Starbridge Services Inc

TO PARTNER WITH PEOPLE WHO HAVE DISABILITIES, THEIR FAMILIES, AND OTHERS WHO SUPPORT THEM, TO REALIZE FULFILLING POSSIBILITIES IN EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, HEALTH, AND COMMUNITY LIVING; AND TO TRANSFORM COMMUNITIES TO INCLUDE EVERYONE.

SUPERVISED LIVING (RESIDENTIAL SERVICES):STARBRIDGE OFFERS RESIDENCES THAT ARE STAFFED 24/7 BY TRAINED AND CARING DIRECT-SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS. OUR HOMES AND APARTMENTS ARE LOCATED IN BRIGHTON, IRONDEQUOIT, AND ROCHESTER, AND ARE CERTIFIED BY THE NYS OFFICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (OPWDD). SUPERVISED RESIDENCES OFFER 24/7 SUPPORT TO HELP INDIVIDUALS WITH I/DD LIVE HEALTHY, PRODUCTIVE, AND INTEGRATED LIVES IN THE COMMUNITY. WHILE PROVIDING SUPPORT IN GAINING GREATER INDEPENDENCE THROUGH INDIVIDUAL LIFE PLANS. COMMUNITY LIVING (RESIDENTIAL SERVICES & SELF DIRECTED SERVICES):COMMUNITY HABILITATIONSTARBRIDGE OFFERS ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT TO ADULTS AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES TO INCREASE INDEPENDENCE IN ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING (ADLS). COMMUNITY HAB COUNSELORS PROVIDE PERSON-CENTERED SUPPORTS AS DIRECTED BY INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR LIFE PLANS. SKILLS THAT THEY WORK ON INCLUDE MONEY MANAGEMENT, IMPROVED HEALTH AND WELLNESS, COOKING, HOUSEHOLD MANAGEMENT, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND BUDGETING SKILLS.SUPPORTIVE IRASTARBRIDGE'S SUPPORTIVE SETTING OFFERS A HIGH LEVEL OF LIVING INDEPENDENCE, WHILE ENSURING ASSISTANCE FROM HIGHLY TRAINED DIRECT-SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS. OUR STAFF ASSISTS PEOPLE IN IDENTIFYING THE AREAS IN WHICH THEY WOULD LIKE SUPPORT TO REACH A HIGHER LEVEL OF LIVING INDEPENDENCE. SKILLS THAT THEY WORK ON INCLUDE MONEY MANAGEMENT, IMPROVED HEALTH AND WELLNESS, COOKING, HOUSEHOLD MANAGEMENT, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND BUDGETING SKILLS. SUPPORTS ARE PROVIDED FOLLOWING A PERSON-CENTERED APPROACH AND BASED ON THE GOALS AND OBJECTS PRESCRIBED ON AN INDIVIDUALS' LIFE PLAN. STARBRIDGE'S SUPPORTIVE RESIDENCES ARE ALSO CERTIFIED BY THE NYS OFFICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (OPWDD).FISCAL INTERMEDIARYSUPPORTS INDIVIDUALS WITH I/DD WITH SELF-DIRECTED BUDGETS TO PAY FOR STAFF AND OTHER SUPPORTS AND SERVICES NEEDED AT HOME AND IN THE COMMUNITY. SELF-DIRECTION MEANS THAT INDIVIDUALS CHOOSE THE SUPPORTS AND SERVICES THAT WORK BEST FOR THEM. INDIVIDUALS ALONG WITH THEIR CIRCLE OF SUPPORT (ALSO KNOWN AS A PLANNING TEAM) DEVELOP A PERSON-CENTERED PLAN, INCLUDING A SELF-DIRECTED BUDGET TO PAY FOR THE STAFF AND OTHER SUPPORTS AND SERVICES NEEDED AT HOME AND IN THE COMMUNITY. THESE CAN INCLUDE ONE-TO-ONE STAFF, RESPITE, EMPLOYMENT SUPPORTS, CLASSES, THERAPIES, TRANSPORTATION, HOUSING SUBSIDIES, AND OTHER ITEMS. THESE BUDGETS ARE INDIVIDUALIZED.

INDIVIDUALIZED CONSUMER SERVICES:INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT SERVICES (ISS) NAME CHANGED TO HOUSING SUBSIDY PROGRAM - HOUSING SUBSIDY TO SUPPORT ADULTS WITH I/DD WHO WISH TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY IN THEIR COMMUNITY WHO ALSO MAY BE LIVING IN POVERTY. WE CURRENTLY SUPPORT OVER 50 INDIVIDUALS WITH HOUSING SUBSIDIES THROUGHOUT MONROE AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES.

FAMILY ADVOCACY:INDEPENDENT PARENT ADVOACY NETWORK (IPAN)PROVIDES A CONTINUUM OF SERVICES (TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, ADVOCACY, WORKSHOPS, FAMILY EMPOWERMENT TRAINING SERIES, THE BRIDGE NEWSLETTER) TO ASSIST PARENTS AND FAMILIES OF INDIVIDUALS WITH I/DD LIVING AT HOME TO INCREASE OPPORTUNITIES FOR APPROPRIATE EDUCATION, SUPPORTS AND SERVICES.TRANSPORTATION -GO MONROE IS AN ACCESSIBILITY SERVICE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH I/DD WHO ARE ELIGIBLE FOR OPWDD SERVICES AND PROVIDES SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS TRANSPORTATION NEEDS. MANY INDIVIDUALS LIVING IN MARGINALIZED UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES BENEFIT FROM THIS SERVICE. INDIVIDUALS ARE ABLE TO ACCESS LYFT AND UBER VOUCHERS AS WELL AS BUS PASSES AT NO COST. FAMILY REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM (FRP)REIMBURSEMENT FOR GOODS AND SERVICES RELATED TO AN INDIVIDUAL'S DISABILITY. LEADS TO POSITIVE OUTCOMES IN AREAS OF HEALTH, SAFETY, EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING, NORMALIZATION OF LIFE, ACCESSIBILITY TO NEEDED SERVICES, AND PERSONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE INDIVIDUAL.PUBLIC EDUCATIONWORKS WITH SCHOOLS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND COMMUNITY GROUPS TO BUILD CAPACITY FOR COMMUNITY INCLUSION OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.MONROE COUNTY ADVOCACYINDIVIDUALS WITH I/DD AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO LIVE IN MONROE COUNTY WILL INCREASE THEIR KNOWLEDGE ABOUT AND ACCESS TO SERVICES THROUGH INFORMATION, REFERRALS AND ADVOCACY. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE RELATED TO EDUCTAIONAL, MEDICAL, ACCESS TO OPWDD, MEDICAID AND OTHER ISSUES. THE CHILD AND/ OR ADULT WITH I/DD DOES NOT HAVE TO LIVE WITH THEIR FAMILY TO UTILIZE THIS PROGRAM. CREATING A LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL SERIES TO HELP STUDENTS WITH I/DD IN MONROE COUNTY AND THEIR FAMILIES TO DEVELOP THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS NEEDED TO PLAN FOR TRANSITION FROM HIGH SCHOOL.PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, WORKSHOPS & CONFERENCES INCREASE THE CAPACITY OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO INTERACT WITH AND INCLUDE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.TOGETHER INCLUDING EVERY STUDENT (TIES)PROMOTES THE PARTICIPATION OF STUDENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH I/DD IN INCLUSIVE, ORGANIZED EXTRACURRICULAR AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES OF THEIR CHOICE THROUGH THE SUPPORT OF TRAINED STUDENT VOLUNTEERS. STUDENTS/YOUNG ADULTS WITH I/DD CAN ALSO PARTICIPATE IN DRUMMING CIRCLES, GUIDED BY TRAINED DRUMMING FACILITATORS. CREATES INCLUSIVE SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES BY INCLUDING PEOPLE WITH I/DD IN ALL ACTIVITIES. STUDENTS WITH I/DD ARE PAIRED WITH TRAINED STUDENT VOLUNTEERS TO PARTICIPATE IN EXTRACURRICULAR AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES OF THEIR CHOICE.