READ ABOUT OUR COVID-19 RESPONSE HERE » MENU INTELLECTUAL & DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES Individuals diagnosed with an intellectual or developmental disability have the right to lead a full and independent life of their choosing. Our caring staff is committed to protecting their individual rights, with dignity and respect. We support over 6,500 individuals and their families on a yearly basis through a complete range of intellectual and developmental disability services in four key areas. These areas are individualization, community living, employment and meaningful activities, and affirmative business. Through these programs and supports, we help individuals reach their desired level of independence in the life and community of their choosing. HOME \ INTELLECTUAL & DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES Self-directed services Provide the flexibility to choose the mix of supports and services that are right for you to live life the way you want, with the support of your person-centered team. VIEW DETAILS » Affirmative businesses Affirmative Businesses are the same as a commercial business but they also employ people of all abilities. As a result, they offer those we support more choice and opportunity of where they work, live and play. VIEW DETAILS » Employment supports We provide employment and pre-employment services to people with intellectual, physical and emotional disabilities. We assist people with obtaining and maintaining employment at a community based job, as well as teaching pre-employment skills. VIEW DETAILS » Community activities These are warm and friendly settings where individuals can work on daily living skills in a group setting, independent living skills, outreach and community engagement. VIEW DETAILS » Care coordination Individuals with chronic conditions often rely on a variety of services and supports. Care coordination is the process through which each individual receives the appropriate level of care at the right time and right place. VIEW DETAILS » Physical health Citizen Advocates can connect individuals to a variety of programs and services that contribute to improved physical health. Most people may not realize, but there are many more factors that can influence physical health beyond a yearly check-up at the doctor’s office. VIEW DETAILS » Joshua House Joshua House, a partner of Citizen Advocates, was founded on the belief that all individuals have access to programs and housing that offer the warmth of a family setting. VIEW DETAILS » Physical health Citizen Advocates connects individuals to a variety of programs and services that contribute to improved physical health. Our skilled care coordination team develops person-centered plans that focus on increased physical activity, improved diet and nutrition, or other activities that contribute to improved physical health. VIEW DETAILS » Community housing & living The Citizen Advocates community housing & living team works hand in glove with our clinical services to ensure individuals receive the residential supports necessary to live a full and meaningful life with dignity and respect. VIEW DETAILS » Need help navigating our intellectual & developmental disabilities services? At Citizen Advocates, we work as a team to provide the best individual, person-centered services to the people we serve. Care coordination assists clients with identifying and accessing the services that will assist them in addressing the problems they are experiencing, or that will help them to achieve a higher quality life or level of functioning. GO TO CARE COORDINATION » Looking to get involved and help out? LEARN MORE » Looking for an amazing team to join? CAREER OPPORTUNITIES » Connect with us: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Us At Citizen Advocates, we are committed to making lives better. We achieve this through a person-centered approach that supports and celebrates each individual’s choices. MENTAL HEALTH ADDICTION RECOVERY YOUTH SERVICES INTELLECTUAL & DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES COMMUNITY HOUSING & LIVING WHO WE ARE BILLING & FINANCIAL AID SERVICES CAREERS COMMUNITY NEWS CONTACT US SEARCH SITE GET INVOLVED PRIVACY POLICY CORPORATE COMPLIANCE POLICY Need help right now? Don’t wait, we’re here. 24-HOUR CRISIS LINE (518) 483-3261 (518) 891-5535 © 2021 Citizen Advocates LLC. Read our corporate compliance.