Center for Career Freedom
1 East Post Road, 2nd Floor
White Plains, New York 10601 |
| Contact Person: |
Elizabeth Edgar, Director and CEO |
| Phone Number: |
(914) 288-9763, (914) 557-1318 |
| Fax Number: |
(914) 683-9320 |
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| Web address: |
www.freecenter.org |
| Number of Yrs in Service: |
19 |
Mission
Statement: |
The center's ultimate goal and mission are one of empowerment, self-sufficiency, enrichment and independence for all our community members with disabilities through our unique 1:1 teaching. We are a NYS ED licensed business school and Microsoft certified/authorized Office applicaitons training center. |
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Disabilities Served:
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| Deaf or/and Hard of Hearing |
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Visually Impaired |
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| Emotional / Psychiatric |
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Traumatic Brain Injured |
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| Developmental Disabilities |
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Physical Disabilities |
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| Learning Disabilities |
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Autism |
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| Medically Fragile |
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Other Disabilities: Free of charge for students with disabilities 18 years and older. SSI/SSid eligible for Acces-VR Funding.
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Ages Served:
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| 0 to 5 |
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22 to 65 |
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| 6 to 21 (16+ must be of working age) |
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65 and over |
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Recreation Services Provided:
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| Arts |
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Team Sports |
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| Biking |
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Tennis |
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| Camps |
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Theater |
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| Dance |
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Videography |
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| Horseback Riding |
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Wheelchair Sports |
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| Martial Arts |
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Writing |
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| Music |
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Yoga |
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| Social |
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Swimming |
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Other Recreation: Pizza every third Thursday. Quiet lounge area. Relaxation activities.
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Education Services Provided:
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| Early Intervention |
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High School |
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| Pre-School |
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Post Secondary |
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| Elementary/Middle School |
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Pre-Vocational |
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| Professional |
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Assessments |
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Other Education: Computer technical school teaching Microsof skill resulting in Mocrosof Certification.
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Transportation Services Provided:
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| Public |
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Travel Training |
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| Private |
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Other Transportation:
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Housing Services Provided:
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| Group Homes |
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Supported Apartments |
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Other Housing:
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Legal / Support / Advocacy Services Provided:
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| Guardianship |
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Assessments |
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| Pooled Trusts |
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Disability Rights Advocacy |
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| Supplemental Needs Trust |
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Disability Support Groups |
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| School Advocacy |
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Sexuality Awareness Counseling |
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Other Legal / Support / Advocacy Services:
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Medical Services Services Provided:
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| Clinical Services |
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Nutrition Counseling |
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| Dental |
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Psychiatric Psychological Services |
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| Adaptive Technology |
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Speech Therapy |
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| Occupational Therapy |
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Physical Therapy |
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Other Medical Services:
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Vocational Services Services Provided:
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| Diagnostic Vocational Evaluation |
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Sheltered Employment |
x |
| Vocational Training |
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Supported Employment |
x |
| Pre-Vocational Training |
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Competitive Employment |
x |
| Vocational Counseling |
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Other Vocational Services: Benefits and Economics of Recovery Counseling
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| Community Day Services Provided: |
| Day Habilitation |
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Drop-in Center |
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| Day Treatment |
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Psychological |
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| Supported Education |
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Pre-Employment |
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