Individualized hands-on programming for employment & independence.
Work gives us meaning. The intellectual and developmental disability community deserves to have this sense of meaning and purpose as well. Employment programming helps make it possible.
Employment provides adults with a reason to get up in the morning, interact with others, and contribute to their community in a meaningful way. Within Heartshare Developmental Disability Services, people receive individualized, hands-on support so that they can develop the skills needed to find and thrive in a job. Through community exposure and diverse communication experiences, we empower individuals to build confidence, feel successful, and engage fully in the world around them.
This program supports adults 18+ with intellectual and developmental disabilities who have OPWDD eligibility and are looking to be employed, or are already employed and need further support.
Employment plays a crucial role in fostering independence, confidence, and a sense of purpose for neurodiverse New Yorkers. It provides opportunities for continuous socialization and community engagement, helping people build meaningful relationships and develop essential life skills.
Our program supports adults in gaining job readiness skills, including travel training to navigate transportation independently, exposure to different workplace environments, and learning various forms of communication. By empowering people to secure and maintain employment, we help them achieve greater self-sufficiency and become active, valued members of their communities.
We offer both Pre-Vocational support for people looking to get more support before joining the workforce, along with Supportive Employment programs for those who are already employed. These programs assist people in travel training and on-site training with a job coach.
Relevant Programs
Employment is just one type of program we offer to children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
