Bronx Family Support Guide (Pdf)

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT PAGE PAGE 2

ADULT DAY SERVICES PAGE 3

CHILDREN SERVICES PAGE 15

FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES PAGE 24

CARE COORDINATION PAGE 67

RESIDENTIAL SERVICES PAGE 68

Acknowledgements

This is our 31st anniversary of The Bronx Family Support Annual Conference. The Bronx DD Council commends the members of the Family Support Committee who work tirelessly to make this conference a success. Without the input and generosity of these key people, we could not say that is the best Family Support Conference in New York State.

A heartfelt and special thank you to Mary Bonsignore and Nellie Vélez, (co-chairs) who founded the committee and lead it to success every year. Mary and Nellie are the inspiration behind the conference. Their ability to plan a new and different conference every year is amazing.

Special recognition to the following committee members for their work on updating the guide;

Nellie Vélez, Co-Chair and Parent Advocate; Deborah Weston, Parent Advocate; Lisa Pesante, Metro N.Y. DDRO Region 4; Crystal Mamby, Metro N.Y. DDRO Region 4; Nadine McNeil, Parent Advocate and Diane Santiago-Rodríguez, Advocate. Thanks also to John Paul González, Advocate.

We also want to thank all of the members of the committee for their dedication and hard work throughout the year. We are especially grateful to all the provider agencies that donated gifts for the raffle.

Family Support Committee

Co-Chairs Mary Bonsignore Parent Advocate Nellie Vélez Parent Advocate

Members Paige Bond CAHS Crystal Mamby Metro DDRO Region 4 Josie Ostacio-Cancel Cancel- Volunteer Nadine McNeil Parent Advocate Johanna Cepin SUS Lisa Pesante Metro DDRO Region 4 Peter Dolan Services for Dev. Challenged Diane Santiago-Rodríguez Volunteer Hanna Gabris Kingsbridge Heights CC Patricia Schuckle Volunteer John Paul González Volunteer Donnica Walsh CAHS Claribel Gutiérrez Help on the Way, Inc. Deborah Weston Parent Advocate Mara Henriquez YAI Sulay Lora NY Start

Adult Bronx Day Services 2019 ADULT DAY SERVICES OVERVIEW OF ADULT DAY SERVICES

The following programs/services are available for students who are graduating from the Department of Education, as well as, anyone eligible for OPWDD services over the age of 21. Occasionally, people are accepted at age 16 or 18.

DAY HABILITATION is a service under OPWDD’s Home and Community Based Wavier (HCBS). This program assist individuals to acquire, retain or improve their self-help socialization and adaptive skills including communication, travel and other areas in adult education. Day Habilitation regularly takes place in a non-residential setting, separate from the person’s private residence or other home. The person’s activities and environments are designed to foster the deployment of skills and appropriate behavior, greater independence, community inclusion, relationship building, self-advocacy and informed choice. Additionally, individuals accessing Day Habilitation often contribute to their communities through volunteer work. Transportation is provided.

DAY HABILITATION WITHOUT WALLS provides the same service as DAY HABILITATION but the only difference is that individuals gather at a site or hub and then are escorted, into the community, by staff. In some instances, individuals are escorted or transported from home, by staff, to community inclusion opportunities. Transportation is provided.

WORK READINESS PROGRAMS address the issue of occupational exploration, job hunting techniques, and behaviors necessary to hold a job. A significant component of this type of program is devoted to the individual’s participation in community-based work internships. Staff works directly with each person, at a work site, to further assess their work skills, preferences and support needs. Considerable time is spent on training people to travel independently to work locations. The final phase of the program involves individualized job placement, with intensive job coaching services. The coach helps each person learn work tasks and appropriate work behaviors. Coaching continues, as needed, to insure job relation. Transportation is not provided.

OVERVIEW OF ADULT DAY SERVICES PREVOCATIONAL SERVICES addresses the person’s vocational interests and assist individuals who are interested in joining “the world of work” but whose skills are such that they may not expect to obtain competitive employment within the next year. The individual may or may not perform work for which he or she is paid while receiving prevocational services. These services include support and training related to the ability to obtain and retain employment, excluding training on job tasks per se. Transportation is not provided. SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT SERVICES help individuals work in all types of community businesses and industries such as; banks, education, technology, health care, hospitality, food service, retail, not-for-profit corporations and government. ENHANCED SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT SERVICES is designed for people who have not been able to work using traditional intensive supported employment services. It provides a higher focus set of supports, to assist in attaining positive employment outcomes. EMPLOYMENT TRAINING PROGRAM provides internship and trainee opportunities in order to, help the person seek, acquire and maintain competitive employment. As part of the program, individuals will attend training sessions that will promote growth and development, as well as, enhanced employment opportunities. The internship or trainee opportunity will last for up to 18 months. For further information on this program, you may contact Felisha Grant at (718) 430-0457.

COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT The ACCES-VR Office (Adult Career and Continuing Education Service), formerly known as VESID, is an agency that assists people with disabilities in obtaining paid employment commensurate with their skills. They also provide educational and job training services. For further information, call (718) 931-3500. MTA New York City Transit is now offering travel-training to qualified Access-A-Ride customers. The training is conducted by the Cerebral Palsy of New York State (CPA/NYS). For further information call (212) 947-5770.

ADULT DAY SERVICES SERVICE POPULATION AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT DESCRIPTION SERVED ADAPT Community Day Habilitation, non- 408 East 137th Street Network 718-993-3458 ambulatory served Ages 18+ Bronx, NY 10454 with transportation ADAPT Community 1780 Stillwell Avenue Day Habilitation with Network Ages 18+ Bronx, NY 10469 718-652-9790 transportation

Day Habilitation, I-II- ADAPT Community 2432 Grand III-IV & IV

Network Concourse non-ambulatory Ages 21+ 718-741-7300 Bronx, NY 10458 served with transportation AHRC 1420 Ferris Place Charlotte Diaz Group Day Ages 21+ Howie Stone Center Bronx, NY 10461 718-684-5434 Habilitation Bronx Day AHRC 1440 Ferris Place Doris Brent Habilitation, non- Ages 21+ Styler Center Bronx, NY 10461 718-994-6060 ambulatory served with transportation 1952 Mayflower Day Habilitation, non- Luz Arce AHRC Avenue ambulatory served Ages 21+ 718-792-9810 Ext. 219 Bronx, NY 10461 with transportation Ages 21+ Day Habilitation, Pre

4377 Bronx Blvd. Ana Kuharik Vocational Services, AHRC Bronx, NY 10466 718-944-5099 SEMP

SERVICE AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT POPULATION SERVED DESCRIPTION

1375 Nelson Avenue Hugh Lyons Group Day Angels Unaware, Inc. Ages 13+ with DD Bronx, NY 10452 718-410-7406 Habilitation

Day Habilitation- Non Cerebral Palsy West Farms Center Sebastian Chittlapilly ambulatory served Association of New 1880 Bryant Avenue 718-665-6414 with transportation. Ages 21+ York State Bronx, NY 10460 Ext. 8774 Prevocational Services provided Robert Jenkins Choices Day Community Action for 4377 Bronx Blvd. 718-881-7895 Habilitation program Ages 21+ Human Services, Inc. Bronx, NY 10466 Ext. 305 with transportation Rupert Pearson Creative Lifestyles, 287 E. 148th Street Day Habilitation with 718-742-1138 Ages 21+ Inc. Bronx, NY 10451 transportation Ext. 556 Group Day 4500-4510 Furman Veronica Bishop Habilitation, Gateway Counseling Avenue 718-325-5021 Supplemental Day Ages 19+ Center Counseling Bronx, NY 10470 Ext. 7254 Habilitation with transportation Harris Hands Reinaldo Otero Day Hab. without 3679 E. Tremont Ave Community 718-766-9289 ext.305 Walls; Supplemental Ages 18+ Bronx, NY 10465 Services, Inc. Day Hab. 1338 Southern Blvd. Maria Cuello Group Day Ages 18+ Help on the Way, Inc. Bronx, NY 10459 718-484-7810 Habilitation without

Walls with Transport

SERVICE AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT POPULATION SERVED POPULATION SERVED DESCRIPTION Supplemental Group 1338 Southern Blvd. Maria Cuello Help on the Way, Inc. Day Hab. With Ages 18+ Bronx, NY 10459 718-484-7810 Transportation Heritage Human 715 Fox Street Kaydene Yankana Day Habilitation Ages 18+ Services Bronx, NY 10455 347-462-3440 without walls Day Habilitation, Day Innovative Resources 1775 Grand Alrick Patterson Habilitation without for Independence, Concourse Avenue 347-226-2256 Ages 21+ Walls, SEMP with Inc. Bronx, NY 10453 646-721-1763 (cell) transportation Institutes of Applied Day Habilitation with 1680 Southern Blvd. Gabi Opazo Human Dynamics, transportation, non- Ages 21+ Bronx, NY 10460 718-920-0800 Inc. (IAHD) ambulatory served Institutes of Applied 3625 Bainbridge Day Habilitation with Gabi Opazo Human Dynamics, Avenue transportation, non- Ages 21+ 718-920-0800 Inc. (IAHD) Bronx, NY 10467 ambulatory served 1175 Findlay Avenue Sonia Stewart Day Habilitation with Life Adjustment 3rd Floor 718-293-9727 transportation, non- Ages 18-Seniors Center, Inc. Bronx, NY 10456 Ext. 15 ambulatory served Bronx Comprehensive Barbara Flores 1315 Loomis Street Services Center, non- Lifespire 718-892-7765 Ages 21+ Bronx, NY 10461 ambulatory served Ext. 1812 with transportation

Day Habilitation with Jeanine Crawford 2400 Halsey Street transportation, non- Metro DDRO/OPWDD 718-239-5510 Ages 21+ Bronx, NY 10461 ambulatory served 646-630-4504

SERVICE AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT POPULATION SERVED DESCRIPTION Metro DDRO/OPWDD Jeanine Crawford Day Habilitation with 532 City Island Ave OPTS 718-239-5510 transportation, non- Ages 21+ Bronx, NY 10464 646-630-4504 ambulatory served 2511 Westchester Jeanine Crawford Day Habilitation with Metro DDRO/OPWDD Ave 718-239-5510 transportation, non- Ages 21+

Bronx, NY 10461 646-630-4504 ambulatory served

Day Habilitation 1314 Blondell Pamela Ossona without walls, Mercy Drive, Inc. Avenue Ages 18+ 718-275-9326 accessible with Bronx, NY 10461 transportation

3240 White Plains Majorie Smith Modern Guidance Day Habilitation with Road 718-994-4617 Ages 18+ Services transportation Bronx, NY 10467 Ext. 102 Quality Services for 253 W. 35th Street Johnny Nunez Supplemental Day Ages 8+ diagnosed with an The Autism 16th Floor 718-728-8476 ext. 1222 Habitation Autism Spectrum Disorder Community (QSAC) New York, NY 10001 Day Habilitation with Quality Services for 253 W. 35th Street transportation & Day Ages 21+ diagnosed with an Farzana Karim The Autism 16th Floor Habilitation without Autism Spectrum Disorder or 718-728-8476 ext. 1233 Community (QSAC) New York, NY 10001 Walls. Transportation ID Provided

Group Day Hab. 450 Castle Hill Cashief Belvin without Walls, Rising Ground Ages 21+ Bronx, NY 10463 718- 775-2063 Supplemental Day Hab., Pre-Voc & Semp. SERVICE AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT POPULATION DESCRIPTION Day Habilitation, Day Services for the 5670 Riverdale Habilitation without Reva Zawel Developmentally Avenue Walls, and Pre Ages 21+ 347-980-2900 Challenged Bronx, NY 10471 Vocational services with transportation Services for the 391 East 149th Street David Coombs Day Habilitation with Ages 21+ Underserved Bronx, NY 10455 718-742-0344 ext. 2028 transportation Services for the 1029 E. 163rd Street Laurel Lawrence Day Habilitation with Ages 21+ Underserved Bronx, NY 10459 718-617-7490 ext. 2393 transportation Sheltering Arms 2749 University Valorie Allston-Bell Day Habilitation Children & Family Avenue 212-886-5739 Ages 21+ without walls Services Bronx, NY 10468 917-658-2067 (cell) Sheltering Arms 2749 University Valorie Allston-Bell Day Habilitation with Children & Family Avenue 212-886-5739 Ages 21+ Transportation Services Bronx, NY 10468 917-658-2067 (cell) 665 Pelham Pkway Group Day Social Action Tanya Lindsay North, Suite 201/401 Habilitation with Ages 21+ Center,Inc. 718-654-1815 Bronx, NY 10467 transportation South East Bronx Debra Tirado 751 E. 161st Street Day Habilitation with Neighborhood Ages 18+ Bronx, NY 10456 transportation Centers, Inc. 718-589-5553 South East Bronx 3289 Third Avenue Doreen Myles Day Habilitation with Ages 18+ Neighborhood Bronx, NY 10456 718-665-8908 transportation and 9

Centers, Inc. lunch provided

1775 Grand Special Citizens Alex DiMaio Day Habilitation with Concourse, 8th Floor Ages 21+ Futures Unlimited 347-748-2152 transportation Bronx, NY 10453 SERVICE AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT POPULATION SERVED DESCRIPTION 2197 New England Day Habilitation with Rajah Gray Unique Life, Inc. Thruway transportation, non- Ages 21+ 347-449-7891 Bronx, NY 10455 ambulatory served Day Habilitation with 1241 Zerega Avenue YAI Link YAI transportation, non- Ages 21+ Bronx, NY 10462 212-273-6182 ambulatory served YAI 1241 Zerega Avenue YAI Link Supplemental Day Ages 18 and older Bronx, NY 10462 212-273-6182 Habilitation All levels of ID/DD Limited Transportation

ADULT DAY SERVICES NOT BASED IN THE BRONX

POPULATION AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE DESCRIPTION SERVED Day Habilitation with Adapt Community 5030 Broadway Danika Fleming Transportation Ages 21+ Network New York, NY 10034 917-965-2950 Non Ambulatory Services Association for the Carey Quay or Michael Wellington Hall Day Habilitation Advancement of the 161-06 89th Avenue Arnold and Pre vocational with limited Ages 21+ Blind and Retarded Jamaica, NY 11432 718-262-9200 transportation, multi-disabled (AABR) Association for the Sandra Khan or Joan Advancement of the 112-33 199th Street Day Habilitation with limited Clarke Ages 21+ Blind and Retarded St. Albans, NY 11412 transportation, multi-disabled 718-776-3900 (AABR) 333 Seventh Avenue, Linda Schellenberg Center for Family 9th FL 212-629-7939 Day Habilitation without Walls Ages 21+ Support New York, NY 10001 Ext. 217 Jene Smith Daybreak 471 McLean Avenue, Day Habilitation, Pre-vocational 917-733-3327 Independent Suite A services with transportation Ages 18+

Services, Inc. Yonkers, NY 10705 & Supplemental Services 917-828-4605 Epilepsy Foundation 65 Broadway Luis Machuca Day Habilitation. No Ages 21+ of Metropolitan NY New York, NY 10006 212-677-8550 transportation, must be travel

Ext. 12 trained

516 West 181 Street Inez Barnwell-McCoy Day training with transportation. Esperanza Center Ages 18+ New York, NY 10033 212-928-5810 Ext. 121 Spanish spoken

POPULATION AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE DESCRIPTION SERVED Elizabeth Noble Hawthorne 525 Executive Blvd. Day Habilitation with 914-372-7176 ext. 410 Ages 21+ Foundation Elmsford, NY 10523 transportation

178-02 Jamaica Heritage Human Kaydene Yankana Avenue Day Habilitation without walls Ages 18+ Services 718-629-3187 Queens, NY 11432 Heritage Human 1504 Ralph Avenue Kaydene Yankana Supplemental Day Hab. Program Ages 18+ Services Brooklyn, NY 11236 718-629-3187

Heritage Human 1504 Ralph Avenue Kaydene Yankana Day Habilitation without walls Ages 18+ Services Brooklyn, NY 11236 718-629-3187 Carolann Granada 256 W. 38th Street Day Habilitation without Walls. Job Path, Inc. 212-944-0564 Ages 21+ New York ,NY 10018 No transportation Ext. 226 Rewarding Environment 32 Belmont Blvd. Mavis Maholmes Day Habilitation Without Walls Ages 21+ For Adult Living, Inc. Elmont, NY 11003 917-688-1838 (REAL, Inc.) 25-35 Beechwood Day Habilitation Without Walls Taconic Innovations, Gladys Justiniano Avenue Site Based Day Program Ages 18+ Inc. 914-530-5592 Mt. Vernon, NY Supplemental Day Program

10553 SEMP

YAI Link Day Habilitation, Greenwich Village 310 Lenox Avenue YAI 212-273-6182 Multi Service Center with Ages 21+ New York, NY 10027 transportation

WORK READINESS SERVICE POPULATION AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT DESCRIPTION SERVED 1952 Mayflower Luz Arce AHRC NYC Avenue 718-792-9810 Pre-vocational services Ages 21+ Bronx, NY 10461 Ext. 219 Yelena Bathina 212-803-7344 200 Varick Street Ext. 104 NY League Programs B and AHRC NYC Ages 21+ New York, NY 10014 Eamon O’Tuana C 212-803-7344 Ext. 113 Help on the Way, 1338 Southern Blvd. Maria Cuello Pre-vocational services Ages 18+ Inc. Bronx, NY 10459 718-484-7810

Help on the Way, 1338 Southern Blvd. Maria Cuello SEMP Ages 18+ Inc. Bronx, NY 10459 718-484-7810

Heritage Human 1504 Ralph Avenue Kaydene Yankana Community Pre-vocational All Ages Services Brooklyn, NY 11236 718-629-3187 Services

Institutes of Applied 3625 Bainbridge Briana Hopps Ages 21+ Human Dynamics, Avenue Pre-vocational services 718-920-0800 Inc. (IAHD) Bronx, NY 10467

1315 Loomis Street Barbara Flores Pre-vocational services, Ages 21+ Lifespire Bronx, NY 10461 718-892-7765 non-ambulatory served Special Citizens 1775 Grand Katrina Potter Work readiness and pre- Futures Unlimited, Concourse Ages 21+ 718-885-4630 Ext. 204 vocational services Inc. Bronx, NY 10453 SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT SERVICE POPULATION AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT DESCRIPTION SERVED SEMP Janitorial training. 4377 Bronx Blvd. Wayne Thomas AHRC NYC Non-ambulatory served. Ages 21+ Bronx, NY 10466 718-944-5099 Enhanced SEMP Cerebral Palsy 40 Rector Street 212-947-5770 Ext. 7150 Association of New 15th Floor SEMP Ages 21+ 347-368-0070 York State New York, NY 10006 The Epilepsy SEMP. Must have epilepsy 65 Broadway Brian Pinto Foundation of Metro or traumatic brain injury Ages 21+ New York, NY 10006 212-677-8550 Ext. 12 NY (TBI) Institutes of Applied 3625 Bainbridge Gabi Opazo Human Dynamics, Avenue SEMP Ages 21+ 914-220-4313 Inc. (IAHD) Bronx, NY 10467 Help on the Way, 1338 Southern Blvd. Maria Cuello SEMP Ages 21+ Inc. Bronx, NY 10459 718-484-7810 Ext. 240 SEMP. Can served travel 256 West 38th Street Amy Altoff Job Path, Inc. trained only. ACCESS Ages 16+ New York, NY 10018 212-944-0564 sponsored 14

1315 Loomis Street, Gillian LeBron Lifespire 2nd FL SEMP and job training Ages 16+ 718-892-7765 Bronx, NY 10461 1241 Zerega Avenue YAI Link SEMP & training, YAI Ages 21+ Bronx, NY 10462 212-273-6182 Enhanced SEMP 2360 Westchester Job Skill Training with YAI Link YAI Avenue support to obtain & Ages 21+ 212-273-6182 Bronx, NY 10462 maintain employment CHILDREN SERVICES EARLY INTERVENTION

AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE PROGRAM POPULATION DESCRIPTION HOURS SERVED Achieve Beyond 7000 Austin St, Ashley Bueno Speech & Monday-Friday Ages 0-3, 3-5, 5- Bilingual Inc. Suite 200 718-762-7633 Ext 391 Language, PT, OT, 9am-5:30pm 21 Forest Hills, NY Fax (718) 886-8694 ABA, SEIT, English, CSE and CPSE 11375 Ashleybueno@achieve Spanish, Italian, beyondusa.com French, Chinese, Urdu, Haitian Creole, Limited African, Russian In all 5 boroughs and Westchester County City Pro Group 329 E. 149th Johanna Heredia Center based, ABA, Monday-Friday Ages 0-3 Street [email protected] Speech, DT, PT, 9am-4pm 4th Floor 718-769-2698 ext. 309 SW, SI, Languages- Bronx, NY 10451 Spanish, French, 15

Creole, Russian, Bengali, Urdu, Evaluations in Hindi, Ranjabi, Iba, Tusi, Mandingo, ASanteiga, Soninhe, Arabic Home based all 5 boroughs AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE PROGRAM POPULATION DESCRIPTION HOURS SERVED

Early Childhood 156 West 56th Dr. Eric Garfinkel Evaluations, SEIT, Flexible Hours Ages 0-3 Associates Street CO Speech, OT, PT, SI #1804 212 662-9200 Social Work, Ages 3-5 New York, NY Fax-212- 662-9222 psychological 10019 services, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Hebrew Hear Our Voices 1600 Parkview Suri Gruen Home-based Monday-Thursday Ages 0-3 Ave, Suite B 718- 829-7744 services, ABA 8 am –6pm Bronx, NY 10461 Fax-718-829-7745 services, Service Friday [email protected] coordination, 8 am –3pm family training, English, Spanish, Twi, Italian, Bengali, French, Croele, Portuguese, Yiddish

Monday-Friday Liberty Post 98 E. 4th St. Jared Bauer ISC, OSC, SI, ST, 8am-6:30pm Ages 0-3 New York, NY Christine Delgado ABA, PT, OT 10003 646-230-8190 Fax-646-230-8185

AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE PROGRAM POPULATION DESCRIPTION HOURS SERVED Rose F. Kennedy 1225 Morris Park 718-430-8500 Developmental Mon-Friday Ages 0-21 at Montefiore Avenue Behavioral 9am-5pm Bronx, NY 10461 Pediatric Evaluations, Los Niños 535 8th Ave, Edita Cruz Service Monday-Friday Ages 0-3 Services Inc. 2nd Floor 212-787-9700 coordination, 9am-5pm New York, NY Fax-212-787-4418 home-based, ABA, 10025 English, Spanish, Russian (Evals only) Marathon Infants 220-18 Horace Anita Giuliani Home-based, At Parent's Ages 0-3 & Toddlers, Inc. Harding Expwy 718-423-0056 community based, convenience Bayside, NY Fax-718-229-5370 evaluations, 11364 speech, PT, OT, SI, social work, Parent training, service coordination, English, Spanish St. Joseph's 1000 Hutchinson Janet Gordon Parent Infant Group, One-hour Ages 0-3 School For the River Pkwy. 718-828-9000 Ext 221 Toddler play group, individual 17

Deaf Bronx, NY 10461 TTD-718-828-1671 ST, parent support sessions; three F ax-718-792-6631 group, parent sign hour group [email protected] language class, sessions weekly, parent auditory oral 8:30 am – 3 pm training educational workshop, English, ASL, Spanish

AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE PROGRAM POPULATION DESCRIPTION HOURS SERVED Therapeutic PO BOX 1123 Irma J. Pereira OT, PT, ST, SI, Monday-Thursday Age 0-3 Imprints, Inc. Yonkers, NY P - (718) 409-6977 social work, ABA, 8:30 am –4 pm 10703 F - (718) 409-6946 TSHH, Friday jpereira@theraimprints psychological, 8:30am-3pm .com family training, [email protected] service coordination, evaluations, vision therapy, English/Spanish NYL Harry H. 2465 Bathgate Karen Jablon Center-based, 2- Monday- Friday Ages 0-3 Gordon School Ave. P - (718) 367-5917 Ext 2222 hour sessions, SI, 8 am - 3:30 pm Bronx, NY 10458 F - (718) 367-3363 OT, PT, ST, [email protected] English/Spanish University 184 Eldridge St. Daryl Weng Home based ST, 7 days a week Ages 0-3 Settlement New York, NY P - (212) 453-4509 ABA, Special 10002 Instruction, OT, PT, English, Spanish, Mandarin (all 5 boroughs) 18

PRE-SCHOOL

AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE PROGRAM POPULATION DESCRIPTION HOURS SERVED ADAPT 1770 Stillwell Beverly Ellman Center based full day preschool 8 am – 5pm Ages 2.9-5 Community Ave. 718-652-9790 ext.201 program, PT, OT SP, Nursing, Network Bronx, NY 10459 Fax-718-547-9108 Counseling, Social Work, Assistive Technology, Augmentative Communication, Computer, Adapted seating and positioning. Universal Integrated Pre-K also available. Astor Day 40140 Dyer Ave. Celesta Perisi Center-based programs of 8 am – 3:30 pm Ages 3-5 Treatment Bronx, NY 10466 718- 515-3000 severely, emotionally and Program Fax-718-515-3097 behaviorally (12-month program) Related services: OT, PT, speech, intensive parent program and clinical services, counseling and clinical

treatment for children and their families Achieve 7000 Austin St. Laurie Hooper Speech, OT, PT, ABA, SEIT, 9am – 5:30 pm Ages 3-5 Beyond/ Suite 200 718-762-7633 Ext 115 evaluations, SI, SW, English, Bilingual Inc. Forest Hills, NY Fax-718-886-8694 Spanish, Italian, French, 11375 LHooper@achieve Chinese, Urdu, Haitian Creole, beyondusa.com Limited African languages AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE PROGRAM POPULATION DESCRIPTION HOURS SERVED AHRC 2300 Patricia Giardina Full Day pre-school, OT, PT, 8:30 am - 2:30 Ages 3-5 Bronx Blue Westchester 718- 653-4155 speech, service coordination pm Feathers Ave. Fax-718-409-2970 and training Bronx, NY 10462 [email protected] English/Spanish Early Childhood 1745 Broadway Ricardo Diaz CPSE, evaluations, SEIT, ST, 8am-6pm Ages 3-5 Associates 17th floor 212-662-9200 OT, PT, IT and psychology. New York, NY Fax-212-662-9222 English, Spanish, Russian, 10019 [email protected] Italian Spoken Easter Seals 2433 E. Tremont Angela Torres Evaluations, center-based 7:30 am - 4:30 Ages 3-5 Ave. 718- 409-4227 services, OT, PT, ST, social pm Bronx, NY 10461 Fax-718-409-5714 work, counseling, parent Atorres@easterseals training, workshops ny.org English & Spanish Hear Our 1600 Parkview Suri Gruen ABA,SEIT, family training, Monday-Thurs. Ages 3-5 Voices Avenue Kim Robinson Evaluations, OT, PT, ST, 8am-5pm Suite B 718-829-7744 Counseling, training, Spanish, Friday Fax-718-829-7745 Twi, French, Russian, Bronx, NY 10461 8am-3pm Hebrew, Yiddish 20

[email protected]

AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE PROGRAM POPULATION DESCRIPTION HOURS SERVED Howard Haber 2300 Patricia Giardina Variety of classes sizes to Monday-Friday Ages 3-5 Early Learning Westchester 718-409-1450 Meet individual needs, 8:45am-2:15pm Center Ave. Bronx, NY Fax-718-409-2970 Integrated classes, OT, ST, 10461 Francine.rykman@ PT, ABA, counseling, Nursing, ahrcnyc.org English, Spanish, Bengali Infant/Toddler 1225 Morris Debbie Maringolo Clinical services, language Various Hours Ages 3-5 Team Park Ave. 718-430-3914 group, SW, individual Bronx, NY 10461 Fax-718-862-1841 intervention, English & Spanish Kennedy Child 1028 E. 179th Diane Patrick Evaluations, OT, PT, ST, 8 am – 4 pm Ages 3-5 Study Center St. 718-842-0200 counseling Bronx, NY 10460 Fax-718-842-1348 English & Spanish Dfitzpatrick@kenchild .org Liberty Post 98 E. 4th St Megan Clark Center-based full day, half 8:30 am - 2:30 Ages 3-5 New York, NY (718) 828-8462 day, ST, OT, PT, counseling, pm Ages 5-21 10003 (718) 828-0564 parent groups, music (853 school) (718) 459-1252 therapy, yoga and sensory 21

(718) 215-1772 integration Lifeskillbronx@ aol.com Los Niños 535 8th Ave. Lourdes Diaz SEIT, ABA, home-based, 8 am – 5 pm Ages 3-5 Services 2nd floor 212-787-9700 speech group, family support New York, NY Fax-212-787-4418 group 10018 [email protected] English, Spanish & Russian AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE PROGRAM POPULATION DESCRIPTION HOURS SERVED St. Dominic's 2340 Andrews Ethel G. Rosally Therapeutic services, OT, ST, 8 am – 3 pm Ages 2.75-5 Torch Ave. 718-365-7238 counseling Bronx, NY 10468 Fax-718-784-3057 English & Spanish erosally@sdomhome.

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St. Joseph's 1000 Janet Gordon ST, PT, OT, counseling, 8:30 am –3 pm Ages 3-5 School for the Hutchinson 718-828-9000 parent support, parent sign 6-week summer Ages 5-14 (K-8) Deaf Pkwy TDD- 718- 828-1671 language classes, community program Bronx, NY 10461 Fax-718-792-6631 sign language, education [email protected] program, English, ASL, Spanish Stepping Stone 2826 Lisette Torres Center-based, OT, PT, ST, 8 am – 4 pm Ages 3-5 Day School Westchester 718-554-2025 social work, psychologist Ave. Fax-718-554-2035 English & Spanish Bronx, NY 10461 These Our 2778 Bruckner Merrill Cantor Center based full and 8:30am - 4 pm Ages 3-5 Treasures Blvd 718-863-4925 Ext. 27 integrated day, UPK,

Bronx, NY 10465 Fax-718-863-5316 evaluations, PT, OT, ST, [email protected] counseling, parent Mk8ntrowitc23@ workshops, English & Totskids.org Spanish

AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE PROGRAM POPULATION DESCRIPTION HOURS SERVED Volunteers of 1887 Bathgate Linda Rosenthal Center based full and 8:30 am - 4:30 Ages 3-5 America Ave. Marilyn Taylor integrated day, UPK, pm Bronx, NY 10457 Rosemary Santiago evaluations, PT, OT, ST, P - (718) 466-3580 counseling, parent F - (718) 960-4395 workshops and socialization. [email protected] English & Spanish [email protected] Herbert G. Birch 1880 Watson Janice Goldman Integrated preschool, PT, ST, Monday-Friday Ages 2.4 - 5 Watson Ave Day Ave. P - (718) 828-9400 OT, counseling 8am-6pm Care Center Bronx, NY 10472 F - (718) 409-0816 English Westchester 33 Trinity Street Jonathan Remeny OT, PT, Counseling and Monday-Friday Ages 3 – 21 School for Yonkers, NY P - (914) 376-4300 Speech; 8am-3:30pm Special Children 10701 F - (914) 965-7059 English ADAPT 2465 Bathgate P - (718) 367-5917 Center-based preschool Monday-Friday Ages 3 - 5 Harry H. Gordon Avenue Bronx, F - (718) 367-6692 including full day and half 8:15am-2pm School NY 10458 day classes ASD curriculum, UPK, integrated classes, PT, 23

OT, ST English & Spanish

Family Support Services

Family Support Services are family-directed statewide systems of comprehensive services which help families provide care to a family member with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities. This directory list service is available to individuals, with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities, living with their family in The Bronx.

All applicants must meet OPWDD eligibility criteria in order to apply for these services. Individuals who are seeking services for the first time or who are interested in modifying current services must use the Front Door Process. The Front Door Process guides an individual through eligibility determination, assessment and identification of service needs, service authorization and implementation. To learn more about the Front Door visit the OPWDD website.

These programs are funded through the New York State Office for Persons with Developmental Disabilities and administered through the local office, Metro NY Developmental Disabilities Service Office, in The Bronx at (718) 430-0757.

Family Support Services include Information and Referral, Family & Individual Counseling, Recreation, Camps, Family Reimbursement, After School Program, Transportation, Sibling Services, Support Groups and Service Coordination.

Acronyms ID- Intellect Disability LD- Learning Disability

MH- Multiple Handicapped ASD- Autism Spectrum Disorder DD- Developmental Disorder VI- Visual Impairment NA- Non-Ambulatory

Waiver Services

The Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Waiver provides services and supports to children and adults, with long-term needs and their families, to enable them to remain, at home, in the community. Waiver services are designed for people who require the level of care provided in a long-term care facility. Waiver services allow Medicaid to pay for some services not provided through “regular” Medicaid. Under the HCBS Waiver, parental income and assets are not considered when determining the child’s eligibility for Medicaid. Only the child’s income and assets are counted.

A flexible array of services and supports funded by Medicaid Waiver include:

Adaptive Equipments are devices and/or appliances, etc., which enable the person to live more independently.

Care at Home Waiver for children with DD provides assistance to families with children living at home who have disabilities or medical conditions. To be eligible, a child must be under 18 years of age, have a developmental disability, demonstrate complex health care needs, be eligible for the level of care provided by an intermediate care facility, not be hospitalized and be ineligible for Medicaid.

Community Habilitation provides persons, with DD, who do not reside in a residence, certified or operated by OPWDD, to acquire and/or improve the skills needed for activities of daily living. Services can be provided at any non-certified location, including the person’s home. Services are person centered and the amount of service is determined based on individual need.

Day Habilitation Services provides supervised assistance to acquire and/or improve the skills needed in community settings away from home.

Environmental Modification is specialized equipment or changes to the living/work environment that enables persons with physical disabilities or limited communication lead more independent lives.

Family Education and Training may be provided to families enrolled in the HCBS waiver under 18 years of age.

Individual Supports and Services- supports people to live as independently in the community as possible by helping with housing cost.

Plan of Care Support Services is an alternative form of services coordination to assist individuals to review and update their Individual Service Plan. An individual must have received at least 3 months of Medicaid Service Coordination to be eligible for this service, with the exception of those enrolled in Early Intervention.

Prevocational Services prepares individuals for paid/unpaid employment.

Respite Services provides temporary relief by trained respite worker to individuals responsible for the care and support for an individual with DD, via scheduled and time-limited in the home, out of the home, during the day, evening or overnight.

Supported Employment Services provides competitive work in an integrated setting.

Self-Direction is a funding method under Medicaid that enables an individual to design and direct their own services in accordance with a person-centered plan.

Article 16 Clinics

Article 16 Clinics are facilities certified by OPWDD to provide habilitation services (long-term therapies) to persons with developmental disabilities. These services are ordered by a physician or other practitioner, to reduce the effects of physical or mental disability, enabling the person to achieve maximum independence. Services include fitting, modification and training in the use of assistive devices to ameliorate the disability condition.

ADAPT Community Network YAI Center for Specialty Therapy 408 East 137th Street, Bronx, NY 10454 406 10th Avenue 1770 Stillwell Avenue, Bronx, NY 10469 New York, NY 10001 2432 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10458 For referrals call (212) 273-6272 For referrals call (718) 741-7300 ext. 7312

AHRC NYC LifeSpire 83 Maiden Lane, 5th Floor 1315 Loomis Street, First Floor New York, NY 10038 Bronx, NY 10461 (212)780-4491 (718) 892-7765

Cerebral Palsy Associations of New York State Rose F. Kennedy Children Evaluation & Rehabilitation CTR West Farms Center 1410 Pelham Parkway South 27

1880 Bryant Avenue Bronx, NY 10461 Bronx, NY 10460 (718) 430-8500/8600 (718) 665-6414

Epilepsy Foundation of Metropolitan NY YAI Center for Specialty Therapy 257 Park Avenue South, Third Floor 360 East Tremont Avenue New York, NY 10010 Bronx, NY 10461 (212) 677-8550 (718) For referrals call (212) 273-6182 or (212) 239-1790

Article 28 Clinics

Article 28 clinics are free standing or hospital based ambulatory care facilities, licensed by the New York State Development of Health, under Article 28, of the Public Health Law. Certain Article 28 facilities are explicitly designated by the state to service persons with developmental disabilities.

ADAPT Community Network Rose F. Kennedy Children Evaluation 408 East 138th Street & Rehabilitation Center Bronx, NY 10454 1410 Pelham Parkway South 718-993-3458 ext. 1 Bronx, NY 10461 718-430-8500/8600

Cerebral Palsy Association of New York State Premier Health Care, a member of the YAI Network West Farms Center 406 Tenth Avenue, 34th Street 1880 Bryant Avenue New York, NY 10001 Bronx, NY 10460 212-273-6515 718- 665-6414 For referrals call 212-273-6182

Morrisania Center for Child Development Premier HealthCare, a member of the YAI Network

1225 Gerard Avenue, Suite #101 3060 Tremont Avenue Bronx, NY 10452 Bronx, NY 10461 718-960-2991 718-239-1790 For referrals call 212-273-6182

ADVOCACY

AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE POPULATION DESCRIPTION SERVED AHRC NYC 83 Maiden Lane Paul Hutchinson Assistance with IP meetings, Parents & 7th Floor 212-780-2799 transition to Kindergarten, Individuals Ages 3 to 21 New York, NY Educational.Advocacy evaluations & referrals, related 10038 @ahrcnyc.org services, busing & NYC families seeking appropriate educational programs. AllCare Provider 3040 East Carlos Aponte Advocating for Individuals that Individuals with Services, Inc. Tremont Avenue 877-391-0977 have ID/DD Disability ages 5-70 Suite 205 [email protected] Bronx, NY 10461 New York 151 West 30th St. 212-244-4664 Legal and Advocacy All Ages Lawyers for the 11th Floor Services All levels ID/DD Public Interest, New York NY Inc. 10001

Parent-to-Parent 25 Beaver St. Ellen McHugh Information, training, All Ages of New York 2nd Floor Mary Beth Fadelici referral and advocacy All levels of ID, DD and State New York, NY 1-800-405-8818 Special Health Needs 10004 Self-Advocacy 25 Beaver St. Evan Yankee Fowler Training & Advocacy for people All Ages Association New York, NY 646-896-1938 with disabilities All levels ID/DD 10004 Timothy Elliott 646-766-3260 Regina 646-766-3345 AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE DESCRIPTION POPULATION SERVED Sinergia, Inc. 2082 Lexington Godfrey Rivera Educational Advocacy and Legal All ages Avenue 212-643-2840 ext. 307 Services. Parent Training and All levels ID/DD and 4th Floor Intensive Educational Information Center. Workshops, their families New York, NY Advocacy Parent Support Groups & 10035 [email protected] Individual educational advocacy. Wheelchair accessible. Spanish Spoken.

BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION SERVICES

AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE POPLUATION DESCRIPTION SERVED NY State Institute on 25 Beaver Street Juliet Hawkins In-home behavioral OPWDD Eligible Disability, Inc. NYC, NY 10004 646-766-3258 crisis intervention Individuals of all ages that reside at home with their families or legal guardian

CAMPS AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE POPULATION DESCRIPTION SERVED 83 Maiden Lane Miriam Figueroa Camp Anne Ages 6 & over AHRC NYC 9th Floor 212-780-2585 (formerly Camp Catskill) All levels of ID/DD New York, NY June to September Including non-ambulatory 10038 5 (2 week sessions) individuals

83 Maiden Lane Miriam Figueroa Camp Issacson & Gordon Lodge Ages 18 & over AHRC NYC 9th Floor 212-780-2585 June to September All levels of ID/DD New York, NY 5 (2 week sessions) Including non-ambulatory 10038 individuals 25 West 17th Street Federica Blausten 2112 Overnight summer camp Ages 5 & over AMAC New York, NY 212-645-5005 ext. 2 weeks in the end of Persons with Autism 10011 August 516 West 181th Denise Pinargote Respite Getaway Ages 18 & over Esperanza Center Street 212-928-5810 ext. 3 day vacation (fall & spring) All levels of ID/DD Second Floor 126 Raleigh Resort

New York, NY Catskill Mountains 10033 111 Monmouth Charles Sutherland Overnight Camp Ages 7 & over New York Services Road 212-533-4020 Camp Oakhurst All levels of ID/DD For the Handicapped Oakhurst, NJ 07755 Lori Schenck 5 (2 week sessions) Including non-ambulatory 732-531-0215 June to September individuals YAI 460 West 34th YAI Link Overnight Sleep away Ages 8 to 18 Street 212-273-6182 Camp for 2 week sessions Mild to Moderate New York, NY June thru August ID/DD individuals 10001

CASE MANAGEMENT (Non-Medicaid)

AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE DESCRIPTION POPULATION SERVED

AHRC NYC 83 Maiden Lane 212-780-4491 Non-Medicaid Service Ages 3+ with OPWDD 5th Floor [email protected] Coordination eligibility who are not New York, NY eligible for Medicaid 10038

Sinergia, Inc. 2082 Lexington Johanna Santana Individuals with DD who are not Ages 3 & older Avenue 212-643-2840 ext. 302 eligible for Medicaid Service All levels of ID/DD Third Floor [email protected] Coordination. Must be living New York, NY with a family member. 10035

Natasha Harris Wheelchair accessible. 212-643-2840 ext. 326 Spanish spoken. [email protected] Non-Medicaid Service Coordination.

COMMUNITY HABILITATION Services are person centered and the amount is determined based on individual need

AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT POPULATION SERVED

ADAPT Community Network 110 Elmwood Avenue Anna Hoffman Ages 5+ Brooklyn, NY 11230 718-859-5420 ext. 234 All levels of IDDD AHRC NYC 83 Maiden Lane 212-780-4491 Individuals with ID/DD in all 7th Floor boroughs New York, NY 10038 Angels Unaware, Inc. 1375 Nelson Avenue 718-410-7406 Ages 13+ with DD Bronx, NY 10452

Behavioral Solutions 2150 Central Park Avenue 914-793-2900 All levels served Suite 208 Yonkers, NY 10740

Center for Family Support 333 Seventh Avenue Tray Power 3 years and older 9th Floor 718- 518-1500 ext. 357 New York, NY 10001 Esperanza Center 516 West 181 Street Emily Canto 3 years and older New York, NY 10033 212-928-5810 ext. 126 All levels of ID/DD

Child and Family Support Services 840-11 Grand Concourse 718-618-7535 All levels served Suite 1B Bronx, NY 10451 Creative Lifestyles 67 Bruckner Boulevard Andy Long 7 years and older Bronx, NY 10454 718-665-7002 ext. 5121

AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT POPULATION SERVED Daybreak 471 McLean Avenue Tasha Miah 12 years and older Yonkers, NY 10705 914-733-3325

Hand-in-Hands Family Services 390 Kings Highway, #A Mayer Ungar 3 years and older Brooklyn, NY 11223 718- 336-6073

Harris Hands Community 3679 East Tremont Avenue Heidy De La Cruz 4 years and older Services, Inc. Bronx, NY 10465 718-766-9289 ext. 407

Help on the Way, Inc. 1338 Southern Blvd. Maria Cuello 5 years and older Bronx, NY 10459 718-484-7810

Heritage Human Services 1504 Ralph Avenue Sofia Oyola All ages with DD Bronx, NY 11236 7 18-629-3187

Human First, Inc. 128 Atlantic Avenue Lasagna Rayside 5 years and older

Lynbrook, NY 11563 516-823-9500 ext. 251 All levels of ID/DD

Inclusive Links 45 Ludlow Street Churchill Egone Ages 3+ Ink Yonkers, NY 10705 Yoanny Nunez All levels of DD 914-359-1276 Serving The Bronx, Manhattan and Westchester County Life Adjustment Center, Inc. 1175 Findlay Avenue Nancy Feliciano Ages 7- Seniors 2nd Floor 718-293-9727 ext. 28 Individuals with DD/ID Bronx, NY 10456 and Autism

AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT POPULATION SERVED Progressive Social Services, 2655A Webster Avenue Juliana Quansah Individuals who are OPWDD Inc. Bronx, NY 10458 845-283-5438 eligible Quality Services for the 253 W. 35th Street Johnny Nunez All individuals diagnosed Autism Community (QSAC) 16th floor 718-728-8476 ext. 122 with an Autism Spectrum New York, NY 10001 Disorder Rewarding Environments for 32 Belmont Blvd Mavis Maholmes Ages 5+ with ID/DD serving Adult Living, Inc (REAL, Inc.) Elmont NY 11003 917688-1838 The Bronx, Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens Services for the Dev. 5474 Fieldstone Road Gloria Taveras Ages 6+ Challenged Bronx, NY 10471 718-432-8469 Sinergia, Inc. 2082 Lexington Avenue Tynese Caro 3 years and older 3rd Floor 212-643-2840 ext. 324 New York, NY 10035 [email protected] SKIP of NY 601 West 26th Street, STE 522 Richard Walsh Infants and older New York, NY 10001 212-268-5999 Social Action Center, Inc. 665 Pelham Parkway North Anika Davis All ages of individuals with 36

Suite 401 718-654-1815 DD Bronx, NY 10467 Special Citizens Futures 1775 Grand Concourse Alex DiMaio 4 years and older Unlimited 8th Floor 347-748-2152 All levels of ID/DD only Bronx, NY 10453 Autism Spectrum Taconic Innovations Inc. 25-35 Beechwood Avenue Gladys Justiniano Individuals with DD/ID Mt. Vernon, NY 10553 914-530-5592

UCP of NYC, Inc. 110 Elmwood Avenue Anna Hoffman 5 years and older Brooklyn, NY 11230 718-859-5420 ext. 234 All levels of ID/DD

AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT POPULATION SERVED Unique Life 4234 Viero Avenue Sonji Phillips 18 years and older Bronx NY 10470 718-231-7711 ext. 1024 YAI 460 West 34th Street YAI Link 5 years and older 11th Floor 212-273-6182 All levels ID/DD New York, NY 10001

CRISIS INTERVETION/PREVENTION

AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE POPULATION SERVED DESCRIPTION AHRC NYC 83 Maiden Lane Dolores Lulgjruay Crisis Intervention Ages 3 & over New York, NY 10038 718-367-3701 including behavior All levels of ID/DD management or family crisis Available 24 hours Gateway Counseling 1776 Eastchester Rd Erin Lamb In-home behavior Ages 6 & over Center Suite 220 929-237-7209 crisis prevention All levels of ID/DD Bronx, NY 10461 behavior In-home training for parents management & dually diagnosed Innovative Resources 93-22 Jamaica Avenue Tim Coleman Crisis Intervention Ages 12 & over for Independence, Second Floor 718-805-6798 Inc. Woodhaven, NY 11421 38

New York State 930 Willlowbrook Tina Granata Emergency Financial Ages 6-18 Institute on Road, BLDG 41A 718-494-6457 Assistance for goods All levels of ID/DD Disability, Inc. Staten Island, NY and services 10314

EVALUATIONS ASSESSMENTS AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE POPULATION DESCRIPTION SERVED ADAPT Community 408 East 137th Street 718-993-3458 ext. 1 Psychological Evaluations Adults Medicaid Network Bronx, NY 10454 or Medicare Required AHRC NYC 83 Maiden Lane 212-780-2652 Psychological & Individuals with DD 5th Floor 212-780-4491 Psychosocial Assessments New York, NY 10038 who don’t have Medicaid Reimbursement available for evaluations for people who don’t have Medicaid NY State Institute 930 Willlowbrook Road Elizabeth Sunshine Non-Medicaid Individuals of all ages on Disability, Inc. Building 41A 917-699-0578 Psychological & Psycho that reside at home Staten Island, NY 10314 Social Evaluation for the with their families determination of OPWDD eligibility Sinergia, Inc. 2082 Lexington Avenue Elena Dunn-Barcelona Non-Medicaid Psychosocial Individuals with DD who Third Floor 212-643-2840 ext. 311 & psychosocial evaluations don’t have Medicaid 39

New York, NY 10035 (serving Bronx, Bklyn, for people seeking OPWDD Queens and Manhattan) eligibility 7 days a week. Evaluations can be done at home if requested. YAI Center 460 West 34th Street Psychological & YAI Link Evaluations for Eligibility For Specialty New York, NY 10001 Psychosocial evaluations 212-273-6272 Medicaid; English and Spanish YAI Center for 3060 East Tremont Psychological & YAI Link Evaluations for Eligibility Specialty Bronx, NY 10461 Psychosocial evaluations 212-273-6272 Medicaid; English and Spanish FAMILY REIMBURSEMENT/CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE DESCRIPTION POPULATION SERVED ADAPT Community 110 Elmwood Project Connect Financial Assistance for goods All levels of ID/DD Network Avenue 877-827-2666 and services purchased by Brooklyn, NY 11230 family of an individual with ID/DD AHRC NYC 83 Maiden Lane 212-780-4491 Reimbursement for goods and Individuals with ID/DD and New York, NY 10038 Casey Barba services not funded by other their families 917-715-8035 programs AHRC NYC 2488 Grand Michael Wright Financial Assistance for goods Ages 3 & over Concourse, #404 212-895-3467 & services as well as individuals All levels of ID/DD Bronx, NY 10458 718-563-0209 who attend sleep away camp Gateway 1776 Eastchester Allison Gelfand Financial Assistance All ages served Counseling Center Road, Suite 220 718-885-4983 For goods and services Bronx, NY 10461 Goodwill Industries 2196 Fifth Avenue Joy Ellis Financial Assistance All Ages New York, NY 10037 718-392-7072 For goods and services All levels of ID/DD 40

NY State Institute 930 Willlowbrook Jacqueline Tripodi Reimbursement for goods and on Disability, Inc. Road, Bldg 41A 718-494-6457 services, Camp Scholarships, OPWDD eligible individuals Staten Island, NY Respite Vouchers of all ages that reside at 10314 home with their family Quality Services for 253 W. 35th Street Annie Washington Financial Assistance for goods Individuals with an Autism the Autism 16th Floor 718-728-8476 ext. and services Spectrum Disorder with Community, (QSAC) New York, NY 10001 2621 OPWDD eligibility Sinergia, Inc. 2082 Lexington Elena Dunn- Financial Assistance All ages; OPWDD Eligible Avenue, 3rd Floor Barcelona For goods and services Individuals; all boroughs New York, NY 10035 212-643-2840 ext. except Staten Island 311

FAMILY TRAINING, COUNSELING & SUPPORT AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE POPULATION SERVED DESCRIPTION Center for Human 307 West 38th Street 212-695-4563 English and Spanish Birth and Up Development & Suite 817 spoken Family Services New York, NY 10018 Center for Family 2811 Zulette Avenue Nazareth Morel In-home parenting Parents who are ID/DD Support Bronx, NY 10461 718-518-1500 ext. 357 skills training for parents with DD Center for Family 333 Seventh Avenue Yiranny Almonte In-home parenting Parents with more than one Support 9th Floor 7`8-518-1500 ext. 345 skills training for individual with ID/DD New York, NY 10001 parents with DD Cerebral Palsy 1880 Bryant Avenue Crystal King Advocacy outreach & Parents of ID/DD individuals Association of NYS Bronx, NY 10468 718-665-6414 ext. 3774 information on Adolescents aging out of DOE transition to adult district 75 services Gateway Counseling 1776 Eastchester Samantha Peterson Parent Training Ages 18 over dually 41

Center Road, Suite 220 929-237-7209 individual & group diagnosed individuals Bronx, NY 10461 support short-term counseling Heart Share Human 12 Metro Tech Laurie Yankowitz Parent Training, Ages 3 & over Services of NY Center 718-422-3271 Individual & Group All levels of ID/DD 29th Floor Support Brooklyn, NY 11201 Mercy Drive, Inc. 6069 Woodhaven Pamela Ossona/ Parent Support Ages 3-18 Blvd. Vanessa Bonilla Group Individuals with DD/ID, living Elmhurst, NY 11373 718-275-9326 Information & in the Bronx, Manhattan and [email protected] referral Brooklyn

AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE POPULATION DESCRIPTION SERVED Parent-to-Parent 25 Beaver St. Ellen McHugh Parent support, information All Ages of New York New York, NY 10004 Mildred Suarez Milligan and referral Parents and close State Mary Beth Fadelici relatives of 1-800-405-8818 individuals with ID/DD Rose F. Kennedy 1410 Pelham Pkwy S. Cristine Baric Training for Paraprofessionals Center Bronx, NY 10461 718-430-8538 Paraprofessionals and and professionals Albert Einstein professionals from who care or work College of community agencies with ID/DD Medicine of individuals Yeshiva University Services for the 5474 Fieldstone Road Crusita Ramos Parent Support Group, Parents of children or Developmentally Bronx, NY 10471 718-432-8469 information, referral adults with ID/DD Challenged Support for parents & self- and self-advocacy advocates 42

Sinergia, Inc. 2082 Lexington Avenue Joyce McMillan Weekly parent education Parents with DD who Third Floor 212-643-2840 ext. 311 classes, advocacy and case are eligible for New York, NY 10035 [email protected] management. community habilitation and/or with children in foster care YAI 460 West 34th Street YAI Link Focusing on teaching Group training for 11th Floor 212-273-6182 specific behavior techniques parents/caregivers of New York, NY 10001 to promote positive family children all ages with interactions and improve DD. communications.

AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE POPULATION DESCRIPTION SERVED YAI 460 West 34th Street YAI Link Independent Living Ages 18 & over 11th Floor 212-273-6182 Program New York, NY 10001

1241 Zerega Avenue YAI Link Family Support Ages 18 & over Bronx, NY 10462 212-273-6182 Contract-26 week course to provide opportunities for adults to learn and develop in a group setting.

GUARDIANSHIP/FINANCIAL PLANNING FUTURE CARE

AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE POPULATION DESCRIPTION SERVED

AHRC NYC 83 Maiden Lane 212-780-4491 Help with guardianship, Individuals with 5th floor [email protected] estate planning and other ID/DD & their New York, NY 10038 legal issues. families No fee. New York Lawyers 151 West 30th 212-244-4664 Legal & Advocacy services to Ages 3 & over for the Public Street ID/DD All levels of ID/DD Interest, Inc. 11th Floor Individuals New York, NY 10001

HOUSING ADVOCACY & HOME MODIFICATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES

AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE POPULATION DESCRIPTION SERVED ADAPT Community 5030 Broadway Annie Rivera Advocacy in housing All levels of ID/DD and Network New York, NY 10034 917-965-2950 related issues their families

Sinergia, Inc. 2082 Lexington Avenue Johanna Santana Evictions and other Individuals with DD and Third Floor 212-643-2840 ext. 302 housing court matters. their families New York, NY 10035 [email protected] Assistance with NYCHA relates issues, obtaining rent subsidies, repairs and tenant’s rights workshops. Spanish spoken. Taconic Innovations Inc. 25-35 Beechwood Ave 914-668-9041 ext. 4100 Assistance in finding Individuals with DD and

Mt. Vernon, NY 10553 apartments Autism

INFORMATION OUTREACH & REFERRAL AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE POPULATION DESCRIPTION SERVED ADAPT Community 80 Maiden Lane Project Connect Information and All persons with ID/DD Network New York, NY 10038 877-827-2666 Referral & their family AHRC NYC 83 Maiden Lane 212-780-4491 Information & referral Individuals with DD and 11th Floor Spanish & Russian their families New York, NY 10038 spoken Early Childhood 2488 Grand Concourse, 718-584-0658 Information & referral 0 to 5 years Direction Center #303 [email protected] All levels of ID/DD Bronx, NY 10458 Heart Share Human 12 Metro Tech Center Laurie Yankowitz Information, referral & All ages Services of New York 29th Floor 718- 422-3271 training for ID/DD Brooklyn, NY 11201 individuals with Fragile X Syndrome Include NYC 116 East 16th Street Jean Mizutani Information, referral, All levels of ID/DD New York, NY 10003 212-677-4660 advocacy and support Parent-to-Parent 25 Beaver Street Ellen McHugh Information, training, All ages of New York State 4th Floor Mildred Suarez Milligan referral & parent-to- All levels of ID& DD 46

New York, NY 10004 1-800-405-8818 parent support Sinergia, Inc. 2082 Lexington Avenue, Kirzis Lugo Information and Individuals with DD and 3RD Floor 212-643-2840 ext. 336 Referral their families New York, NY 10035 [email protected] Spanish spoken S.K.I.P. of New York 601 West 26th Street 212-268-5999 ext. 191 Adult Informational All Ages Suite 522 workshops All levels of ID/DD New York, NY 10001 YAI 460 West 34th Street YAI Link Information & Referral All ages 11th Floor 212-273-6182 Services for the DD All levels of ID/DD New York, NY 10001 Service System. INDIVIDUAL SUPPORTS AND SERVICES (ISS)

OPWDD supports people to live as independently in the community as possible by helping with housing cost. This help comes in the form of a housing subsidy for your home or apartment. You will be expected to contribute 30% of your income to housing costs. You are responsible for paying the part of the cost that is more than your housing subsidy.

For more information about OPWDD’s Individual Supports and Services Housing subsidy, contact your Care Coordinator, the FRONT DOOR. You can also call the Individual Supports and Services (ISS) contract at your local Developmental Disabilities Regional Office (DDRO).

Regional 4 Office - Metro NY

Pathea Walter ([email protected]) 646-766-3383

Mindi Wapner([email protected]) 646-766-3233

RESPITE AFTER SCHOOL AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE POPULATION DESCRIPTION SERVED ADAPT Community 2697 Westchester Carmen Orellana After-School Program Ages 13 to 21 Network Ave. 646-625-5000 ext. Children with a diagnosis of PS 721x Bronx, NY 10461 5002 Autism, Asperger Syndrome or Spectrum Disorder AHRC NYC 83 Maiden Lane 212-780-4491 After School Respite Ages 13 to 21 9th Floor Monday –Friday New York, NY Oct.-June 10038 Angels Unaware, 1375 Nelson Hugh Lyons Monday- Friday Ages 13+ with DD Inc. Avenue 718-410-7406 3pm-7pm Bronx, NY 10452 Transportation provided Harris Hands 3679 East Tremont Reinaldo Otero Monday –Friday School Age children Community Avenue 718-766-9289 ext. 3pm-5pm Services, Inc. Bronx, NY 10465 305

Kingsbridge 3101 Kingsbridge Hanna Gabris After-School Respite Ages 5 to 21 Heights Terr. 718-884-0700 ext. 2:30pm to 7pm Mild to Moderate ID/DD Community Center Bronx, NY 10463 202 Mon. to Fri.-year round Children with Autism, + school breaks in February, April Down-Syndrome, Multiple and 2 weeks after summer Disabilities school snack and dinner are provided

LifeSpire 1315 Loomis Street Maria Murray After Day Respite Program Ages 21 & over Bronx, NY 10461 646-753-1355 3pm to 6pm Adults with ID/DD Tuesdays & Thursdays

AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE DESCRIPTION POPULATION SERVED QSAC, Inc. 1968 Eastchester Vicky Ramsey After-School Respite Ages 8 to 21 Road 718-728-8427 2:45pm to 6pm Autism Spectrum Bronx, NY 10462 ext. 1418 Mon. to Fri. with transportation Services for the 5670 Riverdale Gloria Taveras After School Respite Ages 6-21 Developmentally Avenue 718-432-8469 Program Challenged Bronx, NY 10471 3:30pm-6:30pm Transportation Provided Social Action Center, 665 Pelham Parkway Anika Davis After-School Respite Ages 7-21 Inc. North, Suite 401 718-654-1815 3pm to 6pm Individuals with DD Bronx, NY 10467 Monday-Friday Transportation Provided South East Bronx 955 Tinton Avenue Sandra Credele After-School Respite Ages 21 and over Neighborhood Bronx, NY 10456 718-665-8908 Ext. 32 2:30pm to 6:30pm Adults with ID/DD

Centers, Inc. Transportation Provided South East Bronx 3282 Third Avenue Nicole Wright After-School Respite Ages 12 to 21 Neighborhood Bronx, NY 10456 718-542-2727 3:30pm - 6:30pm Adults with ID/DD Centers, Inc. 718-665-8908 Monday -Friday Transportation Provided Unique Life, Inc. 2197 New England Rajah Gray After Day Respite Ages 21 & over Thruway 347-449-7891 ext. 3:15pm to 6pm Adults with ID/DD Bronx, NY 10475 202 Monday to Friday Transportation Provided RESPITE EVENING PROGRAMS AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE POPULATION DESCRIPTION SERVED Esperanza Center 516 West 181 Street Elizabeth Lindao Wednesday Evening Ages 16 & over New York, NY 10033 212-928-5810 ext. 3:30pm to 6pm All levels of ID/DD 120 Transportation Provided for upper Manhattan & Western Bronx only Project Careers 3289 Third Avenue Nicole Wright Evening Program Ages 21 & over SEBNC Bronx, NY 10456 718-542-2727 Mondays-Thursdays All levels of ID/DD 718-665-8908 2:30pm to 6:30pm Services for the 5670 Riverdale Gloria Taveras Evening Program Ages 21+ Developmentally Avenue 718-432-8469 Monday-Friday Challenged Bronx, NY 10471 3:30pm-6:30pm Services for the 5670 Riverdale Gloria Taveras Evening Program Ages 5-21 Developmentally Avenue 718-432-8469 Monday-Friday

Challenged Bronx, NY 10471 3:30pm-6:30pm South East Bronx 3282 Third Avenue Sandra Credrell Accent Café Ages 18 & over Neighborhood Bronx, NY 10456 718-665-8908 ext. 32 Recreation Adults with ID/DD Centers, Inc. 2:30pm to 6:30pm Mon, Wed., & Friday Dinner & Transportation Provided

AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE POPULATION SERVED DESCRIPTION YAI 1241 Zerega Avenue YAI Link Evening Program Ages 17 and older Bronx, NY 10462 212-273-6182 (BEAP) 5pm to 8pm Tuesdays, Fridays & Saturdays Limited Transportation

RESPITE IN-HOME

Services are person centered and the amount is determined based on individual need. AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT POPULATION SERVED ADAPT Community 110 Elmwood Avenue Project Connect All levels of ID/DD Network Brooklyn, NY 11230 877-827-2666 Ages 5 and older

AllCare Provider Services, 100 Aldrich Street Elizabeth Peralta Ages 3 and older Inc. #15A 877-391-0977 ext 501 Bronx, NY 10475 [email protected] AHRC NYC 83 Maiden Lane 212-780-4491 Individuals with ID/DD in all 7th Floor [email protected] boroughs New York, NY 10038

Center for Family Support 333 Seventh Avenue Yiranny Almonte Ages 3 & older 9th Floor 718 518-1500 ext. 345 New York, NY 10001 [email protected]

(For Com. Hab.) Christie Powers 718-518-1500 ext. 229 [email protected] Esperanza Center 516 West 181 Street Emily Canto Individuals with DD living New York, NY 10033 212-928-5810 ext. 126 with their families Harris Hands Community 3679 East Tremont Avenue Heidy De La Cruz 4 years and older Services, Inc. Bronx, NY 10465 718-766-9289 ext. 407

Help on the Way, Inc. 1338 Southern Boulevard Maria Cuello 5 years and older Bronx, NY 10459 718-484-7810 All levels of ID/DD

AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT POPULATION SERVED Heritage Human Services 1504 Ralph Avenue Sofia Oyola All Ages Brooklyn, NY 11236 718-629-3187 All levels of DD, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, residing in Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan and The Bronx. Human First, Inc. 128 Atlantic Avenue Lasagna Rayside Ages 5 and older Lynbrook, NY 11563 516-823-9500 ext. 251 All levels of ID/DD 646-761-1625 (cell) [email protected] Inclusive Links 45 Ludlow Street Churchill Egone Ages 3 + Ink Yonkers, NY 10705 Yoanny Nunez All levels of ID/DD 914-359-1276 Serving Manhattan, The

Bronx and Westchester County Innovative Resources for 93-22 Jamaica Ave Tamara Willis Ages 5 & over Independence, Inc. Second Floor 718-805-6796 ext. 3126 All levels of ID/DD Woodhaven, NY 11421 [email protected] Including behaviorally challenged

Life Dome 19 South 10th Avenue Naomi Osei Mensah All ages served 2nd Floor 347-252-4177 ext. 3 Mount Vernon, NY 10550 Naomi.osei- mensah@lifedomeadult services.org LifeSpire 159 East 125th Street Patricia Eason All ages served 2nd Floor 212-560-5600 New York, NY 10035 [email protected]

AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT POPULATION SERVED Mercy Drive, Inc. 120-34 Queens Blvd. Clara Rivera Ages 3 & older Suite 210 718-794-9368 All levels of ID/DD Kew Gardens, NY 11415 [email protected] Quality Services for the 253 W. 35th Street Johnny Nunez All individuals with Autism Autism Community 16th Floor 718-728-8476 ext. 1222 Spectrum Disorder (QSAC) New York, NY 10001

Sinergia, Inc. 2082 Lexington Avenue Egdabel Alvarado Individuals with DD and their Third Floor (212) 643-2840 ext. 351 families New York, NY 10035 [email protected] In-home relief for parents Spanish spoken Social Action Center, Inc. 665 Pelham Parkway N. Anika Davis All ages of individuals with

Suite 401 718-654-1815 DD Bronx, NY 10467 SKIP of NY 601 West 26th Street, Richard Walsh Infants and Older STE 522 212-268-5999 New York, NY 10001 [email protected] Taconic Innovations Inc. 25-35 Beechwood Avenue Gladys Justiniano All ages served Mt. Vernon, NY 10553 914-530-5592

YAI 460 West 34th Street YAI Link Ages 5 & older 11th Floor 212-273-6182 All levels of ID/DD New York, NY 10001

RESPITE MISCELLANEOUS AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE POPULATION DESCRIPTON SERVED Daniel’s Music 1595 Lexington Avenue Nadine McNeil Weekdays, afternoons, All levels of disability Foundation Second Floor 212-289-8912 evenings and Saturdays New York, NY 10029 www.danielsmusic.org

NY State Institute 930 Willowbrook Road, Sarah Alton Tickets for individuals & OPWDD Eligible on Disability, Inc. Bldg. 41A 718-494-6457 family members for individuals of all ages that Staten Island, NY 10314 sports entertainment reside at home with their venues. Reimbursement families for recreational activities & lessons 55

Progressive Social 41 Livingston Avenue Georgina Atakora Services, Inc. Yonkers, NY 10705 845-283-5438 7 days a week All ages served [email protected] South East Bronx 955 Tinton Avenue Clyde Thompson Basketball Sports Ages 21 and over Neighborhood Centers, Bronx, NY 10456 718-542-2727 Program & Cheerleaders Adults with ID/DD Inc. 718-665-8908 (one day a week) YAI 460 West 34th Street YAI Link Various trips locally, Adults 18 & over Bronx Leisure Trax 11th Floor 212-273-6182 nationally and With DD and high level of New York, NY 10001 internationally independence and self care skills. YAI 460 West 34th Street YAI Link Designed for adults with Adults 18 & over Hankering for More 11th Floor 212-273-6182 learning differences who with learning differences New York, NY 10001 live in and around NYC No formal diagnosis who want support required. Must be travel making friends Trained

RESPITE OVERNIGHT AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE POPULATION SERVED DESCRIPTION ADAPT Community 1822 Stillwell Avenue Sita Boodram Up to 30 days per Ages 3 and older Network Bronx, NY 10469 718-652-9790 ext. 294 year in Brooklyn, Serving ambulatory & non- Queens, Manhattan ambulatory individuals and Staten Island Transportation provided AHRC NYC 83 Maiden Lane 212-780-4491 Hotel Respite Individuals with Mild ID/DD, 9th Floor 26 weekends/yr, ages 16+ who travel New York, NY 10038 Fri.pm-Sun.pm independently, self-medicate Sept.-June and are enrolled in the HCBS 56

waiver AHRC NYC 83 Maiden Lane 212-780-4491 Out of home respite Individuals with ID/DD, ages 8+ ; 9th Floor provided at a respite ambulatory with no severe New York, NY 10038 apt. only on medical/behavioral problem weekends from Friday afternoon (after 3pm) until Monday 8am. Open year round, 24 hour supervision, Up to 14 nights per month (42 nights total per year) AHRC NYC 83 Maiden Lane 212-780-4491 Mini Camp operates Individuals with ID/DD, ages 5- 9th Floor Oct-May weekend 16, who are enrolled in HCBS New York, NY 10038 away to upstate camp Waiver

AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE POPULATION SERVED DESCRIPTION Esperanza Center 516 West 181 Street Emily Canto Call to attain Ages 18 & older New York, NY 10033 212-928-5810 information Federation of Multi- 2111 Virgil Place Donna Reid Free standing out-of- Ages 18 & older Cultural Programs, Bronx, NY 10473 718-822-5991 home up to 30 All levels of ID/DD Inc. consecutive days Institute of Applied 1247 Ward Avenue Gabi Opazo Free standing out-of- Ages 18+; All levels of IDDD Human Dynamics, Bronx, NY 10472 914-220-4313 home Inc. (IAHD) New York Services 1140 Broadway Lori Schenck Overnight Respite at Ages 8 & older For the Handicapped Suite 903 732-531-0215 Camp Oakhurst, NJ Mild to Moderate 57

New York, NY 10003 Charles Sutherland 5 to 7 days includes Individuals with ID/DD 212-533-4020 door to door trans. with physical disabilities Provided New York 111 Monmouth Lori Schenck Overnight Respite Ages 8 & older Services Road 732-531-0215 Weekends only All levels of ID/DD For the Oakhurst, NJ Charles Sutherland 5 to days non-ambulatory individuals Handicapped 07755 212-533-4020 (choice given) Camp Oakhurst includes door-to- door Transportation Provided Richmond’s 919 North Jennifer Lugo Overnight Respite Ages 3 & older Community Broadway 914-968-1900 ext. 7 days All levels of ID/DD Center Yonkers, NY 5034 No transportation Individuals who are medically 10701 fragile

AGENCY ADDDRESS CONTACT SERVICE POPULATION SERVED DESCRIPTION Sinergia, Inc. 2082 Lexington Egdabel Alvarado Overnight weekend Individuals with DD and their Avenue (212) 643-2840 ext. 351 Weekday Respite families Third Floor [email protected] Wheelchair accessible New York, NY 10035 Spanish spoken

RESPITE WEEKEND PROGRAMS AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE POPULATION SERVED DESCRIPTION AHRC NYC 1500 Pelham Pkwy. S. Miriam Figueroa Teen & young adults Ages 13 to 19 Bronx, NY 10461 212-780-2585 Saturdays from 9am Mild to Moderate Individuals to 4pm; October thru with ID/DD May; Transportation Ambulatory & Non-Ambulatory Provided AHRC NYC 1952 Mayflower Sam Emsell Saturdays from 9am Ages 3 & over Avenue 212-780-2596 to 3:30pm Mild to Moderate Individuals Bronx, NY 10461 Transportation with ID/DD Provided Ambulatory & Non- Ambulatory Esperanza Center 516 West 181 Street Juan Carlos Espinal 3 day weekend Ages 5+ with DD New York, NY 10033 212-928-5810 ext. getaway program. 105 Resort Vacation for 59

small groups, fully supervised. Round trip transportation provided from resort. Good Will Industries 2196 5th Avenue Joy Ellis 15 Saturdays from Ages 21 and over New York, NY 10037 718-392-7072 March to June & All levels of ID/DD 15 Saturdays from Only Ambulatory Individual Sept. to Dec. served Transportation Provided

AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE POPULATION SERVED DESCRIPTION Heritage Human 1504 Ralph Avenue Sofia Oyola Saturdays & Sundays All ages with DD, including Services Brooklyn, NY 11236 718-629-3187 all year long Autism Spectrum Disorder 10am-3pm; residing in Brooklyn, Manhattan, Transportation Queens and The Bronx. Provided Kingsbridge Heights 3101 Kingsbridge Hanna Gabris Saturdays from 10am Ages 15 to 25 Community Center Terr. 718-884-0700 ext. to 3pm Mild to Moderate Individuals Bronx, NY 10463 202 October thru June with ID, DD; Teens & young Transportation adults with Autism, Down- Provided Syndrome, Multiple Disabilities Kingsbridge Heights 3101 Kingsbridge Hanna Gabris Saturdays from 10am Ages 18 & over Community Center Terr. 718-884-0700 ext. to 2pm Mild to Moderate Individuals Bronx, NY 10463 202 with ID/DD Adults with Autism Social Action Center, 665 Pelham Parkway Anika Davis Two Saturdays per Ages 7-21 with DD 60

Inc. North 718-654-1815 month, 10am-4pm; Suite 401 transportation Bronx, NY 10467 provided

AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE POPULATION SERVED DESCRIPTION Services for the 5670 Riverdale Gloria Taveras Saturdays from 10am to Ages 5 to 21 Developmentally Avenue 929-800-1788 3pm All levels of ID/DD Challenged Bronx, NY 10471 Transportation Provided

Social Action Center, 665 Pelham Parkway Anika Davis Saturdays from 10am to Ages 5 to 21 Inc. Suite 401 718-654-1815 4pm All levels of ID/DD Bronx, NY 10467 South East Bronx 955 Tinton Avenue Doreen Myles Sunday Recreation Ages 18 and over Neighborhood Bronx, NY 10456 718-665-8908 9am to 4pm All levels of ID/DD Centers, Inc. Transportation Provided

The Institute of 1680 Southern Blvd. Gabi Opazo Sunday Respite Ages 5 to 21 Applied Human Bronx, NY 10460 914-220-4313 10am to 3pm Individuals with ID/DD, with Dynamics, Inc. Breakfast and Lunch multiple disabilities, and their

Provided; Transport siblings Provided YAI 1241 Zerega Avenue YAI Link Club Fun Saturday Ages 6 to 18 Bronx, NY 10462 212-273-6182 Recreation All levels of ID/DD, including 9am to 4pm non-ambulatory individuals September to June Transport provided YAI 1241 Zerega Avenue YAI Link Bronx Freedom Club Ages 18 and older who travel Bronx, NY 10462 212-273-6182 (Socialization/Recreation independently and who may be Program) competitively employed Saturdays 10am to 4pm

RESPITE SCHOOL HOLIDAY AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE POPULATION SERVED DESCRIPTION AHRC NYC 83 Maiden Lane 212-780-4491 Bronx School Holiday Individuals with ID/DD, ages 5- 9th Floor Respite for 5 weeks a 16, enrolled in HCBS Medicaid New York, NY 10038 year when schools are Waiver on a break. Transportation provided. Children’s Aid Society 431 Quaker Road Vincent Ganziani Respite on Holiday Ages 7 to 17 Camp Wagon Road Chappaqua, NY 10514 914-238-4761 weekend during All levels of ID/DD school year Including non-ambulatory individuals Harris Hands 3679 East Tremont Reinaldo Otero Respite on Holiday School age children Community Services, Avenue 718-766-9289 ext. weekend during

Inc. Bronx, NY 10465 305 school year YAI 1241 Zerega Avenue YAI Link School Holiday Ages 6 to 21 Bronx, NY 10462 212-273-6182 Respite Program All levels of ID/DD Limited Transportation

SELF-DIRECTION

Self-Direction provides the opportunity and the funding from NYS OPWDD to purchase your own self-directed services. In Self- Direction, you can choose your own services and supports and can hire your own staff. To enroll in Self-Direction, you need to be eligible for OPWDD services and have a Care Coordinator. Self-Direction may be right for you if you can make your own decisions (or have help to) and if you want more flexible supports and services.

To learn more about Self-Direction, talk with you Care Coordinator or Regional Self –Direction Liaison.

Bronx Contact Information for Self-Direction Liaison in the DDRO is Robert Johnson at 718-430-0887. His email is Robert. [email protected].

SOCIALIZATION OPPORTUNITIES

AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE POPULATION DESCRIPTION SERVED AHRC NYC 83 Maiden Lane 212-780-4491 For individuals with a Ages 18+ with ID/DD 9th Floor high level of who travel New York, NY 10038 independence independently Various events on Sunday Trips- Fees charged; Various activities on Super Saturdays from Oct.-June Weekly Bowling-Oct. to May 64

Basketball Club (Free) Meets weekly AHRC NYC 83 Maiden Lane 212-780-4491 City Teens: For Ages 13+ with ID/DD 9th Floor individuals with a high who travel New York, NY 10038 level of independence independently Group meets weekly in one central location & travels on public transportation to events within NYC. Free

SUPPORT GROUPS

AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE POPULATION DESCRIPTION SERVED AHRC NYC 83 Maiden Lane Annette Spallino Support groups for Siblings of individuals 5th Floor 212-780-2592 children, teens and with ID/DD New York, NY 10038 adult siblings. Fee Medicaid or sliding scale. Weekend sib shops for children and teenagers.

TRANSPORTATION

AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT SERVICE POPULATION DESCRIPTION SERVED

Taconic Innovations 25-35 Beechwood Gladys Justiniano Non-Medical Individuals with ID/DD Inc. Ave 914-533-5592 Transportation Mt. Vernon, NY 10553 [email protected]

CARE COORDINATION

Effective July 1, 2018 Medicaid Service Coordination Services converted to Care Coordination, under Care Coordination Organizations (CCO’s). CCO’s will provide Health Homes Services and coordinate a variety of healthcare, wellness and Developmental Disabilities (DD) services, to achieve a holistic and integrated approach to meeting the full range of needs. A specialized team, comprised of Health Home Care Manger working together with other professionals, will work the people we serve and their families, to plan, execute and monitor individualized Life Plans.

There are 3 CCO’s for Region 4 which serves the Bronx. They are:

Advanced Care Alliance New York (ACA) 60 East 42nd Street Suite 1762

New York, NY 10165 833-692-2269 www.advancecarealliance.org

Care Design 460 West 34th Street, 12th Floor New York, NY 10001 646-491-6497 ext. 20004 www.caredesignny.org

Tri-County Care (TCC) 829 East 15th Street Brooklyn, NY 11230 844-504-8400 ext. 9213 www.tricountycare.org RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

As a family member of a person with developmental disabilities, placement of your loved one in the care of a residential service provide can be one of the most difficult decisions you will ever have to make. In planning the future for someone, you want to make sure that your family member will be safe and secure and receive the kind of care and treatment that will put your mind at ease.

There are many agencies in The Bronx that offer residential options. Their mission is to provide housing for people with developmental disabilities, assisting them to lead meaningful and productive lives in the manner they choose, in their own communities, with the supervision and supports they need. These services range from 24- hour supervised homes to apartments for more independent individuals.

When the time to consider a residential opportunity for a person and his/her family arrives, it will be necessary to seek information about what services the person needs, where that person and/or the family would like services and which agency they would like to provide the service.

This guide serves to give you some knowledge about residential options, some questions you should ask when speaking with an agency representative and the names, address and contact persons of organizations that provide residential services in The Bronx. All of the organizations listed are licensed by the New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD). The local office, the Metro NY Developmental Disabilities Regional Office (DDRO), can also be contacted for further information at (718) 430- 0474.

You may also receive further support and assistance through The Bronx DD council both at the Executive Board meetings as well as the monthly Residential Committee meetings. For more information call Yvonne Patrick at 212-273-6100 ext. 2174.

Please know that you are not alone out there. Good luck!

Bronx DD council Residential Committee

New York Cares Guiding Principles New York Cares is a program for ongoing out-of-home residential development for people with Developmental Disabilities who live in communities throughout New York State. Individuals who need out of home residential services and are eligible for those services from OPWDD and who are registered on the out-of-home residential waiting list shall:

o Have access to community-based services consistent with their need in an individualized service environment; o Play a significant role in developing those services through a person-centered approach that considers their needs and choices; o Be able to continue relationships with family, friends, and other individuals; and o Have the opportunity for increased independence, individualized and inclusion in the communities where they will be served.

Certified Supportive and Supervised Residences o Residential Habilitation: individually tailored supports that assist with skills related to living in the community. These supports include adaptive skill development; assistance with activities of daily-living (hands-on); community inclusion and relationship building; training and support for independence travel; transportation; adult educational supports; development of social skills; leisure skills; self-advocacy and informed choice skills; and appropriate behavior development to help the individual access their community. Residential Habilitation also may include program related personal care and protective oversight and supervision o Family Care (FC): certified program that provides a structured and stable home environment within a family unit to a person with developmental disability, offering support, guidance, and companionship. Family Care providers are home owners who receive a monthly stipend to care for individuals with developmental disabilities in their own homes. Learn more about Family Care program by reading our brochure (also available in Spanish), or contact your local DDRO. o Individualized Residential Alternative (IRA): certified homes that provide room, board and individualized service options. There are two different kinds of IRAs. A Supervised Individualized Residential Alternative is home that has staff nearby at all times when individuals are at the residence. A Supportive Individualized Residential Alternative is a home in which living is more independent and supervision is based on the person’s need for supervision; staff typically is not onsite at all times when residents are home. o Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF): residential treatment options in the community for individuals with specific medical and/or behavioral needs. ICF’s provide 24-hour on site assistance and training, intensive clinical and direct-care services, supervised activities and a variety of therapies. ICFs are designed for individuals whose disabilities severely limit their ability to live independently. o Community Residences (CR): provides housing, supplies for daily living like food and toiletries, and services on a daily basis for individuals who have Developmental Disabilities. Community Residences foster supportive interpersonal relationships, offer supervision to ensure health and safety, and assistance in learning activities that are part of daily living. Community Residences are designed to provide a home environment, and also provide a setting where individuals can acquire skills

necessary to live as independently as possible. There are two types of community residences; supervised, in which staff are nearby at all times that individuals are in the residence, and supportive, in which living more independent. In supportive community residences, staff are on-site and available less than the entire time that individuals are home, based on the specific support needs of an individual.

Questions Families Should Consider 1. How much experience does the agency have in working with persons who are developmentally disabled? 2. How much experience does the agency have in providing a residential service? 3. Where is the agency’s group homes located? Can I visit any of these homes? 4. What does your agency do that make the transition as smooth as possible for my family member? 5. Can my family member visit and participate in activities at the home prior to moving there? 6. Can I talk to any family member of the individuals living in a home being considered for a residential opportunity in order to get their point of view on the operation of the home? 7. How is the appearance of the home, inside and outside? 8. How will the residence be furnished and decorated? 9. Will the individuals have their own closets and dressers? 10. Will there be curtains, pictures, rugs, and other typical decorations and furnishings? 11. What kind of training does staff receive? 12. How many staff is on duty during the day, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays? a. What is the rate of staff turnover? What are the reasons for staff turnover? b. What are the kinds of background checks done on new employees? c. How does staff deal with medical or other type of emergencies? 13. Will I be informed of any emergency involving my family member? How and how quickly 14. What does the person that lives in the home do each weekday? 15. What activities take place at the home or in the community during the week? On weekends or holidays? Are inclusive community activities promoted? 16. Will my family member be able to continue attending sleep-away camp and if so who will pay?

17. How is the plan of services developed for my family member, and how will the family be involved in the creation and updating of this plan? 18. Who can be contacted to discuss concerns about the plan once it is implemented? 19. What is your agency’s procedure for addressing any serious concern a family member raises about any aspect of the home (such as the conditions of the home or issues with staff)? 20. How will people be allowed to express their concerns or grievances? Is there a formal process for handling complaints? 21. Are people allowed and encouraged to receive and make visits with family, friends and guardians? 22. Are they allowed to visit privately if they wish? 23. Are there adequate areas for private activities or conversation? Do staff and others knock before entering private spaces? 24. Do individuals utilize community-based services to meet their health, dental and recreational needs? 25. Will people be allowed to use their personal money and property? Are there restrictions on the use of either? Is each resident regularly informed of his/her finances? 26. How will people be involved in meaningful, productive work or day programs?

RESIDENTIAL SERVICES WHERE SERVICE POPULATION AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT PROVIDED SERVED Association for 15-08 College the Acting Executive Director: Point Blvd. Serving The Bronx, Queens, Advancement of Christopher Weldon Ages 21+ College Point, Manhattan and Staten Island the Blind and Director of Residential Services: NY 11356 Retarded (AABR) Hezikegh Elliot 72

718-321-3800 Ext. 216 [email protected]

100 North Director of DD Services: Broadway Lindsey Emmerich Serving The Bronx, Rockland Abbott House Ages 21+ Irvington, NY 914-591-7300 Ext. 3084 and Westchester counties 10533 [email protected] 80 Maiden ADAPT Lane, 8th FL Coordinator of Operations: Serving The Bronx, Community Ages 21+ New York, NY 212-683-6700 Manhattan and Staten Island Network 10038 Brooklyn Coordinator: Advocates for Nick Hassan 3106 Coney Services for the Bronx Coordinator: Island Avenue Serving Brooklyn and The Blind and Multi- Altia Sharpe Ages 21+ Bronx, NY Bronx Handicapped, 718-934-2592/718-601-6620 11235 Inc. [email protected] [email protected] 83 Maiden Director of Residential Services: Lane Monica Santos AHRC NYC Serving all 5 boroughs Ages 21+ New York, NY 212- 780-2500 Ext. 2538 10038 [email protected] WHERE SERVICE POPULATION AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT PROVIDED SERVED 1375 Nelson Residential Manager: Serving The Bronx Angels Unaware, Avenue Shawn Stewart Ages 21+ Inc. Bronx, NY 718-410-7406

10452 Cell: 631-792-3018

[email protected]

115 East Stevens Cardinal Director of Residential Services: Serving The Bronx, Avenue, McCloskey Diane Pryce Westchester and Rockland Ages 21+ Suite 115 Services 914-997-8000 Ext. 156 Counties Valhalla, NY 10595

1011 First Catholic Avenue Asst. Executive Director: Serving The Bronx, Guardian 10th Floor Gina Maranga Ext. 2258 Manhattan, Queens, Staten Ages 21+ Services New York, NY 212-371-1011 Ext. 225 Island and Long Island 10022

281 Zulette Director of Residential Services: Serving all 5 boroughs, Long Center for Avenue Omayra Andino Island, New Jersey and Ages 21+ Family Support Bronx, NY 718-518-1500 Ext. 3221 Westchester County 10461 Ages 21+

1880 Bryant Cerebral Palsy Avenue Mike Mitchell Serving The Bronx, Association of Bronx, NY 718-401-3627 ext. 8775 Manhattan and Staten Island New York State 10460

WHERE SERVICE POPULATION AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT PROVIDED SERVED Community 2225 Lodovic Coordinator of Residential Services: Serving The Bronx, Ages 21+ Action for Avenue Tracey Tyler Manhattan and lower

Human Services, Bronx, NY 718-655-7700 Ext. 108 Westchester Counties Inc. 10469 [email protected] Hutchinson Executive Director: Metro Center Community Kevin Meade Atrium Resource Center 718-292-1705 1776 Serving The Bronx, for Residential Director: Ages 21+ Eastchester Manhattan and Yonkers Developmentally Everett Watts Road, # 225 Disabled Inc. 718-292-1705 ext. 3428 Bronx, NY [email protected] 10461 CFO: 67 Bruckner Rafael Paulino Creative Blvd. [email protected] Serving The Bronx Ages 21+ Lifestyles, Inc. Bronx, NY Director of Residential Services: 10454 Tawana Carden 718-665-7002 516 West 181 Director of Residential Services: Esperanza Street Theresa Black Serving The Bronx and Ages 21+ Center New York, NY 212-928-5810 Ext. 129 Manhattan 10033 [email protected] 112-40 Francis Innovative Lewis Blvd. Executive Director: Resources for Avenue Serving The Bronx, Queens Raymond J DeNatale Ages 21+ Independence, Queens Village and Brooklyn Counties 718-805-6796 Inc. 11429

WHERE SERVICE POPULATION AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT PROVIDED SERVED Institutes for 125 Broad Senior V.P. ID Serving The Bronx, Brooklyn Ages 21+ Community Street 3rd 212-385-3030 and Manhattan

Living Floor New York, NY 10004 Director of Residential Services Paulette Mapp Institutes of 32 Warren Director of Residential Services in Applied Human Avenue Westchester County Serving The Bronx and Ages 21+ Dynamics, Inc. Tarrytown, NY Natalie Morgan-Williams Westchester (IAHD) 10591 914-220-4325 [email protected] [email protected] 1430 Broadway Residential Coordinator: Life Adjustment Serving The Bronx and Suite 501 Angela Walton Ages 21+ Center Manhattan New York, NY 212-938-1223 Ext. 117 10018 2400 Halsey Residential Coordinator: Metro Street Serving The Bronx and Lisa Pesante Ages 21+ DDRO/OPWDD Bronx, NY Manhattan 718-430-0474 10461 1437 Shakespeare Program Director: New York Avenue Rene Pili Serving The Bronx Ages 21+ Foundling Bronx, NY 718-293-0591 ext. 5230 10452 WHERE SERVICE POPULATION AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT PROVIDED SERVED Puerto Rican 145 West 15th Director of Residential Services: Family Institutes Street Syed Islam Serving The Bronx Ages 21+ Inc. New York, NY 718-231-6532

10011 [email protected]

463 Rising Ground Residential Director: Hawthorne (formerly Leake Ruth Tokasczyk Serving The Bronx and Avenue Ages 21+ and Watts 914-375-8731 Westchester Yonkers, NY Services, Inc.) [email protected] 10705

Director of DD Services: Leslyn Mitchell Salvation Army 90-23 161st 718-206-9171 Ext. 221 Social Services of Street, 3rd FL Serving The Bronx, Brooklyn Asst. Director of DD Services: Ages 21+ Greater New Jamaica, NY and Queens Shonda St. Hillaire Ext. 226 York 11432 Asst. Director of DD Services: Raven Graves Ext. 227 463 7th Main Line: 212- 633-6900 Ext.1676 Avenue, 17th Intake Coordinator: Services for the Serving The Bronx, Brooklyn Floor Brenda Williams Ages 21+ Underserved and Queens New York, NY 917-574-5640 10018 [email protected] 5475 Fieldston Services for the Executive Director: Road Developmentally Peter Dolan Serving The Bronx Ages 21+ Bronx, NY Challenged 718-432-8469 10471 WHERE SERVICE POPULATION AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT PROVIDED SERVED Sheltering Arms 305 Seventh Residential Director: Serving The Bronx and Ages 21+ Children & Avenue Deborah Washington Manhattan 77

Family Services 2nd Floor 212-886-5674 Ext. 5674 New York, NY [email protected] 10001 2082 Lexington Avenue Director of Residential Services: Serving The Bronx, Brooklyn, Sinergia, Inc. 4th Floor Rebecca Maitin Ages 21+ Manhattan and Queens New York, NY 212-643-2840 Ext. 323 10035

955 Tinton South East Residential Manager: Serving The Bronx Avenue Neighborhood 718-542-2727 Ages 21+ Bronx, NY Centers, Inc. 10450

Executive Director: Donald Lash 1775 Grand 718-601-6935 Ext. 125 Serving The Bronx, Special Citizens Concourse Residential Director: Manhattan and Westchester Ages 21+ Futures Bronx, NY Zelda Keaton County Unlimited, Inc. 10453 718-885-5630 Ext.203 [email protected] 1775 Grand Special Citizens Serving The Bronx, Concourse CEO: Ms. Jessica Guberman Futures Manhattan and Westchester Ages 21+ Bronx, NY 718-601-6935 Ext. 125 Unlimited, Inc. County 10453

AGENCY ADDRESS CONTACT WHERE SERVICE POPULATION PROVIDED SERVED

500 Western Director of DD Programs: Serving The Bronx, Rockland St. Dominic’s Highway Judy Sabater-James County and Orange County Ages 21+ Family Services Blauvelt, NY 845-359-3400 Ext. 241

10913 [email protected]

4234 Viero Director of Residential Services: Unique People Avenue Serving The Bronx, Aziza Henderson Ages 21+ Services Bronx, NY Manhattan and Queens 718-231-7711 Ext. 39 10470 460 West 34th Serving The Bronx, Brooklyn, Street Manhattan, Queens, Long YAI YAI LINK -212-273-6182 Ages 21+ New York, NY Island, Westchester & 10001 Rockland Counties