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Making the Transition to Adult Services
Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) often require assistance and specialized care based on the disabilities they have. As with everyone, the unique needs of people with IDD evolve and change over time as they age. Children and...
Therapeutic Arts at NCFL
March 15, 2023: NCFL is pleased to have Debra Koplish, LLC providing therapeutic art to our clients. For over fifteen years, her company has happily and successfully accomplished a variety of masterpieces they treasure and are so proud of. She...
Marisa Guastella Joins New Concepts for Living
March 10, 2023: Marisa Guastella joins New Concepts for Living (NCFL) as our new Assistant Director of Development & Fundraising. In this new capacity, Guastella will be providing the necessary vision, leadership, and fundraising skills which will enable NCFL to...
Critical Resources for Families With Special Needs
Families with special needs have an individual with disabilities—whether it is a child or other loved one. Families with special needs face unique challenges and require specialized support and resources to help them navigate their journey. This support can come in...
Community Residences Update
February 14, 2023: New Concepts for Living is pleased to announce the following Community Residences Update. Our new, recently renovated six-bedroom home, located in upscale Upper Saddle River, opened on Friday, February 3rd and new residents have already moved in....
Pizza Day
January 23, 2023: Our Day Program participants had Pizza Day at their weekly YMCA cooking class. Cooking is educational and teaches many different skills. Some of these are math, reading, science, following directions, patience, and problem-solving...
Safety Equipment and Adaptive Tools for People With Severe Disabilities
Individuals with severe disabilities can face various barriers in their daily lives. These barriers depend on the particular individual, the severity of their disabilities, their lifestyle, the support system they have, and more. Each individual with a disability is...
The Record | MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 2023
January 17, 2023: New Concepts for Living (NCFL) will be moving it's Achievement Center to a larger space in Paramus, NJ. According to CEO Steve Setteducati, “Having grown to full capacity at our Rochelle Park location, NCFL purchased the Barnes & Noble facility...
Taco Tuesday
January 10. 2023: Our Day Program participants love going to the Ridgewood YMCA for cooking class. This week was Taco Tuesday! Cooking is educational and teaches many different skills. Some of these are math, reading, science, following directions, patience, and...
Navigating Behaviors: The Importance of Consistency and Routine, Especially During the Holidays
Navigating Behaviors: During our daily lives, we get into routines that help us stay on track, feel comfortable, and accomplish the things we need to. However, there are certain periods of time when our routines get interrupted and we face changes in what we’re used...
