Address
645 Forest Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10310
About
Since 1979, On Your Mark, Inc. has responded to the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families in Staten Island and Brooklyn. We provide services to children and adults with disabilities including intellectual disabilities, autism, cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury, and neurological impairments. On Your Mark is a leader in developing staff training curricula for student interns, community volunteers, and professionals.
The mission of On Your Mark is to provide innovative and comprehensive community-based services to people with developmental disabilities across their lifespan. We are committed to helping each individual experience the highest quality of life possible by providing person-centered programs that promote community and social inclusion, health and fitness, daily activity participation, independence, self-empowerment and productivity.
About On Your MarkAll people with disabilities deserve the opportunity to live as enjoyable and productive a life as possible. We ensure this by encouraging greater expectations, providing new challenges, and promoting real accomplishments. On Your Mark encourages individuals with developmental disabilities to achieve their highest level of independence in the community, regardless of the type or severity of their disability.
Services Provided
Employment
- Paid employment (e.g., competitive integrated employment, supported employment)
- Work experience (e.g., vocational training programs, employment training programs, internships, volunteer)
- Skill development (e.g., technology, employability skills, pre-employment transition services)
- Career development (e.g., career counseling, job club, mentor)
- On-the-job training and support (e.g., job coach, assistive technology, supported employment)
- Youth and adult employment programs
Independent/Community Living
- Housing/Residential services (e.g., apartment, low-income housing, supported apartments, groups homes, intermediate care facility, community residence, treatment facility)
- Supported living (e.g., in-home assistance, group living, family care, housing subsidy)
- Daily living skills (e.g., cooking, cleaning, budgeting, community habilitation)
- Recreation (e.g., parks, sports centers, arts programs, summer camps, social groups, day habilitation programs)
- Transportation (e.g., public transportation, driving instruction, vehicle modification, medical appointments)
Healthcare
- Health specialists serving youth with disabilities (e.g., developmental pediatrician, occupational therapist, physical therapist, behavioral support, speech therapy, clinical evaluation, dentistry, music therapy, health insurance navigators)
- Mental health (e.g., crisis intervention, clinics, social work, stabilization center, treatment facility, substance abuse, mobile mental health)
Family Supports
- Respite services (e.g. temporary/relief care, emergency care)
Education/Training
- Vocational training programs
Supported Age Ranges
- Early childhood (0-5)
- School age (5-18)
- Young adult (18+)
Counties Served