NYSARC INC NEW YORK CITY CHAPTER

Programs

1. Ahrc new york city provides person centered, community based residential services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout all five boroughs of new york city. These services are designed to support individuals in living safely and meaningfully in the community, with an emphasis on independence, choice, and inclusion. Residential services are available to individuals age 18 and older who are eligible for services through the new york state opwdd. (continued in schedule o)residential supports are provided in individualized residential alternatives (iras), supervised and supported apartment programs, and specialized residences for individuals who are medically fragile. Supervised iras consist of family style group homes with 24 hour staffing, while supportive iras and supervised apartments provide tailored supports for individuals living more independently. Specialized residences offer enhanced services, including around the clock nursing care, for individuals with complex medical needs. Across all residential settings, ahrc nyc emphasizes individualized planning, safety, and quality of life. Professionally trained staff provide assistance with activities…

   $104,422,431 spent$113,081,512 earned by the program
   33% of program spending

2. Ahrc new york city provides adult day services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including individuals with autism spectrum disorders and traumatic brain injury, throughout new york city's five boroughs. These services support individuals in leading self directed, meaningful lives by promoting community participation, skill development, and social connection. (continued in schedule o)the organization's adult day services include day habilitation programs, which are offered in a range of settings based on individual preferences and needs. Programming may be delivered through structured site based activities, community based programming, or a combination of both, and is designed to build practical life skills, enhance independence, and encourage active engagement in the community. Participants engage in educational, recreational, cultural, and volunteer activities tailored to their interests, abilities, and personal goals. Across all adult day service programs, ahrc nyc utilizes a person centered planning approach, with professionally trained staff supporting participants in developing independent living skills, building natural support networks, and…

   $77,127,545 spentof which $6,714 as grants$95,507,989 earned by the program
   25% of program spending

3. Ahrc new york city operates employment and business services programs that support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as individuals from other underserved populations, in preparing for, obtaining, and maintaining competitive employment throughout new york city. These programs are designed to promote economic self sufficiency, workplace inclusion, and long term job retention, and are delivered through service locations in all five boroughs. (continued in schedule o)employment services include vocational assessment, job readiness training, job development and placement, and ongoing employment supports, including job coaching and employer engagement. Services are individualized based on each participant's skills, interests, and support needs, and emphasize placement in integrated, community based employment settings. Ahrc nyc works collaboratively with employers to facilitate inclusive hiring practices and provide on the job supports that promote successful outcomes for both employees and employers. Across all employment and business services programs, ahrc nyc provides ongoing support and follow along services to promote job stability, career…

   $56,417,194 spentof which $5,000 as grants$68,307,179 earned by the program
   18% of program spending

4. Educational services operates six schools for children who are specifically, these include: four special education preschools for children ages three - five with developmental delays; an elementary school for children ages four years and nine months twelve years of age and a middle/high school for children from 12 - 21 years of age with a wide range disabilites including autism spectrum disorder, emotional disturbances, multiple disabilities, and otherhealth impairments.

   $43,562,529 spent$49,650,865 earned by the program
   14% of program spending

5. Clinical and family services offers individual, group, and family counseling. Psychological testing and psychological evaluations provided by psychologists, social workers, therapists, and rehabilitation counselors to people with intellectual and developmental disabilites of all ages. A variety of support services are offered to parents/guardians, and other family members. Nursing and nutrition services, sibling counseling and support groups are also available.

   $6,669,531 spent$7,564,418 earned by the program
   2% of program spending

6. In-home services are for families of a person with a developmental disability who lives at home. A dilemma may arise when it is time to do the simplest of tasks, such as going food shopping, visiting the doctor, or simply relaxing. Consequently, for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who reside at home with their families, ahrc new york city provides out-of-home and in-home respite opportunities, ranging from a period of a few hours to a few days. Additionally, the organization provides programs that engage people after their day programs, on weekends, and even during vacations, making their lives more fulfilling.

   $9,031,624 spent$9,361,003 earned by the program
   3% of program spending

7. Family support services (fss) provides reimbursement assistance to people, with developmental disabilities who live with their parents, to help them pay for goods and/or services. Also, assistance is provided to families to assist them with the cost of camp. In addition, fss provides clinical psychological and psychosocial evaluations and information to families who may not be medicaid eligible and wish to obtain services.

   $1,625,385 spent$1,271,039 earned by the program
   1% of program spending

8. Camping and recreation operates camp anne, a traditional summer sleep-away camp for people who have developmental disabilities from the age of five through adulthood. The katie isaacson and elaine gordon lodge is an alternative to the traditional summer sleep-away recreation program; it is a program for adults who are more independent and 18 and over.also, camping and recreation in collaboration with the ymca of greater new york offers an integrated camp for children ages 6 to 15 with special needs in an environment with typical children. In addition to summer camps, a school holiday respite session is offered for two weeks in late august for children with special needs from ages 5 to 21, as well as during the christmas and easter school breaks. Recreation opportunities for those of all ages are also offered throughout the year and include arts, sports, dance, music, as well as socialization events that offer leisure time activities to people who have developmental disabilities and offer a break from caregiving to families.

   $7,686,991 spent$9,174,516 earned by the program
   2% of program spending

9. Individualized support (is) assists adults with developmental disabilities to live independently in their communities and provides supports and services to assist them in doing so, including funds for housing when eligible. Is also supports self-direction, which gives people and their families the flexibility to decide on a mix of supports and services that best meet their unique needs.

   $1,488,102 spent$1,082,837 earned by the program
   0% of program spending

10. Other programs

    $5,830,951 spent
    2% of program spending

The 10 programs described on its FY2024 Form 990, listed largest first by expense. Program spending in total: $313,862,283.