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An intellectual & developmental disabilities recipient and employee at Citizen Advocates in New YorkAn intellectual & developmental disabilities recipient and employee at Citizen Advocates in New York

Individuals diagnosed with an intellectual or developmental disability have the right to lead a full and independent life of their choosing. Our caring staff is committed to protecting their individual rights, with dignity and respect.

We support over 6,500 individuals and their families on a yearly basis through a complete range of intellectual and developmental disability services in four key areas. These areas are individualization, community living, employment and meaningful activities, and affirmative business.

Through these programs and supports, we help individuals reach their desired level of independence in the life and community of their choosing.

Day Habilitation

These are warm and friendly settings where individuals can work on daily living skills in a group setting, independent living skills, outreach and community engagement.

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Self-Direction

Provide the flexibility to choose the mix of supports and services that are right for you to live life the way you want, with the support of your person-centered team.

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Employment Supports

We provide employment and pre-employment services to people with intellectual, physical and emotional disabilities. We assist people with obtaining and maintaining employment at a community based job, as well as teaching pre-employment skills.

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Respite Services

Citizen Advocates offers respite services to families who support a person with an intellectual or developmental disability. Our respite services…

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Community Housing & Living

Citizen Advocates’ Community Housing & Living team works hand in hand with our clinical services to ensure individuals receive the residential supports necessary to live a full and meaningful life with dignity and respect.

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Need help navigating our intellectual & developmental disabilities services?

At Citizen Advocates, we work as a team to provide the best individual, person-centered services to the people we serve. Care coordination assists clients with identifying and accessing the services that will assist them in addressing the problems they are experiencing, or that will help them to achieve a higher quality life or level of functioning.

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