Our Mission

To provide opportunities for children and adults with autism, learning and developmental disabilities to pursue enviable lives, promote their independence and foster supportive relationships within the community

Our Services

Children's Services

Continuum of services to children from ages 3 to 21 including educational services

Adult Services

Residential services, Day Habilitation services, and Health Services

Family Support Services

Variety of services to the families of people with developmental disabilities

Employment Services

Assisting people with special needs in developing fulfilling careers

Trust Services

ACLD Community Trust enhances the quality of life while maintaining eligibility.

Clinical Services

ACLD provides various health services through its Article 16 clinic

Are you All-in? Poker for a Purpose

Are you All-in? Poker for a Purpose

February 26, 2026 at 5:30 pm

Join us for a spirited night of poker and casino games as we raise funds for ACLD's Residential Vacation Fund, which ensures all ACLD residents have the ability to go on vacation each year.

ACLD in The News

Nov 4, 2025

How a scented candle business is empowering workers with disabilities- Newsday

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Aug 6, 2025

Catalyst Summer 2025

Volume 11, Number 2

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Jul 11, 2025

LIBN: ACLD Foundation Raises $171K at Annual Golf Outing

The ACLD Foundation’s Annual Golf Outing at Glen Head Country Club raised $171,000 for the exclusive benefit of Adults and…

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Jun 26, 2025

EARTH DAY CLOTHING DRIVE COLLECTS OVER 1,000 POUNDS OF CLOTHING & TEXTILES FOR REWEARABLE BY ACLD

Jovia Financial Credit Union spent this past Earth Day making a difference by teaming up with RewearAble, an initiative by…

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May 12, 2025

Catalyst Spring 2025

Please Click here to read Catalyst Volume 11, Number 1

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Apr 24, 2025

Enviable Life News: Volume 3, Episode 1: Raise Your Voice!

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Oct 18, 2024

The Nassau Observer: Marilyn Lichtman Foundation donates $10k to ACLD Foundation’s Generator Campaign

Robert Brull (left), president of the Marilyn Lichtman Foundation presents Aimee Keegan, ACLD chief development and marketing officer a check to benefit the Generator Campaign.

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Oct 8, 2024

Enviable Life News: Volume 2, Episode 3: Back to School with Children’s Services

ACLD’s Children’s Services at the Bay Shore UPK School District, Alan & Ellen Spiegel Children’s Center and Kramer Learning Center provide a continuum of services to children ages 3-5, including preschool special education services, family support respite programs and more.

In this episode of ELN, we speak with some of the staff at Kramer Learning Center and Spiegel Children’s Center to learn more about the programs and how they are gearing up for the 2024-2025 school year!

🔗 For more information on ACLD’s Children’s Services, visit acld.org/childrens-services

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Oct 8, 2024

Enviable Life News: Volume 2, Episode 2: Welcome to our Crib

Todd, Lawrence and Virgilio are celebrating their six-year anniversary in their home with ACLD, located in Bethpage. In that time, the three have spent time taking their spaces and making them entirely their own.

Take a tour inside their ‘crib’ in this very special episode of Enviable Life News: Volume 2, Episode 2: Welcome to our Crib 🏡

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Aug 22, 2024

ACLD Hosts Philanthropy Network of New York’s Annual Day of Service

Mitchell, a resident at our Oakdale home, spends his time in their backyard, planting flowers for his late mother. Up…

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Opportunities to Grow

“Joining the ACLD team offers support and great opportunities to grow within the agency while knowing you make a big difference in someone else’s life. To me, that’s a win, win!”

Diane Salomé-Diaz Program & Community Coordinator, Art Studio
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Making a Positive Impact

“If you enjoy helping and advocating for people, ACLD can help you make a positive impact in people’s lives.”

Sadina Fischer Nursing Administrator
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A Proud ACLD Employee Since 2003

“I am proud to say I have worked for ACLD as an office clerk since 2003, thanks to The Vocational Program. I get to work with some pretty great people in the 857 building. I love my job and coworkers, and I look forward to doing what I love for many more years.”

Jill Gonzalez Clerk, ACLD

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Join The ACLD Team

We have multiple Full Time and Part Time openings throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties

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ACLD’s Vocational Services Program assists people in exploring fulfilling career options

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Upcoming Events

December 16 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Tuesday Open House Recruitment/Walk-In Interview

ACLD holds Open House Recruitment and Walk-In Interview Events throughout the year to find a talented workforce that can help…

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December 17 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Wednesday Open House Recruitment/Walk-In Interview

ACLD holds Open House Recruitment and Walk-In Interview Events throughout the year to find a talented workforce that can help…

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December 18 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Thursday Open House Recruitment/Walk-In Interview

ACLD holds Open House Recruitment and Walk-In Interview Events throughout the year to find a talented workforce that can help…

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Providing Vital Support To Individuals and Their Families

“ACLD provides vital support not only to the individuals who turn to them for support but to their families whose lives are forever changed by the needs of a loved one with developmental disabilities. That is why I continue to support ACLD’s mission.”

Jamie Engel President, ACLD Foundation

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