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Abilities Inc.
Edwin M. Martin Jr. Career and Employment Institute
Linda Schramm
201 I.U. Willets Road
Albertson, NY 11507

Service Categories:

• Advocacy
• Case Management
• Community Development
• Counseling
• Employment
• Training
• Veterans

Clientele Categories:

• Adults
• Physical/Developmental/Emotional Disabilities
• Men/Women
• Unemployed

Affiliations:

• International Association of Business, Industry and Rehabilitation
• Vocational Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities (VESID)
• Human Resource Administration/ U.S. Department of Labor
• New York State Rehabilitation Association

Geographical Area Served:

• Nassau, Suffolk, Queens, Bronx, Manhattan

Fees:

• Private insurance accepted for services not covered by state VR programs

What is Abilities, Inc.?

Abilities, Inc./Edwin R. Martin Jr. Career and Employment Institute (CEI) provides comprehensive services to help individuals with disabilities reach their employment goals.  CEI provides employment evaluation, training and placement services to more than 1,500 adults with disabilities each year.   CEI serves persons with a wide range of disabilities including learning, developmental, hearing and visual impairments, physical and emotional disabilities, traumatic brain injuries and health impairments.  CEI's training programs, which are approved by the New York State Department and are directed by business representatives include: business skills, PC applications, information technology, laboratory assistant training program, and steps toward employment program (retailing, assembly and clerical).

Abilities Inc.
Anita Zimmerman
201 I.U. Willets Road
Albertson, NY 11507-1599

Service Categories:

• Job placement

Clientele Categories:

• Unemployed

Affiliations:

• Nassau County
• Queens

Fees:

• No fees charged

Abilities Inc. at the National Center for Disability Services
Francine Tishman
Executive Director
201 I.U. Willets Road
Albertson, NY 11507-1599

Service Categories:

• Case Management
• Employment
• Rehabilitation
• Training
• Other: welfare-to-work

Clientele Categories:

• Adolescents
• Adults
• Community
• Disabled
  • Physically
  • Developmentally
  • Mentally
• Men
• Unemployed
• Veterans
• Women

Affiliations:

• NYS Rehabilitation Association (NYSRA)
• Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA)
• Inter-National Association of Business, Industry and Labor (I-NABIR)
• Social Security Administration (SSA)
• PRIDE 2000 (Welfare-to-Work)
• National Business and Disability Council (NBDC)

Geographical Area Served:

• Greater New York metropolitan area including Nassau and Suffolk counties, Albany and Buffalo, New York through satellite programs.

Fees:

• Fee for services.

What is Abilities, Inc. at the National Center for Disability Services?

Abilities, Inc. at the National Center for Disability Services, is a non-profit agency dedicated to facilitating integrated employment and full participation of persons with disabilities in their work and living communities.  Services are provided directly to youth and adults with disabilities, as well as to employers, insurance carriers, schools, colleges and other rehabilitation providers.

Services to adults include vocational assessments; training in business skills, Microsoft office specialist, laboratory assistant, retailing and office support, remediation in English and Math, and GED preparation; and employment services such as developing resumes and cover letters, completing applications, interview skills job placement assistance and follow-up as well as job coaching.

Access Resources
Judith Cohen
351 W. 24 St Ste9f
New York, NY 10011-1517

Service Categories:

• Mediation
• Training

Clientele Categories:

• Employers
• unions

Affiliations:

• American Bar Association - Commission on Disability
• CUNY Dispute Resolution Consortium
• ADA Mediation Guidelines
• NYE & NYS Bar Association

Geographical Area Served:

• National

Fees:

• Fees for services

What is Access Resources?

Access Resources is a workplace mediation and training firm, specializing in the disability issues. Training services include: conflict management around disability issues, dispute resolution skills and disability awareness. Mediation of ADA disputes and facilitation of reasonable accommodation design are also available. Also, there is an edit online ADA mediation page www.mediate.com/adamediation/.

Action Toward Independence, Inc.
Rachel M. Bartlow-Pappas
Executive Director
130 Dolson Avenue
Middletown, NY 10940

Service Categories:

• Addictions
• Advocacy
• Case Management
• Counseling
• Education
• Employment
• Entitlements
• Homeless
• Housing; Referral
• Information and Referral
• Training
• Transportation
• Parenting Programs

Clientele Categories:

• Adolescents
• Adults
• Aging/Seniors
• Children
• Community
• Physical/Developmental/Emotional Disabilities
• Families
• Men/Women
• Unemployed
• Veterans

Geographical Area Served:

• Orange & Sullivan counties

Fees:

• Fee charged for services
• Medicaid
• No fees charged

Adelphi University
Colleen Lewis
Coordinator
University Center 310, 1 South Ave
Garden city, NY 1135

Service Categories:

• Counseling
• Education

Clientele Categories:

• Adults
• Disabled: Physically/Mentally
• Men
• Veterans
• Women

Fees:

• No fees charged

What is Adelphi University?

The Office of Disability Support Services provides services & accommodations to students with disabilities at Adelphi University, including various career preparation programs.

The Advocacy Center, Inc.
Tom Mayne
590 South Ave.
Rochester, NY 14620

Service Categories:

• Advocacy
• Case Management
• Entitlements
• Housing
• Information and Referral
• Training
• Legal

Clientele Categories:

• Adolescents
• Adults
• Children
• Community
• Physical/Developmental/Emotional Disabilities
• Families
• Men/Women

Geographical Area Served:

• 55 Counties of Upstate New York

Fees:

• Medicaid - for case management
• No fees charged - for all other services

What is the Advocacy Center, Inc.?

Vision Statement:
That people with disabilities, with their families and circles of support, are able to live a life of freedom, responsibility, and belonging.

That people with disabilities experience:

• educational and vocational success
• successful transition to life after high school
• meaningful relationships
• freedom to pursue individual goals
• access to financial resources
• meaningful employment
• access to all areas of community life
• adequate housing

Mission Statement: The Advocacy Center is a non-profit organization, located in New York State that educates, supports and advocates with people who have disabilities, their families, and circles of support.

Albany County ARC
Human Resource Partner (Supported Employment)
Jerry Petell, CSW
Coordinator of Community Employment Services
334 Krumkill Road
Slingerlands, NY 12159

Service Categories:

• Advocacy
• Case Management
• Counseling
• Employment
• Information and Referral
• Rehabilitation
• Shelters
• Training
• Transportation

Clientele Categories:

• Adults
• Aging/Seniors
• Disabled
  • Physically
  • Developmentally
  • Mentally
• Families
• Unemployed

Geographical Area Served:

• Capital District, Upstate New York

Fees:

• Fee for services
• Medicaid
• Medicare

American Self-Help Group Clearinghouse
100 E. Hanover Ave., Suite 202
Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927-2020

Service Categories:

• information and Referral
• Self-help groups

Clientele Categories:

• Adolescents
• Adults
• Aging/Seniors
• Children
• Community
• Disabled: Physically/Developmentally/Mentally
• Men
• Unemployed
• Veterans
• Women

Geographical Area Served:

• National

Fees:

• No fees charged

What is the American Self-Help Clearinghouse?

For information on any national self-help group for your concern, call us at 973-326-8853 any weekday 9am to 5pm Eastern. For those with internet access, you can find national self-help group information at any time using our keyword-searchable database at www.selfhelpgroups.org

America Works
Caroline Cunningham
Vice President for Government Relations
575 Eighth Avenue, Fourth Floor
New York, NY 10018

Service Categories:

• Case Management
• Employment

Clientele Categories:

• Adults
• Physical Disabilities
• Men/Women
• Unemployed
• Veterans

Geographical Area Served:

• New York City Metropolitan Area
• Albany, NY
• Baltimore, MD
• Indianapolis, IN
• Miami, FL

Fees:

• No fees charged

What is America Works?

America Works is an employment placement service for people receiving all forms of public assistance.  We briefly train participants on the expectations and challenges of work.  We then place participants in paying jobs that match their skills and interests.  The average wage for our jobs is $8.50/hour.  We work with over 500 companies.  After placement, we provide intensive case management, visiting the participants on the job weekly and coaching them on the professional and personal problems in their way.  Case managers work with small case loads of 20 participants at a time and provide support for a minimum of six months and indefinitely as needed.  We also refer participants out to receive social services, coordinating services with the job.

ANIBIC
Tara Wachswender
30-56 Whitestone Expressway
Flushing, New York11354

Service Categories:

• Employment

Clientele Categories:

• Developmental Disabilities
• Adults
• Men
• Unemployed
• Women

Geographical Area Served

• Queens, NY 

Fees:

• No fees charged

What is ANIBIC?

VOICE, the Vocational Program of ANIBIC consists of Pre-Vocational and Supported Work Services.  The services are provided to assist individuals to develop the skills required to obtain and maintain employment in the competitive work force. The Pre-Vocational Assessment phase of the Vocational Program consists of job readiness, vocational counseling, evaluation, and assessment at a volunteer site.  Vocational Counseling and evaluation will begin upon entry to the program to assist individuals in overcoming barriers to work and determine interest, and ability, and skills relevant to their vocational placement. The Vocational Counselor will work with the consumer in making recommendations as to appropriate sites based on information obtained through evaluations, the vocational plan and the expressed interest of the consumer.   Once determined to be ready for placement, a referral is made to Supported Work.   Job Readiness training focuses on: Daily Living Skills, Career and Interest Exploration, Job Preparation, Self-awareness, Interview Skills, Work Assessment, Peer Support, and Communication Skills.  The Program is conducted Monday through Friday, 9:15 AM-3:20 PM.  ANIBIC's Supported Work program assists individuals to obtain paid employment through selective job placement.  Services include job placement, intensive on-site training, counseling, and advocacy.  The Supported Work program also consists of a Job Club one day per week to assist individuals in developing their own job seeking skills. 

The following are the minimum requirements for joining the VOICE program:

• members must be at least 17 years of age.
• Members must be able to travel by public transportation or capable of learning to travel with training.
• Members must posses a true desire to participate in the Vocational Program and to enter the work force.
• Members must also demonstrate a basic understanding of the working world and the responsibilities it holds. 

APNI, Inc.
Parent Training and Information Center
Carmen Selles De Villa
P.O. Box 21301
San Juan, PR 00928

Service Categories:

• Advocacy
• Case Management
• Counseling
• Education
• Information and Referral
• Training

Clientele Categories:

• Developmental/Physical/Emotional Disabilities
• Families

Affiliations:

• Alliance Technical Assistance for Parents Center
• National Parent Network on Disabilities
• Council for Exceptional Children
• American Association for Mental Retardation

Geographical Area Served:

• Puerto Rico

Fees:

• No fees charged

What is APNI?

APNI is a statewide nonprofit Parent Training and Information Center, serving parents of children with disabilities from birth to adulthood since1977.  The following services are offered to parents, students and professionals in public and private schools in Puerto Rico; individual information assistance, referrals, educational material for anyone who contacts the office or attends any of the workshops, a bi-annual newsletter and workshops and training sessions.

APNI has been providing high quality training to parents and professionals in Puerto Rico for over twenty years.  Project staff have developed collaborative relationships with organizations and agencies island-wide and nationally.  APNI has an active Board of Directors comprised of parents and educators.

The Arc of Middlesex County
Frank Adu
32 Ford Avenue
Milltown, NJ 08850

Service Categories:

• Advocacy
• Employment

Clientele Categories:

• Adults
• Physical/Developmental/Emotional Disabilities
• Children
• Families

Affiliations:

• The Arc of USA
• Association for persons in support Employment

Geographical Area Served:

• Middlesex County

Fees:

• Fee for services
• Medicaid

The ARC of New Jersey/Project HIRE
Frank De Lucca
Coordinator of Field Services
985 Livingston Avenue
North Brunswick, NJ 08902

Service Categories:

• Advocacy
• Case Management
• Developmental Disabilities
• Employment
• Information and Referral
• Training

Clientele Categories:

• Adults
• Developmental Disabilities
• High School Students in School-to-Work Programs

Affiliations:

• The ARC of the United States
• National Association for Persons in Supported Employment (APSE)
• New Jersey APSE

Geographical Area Served:

• Northern and Central New Jersey

Fees:

• Fee for services

What is the ARC of New Jersey/Project HIRE?

The ARC of New Jersey/Project HIRE is a supported employment program designed to connect people with disabilities to integrated employment opportunities in their communities.  An individualized support network made up of a job developer,  job coach, co-workers and family is built around each consumer, and on-site training is provided to ensure proficiency and eventual work independence.

Arise Child and Family Service
Benefits Consultation
Tina Fitzgerald
1065 James Street
Syracuse, NY 13203

Service Categories:

• Advocacy
• Case Management
• Counseling
• Employment
• Housing
• Information and Referral

Clientele Categories:

• Adolescents
• Adults
• Children
• Community
• Physical/Developmental/Emotional Disabilities
• Families
• Unemployed

Geographical Area Served:

• Central New York State

Fees:

• Fees for services
• Private Insurance/Medicaid/Medicare accepted

What is Arise, Inc.?

Arise Child and Family Service is a not-for-profit clinical and resource center dedicated to creating an all-inclusive community by promoting opportunity and choice through an extensive range of professional services available to people of all levels of ability including adults, children, families, and those in the business community.  We seek to fulfill our mission by maximizing opportunities in all aspects of life through consulting, referral, and direct services to individuals including those living with physical, psychological, cognitive or sensory disabilities.

Aspire
(formerly: United Cerebral Palsy of Western New York)
Mary Ann Ansell
2495 Main St. Suite 422
Buffalo, New York  14214

Service Categories:

• Advocacy
• Information and referral
• Employment
• Developmental disabilities
• Rehabilitation
• Training
• Transportation

Clientele Categories:

• Developmental/Physical/Emotional Disabilities
• Adolescents
• Adults
• Community
• Men
• Unemployed
• Women

Geographical Area Served:

• United Cerebral Palsy
• WNY Employment Consortium
• WNY Placement Partnership
• ABSE

Fees:

• Western New York, Erie and Niagara County

What is Aspire?

Aspire has been serving individuals with a variety of disabilities for over 52 years. Aspire provides a wide range of services including employment, residential, therapy and medical, counseling, education and early intervention, social and recreational, day programs and service coordination. Specialized Support Services (SSS) is the vocational and supported employment component of Aspire. SSS works with individuals help identify and reach their vocational goals.  Many people with diverse skills and challenges have found jobs in a wide variety of fields, from office and computer jobs, industrial and maintenance, to retail and hospitality. Services are highly individualized and include person-centered pre-employment exploration, job development, job coaching and follow-along services.   Individualized non-traditional vocational assessments identify individual interests, requirements and the contributions they can bring to an employer.  SSS also oversees the Community Employment Office, as Aspire is lead agency for this collaborative project of 27 agencies that work together to increase employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities in the community.

Atlantic Care Behavioral Health
Human Resource Advantage
Francine M. Bates
1433 Bacharach Blvd.
Atlantic City, NJ 08401

Service Categories:

• Employment
• Rehabilitation

Clientele Categories:

• Adults
• Mental Disability
• Unemployed
• Those who need assistance staying employed

Affiliation:

• NJ Division of Vocational Rehabilitation

Geographical Area Served:

• Atlantic County, NJ

Fees:

• Some fees charged

What is Atlanticare Behavioral Health Human Resource Advantage?

Human Resource Advantage is a supported employment program providing community-based vocational services to persons with barriers to employment.  We do this by innovatively assisting them in solving problems that have traditionally stood in the way of their choosing, securing, and retaining integrated, competitive employment.  These services include individual and group employment counseling, job development, marketing to area employers, setting up individual interviews, job coaching (if needed), and follow along services to increase job retention.

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Bacharach Institute for Rehabilitation
Carmela M. Friedman
P.O. Box 723, 61 W. Simmie Leeds Rd. 
Pomona, NJ 08240-0723

Service Categories:

• Advocacy
• Case Management
• Counseling
• Rehabilitation
• Vocational Evaluation

Clientele Categories:

• Developmental/Physical/Emotional Disabilities
• Adults
• Aging/Seniors
• Families
• Men
• Unemployment

Affiliations

• Work Force NJ Vocational Rehabilitation Service

Geographical Area Served

• Atlantic Co., Cape May Co., Ocean Co., Cumberland Co.

Fees:

• Fee for services
• Private insurance
• Medicaid
• Medicare

What is the Bacharach Institute for Rehabilitation?

Bacharach Institute for Rehabilitation offers a number of comprehensive, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation programs and services designed for people with physical disabilities.  We provide organized, integrated rehabilitation programs that draw upon the expertise of many medical disciplines. This interdisciplinary team approach to treatment takes the patient's total functioning into account and ensures that careful, through rehab regimens are tailored to meet each patients individual needs.  As the only state-licensed comprehensive rehab hospital in Southwestern New Jersey, Bacharach's highly skilled treatment teams include, but is not limited to licensed physical therapists, registered occupational therapists, Doctorate and Master's level psychologists, Licensed Master's level audiologists, licensed Master's level vocational rehabilitation counselor, licensed Master's level speech pathologists, certified therapeutic recreation specialists, and certified prosthetists and orthotists.

Barrier Free Living:
Domestic Violence Program
Holly Devine
Director
270 East Second Street
New York, NY 10009-7815

Service Categories:

• Case Management
• Education
• Homeless
• Information and Referral
• Training

Clientele Categories:

• Adolescents
• Adults
• Children
• Community
• Disabled
  • Physically
  • Developmentally
  • Mentally

Affiliations:

• Coalition of Voluntary Mental Health Agencies
• Association of Service Providers for Homeless Adults
• New York City Network Against Domestic Violence
• National Network to End Domestic Violence
• United Way
• Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies

Geographical Area Served:

• New York City

Fees:

• No fees charged
• Medicaid/Medicare

What is the Barrier Free Living?

Barrier Free Living is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping people with disabilities live independently in the community.   BFL provides individuals with a comprehensive range of transitional shelter and counseling services that enables them to overcome the physical and emotional barriers that stand in the way of them living dignified, secure lives.

BFL's services are open to physically disabled New Yorkers and members of their families.  The services include:

• a 48 bed transitional residence for homeless adults with disabilities;
• a mental health clinic;
• a domestic violence intervention program;
• a mobile outreach team for homeless disabled people;

Barrier Free Living:
Manhattan/Staten Island BEOC Project
Angela Caula
Project Director
270 East Second Street
New York, NY 10009-7815

Service Categories:

• Case Management
• Education
• Homeless
• Information and Referral

Clientele Categories:

• Adolescents
• Adults
• Disabled
  • Physically
  • Developmentally
  • Mentally

Affiliations:

• Coalition of Voluntary Mental Health Agencies
• Association of Service Providers for Homeless Adults
• New York City Network Against Domestic Violence
• United Way
• Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies

Geographical Area Served:

• New York City

Fees:

• No fees charged

What is the Barrier Free Living?

Barrier Free Living is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping people with disabilities live independently in the community.   BFL provides individuals with a comprehensive range of transitional shelter and counseling services that enables them to overcome the physical and emotional barriers that stand in the way of them living dignified, secure lives.

BFL's services are open to physically disabled New Yorkers and members of their families.  The services include:

• a 48 bed transitional residence for homeless adults with disabilities;
• a mental health clinic;
• a domestic violence intervention program;
• a mobile outreach team for homeless disabled people;

Barrier Free Living:
Mental Health Clinic
Peter Moir
Associate Director
270 East Second Street
New York, NY 10009-7815

Service Categories:

• Case Management
• Education
• Homeless
• Information and Referral

Clientele Categories:

• Adolescents
• Adults
• Aging Seniors
• Children
• Disabled
  • Physically
  • Developmentally
  • Mentally

Affiliations:

• Coalition of Voluntary Mental Health Agencies
• Association of Service Providers for Homeless Adults
• New York City Network Against Domestic Violence
• United Way
• Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies

Geographical Area Served:

• New York City

Fees:

• Fee for services
• Private insurance
• Medicaid
• Medicare

What is the Barrier Free Living?

Barrier Free Living is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping people with disabilities live independently in the community.   BFL provides individuals with a comprehensive range of transitional shelter and counseling services that enables them to overcome the physical and emotional barriers that stand in the way of them living dignified, secure lives.

BFL's services are open to physically disabled New Yorkers and members of their families.  The services include:

• a 48 bed transitional residence for homeless adults with disabilities;
• a mental health clinic;
• a domestic violence intervention program;
• a mobile outreach team for homeless disabled people;

Barrier Free Living:
Mobile Outreach Team
Angela Caula
Project Director
270 East Second Street
New York, NY 10009-7815

Service Categories:

• Case Management
• Education
• Homeless
• Information and Referral

Clientele Categories:

• Adults
• Aging Seniors
• Disabled
  • Physically
  • Developmentally
  • Mentally

Affiliations:

• Coalition of Voluntary Mental Health Agencies
• Association of Service Providers for Homeless Adults
• New York City Network Against Domestic Violence
• United Way
• Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies

Geographical Area Served:

• New York City

Fees:

• No fees charged

What is the Barrier Free Living?

Barrier Free Living is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping people with disabilities live independently in the community.   BFL provides individuals with a comprehensive range of transitional shelter and counseling services that enables them to overcome the physical and emotional barriers that stand in the way of them living dignified, secure lives.

BFL's services are open to physically disabled New Yorkers and members of their families.  The services include:

• a 48 bed transitional residence for homeless adults with disabilities;
• a mental health clinic;
• a domestic violence intervention program;
• a mobile outreach team for homeless disabled people;

Barrier Free Living:
Transitional Residence Program
Adela Castillo
Project Director
270 East Second Street
New York, NY 10009-7815

Service Categories:

• Advocacy
• Case Management
• Education
• Homeless
• Housing
• Information and Referral
• Shelters

Clientele Categories:

• Adults
• Disabled
  • Physically
  • Developmentally
  • Mentally

Affiliations:

• Coalition of Voluntary Mental Health Agencies
• Association of Service Providers for Homeless Adults
• New York City Network Against Domestic Violence
• United Way
• Federation of Protestant Welfare Agencies

Geographical Area Served:

• New York City

Fees:

• Fee for services
• Medicaid

What is the Barrier Free Living?

Barrier Free Living is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to helping people with disabilities live independently in the community.   BFL provides individuals with a comprehensive range of transitional shelter and counseling services that enables them to overcome the physical and emotional barriers that stand in the way of them living dignified, secure lives.

BFL's services are open to physically disabled New Yorkers and members of their families.  The services include:

• a 48 bed transitional residence for homeless adults with disabilities;
• a mental health clinic;
• a domestic violence intervention program;
• a mobile outreach team for homeless disabled people;

Beacon of Hope House:
Boulevard Clubhouse Program
Yvonne Howe
Program Director
512 Southern Boulevard
Bronx, NY 10455

Service Categories:

• Advocacy
• Case Management
• Employment
• Information and Referral

Clientele Categories:

• Adults
• Disabled: Mentally

Affiliations:

• NYC Clubhouse Coalition
• International Center of Clubhouse Development

Geographical Area Served:

• Bronx

Fees:

• No fees charged

What is the Boulevard Clubhouse?

Boulevard Clubhouse provides a welcoming, safe environment for the mentally ill. They become known as "members" and are treated with respect. Their participation in the functioning of the Clubhouse enhances the sentiment that they are needed and appreciated here. We seek to provide members with experiences that mirror the community and prepare them successfully to meet these challenges when they are further integrated with the community at large. The stuff is multiracial and committed to the population we serve.

Traditionally, the day starts with both members and staff sharing breakfast. Members and staff are then separated into Four units: Maintenance, Food Service, Administrative and Member Services. The Work Order Day is programmed to parallel the normal working hours, this is essential to give members who are interested in independent employment in the future the stamina and confidence to work a full day. The Four Different Units engage members with a feeling of purpose and confidence.

All work in The Club is designed to help members regain their self-worth. The opportunity to train on Computers, Administration and/Maintenance, or Kitchen Services Unit is open to all. Clubhouse life is designed to strengthen and challenge each individual to reach their potential. Upon regaining their confidence members can return to the work force by obtaining transitional or supported employment through the Clubhouse Vocational Services.

Behavioral Health Services North:
Resources Unlimited Program
Gary Twiss
Supervisor
63 Broad Street
Plattsburgh, NY 12901

Service Categories:

• Employment

Clientele Categories:

• Adults
• Disabled
• Mentally
• Men
• Unemployed
• Women

Geographical Area Served:

• Clinton County

Fees:

• Fee for services

What is the Behavioral Health Services North: 
Resources Unlimited Program?

The Resources Unlimited Program is a program of the agency,  Behavioral Health Services North.  It provides assessment, job development, on and off site supports and an extended program to individuals that are mentally challenged. 

Bergen County Division on Disability Services
Matt Ford, MPA, CSW
21 Main Street, Room 1134W
Court Plaza South
Hackensack, NJ 07601

• Counseling
• Education
• Health
• Information and Referral
• Legal Referral
• Training
• Transportation

Clientele Categories:

• Adolescents (18 and over)
• Adults
• Aging/Seniors
• Community
• Physical/Developmental/Emotional Disabilities
• Families
• Men/Women
• Unemployed
• Veterans

Geographical Area Served:

• County of Bergen, NJ

Fees:

• Some fees for services

Bergen County Special Services/Technical Schools/Career Crossroads
Maureen Kerne
11 Carol Court
Hackensack, New Jersey 07601

Service Categories:

• Advocacy
• Case Management
• Developmental Disabilities
• Education
• Employment
• Entitlements
• Information and Referral
• Rehabilitation
• Training

Clientele Categories:

• Adolescents
• Adults
• Children
• Community
• Developmental/ Physical/ Emotional Disabilities
• Families
  

Geographical Area Served:

• Bergen, Hudson, Passaic Counties, New Jersey

Fees:

• Fee for specific courses

Blind Industries of Puerto Rico Public Corporation
("Corporación Pública Industrias de Ciegos de Puerto Rico")
José Sánchez
Financial Manager
PO Box 13382
San Juan, PR 00908-3382

Service Category:

• Manufacturing

Clientele Category

• Adults
• Physical/ Mental/Developmental Disabilities

Geographical Area Served:

• Puerto Rico

Fees:

• No fees charged

Affiliation:

• Department of the Family

What is "Corporación Pública Industrias de Ciegos de Puerto Rico"?

This public corporation recruits and employs persons with mental or physical impairments that make it difficult for them to compete for jobs in private industry.

The Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities
University Affiliated Program/ University of Medicine and Dentistry, New Jersey
Michael Knox
Deputy Director
355 George Street
P.O. Box 2688
New Brunswick, NJ 08903-2688

Service Categories:

• Information and Referral
• Training
• Technical Assistance
• Interdisciplinary education of students and fellows

Clientele Categories:

• Physical/Developmental Disabilities
• Families
• State and non-profit agencies

Affiliations:

• University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
• American Association of University Affiliated Programs

Geographical Area Served:

• New Jersey

Fees:

• Fees for services/grants/contracts

What is the Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities?

The Elizabeth M. Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities -- The University Affiliated Program (UAP) of New Jersey, UMDNJ -- Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, valuing the diversity, dignity and worth of all people, promotes the full membership and contribution of children and adults with disabilities and their families in all aspects of community life.

Through partnerships and collaborations, the Boggs Center UAP fulfills this mission in a culturally competent manner by providing community training and technical assistance, interdisciplinary preservice preparation of students and fellows, and dissemination of information, research findings and educational materials. 

The Boggs Center UAP is part of a national network of UAPs sponsored by the Administration on Developmental Disabilities, ACF and the Department of Health and Human Services.

Bridgeway INC/Partial Care
Dave D' Antonio
567 Morris Avenue
Elizabeth, NJ 07208

Service Categories:

• Advocacy
• Addictions
• Case Management
• Community Development
• Education
• Employment
• Entitlements
• Homeless
• Housing
• Information and Referral
• Mental Health
• Rehabilitation

Clientele Categories:

• Adults
• Mental Disabilities
• Men
• Women

Geographical Area Served:

• Union County

Fees:

• Fee for services
• Medicaid
• Medicare
• No fees charged

Brooklyn Bureau of Community Services
Leslie Klein
285 Schermerhorn
Brooklyn, NY 11217

Service Categories:

• Advocacy
• Entitlements
• Rehabilitation
• Training
• Employment

Clientele Categories:

• Adults
• Physical/Developmental/Emotional Disabilities
• Unemployed

Fees:

• Medicaid

What is the Brooklyn Bureau of Community Services?

The Brooklyn Bureau of Community Service has for the past 133 years met the pressing human needs of children, families and disabled men and women throughout Brooklyn. Our goal is to help strengthen our communities.

Presently serving more than 15,000 individuals annually, the Brooklyn Bureau is one of the oldest and largest not-for-profit social services agencies. The agency's programs protect and support the healthy emotional and academic development of children, strengthen families and enable them to remain together, and help disabled adults build lives of productivity and dignity.

Today, the Bureau operates from 21 sites in Downtown Brooklyn, Fort Greene, East New York and Bedford-Stuyvesant.

Brooklyn Parents Advocacy Network
Nuris Jean - Baptiste
Pres/CEO
279 E 57 St (PH)
Brooklyn, NY 11203-4801

Service Category:

• Advocacy
• Case Management
• Counseling
• Employment
• Housing
• Information and referral
• Training
• Transportation
• Education
• Entitlements
• Homeless
• Rehabilitation
• Shelters

Clientele Category:

• Disabled: Physically/Developmentally/Mentally
• Adolescents
• Adults
• Aging/Seniors
• Children
• Community
• Families
• Men/Women
• Unemployed

Geographical Area Served:

• All of Brooklyn

Fees:

• No fees charged

What is the Brooklyn Parents Advocacy Network?

Brooklyn Parents' Advocacy Network Inc., was established to enable families to become informed, effective participants and partners in the educational and other service programs of their loved ones with disabilities.

Brooklyn Parents' Advocacy Network Inc., will provide families whose loved ones have disabilities and chronic illness with information, support and training regarding; physical and mental disorders, blindness, deafness, developmental disabilities, and mental retardation. B.P.A.N. will teach strategies for successful parent and school collaboration on relevant issues. The organization is a non-profit organization, to operate exclusively for charitable purposes.

Physical and mental disorders, blindness, deafness and developmental disabilities. Strategies for successful parents and school collaboration. Other relevant disability and education issues.

Bronx Independent Living Services
Bobbi Linn
3525 Decatur Avenue
Bronx, NY 10467

Service Categories:

• Advocacy
• Housing Information
• Information and Referral

Clientele Categories:

• Physical/Developmental/Emotional Disabilities

Fees:

• No fees charged

What is Bronx Independent Living Services?

Bronx Independent Living Services is a not-for-profit community based agency serving people with disabilities.  Service includes advocacy in the area of housing issues (landlord-tenant), rental issues, and when necessary, appearing in housing court with a consumer.  We also provide information on and referrals to affordable housing, such as applications and names of management that provide affordable housing.

Brooklyn Bureau of Community Service
Marie C. Marchan
285 Schermerhorn St.
Brooklyn, NY 11217

Affiliations:

• Business Advisory Council
• VESID- State Education Department
• Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce
• Coalition of Mainstream Employment

Service Categories:

• Case Management
• Entitlements
• Rehabilitation
• Training
• Psychiatric Day Treatment
• Counseling
• Employment

Clientele Categories:

• Physical/Developmental/Emotional Disabilities
• Adolescents
• Adults
• Children
• Families

Fees:

• Medicaid
• No fees charged

What is Brooklyn Bureau of Community Service?

The Brooklyn Bureau of Community Service is one of the borough's oldest and largest not for profit social service agency, providing a broad range of programs to children, families and adults throughout the borough of Brooklyn.

The Adult Rehabilitation Services Department provides vocational evaluation, skills training and placement services to individuals with disabilities. The vocational aptitude of each participant is thoroughly evaluated. Participants then enroll in one of the vocational training programs. The Bureau provides training in the following vocational areas: retail store, food service, porter maintenance, assembly packaging, messenger service, clerical support, and shipping and receiving. Counseling and support services are simultaneously provided. Through training, participants gain marketable skills, learn appropriate work place behaviors, and develop the abilities needed to secure and maintain mainstream employment. Bureau Job Developers arrange for graduates to fill available positions of employment in the private sector. Transitional job coaching and supported employment services are available.

The Bureau offers pre-vocational services geared to community integration. Project Moving On, a continuing day program, provides participants comprehensive mental health services while gaining independent living skills in a supported environment. At Metro club and East New York Clubhouses, participants develop socialization, daily living and basic vocational skills. Other community based programs available to the developmentally disabled include day habilitation and residential habilitation. Service coordination is an integral part of these services.

The Bureau offers transitional housing to homeless women with mental illness.

Brooklyn Center for Independence of the Disabled, Inc.
Migdalia Macsam / David Kadish
2044 Ocean Avenue Suite B-3
Brooklyn, New York11230

Service Categories:

• Advocacy
• Information and referral
• Developmental disabilities
• Entitlements
• Transportation
• Peer Support
• Youth Program

Service Categories:

• Developmental/Physical/Emotional Disabilities
• Adults
• Aging/Senior
• Community
• Men
• Unemployed
• Women
• Veterans
• Adolescents
• Children
• Families

Affiliations:

• The Association of Independent Living Centers in New York
• National Council on Independent Living
• Non-Profit Coordinating Committee
• Human Services Council of New York City

Geographical Area Served:

• Brooklyn 

Fees:

• No fees charged

What is the Brooklyn Center for Independence of the Disabled, Inc.?

The Brooklyn Center for Independence of the Disabled, Inc. (BCID) is a non-profit grass roots organization represented by a majority of people with disabilities. We exist to improve the quality of the life of Brooklyn residents with disabilities through programs that empower them to gain greater control of their lives and achieve full and equal integration into society.  We accomplish this through our services, our advocacy for systems change to remove physical, attitudinal and communication barriers to people with disabilities and through our education and awareness programs.  Based on a self-help model, our primary services include: disability rights advocacy; peer support; resource information and referral; housing advocacy; independent living skills consultation; government benefits information and advocacy; as well as information on the civil rights and responsibilities of people with disabilities.   Many of our staff members, board members and volunteers have disabilities themselves and so are viable role models for people with disabilities.  As a member of the National Council on Independent Living and the Association of Independent Living Centers in New York, BCID is in a position to advocate on many levels for people with disabilities. Our position in the disability community combined with our programs and services designed to educate and empower people with disabilities, places BCID in a unique position to enable with disabilities to achieve and affirm their independence.

Brooklyn Community Housing and Services (BCHS):
Working Community Program
Paul W. Shumsker
Director
25 Chapel Street Suite 1200
Brooklyn, NY 11201

Affiliations:

• NYC DMH (Metro NYC)
• NYS OMH (Statewide)
• NYC DHS (Metro NYC)
• HUD (National)

Service Categories:

• Addictions
• Advocacy
• Case Management
• Counseling
• Education
• Employment
• Entitlements
• Homeless
• Housing
• Information and referral
• Rehabilitation
• Training
• Veterans

Clientele Categories:

• Adults
• Disabled
• Mentally
• Families
• Men
• Unemployed
• Women
• Veterans

Geographical Area Served:

• Brooklyn 

Fees:

• Medicaid/Medicare
• No fees charged

What is Brooklyn Community Housing and Services (BCHS)?

BCHC is a non-sectarian, non-profit agency providing housing and supportive services to individuals and families.  Its mission is to help homeless and/or mentally ill people achieve self-reliance and independence.  BCHS, originally known as Pastoral and Educational Services, was founded in 1979 in response to President Jimmy Carter's urgent call for community based solutions to the de-institutionalization and pending homelessness of mentally ill individuals. 

From a beginning of 24 scatter-site apartment beds, the agency developed a unique special needs housing complex in 1991 known as Brooklyn Gardens.  It provides temporary housing of six months for single homeless, chronically psychiatrically disabled men and women; and permanent SRO rooms and services for 74 formerly homeless adults.  As the scatter-site apartment program continued to grow, BCHS developed the "Rebuilding Our Workforce" program in 1995 funded by HUD to assist formerly homeless individuals to prepare for employment.  In 1997 BCHS launched a new housing and employment project funded by HUD and known as "Bridge to Home" for homeless adults with histories of substance abuse leaving the shelter.  The agency is continuing to broaden the scope of its vocational rehabilitation and employment services available to all its consumers through the support of its Working Community Program.

Brooklyn Peer Advocacy Project
Isaac Brown
250 Baltic Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201

Service Categories:

• Advocacy
• Employment
• Entitlements
• Housing
• Information and Referral
• Legal

Clientele Categories:

• Mental Health

Geographical Area Served:

• Brooklyn, NY

Fees:

• No fees charged

What is the Brooklyn Peer Advocacy Project?

The Brooklyn Peer Advocacy Project is the first borough-wide self-help and empowerment program run by mental health service recipients for mental health service recipients.  Funded by a mental health community reinvestment grant, the Project offers self-help groups, empowerment and self-advocacy training, and provides information, referrals, and hands on assistance to individuals seeking access to benefits and other community resources.

Business Outreach Center Network, Inc:
Disability Jam Program
Deborah Yanagisawa
Producer
529 East 12th Street, Apt. D-1
New York, NY 10009

Service Categories:

• Advocacy
• Education
• Information and Referral
• Training
• Other:  Small business development/media communications

Clientele Categories:

• Adults
• Community
• Disabled
  • Physically
  • Developmentally
  • Mentally
• Men
• Unemployed
• Veterans
• Women

Affiliations:

• Association for Enterprise Opportunity
• New York City Department of Business Services
• Self Advocates Tribes
• Disabled in Action

Geographical Area Served:

• New York City

Fees:

• No fees charged

What is the Business Outreach Center Network?

The Business Outreach Center Network (BOC Network) is a multi-community program dedicated to helping isolated entrepreneurs start and grow small businesses.

Disability Jam was made possible through funding from the NYS Council on the Arts.   Disability Jam is a radio magazine series presenting political and cultural issues of concern to the disability communities and wider listening audience.  The program examines the social, political, economic and educational controversies evoked by events both inside and outside the disability movements.  Disability Jam networks with organizations and individuals with shared concerns to develop and initiate programming.

Butterfly Property Management
Mark Duffy
Director Economic Development
11 Spring Street
Freehold, NJ 07728

Service Categories:

• Case Management
• Counseling
• Housing
• Information and Referral
• Education
• Employment
• Support Services
• Self-Help

Clientele Categories:

• Adults
• Community
• Mental Disabilities
• Men/Women
• Unemployed

Affiliations:

• New Jersey Mental Health Consumer Advocacy Services & Systems Change

Geographical Area Served:

• State of New Jersey

Fees:

• No Fees Charged

What is Butterfly Property Management?

Butterfly Property Management is a statewide supportive housing provider primarily to persons with diagnosis of major Mental illness. We also provide economic development services including Individual development accounts, Financial training, and small business incubation.

The agency is consumer run with an emphasis on decent, affordable, safe housing and using principles of self-help and wellness.

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Camden City Independent Living Center, Inc:
IL Program
Lorraine Culbertson
Executive Director
2600 Mt. Ephraim Avenue, Suite #415
Camden, NJ 08104

Service Categories:

• Advocacy
• Case Management
• Counseling
• Education
• Employment
• Homeless
• Housing
• Information and Referral
• Training
• Veterans

Clientele Categories:

• Adolescents
• Adults
• Aging Seniors
• Children
• Community
• Disabled
  • Physically
  • Developmentally
  • Mentally
• Families
• Men
• Unemployed
• Veterans
• Women

Affiliations:

• NJ Dept. of Human Services (State Office on Disability Services)
• NJ Protection Agency
• NJ Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services
• NJ Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired
• National Council on Independent Living (NCIL)
• Camden County Board of Social Services
• Community Planning and Advocacy Council, (CPAC) Disabilities Subcoalition
• Camden County Board of Social Services
• Camden County Council on Economic Opportunity (Home Energy Asst.)
• Camden City Housing Authority
• Camden City Board of Education

Geographical Area Served:

• Camden City, NJ

Fees:

• No fees charged

What is the Camden City Independent Living Center, Inc.,?

The Camden City Independent Living Center, Inc., is a grass-roots, private, non-profit organization of individuals with disabilities.   Its board and staff must be comprised of at least 51% people with disabilities.   The Camden Center has served Camden City since 1994.

The center is not a place where individuals with disabilities live.  Rather, it is an office and program where individuals with disabilities learn from each other and share abilities.  The foundation of our services is information, referral, counseling, advocacy, daily living skills, training, direct training and accessibility.

All services are confidential.

Camden County:  Office of the Disabled Consumer Services
Lewis R. Friedner
Division Director
600 Market Street
Camden, NJ 08102

Service Categories:

• Advocacy
• Counseling
• Education
• Information and Referral
• Other:  PASP Homecare/ADA issues

Clientele Categories:

• Disabled
  • Physically
  • Developmentally
  • Mentally

Geographical Area Served:

• Camden County

Fees:

• No fees charged for most programs.

What is the Camden County:  Office of Disabled Consumer Services?

The Office of Disabled Consumer Services is the lead governmental agency in Camden County, to identify services, provide information and be available to answer questions regarding issues of concern to persons with disabilities.   The Office of Disabled Consumer Services is available to assist residents in addressing an array of issues, questions and problems which are unique to persons with disabilities. 

Capital District Center for Independence, Inc.
Laurel Kelly
Executive Director
875 Central Ave, South 4
Albany, NY 12206  

Service Categories:

• Peer Advocacy
• Information and Referral
• Independent Living Skills Training
• Client Assistance Program
• Systemic Advocacy
• Benefits Advisement
• Disability Awareness & Sensitivity Training
• Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program
• Housing
• Ramp Program

Clientele Categories:

• People with Disabilities and Their Family Members
• Disabled: Physically/Developmentally/Mentally

Affiliations:

• ADA Committee NYS
• National Council on Independent Living
• New York Association on Independent Living

Geographical Area Served:

• Albany & Schenectady County (New York State)

Fees:

• No Fees Charged

What is the Capital District Center for Independence Inc.?

Capital District Center for Independence Inc. is a private not-for-profit (501(c)(3), community-based Independent Living Center (ILC), located in Albany, NY which provides non-residential services to over 1250 people with disabilities annually living in the Greater Capital District of New York State.  In addition to individual-based services, the Center works to educate the public, inform public officials, foster improvements in programs that serve people with disabilities, protect the civil rights of the disabled, and broaden access to employment, education, housing, transportation and social/recreational opportunities. 

Catholic Charities
Step by Step Clubhouse
Colleen Brown
Director
160 S. Third Street
Fulton, NY 13069

Service Categories:

• Advocacy
• Education
• Employment
• Entitlements
• Information and Referral
• Rehabilitation
• Transportation
• Transitional Employment Program
• Social Opportunities

Clientele Categories:

• Adults
• Disabled: Mentally
• Men/Women

Affiliations:

• Certified program of the International Center for Clubhouse Development
• Members of New York Association of Psych. Rehab Services

Geographical Area Served:

• Oswego County NY

Fees:

• No Fees Charged

What is the Step by Step Clubhouse?

Step by Step is located in Fulton NY and provides a number of services to adults that are recovering from mental illness. SBS is a voluntary member run program that serves mental health consumers that reside in Oswego county. SBS has grown from a handful of member beginning in 1994 to an enrollment of 150 members 2001.

The clubhouse follows the ICCD (International Center for Clubhouse Development) standards and become a certified clubhouse in 2001. The standards require SBS to have 25% of the average daily attendance in a transitional employment placement. TE offers our members the opportunity to try work in a supportive setting. This means the members are trained by SBS staff or other members to work clubhouse placement.  These TE placements are 6 to 9 months long and provide the employers with 100% coverage. If a member can not work for any reason, a staff member works the placement free of cost to the employer.

The clubhouse is based on a work order day where members punch in and close what unit they would like to work in at the clubhouse. SBS has several work units to choose from and all members and staff work side by side to keep the clubhouse running.

Work Units:

• The Kitchen/cafe serves daily low cost breakfast and lunches. This unit makes monthly menus, grocery shops, caters all clubhouse parties and helps members with dietary skills.
• Membership outreach keeps the clubhouse statistics, provides outreach call., cards and visits to members that may need additional support. This unit also provides tours and orientation to new members.
• Transitional Employment & education unit provides services explained above as well as assistance and support with educational goals. SBS hold employment dinners twice per month to celebrate and give support to those who work during the day and can not attend clubhouse. Employment dinners are a good opportunity for speakers to address the membership on a variety of topics such as how work effects funding, job search, resume writing and more.
• Peer support and advocacy provides support to members in a social capacity with activities that are scheduled at monthly planning meetings by the members. Peer advocacy assist other with their personal goals and any other situation that needs support. Peer advocates look out for the legal and civil rights of mental health counselors.
• Program Office handles the administration of the clubhouse, grant writing, evaluation of staff, and teaches office skills such as filing, faxing and letter writing. This unit also produces the Stepping Stone newsletter.

Catholic Charities of Brooklyn and Queens
Rose House/RCCA Club Innovation
William J. Ciccaroni
80-45 Winchester Blvd.
CBU#13
Queens Village, NY 11427

Service Categories:

• Case Management
• Counseling
• Entitlements
• Homeless

Clientele Categories:

• Adults
• Mental Health

Affiliations:

• Catholic Charities USA
• Association of Community Living Agencies in Mental Health
• New York Association of Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services

Geographical Area Served:

• New York City

Fees:

• Fees for services
• SSI/SSD/HR accepted

What is Catholic Charities of Brooklyn and Queens:
Rose House/RCCA Club Innovation?

Rose House is a New York State Office of Mental Health certified congregate treatment residence operated by Builders for the Family and Youth (BFFY) to provide services to individuals with mental illness.  The program capacity is 168; 112 men and 56 women as presently organized and is a congregate care level two facility.  Approximately 200 individuals are served annually.   Services include:

Catskill Center for Independence
Chris Zachmeyer
Executive Director

Laurene Reichardt
Work Incentives Planning & Assistance Coordinator
PO Box 1247
Oneonta, NY 13820

Service Categories:

• Advocacy
• Information and Referral
• Training
• Benefits Advisement
• Work Incentives Planning and Assistance
• Work Readiness Programs for Out of School Youth
• Independent Living Skills Training
• Employability Skills Training

Clientele Categories:  

*    People with any type of disability at any age

*    Families and friend of people with disabilities

*    Employers, Business and Agency Representatives, State and Local Government Representatives, School Personnel

• Adolescents
• Adults
• Aging/Seniors
• Children
• Disabled
  • Physically
  • Developmentally
  • Mentally
• Families
• Other: People with disabilities, their family and friends and the community.

Affiliations:

• NYS Department of Education VESID
• US Department of Education RSA  Delete
• New York Association on Independent Living (NYAIL)
• New York State Independent Living Council (NYSILC)
• New York State Rehabilitation Council
• National Council on Independent Living (NCIL)
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Geographical Area Served:

• Delaware-Otsego-Schoharie Counties in New York State. Delete
• Depends on program

Fees:

• No fees charged  Delete
• Depends on Program

What is Catskill Center for Independence?

The Catskill Center for Independence, one of New York's 35 independent living centers is a community based advocacy agency serving the community as a catalyst for systems and individual change in order to enhance the quality of life for people with disabilities while promoting choices and alternatives for independent living in our society.  We work with governments, agencies, schools, and businesses to bring about these changes with the ultimate goal of creating a barrier free society.  Centers for Independent Living are nonresidential. That means nobody lives at our center, and we do not own or operate housing for people with disabilities.  We provide programs and services for individuals with disabilities and their families designed to improve and enhance the lives of people with disabilities.

Center For Career Freedom
Penny Davis, M.A.
One East Post Road
White Plains, NY 10601

Service Categories:

• Advocacy
• Case Management
• Counseling
• Education
• Employment
• Entitlements
• Housing
• Training
• Information and Referral
• Rehabilitation

Clientele Categories:

• Adults
• Developmental Disabilities
• Men/Women

Geographical Area Served:

• Westchester County

Fees:

• No fees charged

What is the Center for Career Freedom?

The Center was founded in 1998 for the purpose of facilitating the recovery and rehabilitation of persons with severe and persistent mental illness. All our staff are survivors and have extensive experience in business, as well as counseling and social work. This unique blend of skills provides our members with a caring and street smart approach to reaching their goals. We see our role as a partner, to assist our members in their recovery at their request and at their pace. With thirteen staff and volunteers, the Center assists over three-hundred fifty psychiatric disabled men and women from 21 to 75 years, with a variety of services.

Programs range from discharge planning at psychiatric hospitals, a Drop-In Center offering arts and crafts, music, meals, clothing, a food pantry, discussion groups, web surfing, desktop publishing, newsletters, cards, etc., a Certified MS/Office User Training Program: Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook, vocational counseling and job development leading to competitive employment.

Unique features: 100% off our four Board and staff are survivors. Most staff have graduate degrees and middle management corporate (NYSE, Bell South, Pepsi Cola, Transamerica, etc.) or small business experience. The Center offers a computer as performance incentive to every member who achieves MS certification and is able to hold down a job for three months.

Support/Credentials include:

• DCMH Drop-In Center/Case Management/Advocacy
• Microsoft Certified Office User Training Center
• NYS Department of Education Licensed Business School
• DSS One Stop Workforce Training Provider
• SSA Ticket-to-Work Employment Network

Center for Independence of the Disabled in New York, Inc.
Sharon Shapiro-Lacks
841 Broadway, suite 205
New York, NY 10003

Service Categories:

• Advocacy
• Education
• Counseling
• Employment
• Entitlements
• Homeless
• Housing
• Information and Referral
• Training
• Transportation

Clientele Categories:

• Physical/Developmental/Emotional Disabilities

Affiliations:

• NYSILC
• National Council on Indep. Living
• Assn. of IL Centers in NY

Geographical Area Served:

• Manhattan, 110th Street and below

Fees:

• No Fees Charged

What is The Center for Independence of the Disabled in New York, Inc.?

The Center for Independence of the Disabled in New York, Inc. (CIDNY) is a not for profit, non-residential independent living center located in Manhattan. CIDNY began operation in 1979 and was first of thirty-four independent living centers in New York State.

CIDNY adheres to the philosophy of the independent living movement, which is that people with disabilities are best able to help other disabled people. The majority of staff and the board of directors are themselves people with disabilities.

CIDNY's purpose is to help people with disabilities gain the skills and obtain the services they need to live independently in the community. The center is also legislatively mandated to affect changes within the community that improve the quality of life for people with disabilities.

The center provides services to individuals with a range of disabilities. Consumers requiring services can call the center for an intake.

Personal Assistance Care to eligible individuals with disabilities is provided by Living Services,  a separate non-profit affiliated with CIDNY.

Center for Independent Living of South Jersey, Inc.
Hazel Lee-Briggs
Executive Director
1200 Delsea Drive, Plaza 47, Suite 6
Westville, NJ 08093

Service Categories:

• Advocacy
• Counseling
• Education
• Employment
• Information and Referral
• Training
• Transportation
• Support Groups
• Whatever is needed to provide assistance in choice of empowerment.

Clientele Categories:

• Adolescents
• Adults
• Aging/Seniors
• Children
• Community
• Disabled: Physically/Developmentally/Mentally
• Families
• Men/Women
• Unemployed
• Veterans

Affiliations:

• NCIL-National Association of Centers for Independent Living
• SILC-New Jersey Statewide Independent Living Counsel
• NJACIL-New Jersey Associates of Centers for Independent Living
• New Jersey Associates Department of Labor Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services

Geographical Area Served:

• Camden/Gloucester Counties

Fees:

• No fees Charged

What is the Center for Independent Living of South Jersey, Inc.?

The Center for Independent Living of South Jersey, Inc. is a None residential, not for profit organization run for and primarily by persons with disabilities. Services provided information and referral, independent living skills training, individual peer and group support, advocacy, self advocacy, independent living skills training. Promoting changes in the community for a barrier free inclusive environment.

Center for Family Support
Programs:
Emergency Home Care
Service Coordination
Residential Habilitation
Shauna Papa
Director MSC, Waiver and Senior Services
333 7th Avenue 9th Floor
New York, NY 10001

Service Categories:

• Advocacy
• Case Management
• Entitlements
• Rehabilitation
• Other:  Home Care/Respite

Clientele Categories:

• Adolescents
• Adults
• Aging/Seniors
• Children
• Disabled
• Developmentally
• Men
• Women

Affiliations:

• Department for the Aging (Metro NYC)
• Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (Metro NYC/Statewide)
• Department of Health
  

Geographical Area Served:

• Five boroughs of New York City, New Jersey, Long Island and  Westchester County.  

Fees:

• Medicaid
• No fees charged

What is the Center for Family Support (CFS)?

The Center for Family Support (CFS) is a not-for-profit human service agency established in 1954.  We provide a variety of in-home and residential services to individuals residing throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Nassau and Suffolk Counties, Westchester and New Jersey.   Administrative supervision is based out of our main office located at 333 Seventh Avenue in Manhattan and satellite offices located at the following:  88 New Dorp Plaza in Staten Island, 50 Clinton Street in Hempstead, Long Island and 795 Main Street in Hackensack, New Jersey. 

CFS creates custom-tailored programs for persons with traumatic brain injuries and developmental disabilities by listening to the individual and their family members.  Programs vary with the nature of the disability and the age of the person- but the approach remains the same:  listen first and develop recommendations second.

Cerebral Palsy Associations of New York State
Michael Alvaro
Executive Vice President
Affiliate Services Office
90 State Street-Suite 929
Albany, NY 12207

Service Categories:

• Advocacy
• Case Management
• Counseling
• Education
• Employment
• Entitlements
• Housing
• Information and Referral
• Rehabilitation
• Training
• Transportation

Clientele Categories:

• Adolescents
• Adults
• Aging Seniors
• Children
• Disabled
  • Physically
  • Developmentally
  • Mentally
• Families

Affiliations:

• CP of NYS

Geographical Area Served:

• 24 affiliate agencies serve all of New York State.

Fees:

• Fee for services
• Private insurance
• Medicaid
• Medicare
• No fees charged

What is Cerebral Palsy Associations of New York State?

Cerebral Palsy Associations of New York State (CP of NYS) was founded in 1946 by parents of children with cerebral palsy, who sought critically needed services from government, and envisioned the organization to be their voice and their advocate. From these early beginnings to the present day, CP of NYS has served this role. Under the leadership of family members and together with its Affiliates, CP of NYS constitutes a network of service providers and advocates for individuals with disabilities across New York State, focusing on both the state and national levels.

Cerebral Palsy of North Jersey:
Essex Properties Program
Karen Stack
Director of Housing
193 Hunterdon Street
Newark, NJ 07103

Service Categories:

• Advocacy
• Case Management
• Counseling
• Housing
• Information and Referral
• Training

Clientele Categories:

• Adolescents
• Adults
• Aging/Seniors
• Children
• Disabled
  • Physically
  • Developmentally
  • Mentally
• Families
• Men
• Unemployed
• Veterans
• Women

Geographical Area Served:

• Newark, New Jersey 

Fees:

• 30% income for rent.

What is the Cerebral Palsy of North Jersey:   Essex Properties?

The Cerebral Palsy of North Jersey: Essex Properties is a 24 unit apartment complex for individuals with disabilities and their families.   Tenants pay 30% of their income for rent.  A full-time social worker is available for case management, counseling, crisis intervention and training as per the needs of the tenants.

Children's Hopes and Dreams - Wish Fulfillment Foundation
Mariann or Luke
280 Rt. 46
Dover, NJ 07801

Service Categories:

• fulfill dreams for children age 4-17 with life threatening illnesses

Clientele Categories:

• Adolescents
• Children
• Developmental/ Physical/ Emotional Disabilities
• Families

Geographical Area Served:

• United States of America

Clear View Center Inc.
C.J. Heins
Director of Client Services
500 Central Ave.
Albany, NY 12206

Service Category:

• Addictions
• Case Management
• Counseling
• Education
• Employment
• Information and Referral
• Rehabilitation

Clientele Category:

• Adults
• Veterans
• Disabled: Developmentally/Mentally/Physically
• Families
• Men/Women
• Unemployed

Geographical Area Served:

• 5 county capital district

Fees:

• Fee for services
• Private Insurance
• Medicaid
• Medicare

What is Clear View Center Inc.?

Clear View Center, Inc. is the name of the Mental Health Association in Albany County. For more than 50 years the organization has provided services to people with serious mental illness. Clear view Center, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization providing outpatient, residential and vocational services to individuals and their families. Clear View Center also provides comprehensive case management services and community education.

Collaborative Support Programs of New Jersey
Jacob P. Bucher, Executive Director
Judy Florio, Northern Team Director
11 Spring Street
Freehold, NJ 07728

Service Categories:

• Advocacy
• Case Management
• Community Development
• Counseling
• Homeless
• Housing
• Mental Health
• Transportation
• Self-help

Clientele Categories:

• Adults
• Aging/Seniors
• Developmental/Physical/Emotional Disabilities
• Families
• Men/Women
• Unemployed
• Veterans

Affiliations:

• Supportive Housing Association
• Monarch Housing
• Mental Health Association of New Jersey
• Coalition of Mental Health Consumer Organizations

Geographical Area Served:

• New Jersey

Fees:

• No fees charged

What is the Collaborative Support Programs of New Jersey, Inc.?

Collaborative Support Programs of New Jersey, Inc. is a private not-for-profit agency.  The agency is directed, managed and staffed through the collaborative efforts of mental health consumers/survivors.  CSP-NJ strives to provide individualized, flexible community-based services that promote responsibility and recovery.  This is done through the creation and administration of self-help centers, supportive housing, advocacy and entrepreneurial programs for adults with mental health issues and other special needs.

Our services include self-help centers, supportive housing, supportive services, property management, community education and training and systems advocacy.

Columbia University Center for Social Policy and Practice in the Workplace
Lauren Gates
Research Director
Columbia University School of Social Work
622 West 113 Street
New York, NY 10025

What is the Columbia University Center for Social Policy and Practice in the Workplace?

The Center for Social Policy and Practice in the Workplace (Workplace Center). a research, program development, consultation and training institute operating as an integral part of Columbia University, was established in 1969.   Its mission is to study conditions at the workplace and in the community that place populations at risk of losing their employment, or of being able to secure employment, and to develop program responses to its findings.  Funded by public and private sources, the Workplace Center has a history of helping corporations, trade unions and social agencies and facilities deal with workforce issues including disability, gender integration, domestic violence, diversity, and substance abuse, among others.  Recent Center projects include several studies funded by the National Institute of Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR) to identify the workplace consequences of disability, and a pilot study funded by New York Community Trust to explore the effectiveness of an intervention developed from an NIDRR project.  The Center director is Dr. Sheila H. Akabas, an internationally renowned expert, scholar and author on social issues in the workplace.

Community Access Unlimited:
Employment Program
Bea Brandt
Assistant Executive Director
Carroll Mrowcki
Employment and Rehabilitation Services Administration
80 West Grand Street
Elizabeth, NJ 07202-1447

Service Categories:

• Advocacy
• Case Management
• Counseling
• Education
• Employment
• Housing
• Information and Referral
• Training

Clientele Categories:

• Adolescents
• Adults
• Aging/Seniors
• Children
• Community
• Disabled
  • Physically
  • Developmentally
  • Mentally
• Families
• Men
• Unemployed
• Women

Affiliations:

• AAMR (National)
• Division of Developmental Disabilities (Statewide New Jersey)
• Division of Youth and Family Services (Statewide New Jersey)

Geographical Area Served:

• Basically Union County for employment; other services are statewide.

Fees:

• Fee for services
• Medicaid
• Medicare
• No fees charged

What is the Community Access Unlimited:   Empl