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Employment services provide job-skills training, resume writing, interview preparation, application help, intensive job coaching, and follow along support to people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD) who wish to obtain and maintain competitive employment.

Funds can be provided to families for services and goods that are not reimbursed through existing programs or funding streams.

Long Island Employment Services offer pre-vocational and day habilitation services to prepare people for the world of work. We then support people on the job once they have obtained employment.

Social skills groups for adolescents and young adults with Autism. Group topics include friendships, communication, social boundaries, awareness of others and assertion/choice making.

YAI's Independent Living Program (ILP) is a 26 week course which provides the opportunity for adults, 18 years of age and older, to learn and develop in a group setting. Sessions focus on judgment, decision making, risk-taking, recognizing strengths, problem-solving, self-esteem, and self-advocacy. 

Desensitization uses a team approach using a doctor or dentist, occupational therapist, and behaviorist to help people overcome fears related to dental or medical procedures. Participants will learn techniques to increase comfort level and cooperation during a dental or doctor visit. Parent information sessions are also offered.

A wide variety of Saturday recreation activities for children and teens, ages 8-18.

Overnight respite is offered for up to 2 weeks at a time in a wheelchair accessible facility in LeFrak City, Queens; for Brooklyn and Queens residents, ages 12 and up. This program is located in an area with access to numerous recreational opportunities.

This afterschool program offers a variety of educational and recreational activities to children and adolescents.

In-home and community-based training program designed to empower mothers and fathers, who have a developmental disability, that need support in improving the parent-child relationship.