Search for Change
95 Church Street (Suite 200)
White Plains, New York 10601 |
| Contact Person: |
Ron Kavanaugh, Executive Director |
| Phone Number: |
(914) 428-5600 |
| Fax Number: |
(914) 428-5642 |
| Email: |
rkavanaugh@searchforchange.com |
| Web address: |
http://www.searchforchange.org/ |
| Number of Yrs in Service: |
30 years |
Mission
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Search for Change is dedicated to improving the quality of live and increasing the self-sufficiency of individuals with emotional, social and economic barriers throughout Westchester, Putnam, and Fairfield counties. This is accomplished by providing the direct support and assistance needed to enable individuals to reach their full potential.
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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 (Starting at age 18) |
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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: We coordinate activities for clients of our Residential Programs that may include many of the above activities.
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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: Vocational Training
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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: If applicable, we assist clients with Medicaid Transportation
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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: We refer clients to Legal Aide 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: *Guide and assist clients to access these 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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