Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities

Our Intellectual and Developmental Disability (I/DD) 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 across Long Island and New York City.

SCO’s I/DD Administrative Offices are located on the Madonna Heights campus in Dix Hills.
151 Burrs Lane
Dix Hills, NY 11747

Intellectual & Developmental Disability Programs

    • Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities

    Day Habilitation Programs

    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.

    • Developmental Disability Supports
    • Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities

    Family Care for Adults with Developmental Disabilities

    Specially trained families provide support and guidance to individuals with a developmental disability in a structured, stable environment.

    • Residential Programs
    • Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities

    In-Home Respite

    In-home respite worker provides relief to the families caring for someone with a developmental disability.

    • Developmental Disability Supports
    • Respite
    • Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities

    Individual Residential Alternatives (IRA)

    IRAs are homes and apartments of 10 or fewer residents that prepare adults with developmental disabilities to become productive members of their communities.

    • Residential Programs
    • Medical Services
    • Independent Living Skills
    • Brooklyn, Queens, Nassau, Suffolk
    • Education
    • Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities

    The Christopher School

    A New York State certified special education school that provides a therapeutic and residential setting for children with developmental disabilities

    • Residential Programs
    • Special Education/Day Schools

90%

of individuals in our Community Habilitation program and Drop-In Lounge are gainfully employed

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