Day Habilitation Program

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Everyone deserves access to the arts, and our diverse arts and crafts programs reflect this commitment. We offer creative arts classes that not only teach essential art skills but also foster community involvement through opportunities to create beautiful handcrafted items. Participants can engage in activities that combine creativity with fitness and recreation, such as: Painting - Sketching - Jewelry Making - Ceramics - Woodworking - Crocheting and Needlecrafts - Wreath Making - Card Making, all while benefiting from elements of occupational education.

Our music program, which includes music theory, singing, and drumming classes, also emphasizes community involvement through engaging arts and crafts programs. Additionally, our dance classes are a fun way to promote fitness and recreation while helping participants coordinate in various dance styles, contributing to their overall occupational education.

Participants can enhance their fitness and engage in physical activities, even when facing challenges due to disabilities. Our Willowbrook campus offers a comprehensive fitness and recreation program tailored to the unique needs of each participant. With an understanding of their disabilities, we also provide an aquatic recreation program for those who enjoy swimming or may struggle with land-based activities. Additionally, we emphasize community involvement through arts and crafts programs as well as occupational education opportunities that further support our participants.

Participants can gain hands-on work experience as well. Our Lifestyles Caffe teaches participants culinary skills, including meal planning, cooking healthy foods, and serving patrons, while also integrating fitness and recreation elements. Additionally, we offer various arts and crafts programs, along with educational opportunities such as greenhouse skills, media instruction, and social skills through our Mentors in Training program, which emphasizes community involvement. We have also partnered with local colleges, including SUNY Empire, St. John’s University, and Wagner College, to enable our participants to pursue further occupational education that will help them find meaningful employment.

To promote community involvement, we have forged partnerships with local establishments like SI Zoo, Snug Harbor, Richmond Town, and many others. Participants can engage in activities such as cleaning churches and offices, maintaining grounds, gardens, and neighborhood spaces, or assisting seniors. Additionally, we offer arts and crafts programs, fitness and recreation activities, and opportunities for occupational education. It’s an excellent chance to accomplish something meaningful within the community that participants can take pride in.

LFD SI is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and empowering our community through various programs and initiatives, including arts and crafts programs, community involvement, fitness and recreation, and occupational education. Our mission is to positively impact and create a better future for all.

There are many ways to get involved with LFD SI, from community involvement through volunteering and donating to participating in our arts and crafts programs, attending our fitness and recreation events, and spreading the word about our occupational education initiatives. Join our community today to make a difference.

We offer a variety of programs aimed at addressing the needs of our community, including education, healthcare, and social services. Our offerings also feature engaging arts and crafts programs, fitness and recreation activities, and occupational education to enhance community involvement. Learn more about our programs and how you can benefit from them.

We hold Day Habilitation services at our Willowbrook campus, the Lifestyles Educational Center (LEC), and various other locations. For more information, contact us at 718-983-5351 x 258.