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General Advocacy Groups

Disability Service Facilitators (DSF)

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Disability Voting Resources

Education

Emergency Preparedness

Key Contacts

Housing

Legal

Recreation & Culture

Service Animals

Small Business Resources

Social Services & Benefits

Transportation


Developmental Disability Schools in Brooklyn

Brooklyn Blue Feather Elementary

Elementary School for children between the ages of 5 – 12 that exhibit behavioral characteristics associated with autism, and must have an educational classification of autism. Children must live within the five boroughs.

2335 Gerritsen Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11229

Phone: 718-834-0597

Brooklyn Blue Feather Elementary School

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AHRC Middle/High School

AHRC Middle/ High School, (also known as MHS,) is divided into two distinct programs: a middle school for students ages 12-14 and a high school for students ages 15-21. Within these two schools, there are classrooms with ratios of 8:1:2 and 10:1:2, depending on the support needs of the student.

1201 66th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11219

Phone: 718-259-4389

AHRC Middle/High School Website

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Reach for the Stars Learning Center (RFTS)

Non for profit private school for children above the age of 2 years 9 months who have been diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders. RFTS operates 12 months a year and has a greater than 1:1 teacher-to-student ratio.

1523 Avenue M
Brooklyn NY, 11230

Phone: 718-677-0797

Reach for the Stars Website

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The HeartShare School

The HeartShare School utilizes various teaching methodologies to maximize the learning potential of each student. Both Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), with 1:1 discrete trial instruction, and the TEACCH approach are used within a self-contained, structured classroom setting. The HeartShare School utilizes the New York City Common Core Curriculum and academic goals are modified to meet each child's individual needs.

1825 Bath Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11214

Phone: 718-621-1614

The HeartShare School Website

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Shema Kolainu

Preschool and school-age programs for children, aged 3 to 11. They also offer resources, training and support services to parents and other caretakers. All programs are individualized and based on the science of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).

4302 Utrecht Avenue
Brooklyn NY 11219

Phone: 718-686-9600

Shema Kolainu Website

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