WESTCHESTER INDEPENDENT LIVING

Vocational rehabilitation readiness training program is based on self-awareness, personal responsibility and empowerment.its curriculum is designed to provide information and supports that will assist individuals with disabilities to successfully engage the vocational rehabilitation process through classroom training and one-on-one peer mentoring and follow-up services.

Ny connects program works closely with local department of aging and provides information and resources to any individual with a disability, senior, or professional. Mental health advocacy program provides services through peer advocacy and systems advocacy to persons living with a mental health disability. The parent training and information program offers workshops and support for parents of children with disabilities to help them gain the knowledge and skills they need to advocate for their children. The center developed curriculum and performed training sessions for the police department on disability awareness, basic sign language and domestic violence against people with disabilities. Veterans directed care (vdc)program provides in-home services to veterans so that could stay in their homes vs. Nursing homes.