Starbridge

The Advocacy Center and LDA Life and Learning Services were founded by people who wanted better opportunities for their loved ones with disabilities. Now together as Starbridge, we partner with people with disabilities, their families, and others who support them, to realize fulfilling possibilities in education, employment, health, and community living. Together we work to transform communities to include everyone.

The Advocacy Center provides consumer-driven services to support people with disabilities and their families in achieving their goals. Through information-sharing, individual advocacy support, independent service coordination and educational workshops, we advance people’s knowledge of resources and help them to build life-long advocacy skills. Our leadership development programs prepare individuals to help others as volunteer lay advocates, to influence policy, and to promote understanding and acceptance of people with disabilities.

SERVICES

EDUCATION
TRANSITION PLANNING
EMPLOYMENT
FAMILY SUPPORTS
SELF-DIRECTED SERVICES & SUPPORTS
HOME AND LIVING SUPPORTS

Pre-Employment Programs

Starbridge’s Community Pre-Vocational Service is a 100% community-based, small-group program designed to support growth towards employability.

Our counselors get to know every participant and provide an active and engaging experience. Groups have no more than four participants at a time, and individuals rotate groups and counselors during the program. Participants experience a variety of community settings each day year-round.

Supervised Residences

Starbridge offers residences that are staffed 24/7 by trained and caring direct-support professionals. Our homes and apartments are located in Brighton, Irondequoit, and Rochester, and are certified by the NYS Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD). Supervised residences offer 24/7 support to meet each person’s needs while helping them achieve greater personal independence.Supportive Residences

Starbridge’s supportive setting offers a high level of living independence, while ensuring assistance from highly trained direct-support professionals. Our staff assists people in identifying the areas in which they would like support to reach a higher level of living independence. Starbridge’s Supportive residences are also certified by the NYS Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD).

How does Com Hab work?

Starbridge offers one-on-one support to adults and young adults with disabilities in increasing or maintaining independence. Our Com Hab counselors provide support as directed by you and your Life Plan.

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