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This program serves co-ed youth in need of a supportive, educational environment. The length of stay is determined by the Committees on Special Education (CSE) in consultation with parents. This program offers clinical, educational, and residential service components. While in this program, children attend our on-campus school, licensed by the New York State Education Department. Speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy as well as psychiatric and psychological assessment are provided.

Provides vocational rehabilitation services to eligible individuals to prepare them for employment (including helping them to further their education) consistent with their strengths, ability and interest. These jobs can be in the competitive workforce, self-owned businesses in the home, sheltered workshops or in supported employment in the community. Also works with students, families and school districts to coordinate appropriate services for students with disabilities who are leaving secondary education and entering adult vocational rehabilitation.

Provides pre-vocational services, beginning in elementary school, with career education being infused across the curriculum in various activities. Students in the upper grades receive a range of services, such as transition counseling, vocational assessment which is geared toward helping students acquire the skills necessary to succeed in society and in their community, and are delivered both in the classroom and in the community.

Assists students in developing their own transition plan and to implement it through education, coordination of benefits and services, and group work.

Fosters communication among healthcare professionals, parents, school-age patients, and school personnel in preparation for a child's return to school after cancer treatment.

Offers a public education to children who are residents at the Cottage, and those receiving day treatment, and focuses the curriculum to enhance their abilities and to graduate high school, and transition to the working work or to their community.

A12-month school program that provides intensive clinical and special education services to enhance the functioning of children and their families with the ultimate goal of maintaining children in the community and preserving the family unit. Program serves 18 boys and girls (5-12 yrs at admission) with a Committee on Special Education classification of emotionally disturbed or psychiatric diagnosis with psychotic features, or if without psychotic features, experiencing a functional deficit in home, school or peer relations.

Family support and home and community based services available to children with developmental disabilities.

Offers individual, family and group counseling, behavior management as well as information and referral for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and autism and their families. A therapeutic, adult, social, and recreational club meet weekly to work on goals that include increasing socialization and self-advocacy skills. Also provide a transition program for adolescents going to adulthood, including case management for children and adults with developmental disabilities.

This program assesses students with developmental disabilities and helps identify and enhance their abilities to successfully transition from school to work.

This program assesses students with developmental disabilities and helps identify and enhance their abilities to successfully transition from school to work.

Provides training and support for employment to people with developmental disabilities. Offers individualized services designed to empower participants to choose and achieve their vocational goals in a supportive environment.

SLIP provided youth with support and assistance to transition to total independent. SILP has a focus of responsibility on the youth, with a philosophy of learning by doing. Young adults (ages 16 to 21) reside in subsidized community-based apartments and learn the skills necessary to become self sufficient, healthy, and achieve independence. Residents may remain in the program until age 21.Mother-Baby SILP provides community-based services for young teenage mothers and their children in the same supported living environment as the SILP program.

Organizes activities and volunteer jobs that help others in the community while individuals learn life skills, social skills and work skills. Must have an MSC referral. Call for further information.

A multi-faceted program which teaches appropriate behaviors and help students who are cognitively limited with intensive treatment needs, including those with autism spectrum disorders to develop the cognitive, social and life skills required to interact in the larger world. Also prepares students for an educational and employment plan, through individualized academic classes, job support and internships. Provides the transition support when students are in the process of going from education to employment.

This program provides training and support to students with developmental disabilities. Offers different levels of education programs with varying degrees of support to help students develop the skills they will need to live, learn and earn within the community. Programs also include transition support, job placement, life skills, transportation, etc.

An education program designed for youth with moderate/severe developmental disabilities which is structured and designed for each student, focusing on verbal behavior, academic literacy, self-management, and problem solving, with "Transition Planning" as a part of each student's education plan.

The program serves students with two or more disabling conditions that result in multi-sensory or motor deficiencies. Services include skill development, self-management, language, mealtime, motor activity, occupational, physical and speech/language therapies, adaptive physical education and nursing. Also provides supported employment and transitional services for older students.

Fundamental to the Community Independence Program is the belief that individuals with developmental disabilities can and should be given the opportunity to determine the content and character of the service they receive, identify the goals to which they aspire, and choose the individuals that would provide them with assistance in identifying and attaining their goals.

Seeks to improve the system of care for children and youth with special health care needs and their families. The program helps shape public policy so families can get the best health care for their children. A diagnosis is NOT required. Services include: - Matching families with community resources and referring to community programs - Advocacy with health care providers and school districts - Linkage to medical providers and specialists - Support and play groups - Transportation services - Translation and interpretation services - Transition to adult services and more

Offers individual, family and group counseling, behavior management as well as information and referral for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and autism and their families. A therapeutic, adult, social, and recreational club meet weekly to work on goals that include increasing socialization and self-advocacy skills. Also provide a transition program for adolescents going to adulthood, including case management for children and adults with developmental disabilities.

Assists high school students with disabilities, assess their objectives for adult community life. The program encourages students to think about their future and develop skills to communicate their ideas with parents and teachers, and help develop more independence, self-esteem, and skills needed for a productive and fulfilling future. A team effort is implemented with families, schools, government services, and the general community to help students reach transition goals. Information, training, and technical assistance is available for students, to help with planning, benefits and entitlements, assistive technology, reasonable accommodation, personal assistance services, community resources, and housing options.

Provides vocational rehabilitation services to eligible individuals to prepare them for employment (including helping them to further their education) consistent with their strengths, ability and interest. These jobs can be in the competitive workforce, self-owned businesses in the home, sheltered workshops or in supported employment in the community. Also works with students, families and school districts to coordinate appropriate services for students with disabilities who are leaving secondary education and entering adult vocational rehabilitation.

Provides coordinated transitional services and training to help students move from school to post-school life in order to live as independently and self-directing as possible. Services include transitional assistance with CSE meetings and IEP transition planning and advocacy with school personnel as needed. Also allows participants to explore and observe a variety of jobs and work settings, including job training and coaching.

Presentation detailing steps needed for schools to consider in transitioning high school students to work.