Association for The Help of Retarded Children

AHRC New York City
Over 65 years of finding ability in disability

The organization that created the first school, workshops, day treatment programs and community residences, continues to meet the needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We offer individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities a wide range of programs, services and supports tailored to meet their specific needs.

For children, our services include: preschool programs; a specialized continuum of services for children with autism, an elementary and middle/high school that utilizes Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) and other techniques; speech, physical and occupational therapies; psychological counseling; Head Start classes; inclusive programs where children with disabilities can learn alongside their non-disabled peers; and educational advocacy to ensure that all school-age children receive the services to which they are entitled.

For adults, services include: a variety of day opportunities with varying degrees of structure and support, where adults -- from young adults to senior citizens -- can engage in activities that will enhance their skills of daily living, provide them with work for pay in a supervised environment, assist them in finding competitive employment and provide them with the supports and assistance for community exploration; supported employment in AHRC run businesses; specialized services for persons with traumatic brain injuries; alcohol and substance abuse treatment services; residential services in group homes, supervised apartments and other settings, and residential services for medically frail individuals.

For individuals of all ages, and their families, services include: day camp, sleep-away camp and recreation programs; primary medical care and referrals to specialty care; clinical services such as evaluation and testing, speech, physical and occupational therapies; case management and service coordination; counseling and mental health services; home care services; a variety of respite services to give families a break from the job of caretaking; sibling services for typical children who have sisters and brothers with disabilities; legal services including guardianship, future planning and information regarding entitlements; family education; information and referral services.

Call 212-780-4493 or 212-780-4491 for more information today!