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DAY TREATMENT

Day Treatment strives to increase the independence of individuals with disabilities who are over 21 years of age, including seniors, by providing life enrichment programs.

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An average of 125 adults with developmental disabilities (epilepsy, mental retardation, neurological symptoms and cerebral palsy), ambulatory and non-ambulatory attend UCP's Day Treatment Program in Hauppauge. Several of the program participants are involved in the MOVE (Mobility Opportunities via Education) Program, which teaches basic motor skills such as sitting, standing and walking. Specially designed equipment is utilized to assist with these movements.

Referred by government agencies, school districts, physicians and families, participants receive care in groups of 15 or 16 with two or three program aides and one habilitation specialist assigned to each program room. Clinical support staff is also readily available.

Daily activities include:        

  • arts and crafts
  • sensory stimulation
  • work activities
  • model training apartment
  • exercise
  • community outings
  • pet therapy
  • music therapy
  • horticulture
  • "look good, feel good group"
  • Participant Advisory Board
  • social events
  • MOVE

Day Treatment services include:

  • independent living skills training
  • MOVE
  • occupational therapy
  • physical therapy
  • psychological counseling
  • speech pathology
  • therapeutic recreation
  • work activities

Mandated services include:

  • medical oversight
  • nursing
  • social work

Services and transportation are provided year-round.

Day Treatment Program Outcomes 2008

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Participants/Stakeholders Statisfaction with Services
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