What they reported doing
- #1 primary $18.40MDAY HABILITATION SERVICES- SEE SCHEDULE ODAY SERVICES: IAHD PROVIDES DAY HABILITATION SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH SIGNIFICANT CHALLENGES IN ALL AREAS OF FUNCTION, INCLUDING COGNITION, COMMUNICATION, BEHAVIOR, AND ADAPTIVE LIVING SKILLS. IAHD'S DAY HABILITATION PROGRAMS SERVE A LARGE GEOGRAPHICAL AREA IN THE BRONX AND WESTCHESTER. TRAINED PROFESSIONALS WORK WITH FAMILIES, STAFF AND FRIENDS TO DEVELOP INDIVIDUAL SERVICE PLANS FOR THE INDIVIDUALS IN THE PROGRAM, TO DETERMINE WHAT OUTCOMES THEY WANT TO ACHIEVE DURING THEIR DAY HABILITATION PROGRAM, AND TO ESTABLISH THE ACTIVITIES THAT WILL BEST ASSIST THEM TO ACHIEVE THESE OUTCOMES. INDIVIDUALS ARE GIVEN CHOICES AS TO THE ACTIVITIES THEY PREFER TO PARTICIPATE IN, SUCH AS ART, MUSIC, FITNESS AND COMPUTER USAGE, AND WHILE THEY PARTICIPATE IN THESE ACTIVITIES, THEY RECEIVE TRAINING IN MANY SKILL AREAS. INVOLVEMENT IN COMMUNITY LIFE IS AN ESSENTIAL PART OF THE DAY HABILITATION PROGRAM, AND INDIVIDUALS RECEIVE TRAINING IN HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES IN AN APPROPRIATE MANNER.
- #2 $119KOTHER SERVICES- SEE SCHEDULE ORESPITE : IAHD PROVIDES SITE BASED RESPITE SERVICE FOR INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR FAMILY AS SUPPORT TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS TO TAKE TIME FOR THEMSELVES WHILE THE INDIVIDUALS RECEIVE PROFESSIONAL AND SUPERVISED SUPPORT. ART GALLERY : THE VALUE OF ART AS A THERAPEUTIC MEDIUM AND AS A MEANS OF COMMUNICATION IS CENTRAL TO IAHD'S PROGRAM. THROUGH THE ART PROCESS AND THE CREATION OF VARIED WORKS, INDIVIDUALS HAVE OPPORTUNITIES TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF THEMSELVES AND OTHERS, DEVELOP COPING STRATEGIES FOR STRESS, ENHANCE COGNITIVE ABILITIES AND ORGANIZATION SKILLS, PARTAKE IN SENSORY AND MOTOR EXPERIENCES AND FIND ENJOYMENT IN THE PROCESS OF CREATING ART AND THE IDENTIFICATION OF THEMSELVES AS ARTISTS.
What they call their work
What they do
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Community Service and Charitable Outreach 1 activity
- Advocacy and community service initiativesConducts advocacy projects including voter promotion, fundraising for disability awareness, and donation drives for local migrant shelters, contributing to community engagement and social impact.
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Art Programs for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Art therapy and community art exhibitionsOffers structured art programming as a therapeutic medium to enhance cognitive, sensory, and emotional development, and operates the Dynamic Arts Gallery in the Bronx where individuals showcase and sell artwork alongside local artists, with proceeds split equally between program support and direct artist income.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Community events and outreachOrganizes annual community events including a heart-healthy walk along the Hudson River, a June program showcase and partner recognition event, and family-friendly inclusive activities that accommodate all abilities and paces.
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Inclusive Social & Recreational Events 1 activity
- Community integration and social participation supportSupports individuals in engaging in community-based activities such as shopping, recreation, cultural memberships, internships, sports leagues, and social events to foster independence, friendship development, and quality of life.
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Healthcare Compliance and Ethics Programs 1 activity
- Compliance and staff training programsDelivers annual compliance training to employees via the Relias learning management system and to Board members and volunteers in person, including pre- and post-testing, and conducts internal audits on billing, payments, and training to ensure regulatory adherence.
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Day Habilitation Services 1 activity
- Day habilitation programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilitiesOperates site-based and community-integrated day habilitation programs at multiple locations in New York, including Tarrytown, Bainbridge, St. Mary's, the Bronx, and Westchester, offering structured activities in art, music, fitness, computer use, prevocational training, and community integration to support skill development and socialization.
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Specialized Therapy for Children with Disabilities 1 activity
- Facilitation of developmental and therapeutic outcomesSupports individuals in achieving developmental milestones such as ambulation in children with developmental disabilities through targeted therapeutic interventions.
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Residential Support for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Residential support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilitiesProvides 24-hour supervised residential care in homes and apartments across Westchester County and the Bronx, offering person-centered support to promote independence, community inclusion, and daily living skill development for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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Respite Care for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Respite services for individuals and familiesProvides site-based respite services to support the well-being of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their caregivers through temporary, structured care.
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Disability Rights Advocacy & Self-Advocacy Empowerment 1 activity
- Self-advocacy capacity building and trainingEstablishes and supports self-advocacy initiatives such as the IAHD Champions group, including participation in grassroots self-advocacy courses and leadership development programs to empower individuals with disabilities.
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Intake and Referral Coordination 1 activity
- Service coordination and resource referralSupports individuals and families by facilitating service intake and connecting them to needed resources and supports.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| OMAYRA ANDINO | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $454K |
| ELLEN GRIFFIN | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $270K |
| KEISHA HOPE EDER | CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER | 40 | $247K |
| GABRIELE OPAZO | CHIEF INNOVATION AND TRAINING OFFICER | 40 | $226K |
| PAULETTE MAPP | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF RESIDENTIAL SERVICES | 40 | $225K |
| ELIZABETH MATTHEWS | CHIEF QUALITY ENHANCEMENT OFFICER | 40 | $210K |
| ERICA ROBINSON | DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL SUPPORTS | 40 | $200K |
| SHERIFAT AMPONSAH BS RN | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $135K |
- ANNA MAE VENER — FAMILY ADVOCATE
- DORIS FIGUEROA — SECRETARTY
- ELAINE JONES — BOARD MEMBER
- HOWARD ROSENZWEIG — BOARD MEMBER
- IRIS COLEMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- JEFFREY DI NAPOLI — BOARD MEMBER
- JEFFREY WINIK — VICE CHAIRPERSON
- JEREMY KRANTZ — BOARD MEMBER
- JODI PETERSON — BOARD MEMBER
- MATTHEW KIAMIE — CHAIRPERSON
- MICHAEL AGOVINO — BOARD MEMBER
- MICHAEL WINIK — BOARD MEMBER
- PADRAIC REYNOLDS — TREASURER
- PAUL H KIM — BOARD MEMBER
Who they work with
- Council on Quality and Leadership Government — Accredited by CQL for excellence in person-centered services and supports.
- Council on Quality and Leadership Network — IAHD is affiliated with the Council on Quality and Leadership, as indicated by the logo display.
- Danny Rossello Partner — Corporate Compliance Manager at IAHD, supporting compliance operations and oversight.
- Elizabeth K. Matthews Partner — Chief Quality Enhancement Officer and Compliance Officer for IAHD, responsible for overseeing compliance investigations, training, and audits.
- IAHD Foundation Partner — Receives checks on behalf of IAHD and supports development efforts.
- Intertwine Arts Partner — Partners with IAHD to engage individuals in creative textile arts projects
- Jodi Partner — Self-advocate and Board of Directors member who participates in staff training and advocacy.
- Medicaid Government — Referenced as a key funding and service access resource for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Office for People with Developmental Disabilities Government — Provides eligibility determination and services through the Front Door system; referenced as a key resource for supports.
- Pierson Park Partner — Host venue for the IAHD Walk & Roll event.
- Self-Advocacy Association of New York State (SANYS) Partner — Partnered with SANYS to deliver a grassroots self-advocacy course; IAHD Champions group members completed the program and were later recognized by SANYS as Regional Self-Advocacy Group of the Year.
- Social Security Administration Government — Referenced as a resource for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities seeking benefits.
- The Weaving Center at The Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary Partner — Collaborates with IAHD on artistic programming for program participants
How they approach the work
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- Family and Self-Advocacy Led Governancemethodology: family_led_governanceBy ensuring family leadership in governance (51% board representation) and involving self-advocates in staff training, we institutionalize person-centered values and human rights understanding across the organization because lived experience shapes more responsive and ethical support systems.
- Integrated Therapeutic and Community-Based Supportmethodology: community_integration_through_local_partnershipsBy combining multimodal therapeutic services with community integration through local partnerships and inclusive housing, we build independence and quality of life because sustained engagement in natural settings reinforces therapeutic gains and social belonging.
- Person-Centered Empowerment and Planningmethodology: person_centered_planningBy centering individuals' goals, strengths, and choices in planning and service delivery, we foster autonomy, engagement, and skill development because meaningful participation increases ownership and outcomes. This is operationalized through individualized life plans co-developed with participants and their support networks.