Developmental Disabilities Division
Our division’s programs assist individuals with developmental disabilities of all ages to gain access to services focused on meeting their needs and those of their families.
The following programs assist individuals over age four that have a developmental disability to gain access to services geared to meet their needs and the needs of their families.
Day Habilitation Program:
The Day Habilitation program teaches independent living skills to individuals with developmental disabilities. The program is a safe and fun environment, and workshops/lessons include computer literacy, money management, and housekeeping skills while fostering community integration. Participants have the opportunity to socialize with peers and attend community field trips. Skills are practiced in small groups or on an individual basis as required, and daily transportation and hot meals are provided.
Family Care: Provides NY State-certified private, community home-style living. Family Care integrates support and training for individuals to work towards community independence and/or to develop independence from family.
Individual Support Services (ISS): The Individual Support Services Program (ISS) assists adults who have a developmental disability in establishing and/or maintaining their own household.
Parenting Support/Training Group: The Parenting Support/Training Group supports families of individuals with developmental disabilities through increased knowledge of parenting and advocacy skills and greater access to resources. This program also offers one-on-one training at home or on-site at ULR. The group meets weekly to share knowledge and support each other.
Community Habilitation: The Community Habilitation program provides individualized intensive at-home training in the areas of budgeting, shopping, and other household management skills to help individuals maintain their independence.
Respite Care: The Respite Care program provides respite services for families caring for family members with developmental disabilities. The services will be individualized based on the needs of the family and will help to offer financial support and relieve some of the time committed to caring.
Family Reimbursement Program: Offers financial reimbursement for goods and services such as adaptive equipment and medication that enhance the quality of life for individuals who reside with a family.
After School Respite Care: The Afterschool Respite Program provides a safe and caring environment for individuals after school; reduces stress and helps maintain family relations; provides supervision for children and relief for their parents, and facilitates activities for kids in a group and individual format. Eligibility includes those with intellectual disabilities, Learning Disabilities, Autism/Asperger’s, Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy/Seizure Disorder and other Neurological Impairments.
Financial Intermediary Program
The Fiscal Intermediary (FI) Program allows individuals living with disability to regain their independence through self-directed services. Self-directed services allow persons living with disability to select, hire, and onboard staff for services that they deem necessary for their care. The Urban League of Rochester will serve as the fiscal intermediary agent for all program participants and assist with the budgeting process and onboarding of new staff. This program aims to financially support participants by giving them full autonomy over their staff, care, and services.
The program offers:
A safe and caring environment for individuals after school.
Reduced stress and help maintain family relationships.
Supervision for children and relief for their parents.
Fun activities for kids in a group or individual format.
Healthy snacks after school.
The generous support of the Golisano Foundation has made it possible for our Developmental Disabilities programs to continue throughout the COVID-19 crisis.
Contact
For more information on these programs, please contact Ernie Haywood, Senior Vice President of Family Support and Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities Services, at ehaywood@ulr.org.