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Programs and Services for Adults
with Different Abilities
After months of meaningful input from dedicated staff and individuals in our care, Abbott
House introduced a new name for our Services for People with Developmental
Disabilities (SPDD) Program. The SPDD Program is now the BRIDGE Program. BRIDGE is
an acronym for Building Resources, Inclusion, Development, and Growth for Everyone.
This change reflects our shared vision for comprehensive, person‑centered support that
meets people where they are and helps them move forward - a name that captures this
collaborative spirit!
People with different abilities often have capacities and strengths that
are overlooked in environments where “management” of care
overshadows growth. Their path to self-discovery and independence
may be hindered, unwittingly, by well-meaning caregivers. At Abbott
House, we encourage people with different abilities to take an active
role in achieving their life’s potential.
In partnership with the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD)
Abbott House provides care and services to adult individuals with intellectual or
developmental disabilities. We operate 16 Individualized Residential Alternatives
(IRAs) that these individuals call home, located throughout Westchester, Rockland,
and the Bronx. We also offer three community-based day-habilitation programs
that provide enriching opportunities that foster a true sense of belonging.
In 2025, 107 individuals with different
abilities received 24/7 care, support, and
services through IRAs in Westchester,
Rockland and the Bronx.
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