New City Day Services

Offers people with developmental disabilities a person-centered day program which facilitates life skills through the community and center-based activities combined with part-time pre-vocational/work program in contract and other “mini-business” activities.

 

Nyack Studio Arts

An innovative and specialized community-based arts program that utilizes the arts as the modality for young adults with I/DD to continue their education, explore the world and learn to become responsible and contributing members of society.  Serves young adults ages 18-29 years.

 

Day Habilitation Without Walls

Using the community as its classroom, small groups (up to 4) participants with I/DD engage in planned activities in the community all day such as volunteer work, attending classes at various colleges. Some individuals also engage in part-time supported employment and/or internships in the Rockland community.

 

PACE

Positive Adult Community Experience: A specialized program designed for people with multiple disabilities. The program offers complete support for all ADL needs and focuses in on community inclusion. Daily activities include computer workshops, budgeting, horticulture, music and pet therapies, volunteer work and academic supports.

Designed to provide a safe and trusting environment where individuals can build day-to-day coping skills, as well as new skills in order to become more confident and productive in their home, program and community settings. PACE is also the home of the STARS Group.

Seniors Program

Program for seniors ages 50-90 years which ensures an environment of respect, trust and support for older persons who are given opportunities in exercising choice, self-determination and independence.

Sunrise Court

A sensory based program for adults with complex physical and medical needs that significantly impair their ability to perform activities of daily living.

 

LEAP - Lifelong Experiences and Academics Program 

This is a full-time service tailored to the needs of those individuals who are on the Autism Spectrum. The concept is for ½ day site-based and ½ day Without Walls. This program will service a distinct group and focus on the interest areas of the individual. The program will utilize a variety of community resources and therapeutic activities to develop habilitation, community skills, advance socialization, develop personal responsibility, and improve. The goal is for the individual to improve physical, psychological, cognitive, and social functioning. The program will provide opportunities for health and wellness: Gym/YMCA membership, volunteer positions, library membership, horticulture, nature walks. There will be site based therapeutic opportunities based on individual preference: academics, social skills. communication groups, arts, music and movement classes, cooking, etc.

Westchester Day Services

Offers people with developmental disabilities a person-centered full or part-time day program which facilitates life skills through the community and center-based activities. Services may be combined with part-time supported employment, volunteer work, "without walls" options and/or pre-vocational services.

Without Walls (WOW) Westchester

Using the community as its classroom, small groups (up to 4) participants with I/DD engage in planned activities in the community all day such as volunteer work, attending classes at various colleges and some engage in part-time supported employment and/or internships in the Rockland community.

Westchester "After the Day" Respite Services

"After the Day" Respite services provide a strong focus on learning community life, wellness activities, and developing independence in the community. Offered two afternoons per week and transportation home is provided.

Prevocational/Work Program

Offers people with developmental disabilities a part-time person-centered day program which facilitates life skills through the community and center-based activities combined with part-time pre-vocational/work program in contract and other “mini-business” activities including the operation of the Yonkers Thrift Shop.

Westchester Contact
Shedricka Edwards
914.963.8666 x8311
shedricka.edwards@jawonio.org