Yonkers Community Action Program 164 Ashburton Ave. Yonkers, New York 10701 |
Contact Person: |
Penny M. Pepe, Program Director |
Phone Number: |
(914) 423-5905 (ext. 17) |
Fax Number: |
(914) 423-5938 |
Email: |
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Web address: |
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Number of Yrs in Service: |
41 years |
Mission Statement: |
In operation since 1965, our mission is to give leadership and support to advance the welfare of the residents of the Yonkers community, with particular emphasis on coordination of actions for the elimination of poverty. YCAP accomplishes this through programs that empower and enable individuals and families to become more self-sufficient.
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Disabilities Served:
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Hearing Impaired |
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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 |
x |
Learning Disabilities |
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Autism |
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Medically Fragile |
x |
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Other Disabilities:
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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 |
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65 and over |
x |
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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:
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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 |
x |
Pre-Vocational |
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Professional |
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Assessments |
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Other Education: Homework Assistance 5 to 12 years of age After school program for ADD, ADHD, and other learning disabilities.
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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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Respite |
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Other Housing: * Assist clients to secure Assisted Living Section 8 and low income 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 |
x |
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 |
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Vocational Training |
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Supported Employment |
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Pre-Vocational Training |
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Competitive Employment |
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Vocational Counseling |
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Other Vocational Services: |
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Community Day Services Provided:
Day Habilitation |
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Drop In Centers |
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Day Treatments |
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Psychosocial |
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Pre Employment |
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Supported Education |
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