Teach appropriate Community New York, NY 10001 T: 718-728-8476 x1418 have a high level of social skills in a group setting. Center in W: www.matchkonnection.com independence Transportation included. Manhattan The Seaver Mount Sinai Medical Michelle Gorenstein-Holtzman School age children with Social skills groups for individuals with Autism Center Center T: 212-241-9193 autism spectrum disorder. ASD. Fee charged. for Research 1 Gustave L. Levy W: Must be verbally fluent and Treatment Place www.icahn.mssm.edu/research/c Box 1230 enters/seaver-autism-center New York, NY 10029 Yachad The 11 Broadway Becca Zebovitz Jewish individuals DD A plethora of support groups focusing on National Jewish 13th Floor T: 212-613-8156 social skills, transition into work force, and Council for New York, NY 10004 W: www.njcd.org building new relationships. Disabilities YAI 320 W. 13th St Edna Bey Individuals with DD, ages Leisure Connection: 2nd floor T: 212-273-2779 18+, who are able to travel Socialization/Recreation program. Fee New York, NY 10014 W: www.yai.org independently Charged. YAI 460 W. 34th St. T: 212-273-6339 Individuals with mild DD, Hankering For More (HFM): HFM's 11th floor E: [email protected] ages 21+, with a high level primary goal is to help members spark New York, NY 10001 W: www.yai.org/hfm of independence and who social connections with peers that allow are able to travel them to create and maintain their own independently social network without staff support and outside of formal HFM events. YAI, Autism Groups held at various T: YAI LINK 212-273-6182 Young adults with an Series of social and recreational classes, Center locations W: www.yai.org/autism autism spectrum disorder, offered weekday, evenings and ages 16-35, with a high weekends. Previous class offerings level of independence and include kitchen skills and yoga/wellness who travel independently courses.

Specialty Skills Training Training programs that teach individuals with developmental disabilities specific skills to encourage independence, e.g., travel training, toilet training, socialization skills, and independent living skills.

Agency Address Contact Population Served Description of Program

Innovative Piano 106 West Circle Ave. T: 800-997-7093 Individuals w/ DD of all In home piano lessons + piano lesson Salisbury, MD 21801 W: www.innovativepiano.com ages materials for individuals with DD. Combine ABA + classical piano techniques. Fee: $50/ in home lesson. $40 studio lesson. Available nationwide. JCC Manhattan Adaptations T: 646-505-4444 Individuals in their 20's + Individuals socialize, learn, grow + deepen 334 Amsterdam Ave. E: [email protected] 30's with DD or LD connections to one another + the New York, NY 10023 W: community. Offers social + recreational www.jccmanhattan.org/specialne activities. Fee charged. eds NYU Child Study 1 Park Avenue T: Intake 646-754-5000 Individuals with autism, Skills training for individuals, families, + Center 7th Floor E: [email protected] ages 12 months to caregivers including friendship skills, New York, NY 10016 W: www.med.nyu.edu/child- adulthood independence skills, organization skills. adolescent-psychiatry Plans are individualized. Fee charged. Ramapo for P.O. Box 266 Jen Buri da Cunha Individuals with DD, ages Program specially designed for Children Rhinebeck, NY 12572 T: 845-876-8406 18-25 participants who can benefit from an W: www.ramapoforchildren.org inclusive group living experience focused on building healthy relationships, learning essential life skills, and practicing job- related competencies. Rolling admissions. Fee charged. Spectrum 303 5th Ave. W: Individuals of all ages with Adaptive skill development, life coaching, Services Suite 1003 www.spectrumservicesnyc.com autism spectrum disorders social cognition work. Fee charged. New York, NY 10016 Tech Kids NYU’s Media + Games Beth Rosenberg Individuals with DD, ages Tech workshops and Saturday night social Unlimited Network T: 917-334-7880 8-18 2 Metrotech Center E: [email protected] 8th Fl. Attn: Eric Maiello W: www.techkidsunlimited.org Brooklyn, NY 11201 W: www.Facebook.com/TechKidsUn limited or www.Twitter.com/TechKidsU

Specialty Skills Training (cont’d)

Agency Address Contact Population Served Description of Program

The NYU 82 Washington Sq. Jacqueline Birnbaum Individuals with DD Individual + group music therapy to Nordoff-Robbins East T: 212-998-5151 address goals in the areas of Center for Music 4th Floor W: communication, social interaction, Therapy New York, NY 10003 www.steinhardt.nyu.edu/music/n language, physical, cognitive, and ordoff emotional development. Mon.-Fri. 9am- 6pm; Sat. 9am-5pm. Fee: sliding scale. The Seaver Mount Sinai Medical Michelle Gorenstein-Holtzman School age children with Social skills groups for individuals with Autism Center Center T: 212-241-9193 autism spectrum disorder. ASD. Fee charged. for Research 1 Gustave L. Levy W: Must be verbally fluent and Treatment Place www.icahn.mssm.edu/research/c Box 1230 enters/seaver-autism-center New York, NY 10029 Yachad The 11 Broadway Michelle Mintz Jewish individuals with DD, A plethora of relationship building courses National Jewish 13th Floor T: 212-613-8325 ages 18+ held in multiple locations. Individual social Council for New York, NY 10004 W: www.njcd.org skills counseling also available. Disabilities YAI 460 W. 34th St. T: YAI LINK 212-273-6182 Individuals, ages 18+, with Independent Living Program (ILP): 11th floor W: www.yai.org/ilp mild ID and who are able Comprehensive training (26 week course) New York, NY 10001 to travel independently to prepare adults with a mild disability to live as independently as possible. YAI 460 W. 34th St. T: YAI LINK 212-273-6182 Individuals who are Socialization Skills groups for children, 11th floor W: www.yai.org/autism diagnosed with ASD, ages preteens and young adults with Autism New York, NY 10001 9-21 Spectrum Disorder (ASD), who reside in the borough of Manhattan. Each group consists of 8 to 12 members. Ten, ninety minute group trainings will be held weekly. The training topics for the groups may include: Awareness of Others, Communication, Social Boundaries, Friendships and Assertion/Choice Making. Transportation reimbursement is offered to those who qualify.

Specialty Skills Training (cont’d)

Agency Address Contact Population Served Description of Program

YAI 460 W. 34th St. T: 212-273-6611 Caregivers of individuals Project Intervene is a short term in-home 11th floor W: www.yai.org with DD training program, focusing on behavior New York, NY 10001 management, parent- child interactions, and skills acquisition. Toilet training groups also available. Also, see Project Grow in Family Training. English and Spanish spoken. YAI Groups held at various T: YAI LINK 212-273-6182 Young adults with an Series of social and recreational classes, locations W: www.yai.org/autism autism spectrum disorder, offered weekday, evenings and ages 16-35, with a high weekends. Previous class offerings level of independence who include kitchen skills and yoga/wellness travel independently courses. YAI 460 W. 34th St. Bobra Fyne Individuals with DD, ages You and I: A social skills training and 11th floor T: 212-273-6202 17+ recreation program allowing individuals to New York, NY 10001 W: www.yai.org acquire social competencies and meet new people. YAI, Autism Groups held at various T: YAI LINK 212-273-6182 Individuals who are Private pay groups available including Center locations W: www.yai.org/autism diagnosed with ASD social skills, ballet/yoga, music therapy and other activity based groups.

See also under Behavior Management and Community Habilitation for additional skills training programs.

Technology Related Programs Programs that assist an individuals to identify, acquire, and learn to use appropriate technology (high or low tech) to improve communication or independence.

Agency Address Contact Population Served Description of Program

Adaptive Design 313 W. 36th St. Alex Truesdell, Executive Children ages birth-12; Custom-fabricated low tech assistive Association New York, NY 10018 Director adults upon request devices. Tactile communication systems. T: 212-904-1200 W: www.adaptivedesign.org ArchCare at 1249 Fifth Ave. T: Clinic Intake 212-360-3777 or Individuals with diagnosed Assistive technology evaluations + Terence New York, NY 10029 917-484-4565 or suspected DD assessments for speech/language deficits Cardinal Cooke T: Reception 212-360-3703/4 related to DD. Health Care W: www.archcare.org Center At Home P.O. Box 1777 Meghan O’Sullivan Individuals who can live Consultation + assistance with maximizing Technologies New York, NY 10156 T: 917-460-3011 independently but need technology to support a person’s needs. E: [email protected] support with ADLs such as Options available include: medication W: medication, cooking, dispensers that report missed doses; www.seniorslivingindependent.co wandering, being watches + other devices that provide m monitored location of an individual; wireless monitoring technology to improve independence while providing support. Free phone consultation. Fee charged for home visits. JCC Manhattan 334 Amsterdam Ave. T: 646-505-4444 Children with DD Hands-on demonstrations, consultations + New York, NY 10023 E: [email protected] opportunities to try new assistive W: technology software + hardware. www.jccmanhattan.org/specialne eds Tech Kids NYU’s Media + Games Beth Rosenberg Individuals with DD, ages Tech workshops and Saturday night social Unlimited Network, Atn: Eric T: 917-334-7880 8-18 Maiello E: [email protected] 2 Metrotech Center W: www.techkidsunlimited.org 8th Fl. Brooklyn, NY W: 11201 www.Facebook.com/TechKidsUn limited or www.Twitter.com/TechKidsU

Technology Related Programs (cont’d)

Agency Address Contact Population Served Description of Program

United Cerebral 80 West End Ave. Marvin Pinnock or Mary Beth Individuals with IDD, all Information, referral + consultations on Palsy (UCP) of New York, NY Frey ages accessing assistive technology. Lending NYC T: Technology Resource Center Library is available to the public as well as 718-436-7979 x 211 “Tech Works,” a demonstration area T: For Spanish and equipment where the public can “test-drive” various donations, Mercedes Mendoza products. 718-436-7979 x 324 E: [email protected] W: www.ucpnyc.org

See also Article 16 Clinics and Article 28 Clinics.

Transportation

Agency Address Contact Population Served Description of Program Access-A-Ride Must call for info + T: 877-337-2017 Individuals with DD who Vans will transport eligible individuals to apply. W: are unable to travel door-to-door anywhere in the five www.mta.info/nyct/paratran/guide independently via public boroughs of New York City. Advance .htm transportation reservations, shared ride, some restrictions. One to two days needed for advance reservation riders. Spanish spoken in some departments. Accessible Call or go online to T: 646-599-9999 Individuals who use Wheelchair accessible taxi service. Dispatch request service W: www.accessibledispatch.com wheelchairs Pickups in Manhattan only for destinations in 5 boroughs of NYC, Westchester and Nassau counties, and Newark Airport. On demand service 24/7 or advance reservations. Customers pay metered fare; no extra charge for service. Esperanza 516 West 181st St. Ilenia Caceres Individuals with DD + their Reimbursement for family transportation Center New York, NY 10033 T: 212-928-5810 x110 families expenses related to the person with DD. E: Some restrictions apply. Spanish spoken. [email protected] W: www.esperanzacenter.com InterAgency 150 West 30th St. T: 212-645-6360 Individuals, ages 18+, with Travel training project providing Council New York, NY 10010 E: [email protected] DD. Must be receiving comprehensive 3 day classroom intensive W: www.iacny.org OPWDD services training for agency staff, 4x/yr. Provides field work with class graduates. Also provides hands-on travel training to individuals with DD for small agencies without ample staff resources to provide their own training. Reduced Fare 3 Stone St. T: 718-330-1234,6am-10pm or Individuals, ages 65+, or Eligible persons can receive a reduced- Program for (between Broadway + call 511 and say “MTA” then who have a qualifying fare Metrocard for public transportation. People with Broad St.) “subways + buses,” then diagnosis Autogate card also available (opens gate Disabilities New York, NY 10004 “Metrocard” rather than turnstile). Interpreters available W: in all languages. www.mta.info/nyct/fare/rfindex.ht m

Waiver Services: The Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Waiver

HCBS Waiver services are available to children and adults who are eligible for OPWDD services and who have Medicaid.

 Adaptive Technologies o Devices, appliances, etc. which help the individual with DD to function more independently and safely  Community Habilitation Services o Services provided in the home that assist the person with DD in developing skills in activities of daily living  Day Habilitation Services o Day services that provide a range of supervised experiences in community settings Environmental Modifications o Fixing the home environment to increase the independence of the individual with DD  Plan of Care Support Services (PCSS) o Provides necessary waiver documentation for waiver enrolled persons who do not want MSC  Pre-Vocational Services o Teaches proper job habits needed in the work setting  Respite Services o Temporary care of a person with DD provided by a trained respite worker  Self Directed Services o A method of funding self direction under the Medicaid Waiver  Supported Employment Services o Assists individuals with finding and keeping jobs in integrated work settings  Family Education & Training o Training to caregivers of children under the age of 18 o Family Education & Training is provided by the following agencies in Manhattan . Community Assistance Resources And Extended Services (CARES) Call 212-420-1970 x117 or x174 . Mercy Drive, Inc. Call 718-275-9326 . SKIP of NY Call 212-268-5999 (must already receive case management from SKIP of NY)

Bridges to Health Medicaid Waiver for Youth in Foster Care

The Bridges 2 Health (B2H) Home and Community-Based Waiver Program provides opportunities for improving the health and well- being of children in foster care. The purpose of B2H is to avoid, delay or prevent medical institutional care and provide enhanced services to children with disabilities. B2H services are provided to the child, family, and caregivers in the foster home or community setting.

What Services are Available? B2H Services are tailored to meet a child’s specific, presenting health care needs: they complement, services provided through other programs. B2H offers the following 14 services: 1. Health Care Integration/Service Coordination 2. Family/Caregiver Supports and Services 3. Skill Building 4. Day Habilitation 5. Special Needs Community Advocacy and Support 6. Prevocational Services 7. Supported Employment 8. Planned Respite 9. Crisis Avoidance, Management and Training 10. Immediate Crisis Response Services 11. Intensive In-home Supports 12. Crisis Respite 13. Adaptive and Assistive Equipment 14. Accessibility Modifications

Who Is Eligible? To be eligible to participate, a child must: Be in the custody of the Commissioner of the Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) or the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS); Be Medicaid eligible; Have a qualifying diagnosis; Be able to benefit from the service.

How Do I Apply? Please contact the New York Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) at 212-676-7192 or via email at [email protected] to discuss the enrollment process and eligibility criteria. Additional information can be obtained by visiting ww.ocfs.state.ny.us/main/b2h