Offers intensive clinical services which may include occupational and physical therapy, speech and behavioral services to individuals ages 21 and older with severe and profound levels of intellectual and other developmental disabilities. Offers intensive sensory integration programming and other planned activities within a hub based location as well as environmental exploration within the community.

Our LifeLong Learning centers offer day programs for adults diagnosed with developmental disabilities and autism spectrum disorders. These programs focus on building a wide-array of skills in the areas of pre-vocational, vocational, communication, and social skills. Individuals are offered opportunities of community involvement through volunteer training programs and volunteer placements with small, local businesses.

Offers a community-based waiver program with emphasis on theatrical arts including: acting, voice, dance, costume/set design, music, creative writing and presentation skills. Call for further information.

Provides a variety of day programs which focuses on the specific needs of each individual with developmental disabilities or mental illness, including a program to focus on gaining more independence and build vocational skills learning to be part of a community, and living more independently.

Offers programs to middle school students ages 11-14 in grades 6th to 8th. The Prevocational Program services students with various developmental disabilities. The primary goal of the program is to maximize each student's potential and to teach skills that will enable them to become as independent as possible within the confines of his/her disability. Program components include academics with an emphasis on functional skill development, as well as simulated work activities to apply newly acquired knowledge. Behavior management, independent living, and social skills are also addressed. Where needed, discrete trial teaching and applied behavioral analysis is utilized in conjunction with grade level curriculum. Functional assessments of behavior intervention plans are implemented for support when needed. The Secondary Developmental Program services students with various developmental disabilities. The primary goal of the program is to maximize each student's potential and to teach skills that will enable them to become as independent as possible within the confines of his/her disability. Program components include improving cognition with an emphasis on sensory motor skills development. Functional assessments of behavior and behavior intervention plans are put in place for support when needed. The 12:1:4 Program emphasizes a multi-sensory approach to learning. Emphasis is placed on improving cognition, sensory motor skills development and use of adaptive equipment to aid movement and independence. Students placed in the 12:1:4 class component are dependent upon staff for meeting their needs throughout the school day. Classroom instruction is provided with hand over hand assistance. Related services of speech, occupational therapy and physical therapy are provided on a group push-in basis. All students are assessed using the New York State Alternate Assessment. The Academic Center Middle School Program services students with learning and behavioral disabilities. The primary goal of the program is to maximize each student's potential. Program components include instruction that is comprised of the general education curriculum and which supports the Common Core State Standards. Behavior management, self-advocacy and social skills are addressed. A building-wide behavior management plan is an integral part of the program. Functional assessments and behavior intervention plans are implemented for support when needed. Programs are offered at various locations.

Provides full and half day rehabilitative/habilitative services for adults with developmental disabilities, including recreational program that includes movies, museums, restaurants, and various points of interest.

Provides a blend of day rehabilitation, supported work, and volunteer work through small group experiences in the community.

Provides a one-to-one service in-home or out in the community for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Provides intensive home-based services to families with children from birth to 16 years of age who are at risk of foster care placement or who are in placement. Services include assessment, individual, family, couple and group sessions, as well as avocacy and coordination with families, school and other service-delivery systems are provided. Children from this program participate in CARE.

* Provides residential services for adults with Intellectual disabilities and community residential habilitation.* Provides Medicaid service coordination.* Provides Traumatic Brain Injury service coordination.* Offers Asperger family support services.* Provides guardianship program.* Provides volunteer services to not-for-profit agencies and other area organizations by CDS clients.

*Offers long term support and education to parents with developmental disabilities.

• Families may be headed by one or two parents but must have custody of the child.

*Helps parents develop an individualized plan that teaches the needed skills to build a bright future including:

• Positive disciple
• Bedtime routines
• Meal planning

*Provides habilitation services including:

• Group day habilitation
• Evening and weekend habilitation
• At-home residential habilitation

*Designed for four families currently, two of them rent safe, affordable Valley Commons homes that serve as learning environments for the parents.

*Offers parenting and other classes for parents that are not enrolled in the program.

Provides programs that focus on wellness, community integration, and individual growth and productivity by enhancing physical, social, emotional, spiritual, intellectual, and occupational needs.

Community Based Pre-Vocational Services:Community Based Prevocational Services (Community Pre-Voc) provides opportunities for individuals to increase their vocational skills and engage in career exploration in the local community. Participants have the chance to volunteer with local non-profits, develop resumes, attend classroom learning, and visit area employers. Transportation is provided from the agency home site to various points in the community. Site Based Pre-Vocational Services:Site-Based Prevocational Services are activities that provide learning and work experiences where individuals can develop general, non-job-task-specific strengths and skills that contribute to employability in paid employment in integrated community settings. Services are intended to develop and teach general skills related to following directions, attending to task, task completion, problem-solving, safety and/or may also focus on assisting the person to adjust to the productive and social relationship demands of the work place. This program is offered at Alternatives Industry located at 634 Birchwood Drive, Oneida, NY. Enrollment requirements include: Individuals with disabilities 24 years old and younger (youth) must be provided with various services designed to improve their access to competitive integrated employment, including transition services, vocational rehabilitation and career counseling services, before they are employed at a subminimum wage; All workers, including youth, must be regularly provided with career counseling and information about training opportunities as a condition of payment of a subminimum wage.

Offers group day services to teach individuals to effectively use their daily living skills as active participants within their community.

Offers residential habilitation, day habilitation, service coordination, and respite services to people with developmental disabilities.

Advocate for an enhanced quality of life and independence of persons with intellectual, developmental and other disabilities.

Offers introduces individuals with developmental disabilities to person-centered activities including creative arts, recreation and leisure, independent living and employment preparation.

Assists individuals with disabilities to learn the skills and get supports to pursue personal interests and aspirations.

Provides a socialization and supported play program designed to offer fun, safe, and appropriate activities for children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental disabilities, friendship and understanding for siblings, and respite and support for parents.

Offers community intergenerational activities; pre-vocational skills training; employment preparation; activities of daily living training.

Provides support to families to help relieve them of their caregiving duties.

Provides personalized services utilizing an individual's strengths to compensate for their challenges. Services are provided in the individual's home and in the community.

* Provides programs and services for people with intellectual and/or other developmentally disabilities and their families. Programs and services include: ArcWorks manufacturing and subcontracting business Job Path- Job placement, training, and ongoing support for persons ready to work in the community Community Pre-vocational programs ArcDeli cafeteria and catering Day Habilitation Programs- site based and without walls Resources for community inclusion Self-Advocacy Certified Residential services Health Services Family Support Services Guardianship RecreationResidential housing servicesPediatric Developmental AssessmentMedical Equipment Expense AssistanceCaregiver Training

Serves adults with developmental disabilities who are seeking an individualized program within a group setting. Based on input from participants, staff members develop initiatives aimed at personal growth and fulfillment. The focus is on building skills, advocacy, and community involvement. Individuals are encouraged to access community resources to find and strengthen supports and relationships.