ROCHESTER SCHOOL OF THE HOLY CHILDHOOD I

Provides advisory support to an affiliated bakery—Special Touch Bakery, Inc.—that offers employment and training opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Operates Partners with Industry, an integrated community-based enterprise providing custom contract packaging and fulfillment services since October 2019, offering vocational training and work experience for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Provides supported employment services with job coach support to help students and adults secure competitive employment in the Rochester community. Includes pre-vocational skills training in campus and community settings, such as at Special Touch Bakery, Inc., and offers paid and volunteer work opportunities through its Community Based Pre-Vocational program.

Provides individualized education and vocational training programs for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including Activities of Daily Living, Work-Based Learning, and Supported Employment. Serves more than 200 individuals through its School Program (ages 5–22) and Adult Program (ages 21 through retirement), with on-site and off-site job skill development in collaboration with local companies.

Runs a six-to-ten-week program in partnership with Nazareth University's occupational and physical therapy graduate programs, focused on developing lifetime skills through activities such as bowling, laser tag, sports leagues, walking clubs, and music and art programs.

Provides occupational therapy services including evaluations, training, and therapeutic activities to improve functional performance for adults and students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Services are integrated into classroom instruction and focus on enhancing academic, cognitive, and physical development.

Delivers speech and language therapy using exercises, activities, and assistive technologies to improve communication, independence, and quality of life. Addresses social communication, language comprehension, cognition, and swallowing disorders, with services integrated into classroom instruction and aligned with IEP goals.

Supports participation in accessible recreational activities such as the Rotary Sunshine Camp for students and adult program participants, promoting community integration and leisure engagement.

Organizes respite overnight trips several times per year for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including weekend getaways to local parks, camps, and recreational facilities. Also provides themed respite camps for students ages 5–21 featuring science experiments, crafts, and motor activities, requiring eligibility through OPWDD services.

Operates after-school respite programming on weekdays from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. for students ages 5–21, and an after-hours recreational respite program from 2:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for individuals ages 14 and older, focusing on community inclusion and social skill development through structured activities such as games, motor exercises, and group play.

Provides comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services for adults with intellectual disabilities through an Article 16 Clinic certified by the New York State OPWDD. Services include interdisciplinary clinical care delivered by a team of social work counselors, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and psychologists, including evaluations for guardianship, informed consent capacity, and credibility assessments.

Provides individual and small group community habilitation services and life skills training in areas such as transportation, daily living, and social skills to support independence, community inclusion, and person-centered goals for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Offers a 15-week Healthy Relationship Course meeting weekly for one hour, teaching adults with intellectual disabilities how to recognize healthy relationships, establish boundaries, and navigate social dynamics in work and community settings. Offered twice per year.

Offers individual and group counseling focused on interpersonal skills, emotional regulation, coping strategies, and mental health concerns such as anxiety and depression. Supports individuals in managing personal challenges and emotional responses across school and adult programs.

Provides individual and group music therapy services led by board-certified music therapists to address IEP-related social, emotional, academic, communication, cognitive, and physical goals for students and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Hosts multiple annual events requiring volunteer support for setup, cleanup, and registration, and welcomes corporate volunteer groups for service days involving painting, landscaping, and facility cleaning to support facility maintenance and community involvement.

Employs two full-time registered nurses and one full-time licensed practical nurse to monitor health issues, administer medication, and provide emotional support. Conducts annual hearing, vision, and scoliosis screenings for students, including those with communication challenges, using specialized equipment. Assigns LPNs to support individuals in specific programs such as the Community Classroom.