Friendship, Structure, Community
Ohel helps adults and children with developmental disabilities find deep friendships, build strong families, foster meaningful relationships, and maintain dignified employment.
We provide a full range of outpatient and residential services to individuals with developmental disabilities — while providing caring support to their families.
Residential Programs
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Residential Programs
Our programs provide a critical supportive and enriching environment for effective skill-building, personal growth, and independent living. Residences and apartments are located throughout Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, and Long Island.
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Employment Training
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Employment Training
Step-by-step programs help individuals discover a career that matches their abilities and passions. We provide skills training through specialized classes, groups, and personalized attention. One-to-one job coaching helps individuals secure and maintain employment. Our caring and expert staff teaches with compassion and patience.
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Day Habilitation program
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Day Habilitation program
Individuals join their peers to participate in activities that allow them to explore their personal interests and build their life skills. Under the guidance of our staff, activities include art, music, dance, cooking, baking, money management, computer skills, and social skills groups. We emphasize relationship-building skills that help individuals create the kinds of friendships that enhance their lives.
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Recreation
/Respite for Children
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Recreation/Respite for Children
Children and teens diagnosed with developmental disabilities join their friends and peers for fun and enriching activities. Our caring staff and nurturing environment allows family members to take this time to attend to other responsibilities with the knowledge that their children are safe and engaged. Throughout the year, children and teens join us for weekend retreats, respite trips scheduled around school holidays, special events, and our flagship week-long end-of-summer program.
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At Home Respite
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At Home Respite
We provide one-to-one staffing for individuals diagnosed with a developmental disability. Trained Ohel respite staff engage with the individuals both at home and in the community, providing caregivers the ability to attend to other responsibilities.
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Community Habilitation
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Community Habilitation
One-to-one training helps individuals reach their potential - building social, household, and money management skills. Our highly trained staff can work in your home or community. We can help your family member qualify for OPWDD to receive this free service.
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Autism
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Autism
With a collaborative and holistic approach to autism, our services focus on the needs of the entire family. Individuals of every age diagnosed on the autism spectrum thrive in services offered by our professional and experienced team.
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Family Reimbursement
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Family Reimbursement
Caring for an individual with developmental disabilities comes with extra costs. We provide reimbursements for some things Medicaid doesn’t cover, including glasses, dental care, clothing, camp fees, furniture, and more.
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