New York School for the Deaf
555 Knollwood Road
White Plains, New York 10603 |
| Contact Person: |
John T. Tiffany, Ph. D
Arlene C. Rice, Director of Communication |
| Phone Number: |
(914) 949-7310 (ext. 214 / 213) |
| Fax Number: |
(914) 949-2331 |
| Email: |
jtiffany@nysd.k12.ny.us
arice@nysd.k12.ny.us |
| Web address: |
http://www.nysd.k12.ny.us/ |
| Number of Yrs in Service: |
188 years |
Mission
Statement: |
The New York School for the Deaf is dedicated to the goals of an effective school program. We acknowledge our responsibility to educate and nurture all students to attain their maximum potential. We believe :
1) That all students can learn
2) That all students can acquire those skills necessary to accomplish their Individual Education Objectives
3) That, in cooperation with parents and community members, the school will assure the rights of every student to participate in all possible activities - Academic and extra-curricular.
4) That all students can become productive and contributing members of society.
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Disabilities Served: |
| Hearing Impaired |
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Visually Impaired |
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| Emotional / Psychiatric |
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Mental Retardation |
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| Developmental Disabilities |
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Physical Disabilities |
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| Learning Disabilities |
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Autism |
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| Medically Fragile |
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Traumatic Brain Injured |
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Other Disabilities:
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Ages Served:
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| 0 to 5 |
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22 to 65 |
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| 6 to 21 |
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65 and over |
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Recreation Services Provided:
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| 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 |
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| Pre-School |
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Post Secondary |
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| Elementary/Middle School |
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Pre-Vocational |
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| Professional |
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Assessments |
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Other Education: *Comprehensive educational and vocational programs for deaf and cochlear implanted students.
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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: *Comprehensive educational and vocational programs for deaf and cochlear implanted students.
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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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Out & About 
