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Center for Independence of the Disabled

 

SERVICES

CIDNY provides a variety of services for people with disabilities in New York City. Our benefits counselors can help you find and keep the appropriate package of health care coverage, SNAP (food stamps), Social Security, and other benefits so that you can maintain your independence

EDUCATION

CIDNY offers a variety of workshops on subjects from getting organized to understanding your rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

ADVOCACY

CIDNY advocacy goals aim to ensure that people with disabilities have the tools they need to live independently, provide for their financial needs and enjoy equal opportunity.

 
 
 
 
 
 
Cardinal McCloskey Community Services' Mission is to protect, empower and promote independence for at-risk children and families and those with developmental disabilities through quality community based services.  
 
 
 
 
American Beauty School  
American Beauty School opened more than 50 years ago, and was built on a foundation of diversity, success, and innovation. Through decades of work, we have been cultivating our curriculum and values through exploration and creativity. We have strived to create an educational experience that prepares cosmetologists and estheticians for challenges they may face in the beauty industry Women at Beauty School
 
 
 

Allie's Place Center for Culinary Education & Employment

 
Allie’s Place Family Residence (APFR), opened in March 2020, combines the services of a traditional family shelter with a full range of programs designed to meet the needs of both the shelter residents and members of the surrounding neighborhood of Soundview in the Bronx.  
 
 
 
 
 

Serving as a member of the FDNY means pride, respect and opportunity. Becoming one of the bravest women of the FDNY will give you an opportunity to show the world your passion for helping others. Through hard work and dedication, you will become a highly-skilled emergency first responder and leader in your community.

The importance of diversifying our workforce is a priority to the FDNY. Our Office of Recruitment and Retention continues to expand its strategies to attract and retain more qualified women in its uniform workforce than ever before. Our most recent Firefighter exam consisted of more women applicants than the last two exams combined. In addition, our EMS Trainee applicants were 35 percent women. #JoinFDNY

 
 
 
 
 
 

UPCOMING NEW YORK COURSES 

  • IT Support
    • 3-4 Months
    • Preps & Pays for Certifications: CompTIA A+ & Google IT Support
    • Ideal for learners from any background -- with or without prior tech work experience or education
    • The next IT Support course in New York will begin May 8th.
  • AWS re/Start  
    • ~4 Months
    • Preps & Pays for Certifications: AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
    • Recommended for learners with existing prior tech work experience or education
    • The next AWS re/Start course in New York begins June 5th.
  • Software Engineer
    • ~4 Months
    • Recommended for learners with existing prior tech work experience or education
    • The next Software Engineer course in New York is TBD.
  • Cybersecurity
    • ~4 Months
    • Preps & Pays for Certifications: CompTIA CySA+
    • Recommended for learners with existing prior tech work experience or education
    • The next Cybersecurity course in New York will begin August 28th. 
 
 
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