IGHL is a not-for-profit organization on Long Island that is dedicated to providing lifetime support and innovative services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Our wide variety of dynamic services include Residential, Day Habilitation programs, Vocational Training and Employment programs.
From the first group home IGHL opened in 1978, our purpose has always been to provide the highest quality of care, supports, and services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, so that they can realize their full potential, and become contributing members of their community.
A MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT & CEO, WALTER W. STOCKTONWalter W. Stockton shares the significant impact IGHL has for people living with intellectual and developmental disabilities. |
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IGHL's residential services afford people with intellectual and developmental disabilities the opportunity to live in community-based housing, while receiving the specialized care they require.
Read MoreThe day habilitation programs at IGHL offer structured and diverse services for individuals who have gone beyond a school program, but still require a structured therapeutic environment.
Read MoreSmile Farms at IGHL is an employment opportunity that provides people with intellectual and developmental disabilities the chance to work and experience the satisfaction of receiving a paycheck.
Read MoreIGHL & the Kinexion Network are advocating for a 3.4% COLA (Cost Of Living Adjustment) and $4,000 DSP (Direct Support Professional) wage increase in the NYS Budget.
Read MoreParticipants of IGHL's Self-Advocacy Group graduated from the Self-Advocacy Association of New York (SANY) 6-week Training Program.
Read MoreIGHL's Coordinator of Curriculum, Eric Bielski, was presented an award and an official Proclamation of Day named in his honor in Suffolk County.
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