Nysarc Inc

Programs: Residential services - provides individuals with disabilities support and assistance to lead lives of independence and dignity. Individuals served included those with autism, multiple handicaps, medical fragility, and other developmental disabilities. Residential services were provided in 44 nys omrdd certified residences (i. E. , 2 icf's and 42 ira's) located throughout westchester county. Services were based on individualized plans of care and included direct care, nursing, transportation, residential habilitation, recreation as well as clinical services such as nutrition, speech therapy, physical therapy, psychology, and social work. Approximately 240 individuals were served. Over 300 residential staff members were supervised and trained. Services were provided 365 days per year, 24 hours per day. 44 residential properties were maintained as per the standards of the local communities and governmental codes and regulation.

day services - the goal of the adult day services is to assist adults with developmental disabilities reach their full potential as productive members of society. The organization strives to meet its goal by providing a continuum of day services to individuals depending upon need and personal preference. A) day habilitation: teaches individuals to effectively utilize community services. B) prevocational: assisting the person to adjust to the productive and social relationship demands of the workplace. C) pathway to employment: provides guidance to explore carriers interests and develop a plan to reach carrier goals. D) choices: a combination of day habilitation, supported employment, volunteer prevocational services through small group experiences in the community. D) community habilitation: provides supports for improved community integration. F) transition services: helps prepare students with developmental disabilities who are preparing to graduate from high school for a successful transition into the adult world. Transition staff works closely with students, their families and teachers to develop career plans that will assist young adults realize satisfying careers and to become contributing members of their communities.

preschool - provides educational, social and support services for children, from birth to five years of age, and their families. These services are provided based on the philosophy that children, and their families, should be given a choice of resources to maximize their child's potential. Our services provide inclusion into community life in settings where children who have a wide range of abilities and interests are accepted. The curriculum is designed to enhance children's self esteem; an essential element of positive growth and development.