Manhattan Developmental Disabilities Council Y A I , I n c . 460 West 34*^ Street N e w Y o r k , N.Y. 10001 (212) 273-6100

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for Fiscal Year July, 2012 - June, 2013

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UCP PROJECT of New York City C O N N E C T

Bronx Overnight Respite Serves all boroughs There is an extensive application process, call well in advance for need. •Transportation provided in Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island

• Waiver eligible • Children and adults • Facility is wheelchair accessible • Can support medically fragile consumers

In-Home Respite Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Staten Island • Must be waiver eligible and live with a family member.

TechWorks Resource Centers Technology Resource Specialists are available to answer your assistive technology questions. Information on special products and services, their costs, obtaining them. • Demonstration centers • Lending library • Equipment exchange program • Assistive technology training

Day Habilitation Opportunities in Day programs available in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan and Staten Island. • Consumers must be age 21 and over to apply, have a DD, and have Medicaid or are eligible for Medicaid. All facilities are wheelchair accessible and transportation is available.

Supported Employment Employment services for adults with DD. Available for Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Staten Island residents. Applicants must go through ACCES-VR orienta­tion and referral process.

• Work Readiness Program offered in Staten Island. Individuals may be referred from school, home, or com­munity.

Children/Education Services Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan and Staten Island • On-site therapeutic services • Preschool services • Integrated programming • Universal Pre-K • School-Age Program (Brooklyn Oniy) • Early Childhood Direction Center • UCP Family Connect • SHARE: Lending Library

SPIRIT Opportunities available for Saturday recreation in Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Staten Island. • Individuals between the ages of 13-29 who reside in Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn & Staten Island • Must have an MR/DD diagnosis • Transportation is provided

EXPLORE Club Disco Free two Friday nights a month social event, Manhattan, Brooklyn and Staten Island •Staten Island waiver eligible • 18 yrs or older, DD eligible and live with a family member who reside in Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn, and Staten Island • Open Enrollment • Wheelchair accessible • Transportation is not provided • Light supper served

Project CONNECT Information and referral for supports and services offered in Brooklyn, Bronx, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island.

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Medical Services in Article 28 clinics located in Brooklyn, Bronx, and Manhattan, serving residents of the five bor-' oughs of New York City. Clinics are wheelchair accessible. Services include family medicine, internal medicine, women's health, dental, audiology services, psychiatry, podiatry, and neurology

Rehabilitation and Specialty Seryjces Article 16 offered in both the clinic and program settings, include occupational, speech, and physical therapies; physiatry; psychological evaluations and psychosocial assessment. • Adults only

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Residential homes are located in Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan and Staten Island.

• Information about accessing residential opportunities & NYCARES waitl ist •Must be OPWDD eligible

D o o r w a f s ' t o ' l n d e p e n d e r i c e " ' Housing Assistance'Services,' Available in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Staten Island and Queens

« Must be Family Support eligible • Current psychological required « Provides housing case management services and some modifications if Waiver elgible

• NYCHA and Sections assistance «• Housing Court Advocacy in Brooklyn

Home Assessments

Home assessments can be completed providing families with a report on possible modifications and equipment to make their home more accessible for their child. Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan,Queens and Staten Island,

• Must be Family Support eligible • Current psychological required

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Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan and Staten Island. Funding available to assist families In paying for an Item Medicaid or other funds will not cover. Families can apply every 18 months.

• Additional funding available In Brooklyn for camp • Additional funding available in Manhattan for durable medical equipment • Family Support eligible Per OPWDD, these funds will no longer cover: Computers, furniture (other than a mattress, box spring and frame), food (other than nutritional supplements), or appliances. Some eligible Items include: Educational toys, games, some prescriptions, camp fees, wheelchair repairs, adaptive equipment, strollers (with a clinician's note), air conditioners (note from doctor required),

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Brooklyn and Manhattan • Manhattan PS 138@30 • Brooklyn PS 396

• Family Support eligible.

• Transportation is provided to the child's home only

LINK M E M O T O : DD Counci l F R O M : Cathy Bechler D A T E : N o v e m b e r s , 2012 R E : Vacanc ies

FAfMlLY S E R V I C E S V A C A N C I E S : Family Support Group for Caregivers of Children with Autism (all ages) - Parent/caregiver support group for parents of children with Autism. For more information, please contact YAI LINK at 212-273-6182. A schedule of the groups can be found through YAI's website: www.vai.org/services/autism

" YAI Autism Center - offering private pay programs in Yoga with Ballet/Dance social skills groups & music therapy Call 212-273-6182 for more information. Manhattan Star Academy - Accepting inquiries for the school, a unique learning opportunity for elementary school children. Call Rae Eisdorfer at 212-420-0510 for more information, application and tuition. Toilet training - 6-week program for parents living in Manhattan (through project intervene). Contact Danielle Bardwell at 212-273-6314 Also for Queens families (through Crisis intervention) - call Alison Fichera at 718-793-2182 x 221. Family Reimbursement - for Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens families. Contact Shanique Soto at 212-273-6585

• Manhattan Based Recreation programs (including Manhattan Evening Adjustment Program and the Alumni Club) - Recreation programs for individuals with DD 18+, Tuesdays through Saturdays. Openings for individuals living anywhere in NYC. Activities include weeknight group activities and Saturday trips. All levels welcome. No transportation provided. Contact Pamela Accardo at 212-645-1616 x 618 or Edna Bey at 212-645-1616 x620,

• Manhattan Overnight Respite - Ages 5 and up. Must be ambulatory. Contact Vanessa White Germany at 212-255-2673. • Manhattan Holiday Respite - ages 6-18 with DD, live at home with their family. Taking applications for waiting list - contact

Tanicqua Davis 212-273-6503 • Independent Living Program - 6 month classroom course for adults looking to develop their independent living skills.

For Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens and IVIanhattan residents. For application forms call Shanique Soto 212-273-6585, Autism Social Skills Groups - currently accepting applications for Social Skills groups for children aged 9-18 in Manhattan with ASD, In Brooklyn for children ages 5-12 years oid with ASD. Children must reside at home with their family, be verbal with no major behaviors and OPWDD eligibility is needed. Contact LINK for more info 212-273-6182. Leisure Trax - vacations/trips for adults 18 or older, free or low cost for those living with family in the Bronx. Trips are open to groups from other Boroughs - contact 212-273-6254 or www.yai.org/travel.

• Brooklyn Extend-a-family - Overnight respite provided in home of host family. Ready availability for young children who are non-ambulatory. Contact Cheryl Jones at 718-743-5311. Also looking for Brooklyn families who would like to host, families are fully trained and reimbursed by YAI, call Cheryl Jones for more information.

• Brooklyn Saturday Drop Off - Saturday Recreation program for 16+. Contact Cheryl Jones 718-743-5311. • Brooklyn Children & Adolescent Program (BCAP) - Saturday rec program 6+ Contact LINK for an app 212-273-6182 " Brooklyn Leisure Trax - Recreation program for 16+. Contact Nefie White 718-793-8695 x 218. • Brooklyn Yoga Ballet - 10-week Yoga/Ballet class for girls and boys with autisrn, from age 6 to 10 years old. Contact

LINK for more information 212-273 -6182 Project Grow - 7-week parent training for parents of children with Developmental Disabilities. Program available to parents whose children live at home with them in Manhattan, the Bronx, or Staten Island. Day and Evening groups in English, Spanish and Cantonese available. Call 212-273-6259. Project Grown-up - 5-week training for parents of children with Developmental Disabilities, Program available to parents whose children live at home with them in Manhattan or Queens, Day and Evening groups in English and Spanish. Call 212-273-6259. Bronx In-home respite - In-home respite for children and adults with DD, Contact Tanicqua Davis 212-273-6503.

• Queens Crisis Intervention program - In home behavior management provided in English & Spanish. Parent training groups also offered, call Alison Fichera 718-793-2182 x221 or Jackie Nunez 718-793-2182 x231 (Spanish). Queens Family Training Program - 6 week parent training for parents of children with Developmental Disabilities in English and Spanish through the Queens Crisis Intervention program, contact Jackie Nunez 718-793-2182 x 231 Queens Saturday Recreation Programs - Recreation programs for 16+. Contact Michael VanConant 212-645-1616 x 667 Queens Thank Goodness it's the Weekend - Evening social 2 Fridays a month, age 16+. Michael VanConant 212-645-1616x667

Parents with Special Needs - Accepting referrals for parent training for parents with DD who live with their children in Manhattan, Brooklyn Lawanda Wallace at 212-273-6100 x2360 for Manhattan and Brooklyn or contact Nafiza Somaipersaud for Queens 718-793-2182 x203.

• Queens In-Home Respite - In-home respite for ID/DD children aged 3 & up. Contact Stacy Tinglin 718-793-8695 x210. Queens After School Program - After School program for 6-21 year old children residing in Queens. Contact Stacy Tinglin 718-793-8695 x210

. Queens & Brooklyn: F R E E Psychologicals and Psychosocials - evaluations for those who are not Medicaid eligible and applying for OPWDD services. Call LINK at 212-273-6182.

P R E M I E R H E A L T H C A R E (call LINK to make referrals 212-273-6182): • Manhattan: There is ready availability of Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Dental, Podiatry. Dermatology, OT, PT, Speech,

Prosthetics & Orthotics, Nutrition, Endocrinology, weight management program, and Program for People with Physical Disabilities. Bronx: There is ready availability of Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Dentistry, Podiatry, Nutrition, OT, PT, and Prosthetic & Orthotics.

. Queens: There is ready availability of Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Dental, Podiatry, Gynecology. Dermatology, OT, PT, Speech. Dental desensitization program.

• Brooklyn: There is ready availability of Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Dentistry, Neurology (adult). Gynecology, Podiatry, OT, PT, speech, Nutrition and Audiology. Dental desensitization program.

C E N T E R F O R S P E C I A L T Y T H E R A P Y (call LINK to make referrals 212-273-6182) : • Manhattan: There is ready availability for Psychosocial Evaluations in English & Spanish. . Queens: There is ready availability for Psychological Evaluations in English and Psychosocial Evaluations (English

& Spanish) (Evening and Saturday hours available). Brooklyn: There is ready availability for Psychosocial Evaluations in English and Spanish, and there is ready availability of Psychotherapy, particularly in mornings.

. Bronx: There is ready availability for Psychosocial Evaluations in English. Families living in Manhattan, Queens and Brooklyn who need evaluations to access OPWDD services but who do not have insurance can call YAI LINK at 212-273-6182.

D A Y HABIL ITATION: . Manhattan: Accepting referrals for the Manhattan Day Hab programs. Contact Domingo Hernandez at 212-645-1616.

Brooklyn: Accepting application for ambulatory individuals. Contact Nia Cordani at 718-646-7699 x 312.

E A R L Y C H I L D H O O D : . Brooklyn: William O'Connor Bay Ridge has Half and Full Day integrated as well as Universal Pre Kindergarten (UPK)

Openings for Typical 4 year olds. Contact Kelle Gianniana at 718-680-9751.

E M P L O Y M E N T : Manhattan Employment: Openings for Manhattan Work Readiness (Manhattan residents only), SWAT (all boroughs) Programs. Contact Satera Febus at 212-273-6100 x 2448.

- Bronx Employment: Accepting applications for Bronx Work Readiness. Contact Ruth Jeffers at 718-792-6221 x205. • Brooklyn Supported Work and Training: Accepting applications Brooklyn Supported Employment program for adults

with Developmental Disabilities. Call Stefon Smith at 718-368-9311. " Queens Supported Work & Training: Accepting applications, call Chris Bechler at 718-389-1300 x227. . There are openings city wide for individuals with Developmental Disabilities who are employed and who need follow

along support sen/ices.

R E S I D E N T I A L : > YAI has the following potential residential openings, call Tom Ott 212-273 -6462 or LINK 212-273-6182 before sending a

packet. Brooklyn ICF - 1 potential opportunity for a male age 21-55 years functioning in low severe to high profound range of intellectual disability. Must be ambulatory and able to evacuate 2 flights of stairs without physical assistance. This opportunity is unable to accommodate assaultive or dangerous behaviors due to the needs of the other residents.

• Bronx 24 IRA - 1 potential opportunity Female, age range 25-55. willing and able to safely share a bedroom, ambulatory and able to safely evacuate using stairs independently. This opportunity is unable to accommodate assaultive or dangerous behaviors due to the needs of the other residents.

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TUESDAY OCTOBER 23RD 10:00 A M - 12:30 PM Understanding Psychological Evaluations Glenn Ellenbogen, PhD, Supervisor of Psychological Assessments, Y A I Center for Specialty Therapy

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 1ST 10:00 A M - 12:30 PM Yoga and Relaxation Laura Mitchell, LMSW, LMT, Certified Kripalu Yoga Instructor, Supervisor, Y A I LINK

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 15TH 10:00 A M - 12:30 PM Raising Salad-Eating Children in a Happy Meal World Catherine Conway, MS, RD, CON, CDE, Chief of Nutritional Services and Chief of Diabetes Program, Preinier HealthCare

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 20TH 10:00 A M - 12:30 PM Travel Training: The Right Track to Independence Anna Sheehy, LMSW, Coordinator, Education and Training and Stephanie Rozanski, MSEd, Supervisor of Training, Y A I Day Services Department

THURSDAY DECEMBER 6TH (evening) 6:00 - 8:00 PM

Autism and Sex: What You Need to Know Robert Joseph, PhD, Sexuality Consultant, NYS Licensed Psychologist

TUESDAY DECEMBER 1 I T H 10:00 A M - 12:30 PM

How to Talk to Your Friends and Family About Your Child's Autism Diagnosis Nora Rubovitz, MSW, Assistant Director, Family Services Projects, Autism Speaks

TUESDAY JANUARY 8TH 10:00 A M - 12:30 PM Behavior Management: How to Develop Instructional Control Lana Small, MSW, Coordinator, Y A I Project ASSIST and Mary Downing, BA, Senior Supervisor, Y A I Project ASSIST

TUESDAY JANUARY 15TH 10:00 A M - 12:30 PM

Behavior Management: Using Reinforcement to Change Behavior Lana Small, MSW, Coordinator, Y A I Project ASSIST and Mary Downing, BA, Senior Supervisor, Y A I Project ASSIST

TUESDAY JANUARY 22TH 10:00 A M - 12:30 PM Behavior Management: Tips for Breaking New Tasks Down into Teachable Parts Lana Small, MSW, Coordinator, Y A I Project ASSIST and Mary Downing, BA, Senior Supervisor, Y A I Project ASSIST

MONDAY FEBRUARY 1 I T H 10:00 A M - 12:30 PM

How Do I Know If My Child Needs Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy? Abigail Tayamen-Macatangay, OTR/L, Assistant Chief ofRehabilitation Services and Dan Brown, PT, DPT, Senior Physical Therapist, Premier HealthCare

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LUNES 5 DE NOVIEMBRE 10AM - 12:30 PM

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Wednesday, November 28, 2012 8:15am -4 :30pm | Registration $175

McGraw-Hill Conference Center, Auditorium 1221 Avenue of the Americas, New York City

For more Information and registrat ion:

yai.org/autismconference

Phone: 212.273.6472

Email: abbe.wittenberg@yai.org

Discounted family rate available.

This conference has been supported in part by New York City Council's Autism Awareness Initiative.

Q S A C Day Habilitation Openings

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Program Description: The Day Habilitation program offers individuals the opportunity to improve their vocational skills by participating in various community based volunteer training sites (i.e., retail stores, parks, community centers, etc.). In addition, the program is designed to promote personal choice and independence at home and also out in the community. One day per week, individuals are offered the opportunity to participate in a recreational outing of their choice.

Hours: Monday -- Friday 8:30am - 2:30pm

Transportation: Supervised transportation is provided to and from, home, as well as to volunteer training sites and recreational outings.

Admission Criteria: The program is open to all individuals diagnosed with autism, or other developmental disability with autistic features.

Staffing: 2 consumers to 1 staff

For more Information, please contact: Farzana Karim, Intake Department, (718) 728-8476, ext. 1233

A L j r | 3 | ^ NOVEMBER 2012 AHRC PROGRAM VACANCIES

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Please look through this list of services offered by AHRC that have projected vacancies for November (or immediately) and contact the person indicated ifyou have someone who is in need ofthe service.

RECREATION: Adult weekend recreation openings in Queens and Manhattan. Cliildren's weekend recreation vacancies in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens. Overnight respite (Hotel Respite opening in Queens, Manhattan and Staten Island. School Holiday Respite openings in Manhattan. Openings in bowling programs in all 5 boroughs. New S U P E R SATURDAY PROGRAM TO OPEN IN OCTOBER - Music, Dance and Movement, photography, Cooking, Yoga, Computer Training, Performing and Play Writing and much, much more! Contact Moe Blackmore at 212-780-2523. Or call the AHRC Referral and Information Center @ 212-780-4491 or 4493.

OVERNIGHT RESPITE: Guests must be age 4 and up, and must be weight bearing if non-ambulatory. Cannot be seriously medically involved where extra nursing staff would be necessary. Brooklyn and Staten island are the only wheelchair accessible respite facilities. Families should apply for respite before the need arises; the application has to be approved beforehand. Contact the Referral and Information Center at (212) 780-4491 or 4493.

IN-HOME RESPITE: Waiting list for people ages 3 and over in Brooklyn, Manhattan, Bronx, and Queens. Require proof of developmental disability. Contact the Referral and Information Center at (212) 780-4491 or 4493.

COMMUNITY HABILITATION: Waiting list for people from birth (with El Service Coordination) and up in all 5 boros. Person must meet eligibility for Medicaid Waiver. Contact the Referral and Information Center at (212) 780-4491 or 4493.

EMPLOYMENT and BUSINESS S E R V I C E S : DOL Proqram-T1:18-24 year olds, with or without a disability, who is unemployed at considered "at-risk." Direct Placement with a $300 stipend once placed into employment and working for 1 week. Reside in NYC, New Rochelle, Mt. Vernon or Yonkers. DOL Proqram-T3:18-24 year olds, with or without a disability, who is unemployed at considered "at-risk." 8 week training program in Customer Service at 29* Street office with a $75 stipend/day. Additional $300 stipend once placed into employment and working f o r i week. Reside in NYC, New Rochelle, Mt. Vernon or Yonkers. Contact Amanda Bates 646-385-1803 or Flora Nikoghosyan, 212-634-8651. Brooklvn Dav Hab: Some the of services and activities provided are: personal hygiene skills, self care, socialization skills, money management, mobility training, life skills training, reading and writing, anger management, relaxation techniques! proper nutrition, healthy exercise and recreational type activities. Additionally, individuals volunteer at different sites and participate in diverse community events. Contact Shameeka McDuffie at 646-845-6013. Senior Retirement Services: Day Hab Without Walls program for individuals over age 55, must be a Bronx resident Contact Ana Kuharik at 718 944-5099. Job Connection Center-Psvcho-social Clubhouse (Brooklvn): A small innovative program, with highly trained and experienced staff, specifically designed to support individuals who are dually diagnosed (IDD/MI) in obtaining and maintaining a job. Call Shameeka McDuff at 646-845-6013.

Staten Island Dav Hab Without Walls: This program offers the opportunity for community activities including volunteering and social outings. The primary premise is to prepare people to move out of the DH and into employment. Staten Island Janitorial Traininq proqram: Pre-Vocational training program for S.l. residents with DD 18 years and older. 11 weeks of training combining classroom instruction with internship at S.l. institutions. Upon successful completion, graduates will be placed in janitorial careers with high earning potential. For all S.I., call Candi Genovese, 718-981-3452. HIRE - Supported Employment, placement in jobs dependent on applicant's skills and abilities

Brooklyn - Sofiya Nibelitskaya, 212-895-3325 Queens - Martha Nieves, 718-639-5500, x232 Bronx - Ana Kuharik, 718-944-5099 Staten Island - Candi Genovese, 718-981 -3452 Manhattan - Melissa Renz - 212-634-8673

Brooklvn Non-Medicaid Service Coordination: The service includes information and referral services, outreach, parent networking and service access assistance for individuals and their families. Service Coordinator is able to make connections with diagnostic, residential, habilitative, educational, vocational, medical and recreational services. In addition, the Service Coordinator can assist with accessing benefits and entitlements, such as Medicaid and SSI. Criteria for program enrollment: Brooklyn Resident, No Medicaid, and Eligibility. Call Michael Wright, 212-895-3467.

Nicosia Family Reimbursement: The service provides the opportunity to be reimbursed for purchased services and goods, and the possibility of purchasing services and goods that are not funded through any other sources. The goods and services have been deemed appropriate to meet the needs of the person being served. Criteria for grant; Reside in the 5 Boroughs and Eligibility. Call Michael Wright, 212-895-3467.

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ADULT DAY S E R V I C E S : A variety of programs wiiere individuals become valued community members in different ways, including volunteering, shopping, visiting local attractions, etc. The programs offer many life enhancing experiences in the arts, travel training, and vocational services. There are also programs that operate solely in the community, and in higher education programs in cooperation with local colleges. For more details, contact a program below, or call Central Intake at 212-780-4493/4491.

Intensive Behavioral Services This is a newly offered program in the Bronx the purpose of which is to provide Intensive Behavioral Services for individuals who live in non-certified or Family Care Homes and present with substantial challenging behaviors that put them at risk of placement in a more restrictive living environment. The service involves in home behavior management evaluation and treatment by psychologists who specialize in Functional Behavioral Assessment and Intervention. For information about the application or questions, contact Lisa Adorno at 718-643-2566.

Non-fviedicaid Service Coordination: The service includes information and referral services, outreach, parent ne^'v'orking and service access assistance for individuals and their families. Service Coordinator is able to make connections with diagnostic, residential, habilitative, educational, vocational, medical and recreational services. In addition, the Service Coordinator can assist with accessing benefits and entitlements, such as Medicaid and SSI. Criteria for program enrollment: -reside in the five boroughs. No Medicaid and Eligibility. Call Sharett Bood, 646-845-6020.

Clinical Evaluation Reimbursement: The service provides the opportunity for individuals to receive clinical evaluations (psychological or psychosocial), who do not have Medicaid or their health plans do not pay for such testing. The clinician or vendor is reimbursed for the completed and approved evaluation. Criteria for grant: Reside in the five boroughs and Eligibility. Call Michael Wright, 212-895-3467.

Article 16 Clinic Services: Ongoing vacancies in Manhattan for psychological and psychosocial evaluations, individual and group counseling. Immediate vacancies in the Bronx for individual counseling, psychological, and psychosocial evaluations at our 2488 Grand Concourse Clinic. Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, and Bronx residents who do not have Medicaid and are developmentally disabled are eligible for psychological and psychosocial assessments at no cost. Services are available in English and Spanish. Anyone interested in these programs should contact Clara Cordero at (212) 780-2387.

REHAB Services: Immediate openings for physical, speech, and occupational therapy. Call Robin Phillips at (212) 780-2762 for more information on how to request services.

F R E E Psvcholoqical/Psvchosocial Evaluations: AHRC Article 16 Clinic is offering FREE Psychological Evaluations and FREE Psychosocial Evaluations for individuals who are developmentally disabled that do not have Medicaid and are residents of Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, or the Bronx. Sen/ices are available in English and Spanish. For more information or to make a referral call AHRC call Central Intake at 212-780-4493 or 212-780-4491.

RESIDENTIAL: Ifyou have any questions please contact: 212-780-4457. Ifyou would like to make a referral, please contact 212-780-4491 or 212-780-4493.

Program Kings Highway (Brooklyn) Styler (Bronx) Far Rockaway Fisher (Manhattan) Pendler NY League (Manhattan) S.B. Siegel (Brooklyn) Bronx Intensive Supports Day Hab

Inna Grinshpun, 212-987-4160 Yelena Batkhina, 212-803-7352

Contact Name and Number Verna Hutchinson, 718-627-7610 Doris Bernt, 718-994-6060 Costa Xystris, 718-327-2809

Hanna Choi, 347-875-4880 Charlotte Diaz, 718-597-3400

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