Grace Foundation Of New York

THE GRACE FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO SUPPORT, EDUCATE AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CHILDREN/ADULTS AND THEIR FAMILIES LIVING WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD).

DAY HABILITATION PROGRAM - THE DAY HABILITATION PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS ENGAGE IN SERVICES BASED ON THEIR INDIVIDUALIZED NEEDS, PREFERENCES AND GOALS. PERSONALIZED ACTIVITIES AND SUPPORTS ENABLE THE PARTICIPANT TO LIVE, WORK, SOCIALIZE AND PARTICIPATE IN THE COMMUNITY. A TOTAL OF 33 INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATED IN THE AGENCY'S DAY HAB PROGRAM WITH A TOTAL OF 5,168 SERVICE DAYS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2023.

GRACE'S SITE-BASED RESPITE SESSIONS INCLUDES FRIDAY NIGHT (CLUB LIFE AND CLUB LIFE TOO!), YOUR CHOICE, SUMMER STOCK, CREATIVE WRITING, LET'S CREATE, SUMMER RESPITE, PERFORMING ARTS, CREATIVE ARTS, AND BASEBALL.GRACE'S RECREATION SESSIONS INCLUDED GYM, DINNER CLUB, AND BOWLING.---THE BASEBALL SESSION IS A WEEKLY INSTRUCTIONAL SESSION (APRIL OCTOBER), IN THE COMMUNITY, DESIGNED TO TEACH ALL ASPECTS OF GAME PLAY, WITH A STRONG EMPHASIS ON TEAMWORK AND SOCIAL SKILLS. ---THE BOWLING SESSION IS DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE A POSITIVE ATMOSPHERE IN THE COMMUNITY (OCTOBER MAY). PARTICIPANTS ENJOY DEVELOPING THEIR BOWLING ABILITIES, WITH A STRONG EMPHASIS ON BUILDING SOCIAL SKILLS AND TEAMWORK. ---THE GRACE FOUNDATION PS 55 GYM SESSION IS DESIGNED TO ADDRESS PHYSICAL STRENGTHENING, INCREASED MOBILITY, ADVANCED SOCIAL SKILLS, AND TEAMWORK. INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATE IN STRETCHING, ARM EXERCISES, BALL PLAY: (CATCH, BASKETBALL, SOCCER, PITCHING, ETC.), ALONG WITH AEROBIC MOVEMENT TO MUSIC. _____________________________________________________________________________FRIDAY NIGHT TEEN SESSIONS - CLUB L.I.F.E. AND CLUB L.I.F.E. TOO! (LEARNING, INDEPENDENCE, FUN, AND EMPOWER) ARE SESSIONS DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE DECISION MAKING, SOCIALIZATION, CREATIVITY, AND FRIENDSHIP BUILDING FOR TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD). PARTICIPANTS WILL PLAN A WEEKLY SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF TRAINED STAFF. THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO SOCIAL INTERACTION, ON-SITE MOVIES, VIDEO GAMES, SEASONAL ACTIVITIES, COMMUNITY SERVICE AND DAILY LIVING SKILLS. THERE ARE TWO SESSIONS - CLUB L.I.F.E IS FOR INDIVIDUALS AGES 17 - 27 AND CLUB L.I.F.E. TOO! IS FOR INDIVIDUALS YOUNGER THAN 17 YEARS OF AGE. ___________________________________________________________________________________YOUR CHOICE - SESSIONS FOR TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS FOCUSING ON HEALTH AND WELLNESS, CREATIVE ART DESIGN AND HANDS-ON FOOD. __________________________________________________________________________________CREATIVE WRITING A SESSION BENEFICIAL TO SELF-EXPRESSION, COMMUNICATION, IMAGINATIVE THOUGHT, MEMORY, AND SOCIAL COMPATIBILITY. PARTICIPANTS IMPROVE THEIR SELF-ESTEEM AND INCREASE FEELINGS OF ACCOMPLISHMENT BY HEIGHTENING THEIR ABILITIES TO SHARE A CREATIVE IDEA WITHIN AN INTERACTIVE TEAM. AT THE SAME TIME, THEY WILL DEVELOP PERSONAL STYLE AND SELF-DETERMINED CREATIVITY. ____________________________________________________________________________________DINNER CLUB - A SESSION DESIGNED FOR TEENS/YOUNG ADULTS TO ENHANCE AND IMPROVE SOCIAL/COMMUNICATION SKILLS AND MONEY MANAGEMENT IN A DINING SETTING THAT PROVIDES POSITIVE, PRODUCTIVE COMMUNITY INCLUSION. ____________________________________________________________________________________LET'S CREATE SESSION - A CREATIVE MINDSET HELPS OUT OF THE BOX ART ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES TO BECOME LESSONS IN IDEA SHARING AND IMAGINATIVE THOUGHT. PROJECTS HAVE A COLLECTIVE GOAL WHICH ENHANCES TEAMWORK AND CAMARADERIE.____________________________________________________________________________________PERFORMING ARTS - SESSIONS DESIGNED TO INTRODUCE SONG STRUCTURE, PITCH, TONE, HARMONY, MOVEMENT AND TEAM SPIRIT WITH A STRONG EMPHASIS ON EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION AND PERFORMANCE VALUE. THESE SESSIONS INCLUDE GRACE-FUL GLEE, DANCE AND ACTING. ____________________________________________________________________________________CREATIVE ARTS SESSIONS - A WEEKLY SESSION FOR TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS THAT FOCUSES ON ARTISTS AND PAINTING TECHNIQUES PROGRAMS. ____________________________________________________________________________________A TOTAL OF 191 INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATED IN THE COMPANY'S RESPITE PROGRAM WITH A TOTAL OF 26,092 PROGRAM HOURS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2023.

COMMUNITY REHABILITATION - COMMUNITY HABILITATION IS A MEDICAID-FUNDED PROGRAM OPERATED UNDER OPWDD TO PROVIDE ONE-TO-ONE TRAINING TO PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL/DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO DEVELOP OR ENHANCE THE SKILLS NEEDED TO LIVE MORE INDEPENDENTLY IN THEIR HOMES OR IN THE COMMUNITY.A TOTAL OF 17 INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATED DURING THE YEAR WITH 10,152 PROGRAM HOURS PROVIDED FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2023.