Provides residential services to developmentally disabled individuals who exhibit challenging behaviors. These homes are located on both the main campus in Smithtown and DDI's Huntington Campus. Children in residence attend Developmental Disabilities Institute Day School and then return to their residence where supervised recreation and daily living activities continue. Program operates 365 days per year

Offers programs to students ages 13-21 in grades 8-12. 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. Students are classified as Multiple Disabilities; Autism; Intellectual Disability; Emotional Disturbance; Speech Impairment and Other Health Impairment. 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 District Based Program (Half day at WHBLC @ Shoreham-Wading River High School / Half day at H.B. Ward Career & Tech SCE or TSP @ BLC) services students with various developmental disabilities. The primary goal is to introduce the students to work skills that may prepare them for entry level employment or help them achieve success in their transitional plan. Functional assessments of behavior and behavior intervention plans are put in place for support when needed. Programs are offered at various locations.

Serves as a point of entry into the long term services for older adults and people of all ages with disabilities. Some of these services include: personal care services (preparing meals, housekeeping, bathing, transportation, home safety and accessibility and household finances), education and counseling, behavioral health/development supports and services, health and wellness, insurance information and Options counseling.

Provides services for individuals diagnosed with serious and persistent mental illness in the development of their own recovery plan and goals in the area of work, school, living and socialization. Rehabilitation uses a goal-oriented approach to help participants develop the skills and resources they need to succeed in vocational, educational, residential and social environments. Additional services include preparation for employment, maintaining employment and money management.

Provides rehabilitation teaching to the blind and visually impaired including braille, keyboarding, travel training, independent living skills, and low-vision services. Also offers social casework and counseling services

Provides housing in apartments for persons with mental illness, for families with parent(s) living with mental illness, and those living with mental illness and HIV+. Client can access community services, develop skills for daily living when necessary, manage finances, and advocate for themselves.

Provides respite and educational services to developmentally disabled adolescents who exhibit skills deficits and/or severe behavioral problems and are in need of services beyond the normal school day. Also provides individual programming in the areas of behavioral intervention, self-care skills, communication skills, socialization, leisure skills and functional academics.

Provides comprehensive educational services for students with multiple disabilities including students with physical and developmental impairments as well as students with autism spectrum disorders, aged 5 to 21. All students are placed in small ratio classes allowing for a true individualized learning experience. Multiple methodologies of teaching are used in conjunction with state-of-the-art technology to provide stimulating educational experiences for all students. Language, academic readiness, social competence and activities of daily living are taught within a structured, aided language classroom environment. Trained staff use visual strategies combined with sensory activities and technology to encourage the growth of communication and interpersonal skills. Learning is enriched through clubs, specialized programs, community involvement, field trips and sports programs. Carman Road utilizes a collaborative team approach including push-in related services enabling staff to provide students with individualized plans to address their needs. Support services are provided by physical and occupational therapists, speech teachers, school psychologists, school social workers as well as nursing staff and a consulting physician. Parents are active participants in their child’s education and participate in ongoing training and support groups enabling them to make connections with one another and share resources. Call for more detailed information.

Provides community based habilitation to developmentally disabled individuals, ages 21 and over who reside in Suffolk/Eastern Nassau with their families. This program operates in and out of the individual's home, and can provide support in the morning, afternoon, evening or weekend.

Senior Center and Community Center for blind and visually impaired youth, adults and blind older persons; classes offered in person and remotely Monday through Friday.

Dedicated to preserving vision and to providing crucially needed vision health care services to help people of all ages overcome the challenges of vision loss, through clinical services, education, research, and advocacy enabling people with low vision and blindness enjoy safe, independent and productive lives. Call or visit website for more information.

SAIL provides direct training and instruction to individuals with disabilities, family members, and other interested parties to develop independent living skills in the areas of assistive technology, financial management, household management, and social skills. Education, instruction, and training is also provided as requested to develop any other skills necessary for living in the community and participating in community activities. Also provides assistance for organizations that are in the process of implementing the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) and have questions regarding its requirements.

Provides an array of housing alternatives and staff supports to people with a diagnosed mental illness. The rehabilitativehousing program allows residents with a diagnosis of both mental health and substance use disorders gain the skills needed to manage their psychiatric symptoms, maintain their sobriety and perform daily activities needed to live independently. Services include assertiveness/self-advocacy training, community integration, daily living skills, health services, medication management, parent training rehabilitative counseling, skills development, socialization, substance abuse services and symptom management. The independent housing programs offer financial assistance, case management and staff supports to allow people to maintain permanent housing in the community.

Independent Living provides a bridge between the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing cultures in Orange, Ulster, Sullivan and Dutchess Counties, this program is actively engaged in community outreach and education, employment, advocacy, service coordination, counseling and technical support.

Trains and provides guide dogs to people who are blind or visually impaired. Each person must complete a 25 day in-residence training program at the Foundation. Each graduate receives a dog, its equipment, a comprehensive training program and after-care services without charge.

Provides program residents with skills geared towards apartment management, food preparation, budgeting and interpersonal skills for independent living. Staff-to-resident contact may take place daily.

Offers a 6 month classroom-based program following a curriculum on different aspects of independent living. Referral required. Call to schedule an appointment.

Provides programs all year round located off site in a store front in Wantagh, NY. Day Habilitation serves individuals, 21 and older with developmental disabilities Day Habiltation is a community outreach program where specially trained individuals with developmental disablilities provide local non-profit organizations with community service. This is a comprehensive program that focused on community integration and volunteerism. Call for further information.

Offers instructions for individuals with visual impairment or blind to help them build their skills to live independently and to get around, taking care of their apartments, transportation, learning new techniques as surroundings evolve or change.

New York State Commission for the Blind's (NYSCB) Business Enterprise Program (BEP) offers opportunities for individuals who are blind to gain the training and skills necessary to manage one of several vending facilities located in Federal and state office buildings throughout the state. After completing an intensive training program, BEP managers become proficient in all aspects of retail management including purchasing products, controlling inventory, marketing products, maintaining good customer relations, and keeping accurate records.

Operates residences and apartments located in neighborhoods throughout Rockland County to help individuals with developmental disabilities to develop critical life skills to increase independence, enjoy community life as well as enjoy social and recreational opportunities. Preauthorization for Residential Services is done through OPWDD.

Provides staff to assist individuals with services that are described in a habilitation plan and focuses on the personâs need for skill acquisition and direct service provision. These services are provided so that the person can live with the greatest degree of independence possible by providing supports to facilitate community inclusion, integration, and relationship building in community settings.

Provides instruction for adults with developmental disabilities and autism and other severe behavioral impairments in areas including: use of community resources, communication and socialization, health care, vocational education, personal adjustment and independent living skills, and leisure activities. Other services include crisis intervention for families, pre-vocational services, supported employment, respite and recreational programs. Year round.

Offers in-home and community-based independent living skills training to those with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Referral required. Call to schedule an appointment.

Provides educational programs including vocational training, physical therapy, occupational therapy, physical education, speech/language services, psychological services, family services, nursing services, community integration and transitional planning for students with autism, intellectual disabilities, multiple handicaps, or developmental disabilities.