Text Smaller Text Standard Text Larger Change color: About Us What We Do Success Stories How You Can Help News & Media Contact Us The Inspiration In 1966, Dr. Burton Blatt published the photographic expose’ Christmas in Purgatory, a searing portrait of life in a mental institution that brought national attention to the abuse of people with mental retardation in America’s institutions. This event eventually led to the closing of institutions like Willowbrook State School and pioneered an inclusive system of treatment for people with disabilities. Dr. Blatt helped initiate community living programs and family support services. And, as a national leader in special education, he called for programs to integrate students with disabilities into public schools and worked to promote a more open society for them. More than 50 years later, his nephew, Charlie Hammerman, a former Merrill Lynch professional, former Assistant United States Attorney and father of a child with cerebral palsy, is now blazing a new trail in helping those with disabilities realize their full potential, by offering a business-inclusive model. Charlie has combined his knowledge of money management and financial markets with his mission to propel further inclusion in society for people with disabilities. Search Search for: Dreams Do Come True Posted: September 10, 2015 After Years Of Planning, DOF Helps Cape Cod Village Complete Phase One Of Housing Plan In 2015, DOF provided a […] VIEW OTHER SUCCESS STORIES > ABOUT US About Us The Inspiration The Vision & Mission The Board The Team Our Supporters Annual Reviews What is a CDFI? DOF Closes First Loan in Virginia In March 2013, we expanded into our 9th state in the U.S. by financing the acquisition of a community center serving people with disabilities in Virginia! Read more You Can Help Your donation funds access to housing, schools, and community centers for people with disabilities. Donate Home What We Do Lend Funds Provide Technical Assistance Disability CDFI Coalition Success Stories Housing Schools Community Centers Technical Assitance News & Info News Media About Us The Inspiration The Vision & Mission The Board The Team Our Supporters Annual Reviews What Is A CDFI How You Can Help Contact Contact Us The Disability Opportunity Fund 265 Sunrise Highway, Suite 45 Rockville Centre, NY 11570 For General Information 516.399.3020 info@thedof.org Notice of Rights: Disability Opportunity Fund is an equal opportunity provider The Disability Opportunity Fund is a 501(c)(3) and all donaions are tax deductible. EIN 26-0283588. The Mission The Mission of DOF is to provide technical and financial services to individuals and organizations serving the disability market throughout the United States, with a focus on affordable housing, schools and vocational training centers. You Can Help Your donation funds access to housing, schools, and community centers for people with disabilities © 2021 The Disability Opportunity Fund | All Rights Reserved