About Us
Empowering Individuals With Disabilities
At Community Mainstreaming (CMA), we believe people are defined by what they can do — not by what they can’t. We’re a Long Island non-profit organization committed to helping those with intellectual and developmental disabilities lead more meaningful and productive lives within their communities.
We provide personalized services to help maximize their potential at home. We offer customized vocational training and support to assist them in pursuit of employment and create opportunities to enjoy recreational activities and socializing opportunities with their peers.
SUCCESS THROUGH CONNECTING
From a Single Residence to a Leading Advocate
Since our inception, we’ve grown from a single residence in King’s Point into an advocate for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities — offering a range of services and helping shape public policy.
Mission Statement
Community Mainstreaming Associates, Inc. is committed to providing flexible and innovative services that meet the changing needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. CMA strives to maximize each person’s potential to lead a fulfilling, purposeful life in the community by offering a full range of work, social, educational and recreational opportunities.
Our History
Community Mainstreaming was founded in Long Island in 1974 by a group of parents who were inspired by Geraldo Rivera’s report on the deplorable conditions at Willowbrook state institution. After six years of legal battles, they opened a home in Kings Point in 1980. Today, Community Mainstreaming provides support, connections, and structure for individuals with intellectual disabilities to lead ordinary lives, and has contributed to shaping New York State’s Site Selection Law.
Building Brighter Futures
Community Mainstreaming has been meeting the needs of individuals with Autism, Down Syndrome, and other Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) for over four decades. We provide professional assistance and solutions to help individuals with IDD live more independently in their home or community after completing their secondary education, enhancing their quality of life. Services include vocational and day programs, community habilitation, residential programs, and self-direction options.
Thank You Community Mainstreaming!
“Community Mainstreaming has been a game changer for our family. As a parent of a child with intellectual and developmental disabilities, finding the right support and services has been challenging. But since we connected with Community Mainstreaming, our lives have been transformed.”
– Vocational & Day Program Student Parent