NYSAA

NYSAA Program Description:

• In grades 9-12+, instruction will be based on an alternate curriculum that meets the needs of all students and aligns NYSAA Framework, CDOS standards, and modified Common Core Standards.

• Specialized Instruction is provided in whole group, small group, and individual settings.

• Independent work is presented in a structured teaching format and includes instructional priming and specially designed instruction.

• Sensory needs are address through environmental modifications and are based on individual needs.

• Opportunities for parent engagement and specialized training is available through  the Parent Academy.

PROGRAM/CAREER OPTIONS FOLLOWING HIGH SCHOOL

Monroe County Adult Agencies

• Holy Childhood

Nate Zelesnikar - 585-359-3710

100 Groton Parkway, Henrietta NY 14623

• Community Based Pre-Vocational Services--- Community Based Pre-Vocational services deliver training in skills related to current and future employment opportunities. The people Holy Childhood supports in this program receive skills training in a variety of settings on the Holy Childhood campus and in the community, including at Special Touch Bakery, Inc.  As of October 2019, Holy Childhood’s site-based, prevocational program is now doing business as Partners with Industry. Partners with Industry is a non-certified, integrated community-based enterprise providing custom contract packaging and fulfillment services. Holy Childhood offers paid and volunteer opportunities through its Community Based Pre-Vocational program.

•  Day Habilitation---The people supported in Holy Childhood’s Day Habilitation Programs are able to take part in a wide variety of activities on campus and within the Rochester Community. Front Line Supervisors and Direct Support Professionals work directly with participants to develop necessary skills that will allow them to become more independent in areas that include, but are not limited to, communication, daily living skills, personal care, wellness initiatives and social skills development. Holy Childhood’s Day Habilitation Program offers 3 different types of programmatic options in effort to accommodate each individual’s skill set.

• Community Habilitation--- Community Habilitation services are supports that are provided to participants individually or within small groups. These supports can be delivered at any non-certified location, including the person’s home. Community Habilitation services primarily deliver services that facilitate community inclusion, promote independence, and nurture person centered goals.

• ARC of Monroe

Matt Fico  Community Outreach Coordinator 

585-672-2222

2060 Brighton-Henrietta Townline Road

Rochester, NY 14623

ArcWorks is an integrated manufacturing business operated by The Arc of Monroe. Our business offers pre-vocational services to prepare people to gain employment readiness skills through a combination of classroom learning and paid work activities. As a manufacturing business, ArcWorks is committed to working with people with I/DD on developing new job skills in areas including packaging, assembly, kitting, order fulfillment, etc.   People enrolled in ArcWorks pre-vocational services will gain valuable employment readiness skills to support them in successfully securing paid employment in our community.

• Life Prep at Naz 

Nulal Boyle 585 389 2670

Transitional service for young adults with I/DD. It provides opportunities to continue education and development with peers in a college classroom setting.

• MCC Experience

Transitional service for young adults with I/DD. It provides opportunities to continue education and development with peers in a college classroom setting.

• Project Search @ Del Monte Hotel Group

Kayt Davidson - (585)256 7330 ext.2529

Day Programs

• Ballantyne---We designed Ballantyne to support the specific needs of older adults, including those with dementia. We provide participants with a host of engaging activities, like horticulture, fitness and music classes, and massage therapy.

• Community Connections-At Community Connections, we spend half of the day volunteering in the community to build social dexterity and on-the-job skills, and the remainder of the day learning responsibilities and expectations in a team-based environment.

• Community Arts Connection--The Community Arts Connection provides a diverse array of offerings in the arts that encourages creativity and self-expression. Activities include a dance troupe, community-based musical group, and classes in the visual, fiber and literary arts.

• Community Exploration---Community Exploration is a popular, non-traditional day habilitation service that enables people to be more independent. After a brief check-in for attendance, they then go out into the community and volunteer for four to five hours each day.

• Fairport---This innovative program at Fairport offers extensive, wide-ranging services for those with autism. Autism specialists provide therapeutic services, fitness programs at the local YMCA, and utilize hands-on activities to develop people’s communication and social skills.

• Lambert---A new state-of-the art facility, spacious core rooms, extensive therapy equipment and strong community volunteer programs are the hallmarks of this program.

• CP Rochester

3399 Winton Rd S, Rochester, NY 14623

(585) 334-6000

BELL Program at Roberts Wesleyan College focuses on authentic inclusive experiences that provide academic enrichment, socialization, and the acquisition of life and vocational skills that contribute to personal transformation.

• Heritage Christian Services 

454 Stone Rd, Pittsford, NY 14534

(585) 586-5340

Springdale Farm  a 200-acre public demonstration farm in Ogden, NY where participants assist with the care of the animals, tending the grounds and leading tours. 

Heritage Christian Stables in Webster, NY participant’s groom, feed and care for the horses in the therapeutic riding program.

Jewish Senior Life 

Marianne Durrant (585)340-2080

• Lifetime Assistance

425 Paul Road Rochester, New York 14624

(585) 426-4120

Day Services supports people through a variety of daily activities, assisting them in becoming active and contributing members of their communities. Our knowledgeable staff assists each individual, helping them discover what is meaningful and building services and supports into a person centered plan. When additional supports are needed, clinical services; such as psychological, speech, nursing, occupational, and physical therapy, are available onsite. Professionals in these areas work in partnership with staff to fully support each individual.

• Catholic Charities

Kathleen Harris (585)339 9800

• Starbridge

Joe Pardi (585)546 1700