The focus of Constructive Partnership Unlimited Independent Living Support Service (ISS) is to maintain and develop the highest level of independence possible for people with Developmental Disabilities. The individual must be enrolled in Office For People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) program to be eligible for the subsidy. In this setting, the individual has the choice of living alone, with roommates or continue to live in their current non-certified setting. In addition, the individual/individuals must have their own lease to be qualified to receive the subsidy.
For individuals who have never lived on their own, it is recommended that additional services such as Community Habilitation Service is provided. When the individual receive Community Habilitation which is provided by a Trained Individual Living Skill (ILST), the staff and the individual work jointly on goals that will assist the individual for independent living.
Our site based ComHab/ISS Supervisor locations:
West Farms Center, 1880 Bryant Ave, Bronx, NY 10460
Contact: Deidra Freire, Community Habilitation/ISS Supervisor
Email: DFreire@cpofnys.org
Phone: (917) 807-4389
Constructive Partnership Unlimited, 40 Rector Street 15th Floor, New York, NY 10006
Contact: Icynthia Corcho, Community Habilitation/ISS Supervisor
Email: ICorcho@cpofnys.org
Office Phone: (212) 947-5770 ext. 5302
Constructive Partnership Unlimited, 40 Rector Street 15th Floor, New York, NY 10006
Contact: Manoucheka D. Samedy, Administrative Assistant/ILST
Email: MSamedy@cpofnys.org
Office Phone: (212) 947-5770 ext. 5355
Constructive Partnership Unlimited, 40 Rector Street 15th Floor, New York, NY 10006
Contact: Nicole Taylor, Community Habilitation/ISS Supervisor
Email: NTaylor@cpofnys.org
Cell Phone: (212) 947-5770 ext. 5230
Cora Hoffman Center, 2324 Forest Avenue, Staten Island, New York 10303
Contact: Cecilia Dorta, Administrator for ISS & Community Habilitation Programs
Email: CDorta@cpofnys.org
Office Phone: (718) 447-8205 ext. 1221
Constructive Partnerships Unlimited (Formerly Cerebral Palsy Association of New York State)
40 Rector Street, 15th Floor New York, NY 10006
