Grace Foundation Of New York

THE GRACE FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO SUPPORT, EDUCATE AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CHILDREN/ADULTS AND THEIR FAMILIES LIVING WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD).

DAY HABILITATION PROGRAM - THE DAY HABILITATION PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS ENGAGE IN SERVICES BASED ON THEIR INDIVIDUALIZED NEEDS, PREFERENCES AND GOALS. PERSONALIZED ACTIVITIES AND SUPPORTS ENABLE THE PARTICIPANT TO LIVE, WORK, SOCIALIZE AND PARTICIPATE IN THE COMMUNITY. A TOTAL OF 29 CHILDREN PARTICIPATED IN THE COMPANY'S DAY HAB PROGRAM WITH A TOTAL OF 4,889 SERVICE DAYS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2022.

GRACE'S SITE-BASED RESPITE SESSIONS INCLUDES FRIDAY NIGHT (CLUB LIFE AND CLUB LIFE TOO!), YOUR CHOICE, SUMMER STOCK, CREATIVE WRITING, DINNER CLUB, LET'S CREATE, SUMMER RESPITE, PERFORMING ARTS, AND CREATIVE ARTS.GRACE'S RECREATION SESSIONS INCLUDED LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL, AND BOWLING.---THE LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL SESSION IS A WEEKLY INSTRUCTIONAL SESSION (APRIL OCTOBER), IN THE COMMUNITY, DESIGNED TO TEACH ALL ASPECTS OF GAME PLAY, WITH A STRONG EMPHASIS ON TEAMWORK AND SOCIAL SKILLS. ---THE BOWLING SESSION IS DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE A POSITIVE ATMOSPHERE IN THE COMMUNITY (OCTOBER MAY). PARTICIPANTS ENJOY DEVELOPING THEIR BOWLING ABILITIES, WITH A STRONG EMPHASIS ON BUILDING SOCIAL SKILLS AND TEAMWORK. ---THE GRACE FOUNDATION PS 55 GYM SESSION IS DESIGNED TO ADDRESS PHYSICAL STRENGTHENING, INCREASED MOBILITY, ADVANCED SOCIAL SKILLS, AND TEAMWORK. INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATE IN STRETCHING, ARM EXERCISES, BALL PLAY: (CATCH, BASKETBALL, SOCCER, PITCHING, ETC.), ALONG WITH AEROBIC MOVEMENT TO MUSIC. _____________________________________________________________________________FRIDAY NIGHT TEEN PROGRAMS - CLUB L.I.F.E. AND CLUB L.I.F.E. TOO! (LEARNING, INDEPENDENCE, FUN, AND EMPOWER) ARE PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE DECISION MAKING, SOCIALIZATION, CREATIVITY, AND FRIENDSHIP BUILDING FOR TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD). PARTICIPANTS WILL PLAN A WEEKLY SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF TRAINED STAFF. THE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO SOCIAL INTERACTION, ON-SITE MOVIES, VIDEO GAMES, SEASONAL ACTIVITIES, COMMUNITY SERVICE AND DAILY LIVING SKILLS. THERE ARE TWO PROGRAMS - CLUB L.I.F.E IS FOR CHILDREN AGES 17 - 27 AND CLUB L.I.F.E. TOO! IS FOR CHILDREN YOUNGER THAN 17 YEARS OF AGE. ___________________________________________________________________________________YOUR CHOICE AND YOUR CHOICE SUMMER PROGRAMS - PROGRAMS FOR TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS THAT FOCUSES ON HEALTH AND WELLNESS, CREATIVE ART DESIGN AND HANDS-ON FOOD. __________________________________________________________________________________CREATIVE WRITING A PROGRAM THAT IS BENEFICIAL TO SELF-EXPRESSION, COMMUNICATION, IMAGINATIVE THOUGHT, MEMORY, AND SOCIAL COMPATIBILITY. PARTICIPANTS IMPROVE THEIR SELF-ESTEEM AND INCREASE FEELINGS OF ACCOMPLISHMENT BY HEIGHTENING THEIR ABILITIES TO SHARE A CREATIVE IDEA WITHIN AN INTERACTIVE TEAM. AT THE SAME TIME, THEY WILL DEVELOP PERSONAL STYLE AND SELF-DETERMINED CREATIVITY. ____________________________________________________________________________________DINNER CLUB PROGRAM - A PROGRAM DESIGNED FOR TEENS/YOUNG ADULTS TO ENHANCE AND IMPROVE SOCIAL/COMMUNICATION SKILLS AND MONEY MANAGEMENT IN A DINING SETTING THAT PROVIDES POSITIVE, PRODUCTIVE COMMUNITY INCLUSION. ____________________________________________________________________________________GAME TIME PROGRAM - A FUN PROGRAM FOR ALL AGES DESIGNED TO HELP DEVELOP PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS VIA CREATIVE GAME CHOICES/CHALLENGES AND INTERACTIVE SOCIAL OPPORTUNITIES BUILT THROUGH INNOVATIVE, INTERPERSONAL GAMEPLAY.____________________________________________________________________________________LET'S CREATE PROGRAM - A CREATIVE MINDSET HELPS OUT OF THE BOX ART ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES TO BECOME LESSONS IN IDEA SHARING AND IMAGINATIVE THOUGHT. PROJECTS HAVE A COLLECTIVE GOAL WHICH ENHANCES TEAMWORK AND CAMARADERIE.____________________________________________________________________________________OVERCOMING OBSTACLES PROGRAM - A PROGRAM DESIGNED TO ENHANCE MOTIVATION AND GOAL SETTING. PHYSICAL OBSTACLES ARE UTILIZED TO BUILD STAMINA BOTH PHYSICALLY AND COGNITIVELY. ____________________________________________________________________________________PARTY TIME PROGRAM - CREATED TO OFFER THE DEVELOPMENT OF PARTY SKILLS FOR ALL AGES IN A SAFE AND PRODUCTIVE SETTING IN ORDER TO ADDRESS APPREHENSIONS AND ANXIETIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE EXPECTATIONS OF PARTIES IN THE COMMUNITY. ADDITIONALLY, DANCES ARE PLANNED FOR TEENS/YOUNG ADULTS IN ORDER TO ENSURE PARTY OPPORTUNITIES ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THOSE DIAGNOSED WITH ASD THAT OFFER TYPICAL GROUP/LIFE EXPERIENCES.____________________________________________________________________________________STORY TIME PROGRAM - A PROGRAM DEVELOPED TO ENHANCE READING SKILLS AND IMAGINATIVE THOUGHT. VARIOUS MODES OF COMMUNICATION ARE ADDRESSED THROUGH SOCIAL STORY TELLING THAT ARE MEANT TO EXPAND THE MIND AND IMAGINATION OF YOUNGER PARTICIPANTS.____________________________________________________________________________________PERFORMING ARTS - CLASSES ARE DESIGNED TO TEACH SONG STRUCTURE, PITCH, TONE, HARMONY, MOVEMENT AND TEAM SPIRIT WITH A STRONG EMPHASIS ON EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION AND PERFORMANCE VALUE. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE GRACE-FUL GLEE, JUNIOR GLEE, PEEWEE GLEE, DANCE AND ACTING. ____________________________________________________________________________________CREATIVE ARTS PROGRAMS INCLUDING ART AND MUSIC PROGRAM, ART THERAPY, SENSORY ART - A WEEKLY PROGRAM FOR TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS THAT FOCUSES ON ARTISTS AND PAINTING TECHNIQUES PROGRAMS AND MUSIC ENLIGHTENMENT. REGARDING THE MUSIC MOVEMENT PROGRAM, THE STUDENTS LEARN ABOUT FOLLOWING DANCE DIRECTIONS AND DANCES. ____________________________________________________________________________________A TOTAL OF 157 INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATED IN THE COMPANY'S RESPITE PROGRAM WITH A TOTAL OF 24,950 PROGRAM HOURS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2022.

INHOME RESPITE - IN-HOME RESPITE - A SERVICE, PROVIDED BY TRAINED STAFF, THAT PROVIDES RELIEF FROM CARE GIVING TO FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH A DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY. INSTRUCTION ENHANCES DAILY LIVING SKILLS, OFFERING SUPPORT AND RELIEF TO THE PRIMARY CAREGIVERS. A TOTAL OF 17 CHILDREN PARTICIPATED DURING THE YEAR WITH 13,399 UNITS PROVIDED FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2022.