Young Adult Institute (YAI) - Kew Gardens

About

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.

Services Provided

Employment

• Work experience (e.g., volunteer, intern, apprentice, employment training programs)
• Skill development (e.g., technology, employability skills, pre-employment)
• Youth and adult employment programs

Independent/Community Living

• Recreation (e.g., parks, sports centers, arts, summer camps)

Family Supports

• Respite services

Education/Training

• Vocational training programs
• After-school programs
• School-age programs

Supported Age Ranges

• School age (5-18)
• Young adult (18+)

Counties Served

• QUEENS