Search for Change
95 Church Street (Suite 200)
White Plains, New York 10601 |
| Contact Person: |
Ron Kavanaugh, Executive Director |
| Phone Number: |
(914) 428-5600 |
| Fax Number: |
(914) 428-5642 |
| Email: |
rkavanaugh@searchforchange.com |
| Web address: |
www.searchforchange.org |
| Number of Yrs in
Service: |
30 years |
Mission
Statement: |
Search for Change is dedicated to improving
the quality of live and increasing the self-sufficiency of individuals
with emotional, social and economic barriers throughout Westchester,
Putnam, and Fairfield counties. This is accomplished by providing the
direct support and assistance needed to enable individuals to reach
their full potential. |
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Disabilities
Served: |
| Hearing Impaired
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Visually Impaired
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| Emotional /
Psychiatric |
ü |
Mental Retardation |
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| Developmental
Disabilities |
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Physical
Disabilities |
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| Learning
Disabilities |
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Autism
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| Medically Fragile
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Traumatic Brain
Injured |
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Other
Disabilities:
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Ages Served:
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| 0 to 5
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22 to 65 |
ü |
| 6 to 21
(Starting at age 18) |
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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 |
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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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ü |
Swimming
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Other Recreation:
We coordinate activities for clients of our Residential Programs
that may include many of the above activities.
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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 |
ü |
| Professional |
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Assessments |
ü |
Other Education:
Vocational Training
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Transportation Services
Provided:
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| Public |
ü |
Travel Training |
ü |
| Private
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ü |
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Other
Transportation: If applicable, we assist clients with Medicaid
Transportation
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Housing Services Provided:
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| Group Homes
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Supported
Apartments |
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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 |
ü |
Other Legal /
Support / Advocacy Services: We refer clients to Legal Aide
Services
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Medical Services Services
Provided: *
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| Clinical Services
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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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| Occupational
Therapy |
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Physical Therapy |
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Other Medical
Services: *Guide and assist clients to access these services.
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Vocational Services Services
Provided:
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| Diagnostic
Vocational Evaluation |
ü |
Sheltered
Employment |
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| Vocational
Training |
ü |
Supported
Employment |
ü |
| Pre-Vocational
Training |
ü |
Competitive
Employment |
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| Vocational
Counseling |
ü |
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Other Vocational
Services:
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http://www.westchestergov.com/disabled
Westchester County
Office for the Disabled
148 Martine Avenue
Room 102
White Plains, NY 10601
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