Founded more than a century ago to serve the Jewish people, the 92nd Street Y promotes individual and family development and participation in civic life within the context of Jewish values and American pluralism. At once a community and cultural center, the YM-YWHA seeks to create, provide and disseminate programs of distinction that foster the physical and mental health of human beings throughout their lives, their educational and spiritual growth, and their enjoyment. The 92nd Street Y reaches out beyond its core constituency of American Jews to serve people of diverse, racial, religious, ethnic and economic backgrounds, seeking partnerships that leaven our programs and broaden our influence.

Founded in 1957 by parents with children for whom no appropriate services were available, ACLD is today a premier provider in New York State. Services include Residential Options, Vocational Training and Job Placement, Medical and Mental Health Services, Early Childhood Education, Recreation, Family Support Programs, and Day Treatment opportunities.

Autism Networks Inc is a not for profit orginization that offers professional consultation, parent training, recreation services and more

The Barry and Florence Friedberg Jewish Community Center promotes Jewish Life and Values by providing programs and services in a warm and caring environment for all people in every stage of life. We build community . . .one member at a time.

Camp HASC is the award winning summer program of the Hebrew Academy for Special Children. Located in the scenic Catskill Mountains of upstate New York, Camp HASC provides over 300 mentally and physically handicapped children and adults with the opportunity to enjoy a seven week sleep-away camp experience, just like many of their siblings and friends.

Camp Huntington was established in 1961 as a privately owned residential summer camp for boys and girls (6-21yrs.) with hidden abilities. We serve campers with Learning and Developmental Disabilities, ADD/HD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Apsperger's, PDD, and other special needs.

Camp Huntington is a co-ed, residential, seven-week program for children and young adults with a variety of special needs. Our program is designed to maximize a child's potential and develop their strengths and hidden abilities. We offer a unique program approach we've developed: Adaptive Therapeutic Recreation. Your child will enjoy the fun-filled days of summer camp while learning practical life skills. All our activities are instructional in nature. Our activities are designed to stimulate a child's awareness and interest in their environment and in relationships, while building their confidence, self-esteem and growth towards independence.

Camp Northwood is oriented toward children with low self-esteems, learning challenges and attention deficit disorders in need of a structured supportive summer environment.

Camp Ramapo is now in its 83rd year of caring for at-risk youth and children with special needs. More than 3,000 children have benefited from our nationally recognized programs this year. We serve children with: • Asperger’s, Autism, and similar Pervasive Developmental Delays • Attention Deficit Disorder • Learning Disabilities • Emotional and Behavioral Problems Our summer camp is ideal for youth who require increased structure and supervision. The program is focused on the development of positive social and self-help skills, forming productive relationships, and having fun in a safe and well cared for environment. We have a 1:1 camper to counselor ratio and offer three summer programs, each designed for a different age group: Early Adventures (4 to 6 years old), Summer Adventure (6 to 13 years old), and a Teen Leadership Program (14 years old and above). We enroll campers on a rolling basis and fees are set on a sliding scale.

Clover Patch is a summer camp for individuals with disabilities where each camper is encouraged to reach his or her fullest potential. Since 1965, Clover Patch Camp has provided individuals with disabilities opportunities to make new friends, create everlasting memories, and experience a genuine camp setting.

Autism Special Education Consulting, Advocacy, and Coaching services for parents of children diagnosed along the autism spectrum and those with "hidden disabilities." Workshops and training for parents, educators, and clinicians on topics including Asperger's Syndrome, Supporting ASD Children in Inclusive Settings, and Effective Parent Advocacy. On-site IEP clinics and individual support for employees. Collaborate with independent clinicians and related staff. New for 2008: Summer Camp program focusing on Organizational Skills, Note-Taking, and Writing skills.

This camp offers a specialized service. Overnight services. Ages served: 8-18 and 18 and up.

Enable enhances the quality of life for people with developmental or physical disabilities through an array of services.

Developmental recreational programs for children with disabilities. Just for Kicks provides children with disabilities (ages 3-18) an opportunity to gain the skills, knowledge, and appropriate attitudes to help them live a healthy, active lifestyle.

Kid Esteem is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the emotional and social vitality of children, families, schools and communities. We accomplish this by offering a variety of programs, workshops and classes that focus on the development of emotional intelligence, social skills, self-esteem, behavior management and family life skills. We also provide training for teachers and students on integrating these concepts into the academic curriculum, creating an essential learning tool that engages a fundamentally more powerful learning process.

Ages served: 7-adult; This camp offers a specialized program; Overnight services; Our Mission is to care for and nurture the spiritual needs of young people and adults by providing a safe environment for retreat programs, collaborative experiences, and personal growth. Owing to the tradition of Marcellin Champagnat we aspire that all involved will recognize their own self worth and develop a lifetime commitment to Christian Values.

Shema Kolainu - Hear Our Voices is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing the appropriate educational opportunities for children with autism based on applied behavior analysis (ABA), through the development of schools, inclusion and vocational programs, consumer advocacy and community outreach. Home based evaluations and services for children birth to three years of age diagnosed with PDD/autism or other developmental delays. All our services are provided by state licensed or certified professionals at NO COST to families.

Enriching the lives of children with developmental disabilities and their families in a fun, creative, and welcoming environment.

For parents of children with special needs, a good source is the "2001 Special Camp Guide," which lists more than 100 specialized and mainstream camps. That guide and more information are available from Resources for Children With Special Needs. The guide is $22 plus $4.50 postage.

The Kelberman Center is a regional center for excellence for individuals with autism spectrum disorders and related learning challenges. We are dedicated to excellence in service through: prompt evaluation and diagnosis; individualized education and services; social and life skills enhancement; innovative practices, training and research. We believe in the power of individuals, family, and community working together to maximize our collective potential.