What they reported doing
- #1 primary $1.28MCommunity habilitation: this program offers habilitation training in adl skills, budgeting, travel training, social and recreation skills to individuals who reside at home with family members. This program ensures that these individuals continue to live with their own chosen homes and communities with the skills they need.
- #2 $1.25MRespite program: offers relief to families with individuals with developmental disabilities. This service allows the family member to attend to activities they will otherwise be unable to without this relief. Many family members have been unable to attend to their own medical appointments or social events because they have no one give them the relief they need. By sending well-trained staff in dealing with individuals with various forms of mr/dd, these families can now get the relief they so desperately need.
What they call their work
What they do
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Residential Support for Developmental Disabilities 2 activities
- Day Habilitation and Community Habilitation servicesProvides structured training and support in activities of daily living, budgeting, travel training, and social skills for individuals with developmental disabilities living at home with family members.
- Skills training and independent living supportOffers individualized skills development and training in home and community settings, including computer training, money management, travel training, health education, and interpersonal skills to support independent living for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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Supported Employment for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Advocacy and support servicesProvides advocacy and support services for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families, with a focus on underserved minority populations in New York City.
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School-Based Mental Health and Family Support 1 activity
- Crisis intervention and in-home behavioral managementProvides in-home crisis intervention and behavioral management training for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.
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Developmental Disability Service Coordination 1 activity
- Medicaid service coordinationConnects individuals with developmental disabilities and their families to benefits, services, and programs through Medicaid service coordination, ensuring a continuum of care.
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Respite Care for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Respite care servicesOffers in-home respite care with trained staff supervision to provide relief for family caregivers of individuals with developmental disabilities, enabling them to attend personal appointments and social events.
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Adaptive Sports Programs 1 activity
- Socialization and recreational activitiesOrganizes person-centered social and recreational activities such as movies, museums, dining, sports events, and creative arts to promote inclusion and community engagement for individuals with developmental disabilities.
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General Community Direct Support Services 1 activity
- Transportation, meals, and stipend supportProvides door-to-door transportation, breakfast, and daily stipends to participants in programs to support access and participation.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRANCIS NGADI | CEO | 40 | $397K |
| evette ngadi | COO | 40 | $323K |
| MARY YANG | FINANCE DIRECTOR | 40 | $151K |
| KAYDENE YANKANA | PROGRAM DIRECTOR | 40 | $122K |
- HENRIETTA oby okpala — Secretary
- JANICE GRAY-PIERRE — member
- KEISHA HICKSON — MEMBER
- iola thompson — vice Chairman
- james anyansi — Chairman
Who they work with
- Brooklyn Government — Provides services in Brooklyn, NY, with offices located in the borough.
- Brooklyn Partner — Provides community habilitation services in Brooklyn, NY
- Heritage Human Services Partner — Organization providing advocacy and supports for people with developmental disabilities and their families.
- New York City Government — Provides services to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families throughout New York City.
- PayPal Partner — Uses PayPal as a payment processor for donations.
How they approach the work
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- 3IP Framework for Community Integrationmethodology: 3IP modelBy promoting Independence, Inclusion, Individuality, and Productivity (3IP), we produce sustained community integration and personal empowerment because these principles collectively address systemic barriers and foster self-determination.
- Culturally Responsive Care Integrationmethodology: culturally_responsive_careBy integrating language, cultural heritage, and social identity into service design, we produce more effective and respectful outcomes because individuals engage more fully when their identities are affirmed and honored.
- Person-Centered Empowerment Modelmethodology: person-centered_approachBy placing individuals with developmental disabilities and their families at the center of service planning and delivery, we produce greater independence, inclusion, and goal attainment because this approach honors personal agency, dignity, and unique life goals.
- Positive Behavioral Support Strategymethodology: positive_behavioral_supportBy using proactive and positive behavioral interventions, we reduce behavioral outbursts and improve well-being because these strategies address root causes and build adaptive skills without coercion.