Edgemont UFSD
Department of Special Services
300 White Oak Lane
Scarsdale, New York 10583 |
| Contact Person: |
Ronnie N. Sichel, Director of Special
Services |
| Phone Number: |
(914) 472-7769 |
| Fax Number: |
(914) 472-6846 |
| Email: |
rsichel@mail.edgemont.org |
| Web address: |
www.edgemont.org |
| Number of Yrs in
Service: |
First school founded in 1922
Providing services since special ed law enacted |
Mission
Statement: |
The Edgemont School District is a
culturally diverse community of concerned individuals dedicated to
providing exemplary education in a changing world. The community
recognizes the importance of ethical behavior, mutual respect, and
social conscience. We accept out shared responsibility in creating a
nurturing environment that promotes diverse learning opportunities for
all. We are committed to our students: encouraging and facilitation
intellectual development and critical inquiry, assisting discovery, and
cultivating individuality and self-esteem. We take pride in out
uniqueness; the Edgemont Schools are the essence of out community. |
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Disabilities
Served: |
| Hearing Impaired
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Visually Impaired
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| Emotional |
ü |
Mental Retardation |
ü |
| Developmental
Disabilities |
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Physical
Disabilities |
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| Learning
Disabilities |
ü |
Autism
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ü |
| Medically Fragile
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Traumatic Brain
Injured |
ü |
Other
Disabilities: Deafness, Speech or Language Impairment,
Orthopedic Impairment, other Health Impairments, Multiple
Disabilities, Deaf-Blindness.
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Ages Served:
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| 3 to 5
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ü |
22 to 65 |
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| 6 to 21
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ü |
65 and over |
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Recreation Services
Provided: |
| Arts |
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Team Sports |
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| Biking |
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Tennis |
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| Camps |
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Theater |
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| Dance |
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Videography |
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| Horseback Riding |
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Wheelchair Sports |
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| Martial Arts |
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Writing |
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| Music |
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Yoga |
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| Social
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| Swimming
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Other Recreation:
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Education Services Provided:
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| Early Intervention
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High School |
ü |
| Pre-School |
ü |
Post Secondary |
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| Elementary/Middle
School |
ü |
Pre-Vocational |
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| Professional |
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Assessments |
ü |
Other Education:
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Transportation Services
Provided:
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| Public |
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Travel Training |
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| Private
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Other
Transportation:
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Housing Services Provided:
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| Group Homes
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Supported
Apartments |
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| Respite |
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Other Housing:
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Legal / Support / Advocacy
Services Provided:
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| Guardianship |
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Assessments |
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| Pooled Trusts |
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Disability Rights
Advocacy |
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| Supplemental Needs
Trust |
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Disability Support
Groups |
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| School Advocacy |
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Sexuality
Awareness Counseling |
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Other Legal /
Support / Advocacy Services:
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Medical Services Services
Provided:
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| Clinical Services
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Nutrition
Counseling |
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| Dental
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Psychiatric
Psychological Services |
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| Adaptive
Technology |
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Speech Therapy
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| Occupational
Therapy |
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Physical Therapy |
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Other Medical
Services:
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Vocational Services Services
Provided:
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| Diagnostic
Vocational Evaluation |
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Sheltered
Employment |
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| Vocational
Training |
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Supported
Employment |
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| Pre-Vocational
Training |
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Competitive
Employment |
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| Vocational
Counseling |
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Other Vocational
Services:
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Community Day Services Provided:
| Day Habilitation |
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Drop In Centers |
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| Day Treatments |
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Psychosocial |
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Pre Employment |
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Supported Education |
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