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The office for persons with disabilities (OPD) encourages clients
to attain their highest possible level of independent, socially
integrated, and productive living.
Services Provided
Senior Deaf Club
A senior deaf club in Wantagh meets weekly for a hot lunch,
recreation, and group activities.
Thea Bowman Residence
Thea Bowman Residence provides 31 units of housing for people
with physical disabilities. The first of its kind on Long Island,
the residence stands alongside OPD at Catholic Charities'
Amityville site.
Visually Impaired Persons (VIP) Center
The visually impaired persons (VIP) center in Nassau County
provides visually impaired adults the opportunity to share in
weekly recreational, educational, and interfaith programs. Limited
transportation and a hot lunch are provided.
Locations and Hours
Catholic Charities Visually Impaired (VIP) Club in Lynbrook
Thursday, 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Please call 516-887-0768 before attending.
Catholic Charities Wantagh Senior Deaf Club
Thursday, 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Please call 516-733-7051 before attending.
VIP Center (Lynbrook)
telephone:(516) 887-0768
Catholic Charities Thea Bowman Residence
Amityville, NY
For information or an application, call Catholic Charities' Housing Department at 516-733-7076.
Eligibility and Fees
To be eligible for the Thea
Bowman Residence, an applicant must have a qualifying visual,
hearing, or mobility impairment and be of low-income. Rent is
charged as a percentage of income.
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