The program will focus on the development of independent life skills, including self-advocacy, independent living, communication skills, and strategies for developing positive relationships for teenagers from 14 to 21 years.
This hybrid program will meet on certain Tuesday evenings and include a variety of community-based outings, during which participants will put a previously learned skill into action. Parents are invited to participate in support group, as well as community outings where they will engage with the participants in the skill learned that day.
At this time, the program is designed for young adults who are not eligible for OPWDD services or OPWDD HCBS waiver programs, or who have the eligibility but are not receiving similar services.
Program eligibility is determined by a virtual interview and screening process, where parents and prospective participant attend.
Accepted families will receive ongoing case management services in English and / or Spanish, during the duration of the program.
Contact our intake line (212) 643-2840 ext. 602 at any time between 9:00 am to 4:00 pm to register for this program.
For more information and to request an application, please send an email to autisminitiative@sinergiany.org or call Doris Rodriguez at Ext 342
This year we will continue meeting weekly via Zoom and we will have some community activities in person on selected Saturdays.
