Lifespire

About

Lifespire provides specialized programs and services in all five boroughs to 5,000 New Yorkers with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.

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Welcome to the official Facebook page of Lifespire!

Established in 1951, Lifespire is dedicated to its mission of assisting Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to reach goals of integration and independence. Lifespire is a nonprofit located in New York State, with locations in all five boroughs of New York City, as well as Long Island, Westchester and Ulster Counties. We serve 5,000 Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities each week and have an employment force of 1,400. In 2016, Lifespire received accreditation of Person-Centered Excellence from the Council on Quality Leadership.

We have great pride in the work we do and in the staff we hire, exemplified by the values we hold: Stewardship, Integrity, Excellence, Innovation and Growth. We are committed to the Sanctuary Model, a proactive organizational commitment that fosters open communication, trust, mutual respect and safety, using solution-focused and strength-based practices. To learn more about our mission, the work we do, job opportunities and service openings at our website: www.lifespire.org.

While we welcome your interest, posting guidelines on our Facebook page are strictly enforced by the Lifespire page administrators. Comments and wall posts that do not comply with these guidelines will be removed. Graphic, obscene, explicit or racial comments are NOT allowed, nor do we allow comments that are abusive in nature, hateful or intended to defame a person, organization or institution. Solicitations and advertisements are prohibited. This includes promotions and endorsements of any financial, commercial or non-government agency. Comments that suggest or encourage illegal activity of any kind are not allowed. Thank you in advance for abiding by these family-friendly guidelines.

Mission

Lifespire is dedicated to its mission of assisting Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to reach goals of integration and independence.