who runs it
Organizations running this strategy · 6
what it looks like in practice
Activities of orgs running this strategy
A sample of programmatic activities from the orgs above — what the strategy looks like on the ground.
- Supports socialization and life skills development for children with autism HERE WITH US FOUNDATION INCdirect serviceDevelops programs that foster peer friendships and community modeling opportunities for children with autism, focusing on life skills and socialization.
- Career planning services for individuals with disabilities THE WORKSHOP INCdirect serviceProvides career planning services to empower individuals with disabilities and other barriers to achieve self-sufficiency and personal success.
- Delivering autism support services to individuals and families ANGELS 4 AUTISM INCdirect serviceProvides services and programs to individuals with autism spectrum disorder and developmental disabilities to help them acquire, maintain, and practice skills for a productive life, with a focus on underprivileged children and financially disadvantaged families.
- Organizing volunteer teams to support autism programs ANGELS 4 AUTISM INCdirect serviceRecruits and organizes volunteer teams to assist in delivering programs and services for individuals with autism.
- Advocacy and family support services KAREN'S HOPE INCdirect serviceProvides education, advocacy, and support services for disabled individuals and their families through meetings, phone calls, and personal sessions to promote independent living.
- Educational and social programs for individuals with developmental disabilities KAREN'S HOPE INCdirect serviceProvides educational programs, including a Reading, Writing and Typing Series, and social programs focused on empowerment, self-regulation, travel, and current events for youth and individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Residential housing and supported living for youth with developmental disabilities KAREN'S HOPE INCdirect serviceOperates residential homes that accommodate up to four individuals with developmental disabilities, providing supported group living arrangements tailored to individual needs. This includes at least one established facility referred to as "our first home," intended as a model for future homes.
- Develops educational, leadership, and advocacy skills in youth with physical disabilities THIS ABILITY NOT DISABILITY INCdirect serviceProvides programs that promote educational development, leadership, and advocacy skills specifically for young people with significant physical disabilities.
- Coordinating continuity of care through organizational transfer of services CRYSTAL RUN VILLAGE INCdirect serviceCompleted the transfer of all programs and services to ADAPT of the Hudson Valley on June 1, 2022, ensuring uninterrupted support and care for individuals with developmental disabilities previously served by the organization.
- Facilitating community transitions from institutional settings CRYSTAL RUN VILLAGE INCdirect serviceLeads the relocation of individuals with developmental disabilities from large institutions and campus-based facilities into community-based residences. Successfully transitioned over 250 individuals into 44 community homes across three counties, including serving as lead agency for the full transition of 108 individuals from Greer-Woodycrest.
- Providing respite and skill-building support to individuals with developmental disabilities CRYSTAL RUN VILLAGE INCdirect serviceOffers respite and skill-building programs for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities, supporting community integration and personal development. Served over 700 individuals and their families across Orange, Rockland, and Sullivan Counties in New York.
- Providing vocational support and job training for employment integration CRYSTAL RUN VILLAGE INCdirect serviceDelivers vocational and skill development programs aimed at job replacement for developmentally disabled individuals working in the community, including ongoing support and training services.
- Supporting access to educational and recreational opportunities through partnerships CRYSTAL RUN VILLAGE INCdirect serviceFacilitates access to learning, educational, and recreational activities for individuals with developmental disabilities by collaborating with external partners to expand community engagement.