Muscular Dystrophy Association, Inc.
Mid Western Executive Park
7 Skyline Drive, 2nd Floor
Hawthrone, New York 10532 |
| Contact Person: |
Gloria English |
| Phone Number: |
(845) 345-5062 |
| Fax Number: |
(845) 345-5845 |
| Email: |
genglish@mdausa.org |
| Web address: |
www.mdausa.org |
| Number of Yrs in
Service: |
56 years |
Mission
Statement: |
The Muscular Dystrophy Association is a
voluntary health agency - a dedicated partnership between scientist and
concerned citizens aimed at conquering neuromuscular diseases that
affect more than a million Americans.
MDA combats neuromuscular diseases through programs of worldwide
research, compressive medical and community services, and far reaching
professional and public health education. |
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Disabilities
Served: |
| Hearing Impaired
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Visually Impaired
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| Emotional /
Psychiatric |
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Mental Retardation |
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| Developmental
Disabilities |
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Physical
Disabilities |
ü |
| Learning
Disabilities |
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Autism
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| Medically Fragile
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ü |
Traumatic Brain
Injured |
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Other
Disabilities: Anyone with a Muscular Dystrophy
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Ages Served:
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| 0 to 5
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ü |
22 to 65 |
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| 6 to 21
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65 and over |
ü |
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Recreation Services
Provided: |
| Arts |
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Team Sports |
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| Biking |
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Tennis |
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| Camps |
ü |
Theater |
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| Dance |
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Videography |
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| Horseback Riding |
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Wheelchair Sports |
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| Martial Arts |
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Writing |
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| Music |
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Yoga |
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| Social
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Swimming
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Other Recreation:
Camp for children 6 to 21 years old (1 week) with Muscular
Dystrophy
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Education Services Provided:
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| Early Intervention
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High School |
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| Pre-School |
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Post Secondary |
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| Elementary/Middle
School |
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Pre-Vocational |
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| Professional |
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Assessments |
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Other Education:
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Transportation Services
Provided:
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| Public |
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Travel Training |
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| Private
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ü |
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Other
Transportation: To MDA appointments only (4 per year)
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Housing Services Provided:
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| Group Homes
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Supported
Apartments |
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| Respite |
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Other Housing:
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Legal / Support / Advocacy
Services Provided:
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| Guardianship |
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Assessments |
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| Pooled Trusts |
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Disability Rights
Advocacy |
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| Supplemental Needs
Trust |
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Disability Support
Groups |
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| School Advocacy |
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Sexuality
Awareness Counseling |
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Other Legal /
Support / Advocacy Services:
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Medical Services Services
Provided:
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| Clinical Services
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ü |
Nutrition
Counseling |
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| Dental
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Psychiatric
Psychological Services |
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| Adaptive
Technology |
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Speech Therapy
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ü |
| Occupational
Therapy |
ü |
Physical Therapy |
ü |
Other Medical
Services: Therapy evaluations only, plus clinic visits
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Vocational Services Services
Provided:
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| Diagnostic
Vocational Evaluation |
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Sheltered
Employment |
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| Vocational
Training |
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Supported
Employment |
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| Pre-Vocational
Training |
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Competitive
Employment |
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| Vocational
Counseling |
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Other Vocational
Services:
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Community Day Services Provided:
| Day Habilitation |
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Drop In Centers |
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| Day Treatments |
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Psychosocial |
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Pre Employment |
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Supported Education |
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