Offers a program for adolescents with mental or emotional disabilities that provides instruction in life skills and opportunities for community service.

Provides assessment and training which is individually designed based on the needs and abilities of adults with developmental or acquired disabilities to live as independently as possible in the community. Training and development may include medication management, task completion, communication and interpersonal skills, socialization, sensory/motor skills, mobility, community transportation, problem-solving skills, and money management.

Provides the following services to the blind and visually-impaired and to organizations/individuals working with this audience: information and referral, publications on blindness, data collection and information dissemination, and production of recorded materials for the blind through the Talking Books Program. Conducts a wide variety of programs to support independent living, literacy, employment and access to technology. Advocates for legislation and operates a web site which offers access to an on-line book store, Career Connect(employment planning tool), and Braille Bug(children's web channel for literacy).

Offers a school which is designed for students with moderate to severe developmental disabilities. The instructional program, which is aligned to the New York State Standards for Students with Severe Disabilities and the New York State Common Core Learning Standards, builds confidence and capabilities of students and focuses on developing communication skills and personal independence. Research-based methodologies, such as Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), visual strategies, the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), augmentative communications systems, functional behavioral assessment and positive behavioral supports are utilized in this program. The Rosemary Kennedy School consists of the elementary, middle and high school classes as well as district-based classes which provide mainstreaming opportunities for students. Community-based instruction is an essential part of the curriculum and compliments traditional classroom learning. Students participate in recreational activities (libraries, bowling), life skills (grocery shopping, restaurants), volunteer work sites (Mercy Hospital, Hofstra University) and vocational enclaves in the community (fast food restaurants, retail stores). Each student is educated by an interdisciplinary team comprised of the classroom teacher, teacher aides, psychologist, social worker, related service personnel, curriculum teachers and administrators. Parents are encouraged to participate in their child's education through daily communication notebooks, conferences, visits, parent training sessions and parent support groups. Transition planning for students from ages 12 to 21 is facilitated by vocational rehabilitation counselors and social workers in coordination with students and their families prior to graduation. Call for more detailed information.

Offers a school which is designed for students with moderate to severe developmental disabilities. The instructional program, which is aligned to the New York State Standards for Students with Severe Disabilities and the New York State Common Core Learning Standards, builds confidence and capabilities of students and focuses on developing communication skills and personal independence. Research-based methodologies, such as Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), visual strategies, the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), augmentative communications systems, functional behavioral assessment and positive behavioral supports are utilized in this program. The Rosemary Kennedy School consists of the elementary, middle and high school classes as well as district-based classes which provide mainstreaming opportunities for students. Community-based instruction is an essential part of the curriculum and compliments traditional classroom learning. Students participate in recreational activities (libraries, bowling), life skills (grocery shopping, restaurants), volunteer work sites (Mercy Hospital, Hofstra University) and vocational enclaves in the community (fast food restaurants, retail stores). Each student is educated by an interdisciplinary team comprised of the classroom teacher, teacher aides, psychologist, social worker, related service personnel, curriculum teachers and administrators. Parents are encouraged to participate in their child's education through daily communication notebooks, conferences, visits, parent training sessions and parent support groups. Transition planning for students from ages 12 to 21 is facilitated by vocational rehabilitation counselors and social workers in coordination with students and their families prior to graduation. Call for more detailed information.

** During the COVID pandemic, the EOC switchboard is staffed part-time from 7:30am - 1pm Monday - Friday with no voicemail option. If you are unable to reach a staff member, please call back during the hours indicated.** Offers job search skills training, interview skills, computer training, career counseling, resume writing, business etiquette, GED preparation, job placement and life skills training.

Provides a number of adult and continuing education classes for returning adults, out-of-school youth and those whose primary language is not English. Also offers a GED program, English as a Second Language, employment preparation, life skills training and citizenship courses.

Provides opportunities for individuals to experience personal growth, manage conflicts between family and employment demands, improve job skills, expand problem solving abilities, master budgeting and time management.

Life Options is a NYS OPTS, 5 days a week program to help participants develop personal life skills for their leisure time, retirement and self-intiatied activities. Each individual has a life studies advisor who assists in the develpment of their personal program schedule. Transportation to and from program is included, as are OT, PT and ST services, social work and psychology services. Call for further information.

A residential Transitional Living Program (TLP) providing case management for formerly homeless youth, preparing them for independent living.

A program to prepare students for potential employment opportunities after graduation. Focus is placed on life skills training in domestic, travel and basic areas, and job skills for a variety of occupations.

Provides EnL/ESOL classes, computer training, GED preparation, financial literacy and life skills classes.

Provides middle and high school students with academic enrichment and support services, personal relationship workshops, physical fitness and sports activities, music and the arts, and a college and career center.

Provides a four-session workshop on interviewing skills, resume writing support, and group career coaching. NOTE: This is a virtual service. No physical site location available,

The Cornell Cooperative Extension links the research from Cornell University and applies it to maximize New York State's agricultural and natural resources. It also provides programming, services, and information regarding sustainability, nutrition, food safety, obesity prevention, and youth development/education (through the 4-H program). It is committed to contribute to NYS communities and empower their futures. This organization provides services across five sectors: Agriculture, Community, Environment, Nutrition, and Youth/Families.

Offers a blended prevocational and day program that provides employment opportunities through training and specializes in hand assembly projects for businesses and organizations. Individuals enrolled may also learn daily living, social and recreational skills that increase their self-esteem and work ethic. Opportunities program encompasses day prevocational training, job coaching for community employment and volunteer positions.

Bridging the gap between traditional day services and competitive employment by helping participants develop life, social and career skills appropriate for the workplace.

Offers an outpatient treatment-referral program designed to serve individuals between the ages of 12 and 35 who are at risk or who have been sexually exploited/human trafficked, at-risk of sexual exploitation/human trafficking, runaway or are homeless. Services provided include individual and family counseling, street outreach, GED classes, DSS advocacy, life skills education, housing assistance, and education and job placement and are tailored to meet all the needs of each individual utilizing services.

Provides an environment within which participants can be involved in meaningful activities that allow them to grow and learn, pursue personal goals and interests, gain greater independence and make a contribution to their community. Consumers participate in a variety of activities each of which meets specific goals for the individual. Volunteer opportunities across the Capital Region often leading to paid jobs.

* Provides alcohol and drug education. Substance abuse prevention. Training on alcoholism and chemical dependency. Referrals for treatment.

Provides an after-school program that assists students 14-19 years of age with job training, social skills, life skills, computer literacy, vocational classroom training in food service, and case management.

Offers an innovative day services program that coordinates a comprehensive set of services to assist individuals with developmental disabilities to live and work as independently as possible in their communities based upon their needs and interests. Participants may receive training in daily living skills such as, but not limited to, healthy living, cooking, physical fitness, arts and crafts, socialization, music and self-advocacy. There also may be opportunities to participate in a volunteer community experiences to explore career options. Other supports include learning how to access safe and effective transportation within the communty and support to individuals attending community college.

Offers programming that assists in developing young people's capacity to engage in positive behaviors that nurture their own well-being, set personal goals, and live successfully as self-sufficient adults. Provides targeted education and prevention regarding internet safety, teen pregnancy, and substance use.

Provides services for youth residing in foster care who have a discharge goal of independent living because reunification and adoption are no longer viable alternatives, or in instances where youth have a different discharge goal but are otherwise appropriate for Independent Living Services.