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Advocating for people with intellectual, developmental, and other disabilities to lead full and equitable lives.
AHRC New York City

Advocating for people with intellectual, developmental, and other disabilities to lead full and equitable lives.

A variety of services are available to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.

We uphold the highest standards in supporting people to lead full and equitable lives.

Our services are provided to people in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, and the Bronx.

For Families

Additional resources are available for families to enhance their ability to support their loved one(s) with a disability.

  • OUR SERVICES

    Respite

    Providing in-home & out-of-home respite opportunities, ranging from a period of a few hours to a few weeks, & programs that engage people with disabilities after their day programs.

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    Education Advocacy Services

    Providing families with training, information, referral, & support as they seek quality education & services for their children.

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    Guardianship Services

    Ensuring the long-term care of people with developmental disabilities through Education, Outreach, & Support for Families.

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    Sibling Services

    Providing professional assistance & peer support for brothers & sisters of people with developmental disabilities.

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    Family Education

    Valuable information is available to families, including free educational workshops on topics of great interest to families of people with developmental disabilities.

  • OUR SERVICES

    Special Needs Trusts

    The AHRC New York City Foundation offers two types of pooled special needs trusts in New York State.

In the Community

We support people to be healthy. valued members of their communities through programs offering community engagement, recreational activities, and clinical services.

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    Adult Day Services

    Each person is offered an array of opportunities & experiences based on their choices, interests, & talents. All the services are designed to enrich people’s lives.

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    ArTech Collective

    ArTech Collective provides opportunities for artists to develop and express themselves creatively through inclusive, innovative and accessible approaches to traditional and new media.

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    Recreation & Camps

    Opportunities for skill-building & socialization, activities are available to children & adults with disabilities who require different levels of support.

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    Clinical Services

    Your wellness is our mission. We provide a wide range of clinical services for people with developmental disabilities.

At Home

Our personalized at home services provide families with valuable resources and respite opportunities.

Get Work

Our employment services support people as they prepare for and maintain meaningful work.

Get an Education

Students in our preschool and school-age programs get their education in nurturing & developmentally appropriate learning environments, as young adults pursue lifelong learning through our higher education programs.

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    College Programs

    College is an essential component of the preparation of young adults with disabilities to become productive members of their community.

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    School Age Programs

    Empowering students ages 5 to 22 to learn, preparing them to live productive & independent lives.

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    Preschools

    Working as a collaborative team to develop each child’s unique path toward independence, nurturing & educating children ages 3 to 5.

How Do I Request Services?

Information for people with developmental disabilities, their families, and professionals wishing to make a referral for services is available by calling 212-780-4491 (TTY:711) or visiting our Request Services page.

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