Yedei Chesed

About

Yedei Chesed was founded in 1992 to advocate for the developmentally disabled of our community. Our commitment is to provide these individuals the opportunity for an improved quality of life and the potential for independence, inclusion, individualization, and productivity. Yedei Chesed advocates for the rights, choices and opportunities of people with developmental disabilities and assists them in attaining their rightfully deserved place in society. Yedei Chesed is a contract agency certified by the New York State Office of People With Developmental Disabilities(OPWDD).

Services Provided

Independent/Community Living

• Supported living (e.g., in-home assistance, group living)
• Daily living skills (e.g., cooking, cleaning, budgeting)

Healthcare

• Health specialists serving youth with disabilities (e.g., developmental pediatrician, occupational therapist, physical therapist, behavioral support)

Family Supports

• Respite services

Supported Age Ranges

• Early childhood (0-5)
• School age (5-18)
• Young adult (18+)

Counties Served

• ROCKLAND