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Volunteers of America – Greater New York, Inc.
50 Broadway
Hawthorne, NY 10532 |
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Contact Person: |
R. Scott Giblin |
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Phone Number: |
(914) 741-2200 ext. 14 |
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Fax Number: |
(914) 741-2483 |
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Email: |
rsgiblin@voa-gnyl.org |
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Web address: |
http://www.voa-gny.org |
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Number of Yrs in Service: |
years |
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Mission
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Volunteers of America is dedicated to restoring hope, dignity and self-reliance to individuals and families in need. Founded in New York City more than 100 years ago, Volunteers of America provides help to those in need while creating opportunities for people to serve others.
More than 55 programs in the metropolitan New York area serve over 38,000 homeless individuals and families, troubled youth, people living with AIDS and their families, people with mental illness or substance dependencies, criminal offenders rejoining society, and adults and children with developmental disabilities. |
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Disabilities Served: |
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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: Movie Nights, Board Games, Tournaments, Field Trips
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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:
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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 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 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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