The POINT Community:
Pursuing Our INdependence Together

The POINT Community, based in White Plains since 2008 in partnership with Westchester Jewish Community Services (WJCS), offers supportive services that enables young adults, ages 21+, with developmental and learning disabilities, including autism spectrum disorders, to live independently in apartments located throughout downtown White Plains. Participants engage in a variety of vocational, life skills training, and social activities and enjoy the camaraderie of others and the oversight of specialists.

Services that are provided through the POINT Community include:

• Crisis intervention and 24-hour emergency coverage

• Counseling and social skills training

• Social and recreational opportunities

• Community activities

• Volunteer opportunities

• Exercise and sports

• Travel training and local and regional trips

• Wellness programs

• Service coordination and benefits management

• Life skills training in housekeeping, cooking and money and time management

• Vocational specialists who provide counseling, job development and job coaching

Staffing is provided through a collaborative arrangement between Westchester Jewish Community Services and JCCA, and includes:

• A full-time director

• Program specialists who support participants and help them coordinate their programs

• Life skills trainers

• Dedicated service coordinator

• Vocational specialists who provide counseling, job development and job coaching

• Instructors in wellness activities

The POINT Community promotes socialization and enhances skills:

1. Time management
2. Self-advocacy
3. Independent travel
4. Budgeting Meal planning & preparation
5. Cleaning
6. Laundry

    

   POINT Community Members

   • Are employed or participate invocational training or internship programs.
   • May continue their education at one of many local schools and colleges
   • Independently maintain their own apartments, plan, shop for, and prepare meals, and manage medication