Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
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SCO’s intellectual and developmental disability services help children and adults achieve unlimited possibilities, with a focus on fostering independence. We offer residential schools and programs, day habilitation, and community supports.
The Christopher School
Residential Programs Residential & Day Schools
A New York State certified special education school that provides a therapeutic and residential setting for children with developmental disabilities Read More
Westbrook Preparatory School
Residential Programs Residential & Day Schools
The first residential New York State Regents junior/senior high school for students with Asperger syndrome, high functioning autism and related conditions. Read More
Robert J. McMahon Children’s Center
Residential Programs
RJMCC serves children and adolescents with developmental disabilities at its Residential Treatment Center and its certified special education school, the Tyree Learning Center Read More
Day Habilitation
Community Supports
Our Day Hab program offers adults with developmental disabilities a place where they can socialize, participate in community activities, and develop skills and interests. One-to-one activities are available for those who cannot function in a group setting. Read More
Community Habilitation
Community Supports
The Community Habilitation program teaches children and adults who are living at home daily living skills and gives them the opportunity to participate in activities that foster independence and will allow them to live in the community successfully. Read More
In-Home Respite
Community Supports
In-home respite worker provides relief to the families caring for someone with a developmental disability. Read More
Family Support Services
Community Supports
These services help the families of children and adults with disabilities access respite, camp, and other services as they relate to their disability. Read More
Family Care
Community Supports Residential Programs
Specially trained families provide support and guidance to individuals with a developmental disability in a structured, stable environment. Read More
Intermediate Care Facilities
Residential Programs
ICFs are residences with 24-hour care for individuals with developmental disabilities that provide the highest level of care outside of a skilled nursing facility. Read More
Individual Residential Alternatives (IRA)
Residential Programs
IRAs are homes and apartments of 10 or fewer residents that prepare adults with developmental disabilities to become productive members of their communities. Read More
Supportive Individual Residential Alternatives
Residential Programs
Supportive IRAs are one or two bed residences for high functioning adults with developmental disabilities who do not require 24-hour supervision. Read More
We help
1,500
children get ready for kindergarten
Children in our NYC shelters had a
96%
attendance rate at NYC DOE schools