About Us
Elmy's Special Services in New York City serves persons with disabilities and their families and caregivers. For more than two decades, Elmy's has worked to improve the lives of families and individuals. It started by helping low-income immigrant families with linguistic and cultural obstacles to social services. As a result of this expansion, Elmy's Special Services now provides services to a much broader clientele.
At Elmy's Special Services, we work with the community to establish programs that assist individuals in gaining more independence and dignity while providing children with more opportunities to thrive in their natural habitats. To assist clients and their families in achieving these ends, Elmy's offers a variety of programs and services that promote social interaction, intellectual stimulation, therapeutic exercises, and a sense of belonging to the greater community for everyone involved. The following is a list of some of the services available.
Those with impairments who are under the age of three may benefit from early intervention programs. The program's purpose is to assist these children to grow and mature in significant ways. Each child who receives early intervention services from Elmy's Special Services has a customized treatment plan. An eligible kid is born in New York City, has a developmental or physical handicap (such as cerebral palsy or Down syndrome), is between the ages of 0 and 3, and resides in the city.
Elmy's Special Services provides in-home care for persons with disabilities, allowing them to remain in their own homes. Every client's situation is unique and requires a different level of support. A doctor's recommendation for home care should be requested by the patient and/or his/her family. Elmy's Special Services intake nurses will visit the client's home to determine which services, equipment, supplies, and prescriptions benefit them and their family members. It is possible to alter the home care service schedule in response to changing requirements since it is part of an individual care plan.
After-school services at Elmy's Special Services include homework assistance, socialization opportunities, and various enjoyable activities. At least six years old and a developmental handicap are required for participation in this after-school program. Homework and IEP objectives are part of each client's treatment plan. In addition, people often visit their local public library to read, write, play games, create crafts, and celebrate special occasions of many kinds.
People with disabilities may socialize with others in the community using day habilitation services. Volunteer work, social activities, and employment-related programs are offered to customers every weekday between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Elmy's Special Services provides daily transportation to and from the facility.
People with disabilities who participate in Elmy's Special Services community habilitation programs develop the skills they need to live independently and remain in their communities. With input from the patient's loved ones and healthcare specialists, we create a personalized treatment plan for each individual. Home visits are part of the program, as are community outings and classes on money management, housekeeping, personal hygiene, and safety. Clients also check into prospective employment opportunities.
The residential services provided by Elmy's Special Services enable persons with developmental impairments to live independently. As much as possible, the residences strive to keep residents as self-sufficient as possible while allowing them to participate more completely in society. The personnel who work in residential settings consider their client's wishes and requirements and provide enjoyable and social activities. These highly-trained individuals take care of everyday duties like cooking, buying, and cleaning.
A respite program provided by Elmy's Special Services allows Brooklyn caregivers to take a break from looking after a handicapped family member. Families need to take time off to do errands, go on vacation, or take a mental health break. On holidays and long weekends, Elmy's provides care inside and outside the house.
Summer camps for children with special needs are offered by Elmy's Special Services, where they may meet new people, do new activities, and learn to be more self-sufficient. Character, social, and emotional development, as well as the capacity to make choices, are the primary goals of these activities. Throughout the school year, Elmy's provides daily transportation for children going to and returning from camp.
These are just a few examples of what Elmy's Special Services can do. Every person, regardless of their age or handicap, has the potential to develop and take advantage of chances. Elmy's Special Services employees believe this. People of all races, religions and sexual preferences are treated with the highest respect by the organization that serves the neighbourhood.
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