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Causes: Developmentally Disabled Centers, Disabilities, Group Homes, Human Service Organizations, Human Services
Mission: Our mission is to provide or obtain services for people with developmental disabilities and their families in western new york, which will assist in achieving their highest level of independent living, enable their fullest participation in society, ensure that their civil and human rights are protected, and promote their ability to be productive, contributing members of the community.
Programs: Residentialcommunity services for the developmentally disabled offers a variety of different housing options to meet every person's needs. Our residences are inviting, comfortable homes that range from independent living options to houses with 24 hour staff assistance. Group-style iras have 24-hour on-site staff support. Apartment-style iras have two levels of on-site staff supervision, supported (staff on site day hours) or a supervised (staff on site 24/7) setting. Our emergency residence can provide temporary housing to individuals with developmental disabilities who are in need of a place to live. Emergency residence also provides site based respite in an overnight capacity to people with developmental disabilities over the age of 18 years. All of our houses have access to a site van and many are wheelchair accessible. Mscservice coordinators (msc's) help develop goals, address needs, and explore individual's options through person centered planning. Msc's provide linkage to many services including financial, medical, and habilitation resources. Msc's can provide referrals to important benefits and links to a diverse menu of services. Parents and youth program specializes in meeting the unique needs of families and assist with assist you in obtaining or maintaining public benefits like medicaid, temporary assistance, ssi and ssd and links to services, including habilitation services, residential services, day programs, respite, and counseling. Enhanced services include individual and group day habilitation (including our expressive arts program), and at-home residential habilitation. Parenting classes offer training for parents and soon-to-be parents. Habcommunity services offers two certified day habilitation site based programs for adults with developmental disabilities. Our certified programs are provided monday through friday at our 2180 genesee and 1377 abbott road locations. Both programs offer recreation and ongoing volunteer opportunities. Transportation is provided to and from the facility. Day habilitation programs focus on skills and activities that lead to increased independence in the home, school, job, and community. Programs are site-based and community-based. Plans are developed toward accomplishing ambitions and goals. One-on-one instruction if needed. Other day habilitation offerings include a driver readiness program, movie nights, bowling leagues, dances, opportunities to volunteer in the community, and participation in local community events, women and/or men only based groups.