A Very Special Place, Inc. (AVSP) was established in 1974 as a nonprofit organization. The mission of AVSP is to empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to lead fuller lives through comprehensive programs and services offering guidance, support, and opportunities for achieving independence, self-fulfillment and full community inclusion. Today more than 1,600 individuals utilize the array of services and programs offered.

Founded in 1946 as United Cerebral Palsy of NYC, ADAPT has been a steadfast advocate for individuals with disabilities for nearly 80 years. Our mission, "empowering people through innovative solutions, one person at a time," reflects our commitment to delivering person-centered, holistic care. ADAPT is dedicated to ensuring that individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), especially those who have historically lacked agency and choice, have the opportunity to actively pursue their personal goals.

Advocating for people with intellectual, developmental, and other disabilities to lead full and equitable lives.

Achilles International, a global organization operating in 18 countries including the US, transforms the lives of people with disabilities through athletic programs and social connection. Since our founding in 1983, we have empowered over 150,000 athletes of all ages and ability levels to participate in endurance events around the globe.

Ariva offers the residents of New York City free tax preparation and financial counseling so they can be prosperous and financially empowered.

Best Buddies International is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, and inclusive living for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

Birch Family Services empowers individuals with autism and developmental disabilities to lead fulfilling lives. We support more than 2,000 individuals and their families each day throughout New York City. Imagine a world where individuals with autism and developmental disabilities are celebrated for their abilities, uniqueness, and potential.

CARES assists children and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities (ID/DD) and/or mental health conditions and their families, in particular, from underserved multilingual communities, access information, obtain resources and services.

CO/LAB Theater Group is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing Creative Opportunities without Limits And Boundaries. CO/LAB offers individuals with developmental disabilities a creative and social outlet through theater arts.

As one of the largest human services agencies in New York, we offer a variety of programs and services addressing child welfare, family support, developmental disabilities, immigration, and mental health needs.

The Center for Family Support (CFS) is a New York and New Jersey based human services non-profit agency that provides personalized support to individuals living with intellectual and developmental disabilities and the families that care for them.

For over 35 years, Community Options has developed housing and employment supports for people with disabilities - serving thousands of people from over 50 offices across 12 states. Community Options provides advocacy assistance to empower people with disabilities because all people - regardless of ability level - should live and work in the community with dignity, choice and self-determination.

The Community Resource Center for the Developmentally Disabled, Inc. (CRC) is a community-based not-for-profit corporation that operates residential facilities and provides comprehensive care for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities, including the most medically fragile.

The Community Service Society of New York (CSS) has worked with and for New Yorkers since 1843 to promote economic opportunity and champion an equitable city and state. CSS Financial Coaches work 1-on-1 with adults to help them overcome financial difficulties and develop positive financial skills. FCC coaches can assist clients in the following areas: budgeting and money management, debt reduction strategies, accessing formal banking services, credit scores and credit reports, and long term savings goals.

Constructive Partnerships Unlimited promotes opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to achieve fulfilling lives.

Dancing Dreams is more than just a dance class, it's a community, a place to feel safe and accepted. It is a place where you are loved exactly as you are. Dancing Dreams gives children with medical or physical challenges the opportunity to attend dance classes and perform.

Daniel's Music Foundation is a non-profit organization, founded in 2006, to empower individuals with developmental and physical disabilities through music.

DRNY provides free legal and advocacy services to individuals with disabilities. Working tirelessly to protect and advance the rights of children and adults with disabilities, DRNY is committed to enabling those we serve to exercise their own life choices and fully participate in community life.

Educational Alliance (EA), one of New York City's original settlement houses, was founded in 1889 to offer educational, social, and cultural services to Jewish immigrants arriving to the Lower East Side. Today, EA is a proudly Jewish institution that partners with diverse communities throughout Lower Manhattan. We provide New Yorkers with high-quality, transformational programs that enhance their well-being and socio-economic opportunities, reflecting our belief that everyone in our city should be given the tools to thrive.

We aim to enhance the quality of life for individuals diagnosed with disabilities and provide support for their families. ESS is funded by the Office of People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD), the Department of Health ( DOH), the Office of Mental Health (OMH) and the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS).

Empowered Sports and Fitness is a unique sports and fitness program for children and adolescents, pre-K through high school. They offer inclusive personal fitness and exercise programs at schools and agency-operated programs. Private sessions are also available. Training regimens take the emphasis off competition and place it on "play" by incorporating games that are customized to the abilities of the child/adolescent.

Esperanza Center was established in 1952 to meet the social and educational needs of upper Manhattan's Latino community. In 1973, Centro Social la Esperanza, Inc., opened a comprehensive daytime program for adults with developmental disabilities residing with their families. Esperanza Center provides a multitude of services to children and adults with developmental disabilities.

At Extreme Kids & Crew, we create fun and brave spaces that nurture a sense of belonging and community for neurodivergent youth. Through our programs for young people, caregivers, and families, we work to cultivate environments that allow neurodivergent children and their Crew to find their own meaning in play.

To create opportunities for people with barriers to economic well-being.

Gateway Counseling Center offers services for adults with developmental disabilities, adults with intellectual disabilities, and adults with mental illnesses, creating a supportive environment where individuals can learn, enhance social connections, and develop valuable life skills.

To change the way the world views Down syndrome and to send a global message of acceptance for all. To see a world where individuals with Down syndrome are accepted and embraced in their families, schools and communities

Goodwill Industries empowers individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment to gain independence through the power of work.

As a trusted national nonprofit, GreenPath’s mission is to empower people to lead financially healthy lives.

Human First, Inc., founded in 2001, is a multicultural, multiservice organization serving New Yorkers with developmental, psychiatric and neurological disabilities. Human First offers Individualized Support Services, Service Coordination, Community Habilitation, Day Habilitation, Mobile Crisis Intervention, Nursing Home Transition Diversion, Traumatic Brain Injury Supports, and Clinical & "Residential Services" to children and adults. Our culturally trained and multilingual dedicated staff are the keys to our success.

The Independent Living Association (ILA) has been providing high quality care to Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities for more than 30 years. Our person-centered services foster increased independence and community integration, while guiding and supporting families along a challenging path. Our first-rate staff of human service professionals go above and beyond to meet the needs of hundreds of Individuals across New York City.

The Institute for Community Living (ICL) helps children, adults and families-New Yorkers of all backgrounds and ages-living with serious mental illness, substance use disorder, and developmental disabilities achieve greater health and independence.

Job Path supports people with autism and other developmental disabilities as they make choices about their lives and play valued roles in their communities. Job Path encourages people to explore what they want out of life and to chart their own journeys. Whether it's finding a job, contributing as a volunteer, establishing a home, or joining a community group, the goal is to assist people to lead full and active lives. In other words, to lead the same kind of life everyone wants.

Legal Services NYC's (LSNYC) mission is to fight poverty and seek racial, social, and economic justice for low-income New Yorkers. We help New Yorkers obtain the basic necessities of life, including housing, economic security, family and immigration stability, education, health care, and challenge the systemic injustices that trap people in poverty.

The seminal mission of LAC is to improve the quality of life for the most vulnerable people in society: LAC is committed to the idea that comprehansive community-based services are necessary to assist people with mental retardation and developmental disabilities to fulfill their potentials, minimize disability and become self-supporting members of the society.

Lifespire provides "Residential Services" and day habilitation to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Together with our community, the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan creates opportunities for people to connect, grow, and learn within an ever-changing Jewish landscape. Supportive programming for teens, adults, and their families.

Mercy Drive Inc. (MDI) is a 501 (3) (C) voluntary not for profit, human service agency. We provide services to individuals diagnosed with developmental disabilities. MDI is a multi-cultural agency that provides services in several languages taking into consideration the cultural diversity of New York City. MDI recognizes the need for family involvement in the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities, by participating in the planning of services, irrespective of language barriers, thereby honoring/preserving/promoting the individual's cultural background and diversity.

Mobilization for Justice's (MFJ) mission is to achieve justice for all. We prioritize the needs of people who are low-income, disenfranchised, or have disabilities as they struggle to overcome the effects of social injustice and systemic racism. We provide the highest-quality free, direct civil legal assistance, conduct community education and build partnerships, engage in policy advocacy, and bring impact litigation.

Money Management International (MMI) proudly provides nonprofit financial education and counseling to consumers struggling with debt, budgeting, housing, and student loan concerns. MMI's services are available across the country over the phone, online, and face-to-face in select locations. Counseling is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by telephone so no matter where you live or what time of day you would like to talk with a counselor, they are here to help. If you prefer to meet with a counselor face-to-face, MMI offers in-person counseling by appointment only at branch offices across the country.

NYC Financial Empowerment Centers provide FREE one-on-one professional financial counseling and coaching to support you in reaching your goals. Work with our counselors to: Create a budget; establish or improve credit; set up a spending plan; open a safe and affordable bank account; contact lenders about debt, including student loans; develop a strategy to reduce debt or lower payments; access emergency government resources; and much more!

National Disability Institute (NDI) is a nonprofit that is dedicated to changing thinking and behavior that advance the financial stability and economic strength of people with disabilities across the country. Leveraging public and private resources, NDI is uniquely and singularly focused on the economic empowerment of persons across the full spectrum of disabilities.

Founded in 1951, the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) is the oldest nonprofit dedicated to improving people's financial well-being. With a growing network of NFCC Certified Credit Counselors serving 50 states and all U.S. territories, NFCC nonprofit counselors are financial advocates, empowering millions of consumers to take charge of their finances through one-on-one financial reviews that address credit card debt, student loans, housing decisions, and overall money management.

Neighborhood Trust is a national nonprofit financial services innovator built for workers. Through the NYC Financial Empowerment Centers initiative, Neighborhood Trust partners with the City of New York to provide free, one-on-one financial coaching to all city residents.

Since 1869, The New York Foundling has supported hundreds of thousands of children, adults, and families on their own paths to stability, strength, and independence. Our evidence-based and research-backed programs and services connect our communities with the opportunities to grow strong, and the tools to shape their own future.

NYLPI's mission is to advance equality and civil rights, with a focus on health justice, disability rights, and environmental justice, through the power of community lawyers and partnerships with the private bar.

Founded in 1990, NYLAG is a leading civil legal services organization combatting economic, racial, and social injustice by advocating for people experiencing poverty or in crisis.

Ohel Children's Home and Family Services was founded in 1969 to provide foster care placement for Jewish families. Since then, it has grown into a full-service agency that meets the social and emotional needs of more than 23,000 individuals from all communities.

At Otsar, we believe that every person, regardless of age or ability, has the potential for growth and achievement. Every person with intellectual and developmental disabilities deserves the opportunity to develop, maximize their abilities and reach their potential.

Program Development Services is a leading advocate for the rights of people with developmental disabilities and is committed to the providing enriching supports and services of the highest quality.

QSAC is a New York City and Long Island based nonprofit that supports children and adults with autism, together with their families, in achieving greater independence, realizing their future potential, and contributing to their communities in a meaningful way by offering person-centered services using the evidence-based principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA) to improve their communication, socialization, academic, vocational, and functional skills.

Rewarding Environments for Adult Living Inc. (REAL) is a multi-faceted organization which provides services and supports to Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in community based settings.

Rising Ground is a human services organization that supports individuals and families in New York City and lower Westchester County by providing the resources and skills needed to help them positively direct their lives. Founded as an orphanage in 1831, Rising Ground provides therapeutic treatments and trauma-informed supports that meet the physical, mental health, psychological, and educational needs of youth and adults facing a myriad of complex challenges.

To provide advocacy and support by accessing the necessary services for families who care for their chronically ill, medically fragile or developmentally disabled children at home.

A nonprofit and advocacy org using tech to improve the financial health of people living on low-to-moderate incomes.

Self-Help Credit Union was chartered in 1983 to build a network of branches that partner with working families and communities often underserved by the financial marketplace. With over $1.86 billion in assets and serving more than 89,000 members in 37 branches – eight in Florida, one in Georgia, 23 in North Carolina, four in South Carolina, and one in Virginia - Self-Help Credit Union is one of the fastest-growing community development financial institutions in the country. It is part of the Self-Help family of nonprofit organizations whose collective mission is to create and protect ownership and economic opportunity for all.

Services for the UnderServed (S:US) believes every New Yorker has the right to lead a life of purpose. Since 1978, S:US has been turning this belief into reality by advocating for people with life circumstances marked by homelessness, intellectual/developmental disability, behavioral health and addiction challenges, poverty, criminal justice involvement, and trauma.

Sinergia works with people with disabilities and their families. Since it was founded in 1977, Sinergia has remained faithful to its twin goals: the first and most immediate is to provide service coordination, information, and support to families and individuals in need. The second, more long-term goal is to provide families and individuals the means of self-empowerment, ultimately enabling them to become advocates for themselves and their families.

Through our one-stop-shop model, Single Stop helps organizations provide their clients with centralized access to benefits and resources.

Special Citizens exists to provide home, family, care, and love to men, women, and children living with autism, intellectual disabilities, and developmental disabilities.

Founded in May of 2019, Summertime is a nonprofit 501c3 Art Studio, Gallery and Residency Program located in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Summertime connects neurodiverse artists with the people and world around them, providing a platform to tell their stories, show their work and make money. The studio provides the space and freedom to create, materials and mentorship whereas Summertime's gallery offers an opportunity for exhibition and promotion.

Tech Kids Unlimited is on a mission to empower neurodiverse students' lives through computer science principles and technology skills. A NYC-based non-profit educational organization, TKU inspires students with disabilities to create and share technology in a supportive individualized environment. By addressing gaps in access to accessible educational experiences with technology, TKU strives to change the paradigm for education and employment for neurodiverse students.

The Bronx Defenders is a public defender nonprofit that is radically transforming how low-income people in the Bronx are represented in the justice system and, in doing so, is transforming the system itself.

The largest, most influential social justice law firm in New York City.

The Shield Institute provides New York State contracted services to preschool children, ages 3-5, school age children ages 5-21, and to adults with lifelong disabilities, 21 years of age and older. Our programs are highly individualized to meet the unique developmental learning and social needs for people of all abilities.

In 2022, the United Dance Company was founded to provide an avenue for dancers of all abilities to share their artistic talents. The company focuses on producing new works with an accent on family friendly programming.

YAI has been dedicated to providing innovative services for the intellectual and/or developmental disability (I/DD) community since its founding in 1957 at a time when institutional living was the norm for people with I/DD. Today, YAI has a team of over 4,000 employees and supports over 20,000 people in the I/DD community.