Developmental Disabilities

Day Habilitation

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The Foundling’s Day Habilitation programs for people with developmental disabilities are based in the community and allow participants to connect with businesses, volunteer opportunities, and friends.

The Foundling’s year-round day habilitation program provides people with an opportunity to connect with one another and with others in their community through social, volunteer, and work-related activities. Personalized activities help people have new experiences and get to know their likes and dislikes, creating a rich experience shaped by their preferences. Activities include volunteering, visits to gyms and recreation centers, museum tours, career readiness training, and educational sessions on yoga, healthy eating, and other wellness activities.

Our community-based Without Walls (WOW) programs operate in Queens (Jamaica), Brooklyn, Staten Island, and Rockland County. The Foundling also manages three certified site-based Day Habilitation programs at the following locations:

2909 Tilden Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226
89-31 161^st Street, Jamaica, NY 11432
2037 Utica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11234

Learn more about our Day Habilitation program by watching the video below:

Reopening Safety Plans for Day Habilitation Programming

Success Stories

Striving for Independence

Carl’s disabilities aren't seen as obstacles to living an independent and fulfilling life. With hands-on training and coaching from his care management team at The Foundling, Carl sets out to conquer the day from the moment his alarm clock rings. From preparing healthy meals in his supported apartment to managing his bank account and enjoying time with friends, Carl is setting and exceeding his own goals. Last summer, Carl began working at a local nursing home. He’s taking on new responsibilities and is becoming more and more independent, taking advantage of all the opportunities available to him.

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Our Continued

Impact

30,000+

people served in The Foundling's programs every year

4,000+

4,000+ holiday gifts distributed to The Foundling program participants every year

24%

of adults with developmental disabilities report that they have no one to talk to about personal things and often feel lonely

evidence-based models and adaptations implemented with fidelity across our array of programs and service areas

Up to 7.7M

people may have at least a mild developmental disability that affects their life in some way

151

years providing life changing services to children, families, and adults in New York

DID YOU KNOW

Individuals with developmental disabilities are the largest minority group in the United States

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Day Habilitation

Learn more about our Day Habilitation program by watching the video below:

Striving for Independence

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