The Group Supplemental Day Habilitation Program is designed for individuals with developmental disabilities who need additional community-based support outside traditional daytime program hours. Serving participants throughout the five boroughs of New York City, the program operates during weekday evenings to help individuals strengthen independent living skills, build social connections, and participate in meaningful community activities. Through a person-centered approach, services are tailored to each individual’s Life Plan, allowing participants to continue developing practical skills while promoting community inclusion beyond school or daytime programs.
Core Components
The Group Supplemental Day Habilitation Program focuses on individualized supports that encourage greater independence and community participation through the following components:
Skill Building
Develops independent living skills, self-care abilities, socialization, and community safety awareness.
Flexible Program Hours
Operates during weekday evenings to provide support outside traditional daytime schedules.
Community Integration
Provides opportunities to learn, practice, and apply everyday skills in community settings.
Individualized Goals
Activities and supports are guided by each participant’s Life Plan, personal goals, strengths, and support needs.
Key Differences from Standard Group Day Habilitation
The Supplemental Group Day Habilitation Program is designed to complement, rather than replace, the standard Group Day Habilitation Program.
Program Schedule
Standard Group Day Habilitation operates during regular weekday daytime hours, while Supplemental Group Day Habilitation is offered during weekday evenings.
Who the Program Serves
Supplemental Group Day Habilitation is intended for individuals who attend school or participate in another daytime program and would benefit from additional community-based support.
Participation Requirements
The same eligibility requirements that apply to the standard Group Day Habilitation Program also apply to the Supplemental Group Day Habilitation Program.
The Program
Life skills involving social, emotional, and physical development play an important role in helping individuals participate more confidently in everyday life and become familiar with their communities. The Supplemental Group Day Habilitation Program is designed to strengthen these skills through community-based activities that encourage independence, meaningful participation, and community inclusion. Services are provided using a person-centered approach that creates opportunities for individuals to develop practical skills while engaging in recreational, educational, and volunteer experiences.
The Program Provides
Participants have opportunities to develop practical skills through:
Job skills training
Volunteer opportunities
Individualized skills training
Computer training
Money management instruction
Community travel training
Health education
Interpersonal skills development
Counseling support
Services and Activities
Services and activities are delivered in a person-centered environment and may include:
Socialization
Participants engage in community outings such as:
- Movies
- Museums
- Dining experiences
- Theme parks
Recreation
Participants may participate in recreational activities, including:
- Bowling
- Baseball
Additional program features include:
- Door-to-door transportation
Program Hours
The Supplemental Group Day Habilitation Program is available during weekday evenings.
Program Hours:
3:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.
What to Expect
Participants attend scheduled evening sessions where they engage in community-based activities that support independent living, social development, and community participation. Services are individualized according to each participant’s Life Plan, allowing skills to be practiced in real-world environments outside traditional daytime programs. Transportation is available to help participants access services and community activities during program hours.
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