18 THE COURIER SUN • OCTOBER 8, 2015 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.couriersun.com CB 10 gives OK to Howard Beach residence for people with developmental disabilities BY RYAN HAAS editorial@queenscourier.com @QueensCourier Howard Beach will soon welcome new residents into their community with open arms. A community residence at 89-14 South Conduit Ave. for people with developmental disabilities was agreed upon last week at the Community Board 10 meeting in South Ozone Park. Senior Vice President Dorris Figueroa of Developmental Disabilities at Services for the Underserved (SUS), Chief of Staff at SUS Judith Jackson and Residential Vice President Carmen Lopez were all in attendance on Oct. 1 to present further information in regards to the project and how it will fi t into the Howard Beach community. There will be multiple apartments that will each house two individuals, either elderly, physically or intellectually disabled, administered by two staff members at all times, according to the SUS representatives. “These staff members will assist with daily living needs, like shopping, bathing and eating,” Lopez said. In addition to their housing services, residents would take part in a day-rehab program fi ve days a week, Monday through Friday. A nurse and a psychologist would visit once a week for a couple of hours, just to ensure things are running smoothly. Active for 37 years, Services for the Underserved is a nonprofi t organization in which 2,500 people are served through four boroughs and 69 different communities. More than 1,600 of those people have a developmental disability. “We provide residential and integrated care, employment and other support services, all with the aim of helping these individuals attain independence to their fullest potential,” Jackson said. “Our individuals are engaged in contributing to their community to the degree that they can through volunteer opportunities and supported employment.” SUS employs nearly 1,800 people, with 135 people living in 10 Queens SUS-operated programs. “We consider ourselves to be good neighbors to our surrounding communities,” Jackson said. “SUS gets involved as much as we can by organizing job fairs and conducting community days, where we bring together resources from the community and host their event.” Jackson went on to explain how the organization works collaboratively with health clinics and training programs “to bring together employees, and have opportunities where individuals seeking employment can either gain employment through the network of programs that we have, or we can help individuals prepare for other opportunities outside of SUS.” “One of the reasons why we chose this apartment is because its readily accessible. It’s wheelchair accessible,” Figueroa said. “And we have access on both sides of the building so the van can come pick them up.” Photo by Ryan Haas Senior Vice President Dorris Figueroa of Developmental Disabilities at Services for the Underserved, Chief of Staff at SUS Judith Jackson and Residential Vice President Carmen Lopez attended a CB 10 meeting to present further information in regards to the project and how it will fi t into the Howard Beach community. Never pay FULL PRICE for Medications AGAIN! Rx Help Centers is a drug advocacy program dedicated to helping the consumer get the best price on all of your medications. Our expert team will help you receive the lowest prices for all of your name brand medications. Our service will compliment any existing coverage that you already have. Whether you are insured, uninsured , underinsured or Medicare, we can help. Register for free at www.rxhelpcentersqueens.org Our customers receive assistance for only a nominal charge with NO LIMIT on the number of medications that we can help with. With thousands of name brand and generic medications, we can help you and your family maximize your savings on prescription medications. With Rx Help Centers, never pay full price again! Register for Free www.rxhelpcentersqueens.org Alpha Care Supply Accessibility Solutions Specialist Serving NYC Metro Area for 20 years Ramps of every type and application Stairlifts - Interior and Exterior Wheelchair Vertical Platform Lifts ADA Bathroom Remodels Residential Elevators Fully Insured and Properly Licensed Call Alpha Care Supply for all your ADA & Accessibility needs 516.568.3010 www.aplhacaresupply.com 21 Stringham Avenue, Valley Stream, NY 11580 New and Used Rentals
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