DAY HABILITATION

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Designed to support and engage disabled adults in our community, Lifestyles for the Disabled's Day Habilitation program provides innovative programming, professional staff, and opportunities for community involvement. 

In the middle of it all, we focus on individual abilities and independence. Our activity offerings span enriching ways for participants to express creativity, exercise, and socially interact, including the following:

Everyone deserves access to the arts. Our diverse creative arts programs include classes that teach art skills and opportunities to create beautiful handcrafted items. Participants can try their hand at:

Painting - Sketching - Jewelry Making - Ceramics - Woodworking - Crocheting and Needlecrafts - Wreath Making - Card Making

Our music program includes music theory, singing, and drumming classes. Our dance classes are fun and help participants coordinate while learning various dance styles.

Participants can enhance their fitness and enjoy physical activities, even when facing challenges due to disabilities. Our Willowbrook campus provides a tailored physical fitness and recreation program that caters to the unique needs of each participant. With an understanding of their disabilities, we also offer an aquatic recreation program for those who enjoy swimming or may struggle with land-based activities.

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. Other educational opportunities include greenhouse skills, media instruction, and social skills through our Mentors in Training program.

We also have partnered with local colleges, including SUNY Empire, St. John’s University, and Wagner College, so our participants can pursue further education that will help them find meaningful employment.

To promote involvement in the community, we have forged partnerships with local establishments like SI Zoo, Snug Harbor, Richmond Town, and many others. Participants may clean churches and offices, maintain grounds, gardens, and neighborhood spaces, or help seniors. It’s an excellent opportunity 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. Our mission is to positively impact and create a better future for all.

There are many ways to get involved with LFD SI, from volunteering and donating to attending our events and spreading the word. 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. 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.