ACDS

ACDS ACDS serves individuals with developmental disabilities throughout their lifetime. Located in L.I. NY We have a second facility in Levittown, New York.
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ACDS's primary headquarters is located in Plainview, New York. ACDS was originally founded in 1966 by a group of parents on Long Island who were seeking services for their young children with Down syndrome. Since then we have grown and evolved into a lifetime services agency that serves families of individuals with a wide range of disabilities, from before birth until late adulthood. Our programs

are delivered in a variety of settings, including our educational center in Plainview, in the family’s home, in community based programs and in our Individualized Residential Alternative group homes (IRAs). We offer Early Intervention and preschool services, MSC, Dayhab and residential services. We currently have the capacity to serve more than one thousand people across all our programs.

Soccer Shots registration is open for Fall 2026! Click on the Soccer Shots link below to reserve your space!
06/02/2026

Soccer Shots registration is open for Fall 2026! Click on the Soccer Shots link below to reserve your space!

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After many weeks of 60th anniversay posts we have had an exciting development - a self-submission. We are delighted to h...
06/02/2026

After many weeks of 60th anniversay posts we have had an exciting development - a self-submission. We are delighted to highlight Stephanie Zapata and to share, in her own words, her wonderful journey with ACDS!!

My name is Stephanie, and I became a part of the ACDS family in 2011. First, I started at the ACDS Day Hab in Plainview and then in 2015, I moved into my group home in Wantagh. Now, I attend the ACDS Merrick Day Hab!

My house is really comfortable. I have my own bedroom and enjoy spending my downtime watching Netflix and Disney plus, playing video games, making singing videos for my YouTube channel, texting my friends, and watching scary movies. I live with 5 other people, and we have become our own little family. We always eat dinner together, celebrate each other’s birthdays, and have annual holiday parties. We all help around the house and are responsible for setting the table, unloading and loading the dishwasher, taking out the trash, and helping grocery shop. The staff that work at my house are very helpful too. They keep me safe, help me cook meals, drive me to appointments, and are always there to talk to. I also participate in a lot of ACDS activities such as cooking club, Zumba, and craft nights. ACDS has given me the opportunity to participate in special olympics sports, my favorite is floor hockey and basketball and I attend Summer Adventure each year.

My day is full of possibilities at my Merrick day hab. We’re a big part of the community and do lots of activities each week. We make dog biscuits for local shelters, and participate in Cans for Cancer. We also work on life skills & I'm getting more independent as I work on my goals. My favorite days are when we do on site cooking. We plan our meals, shop for the ingredients, and prepare our lunch with staff support. When I’m not at Day Hab, I work at a local restaurant. I’m responsible for food prep, cleaning tasks, and greeting customers. My favorite responsibility is prepping bacon for the next morning.

Overall, I am grateful to call ACDS my home. The opportunities I’ve been given, the friends I’ve made, and the people who support me are irreplaceable. Thank you to my family at ACDS!

06/02/2026

Scarsdale had a blast with some furry friends from Animal Interactions!

Deepest thanks to the Kent family, who have made ACDS the recipient of their annual golf outing. Join them at Middle Isl...
06/01/2026

Deepest thanks to the Kent family, who have made ACDS the recipient of their annual golf outing. Join them at Middle Island Country Club on October 20th for an amazing day on the links! Contact your local Dark Horse Tavern F'dale to register!

05/28/2026

Join Craig Ludin for a day of golf - the early morning tee off is still available! - or tennis at ACDS's annual Golf & Tennis outing on Monday July 20! We are so excited to honor Craig and his legacy as an ACDS alum and valued BankUnited employee!

Click here to register today!
https://acds.networkforgood.com/events/99437-acds-2026-golf-tennis-tournament?fbclid=IwY2xjawSFIOZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFRSlk2azZIWUJ6RnpvWHpRc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHngX1a_6eltBi9aP7T5eNzLgA7n2__LvGZ83KjtS5c_PXIyMB57vrfkdH5VL_aem_nlRS4vewoVj71EuvCoskbw

In honor of our 60th anniversary, ACDS will be posting testimonials from our constituents, alumni and staff about the ag...
05/27/2026

In honor of our 60th anniversary, ACDS will be posting testimonials from our constituents, alumni and staff about the agency's lasting impact, with the hope that we inspire future generations of families and supporters.

This Memorial Day we honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. We salute their courage, bravery,...
05/25/2026

This Memorial Day we honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. We salute their courage, bravery, and dedication to preserving our freedoms and keep their families and loved ones in our hearts.

05/15/2026

The Circus came to Scarsdale today! The students had a blast!

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4 Fern Place
Plainview, NY
11803

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Monday 7am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 7am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 7am - 5:30pm
Thursday 7am - 5:30pm
Friday 7am - 5:30pm

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