Program Description
UCP/NYC's Day Habilitation Program focuses on skills development, increased self-sufficiency, volunteer opportunities, and community integration for adults ages 21 and older who are developmentally and physically disabled. Perhaps the most important components of Day Habilitation are community integration (participants spend up to 50% of their time each week engaged in activities in the community) and participant choice (participants work with staff to select the "mix "of activities they will enjoy).

Services
Day Habilitation services focus on activities in eight core areas:

• education
• entrepreneurship
• consumerism
• volunteerism
• cultural/aesthetic
• physical fitness
• spirituality
• seniors' activities (for those 60 and older)

In addition, travel training is an important part of the program for many participants. Medical, dental and rehabilitative services are available through the Article 28 clinic located on the same premises, including primary medical care, specialty care, speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, social work, nursing, psychology, psychiatry, nutritional counseling, orthotics, audiology, adaptive equipment and assistive technology.

Hours of Operation
Day Habilitation programs operate Monday through Friday year-round. Starting and ending times vary according to the individual program, but generally range from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. In addition, Manhattan offers an Evening Habilitation program between the hours of 4:00 - 9:00 p.m.

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Eligibility
Eligible applicants include any adult 21 years of age or older who is developmentally disabled and determined to benefit from the level of adult day program provided by Day Habilitation. Individuals must also be eligible for Medicaid Waiver services.

Funding
Program and transportation funding is provided by the New York State Office of Mental Retardation & Developmental Disabilities (OMRDD) through the Medicaid Waiver program for individuals who are Medicaid Waiver eligible. Supplemental support is provided through private contributions to UCP/NYC. There is no direct cost to participants who attend this program.

Location/How to Apply
UCP/NYC operates two Day Habilitation programs based at the following locations. All are accessible to nearby public transportation. Door-to-door transportation is also provided for those unable to utilize public transportation. Please call Project CONNECT toll free at 1-877-UCP-CONNECT, ext. 720 for application information.

Manhattan
Michael Arnold, Director
Manhattan Day & Evening Habilitation Programs
UCP of NYC
122 East 23rd Street, 3rd Floor
New York, New York 10010

Brooklyn
Douglas Green, Director
Brooklyn Day Habilitation Program
UCP of NYC
175 Lawrence Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11230

Bronx
Maggie Maldonado, Director
Bronx Day Habilitation Program
UCP of NYC
408 E. 137th Street
Bronx, New York 10454

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