JCC on the Husdon
371 South Broadway
Tarrytown, NY |
| Contact Person: |
Tricia Gressel |
| Phone Number: |
(914) 366-7898 |
| Fax Number: |
(914) 366-7434 |
| Email: |
tgressel@jcconthehudson.org |
| Web address: |
http://www.jcconthehudson.org/ |
| Number of Yrs in Service: |
7 years |
Mission
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The Westchester Network for People with Disabilities is dedicated to providing social and recreational opportunities for the disabled and the general community. We are developing advocacy groups and have established an advocacy theater that teaches others about people with disabilities. We encourage empowering people to develop new relationships and be recognized as a significant part of the community. We provide transportation to our events which are chosen by our participants. Workshops are provided to our consumers twice yearly regarding issues that they want to be appraised about Trips occur one to two times per month based on our consumers suggestions.
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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: Stroke victims, people with MS etc.
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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: Recreational trips to see plays, dinners, museums, concerts, fairs, festivals etc. We have an advocacy theater group that meets regularly to rehearse for plays we perform in the community.
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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:
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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: * We meet at the JCC on the Hudson - 371 South Broadway, Tarrytown, NY. From there we have wheelchair and regular vans that take our people on trips.
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Housing Services Provided:
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| Group Homes |
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Supported Apartments |
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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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Out & About 
