Day Services

Adult Learning , Volunteering & Community Connections

A variety of community integration and support services that empower adults with special needs to achieve their personal goals. Our services are tailored based on the individual’s choice & needs. We are committed to offering community involvement through a variety of volunteer placements with local businesses & organizations.

Arts

*  Volunteering

*  College Classes

*  Advocacy

*  Without Walls (WOW)

*  Prevocational Work Programs

*  Respite

Day Programs are available in New City, Nyack, and Westchester. Persons served must be age 18 or older to apply. Click here to see our locations.

*  OPWDD eligibility

*  HCBS Waiver (if living with family)

*  Transportation is provided

Prevocational Services

Available in Rockland and Westchester.

 

After The Day Respite Services

Available in Westchester.

*   OPWDD eligibility

*   HCBS Waiver (if living with family)

*   Transportation is not provided.

 

Without Walls (WOW) Services

Available in Westchester.

*   OPWDD eligibility

*   HCBS Waiver (if living with family)

*   Transportation is provided.

Eligibility for these services is determined by the NYS Office of People with Developmental Disabilities through the Front Door process.

Locations

260 N. Little Tor Rd,

New City, NY 10956

T: 845.708.2000

F: 845.639.3600

TTY: 845.639.3521

Associate Director:

Carol King 

T: 845.708.2000 x2268

E: carol.king@jawonio.org

Team Leader (PACE/STARS):

Julianne Rose 

T: x2330

Team Leader (New City Day Hab):

Alana Rao 

T: x3229 

Supervisor – (WOW):

Matthew Rivera 

T: x2526

Supervisor – (Sunrise Court):

Jamie Salazar-Storton 

T: x1390

Supervisor – (Seniors):

Barbara Corrente  

T: x2273

Program Hours:

Monday through Friday 9AM – 3PM

Respite Hours:

Monday and Wednesday 3PM – 6PM

Nyack, NY 10960

T: 845.535.3198

F: 845.535.3199

Associate Director:

Carol King 

T: 845.708.2000 x2268

E: carol.king@jawonio.org

Program Supervisor: 

Jazmin Garcia

Program Hours:

Monday through Friday 9AM – 3PM

176 S. Broadway

Yonkers, NY 10701

T: 914.963.8666

TTY: 914.968.0246

Program Director:

Shedricka Edwards 

T: 914.963.8666 x8311

E:shedricka.edwards@jawonio.org

Team Leader:

Tamara Salmon 

T: x8332

Team Leader:

Shana Yee 

T: x8344

Program Hours: 

Monday through Friday 9AM – 3PM

Respite Hours: 

Monday and Thursday 3PM – 6PM

Program Descriptions

Rockland (New City & Nyack)

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. 

LEAP - Lifelong Experiences and Academics Program

The program utilizes 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.

Rockland “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.

Adaptive Tennis Program

Opened to any interested adult in our day programs this engages participants of any skill level or ability in the game of tennis. Led by a professional instructor, this program runs for 6 weeks in the fall and spring.  Funded by a grant from the USTA.

PACE Positive Adult Community Experience

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 environment where individuals can build day-to-day coping skills, and become more confident.

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.

Westchester

176 S. Broadway, Yonkers, NY  10701

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.
Interim Guidance Regarding the Reopening of Day Services Certified by NYS OPWDD
Contact Info

Sara Trowers, M.A. Division Director of Day Services

Westchester
Shedricka Edwards
Program Director
914.963.8666 | x8311
shedricka.edwards@jawonio.org

Rockland
Carol King
Associate Director
845-708-2000| x2268
carol.king@jawonio.org

Sara Trowers, M.A.
Division Director of Day Services
(845) 708-2000 x2339 | x8313 Yonkers
sara.trowers@jawonio.org

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