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.
Day Habilitation
Citizen Advocates’ Day Habilitation program is a site-based service certified by New York State’s Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD). It provides a supportive environment where individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities can grow and thrive.
What skills does the program help participants develop?
The program helps participants:
- Acquire, retain and improve daily living skills.
- Enhance social interaction and communication abilities.
- Explore creative and recreational activities.
What kinds of activities are included in the program?
Participants engage in a variety of activities, including:
- Volunteering in the local community.
- Fun and inclusive group activities.
- Daily choices that align with their personal interests and goals.
What makes this program unique?
- Encourages personal growth.
- Builds confidence and independence.
- Fosters friendships and creates connections.
- Blends skill-building with opportunities for meaningful social interaction.
- Encourages a sense of belonging while helping participants learn, practice and thrive.
Where is the program offered?
Day Habilitation is offered in a group setting at Citizen Advocates’ state-certified locations in:
- Malone.
- Saranac Lake.
Volunteer opportunities
- Meals on Wheels.
- Lion’s mint program.
- Community beautification projects.
- Making homemade dog biscuits for the animal shelter and precious pups.
- Baking cookies at Christmas time for homebound individuals.
- And much more.
For more information, call 518-483-1250.
A Day to Shine
Each year, the North Franklin Day Habilitation Program at Citizen Advocates rolls out the red carpet for the Be Your Own Kind of Beautiful Red Carpet Walk, a celebration of individuality, confidence and self-expression.
Every participant steps into the spotlight and makes it their own, bringing their personal style and unique energy to the runway.
Video description: A 27-second video featuring five clips of Day Habilitation participants walking and dancing down a red carpet, individually and in pairs, with some supported by Citizen Advocates team members.
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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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