About Greystone Programs
Founded...
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In 1979, we opened Greystone House, the first group home in New York State for people living with autism. Our groundbreaking program—led by our founder and former Executive Director, Marc W. Kelley—was the first to provide residential support in a community environment.
Marc W. Kelley earned a Bachelor's Degree from Antioch College and a Master's Degree from Columbia University. In 1979, Marc started the non-profit Corporation Greystone, Inc., the first community-based provider for individuals with autism in New York State. Greystone was partially funded with a grant from the One to One Foundation, started by Geraldo Rivera. During Marc Kelley's 20 years as CEO, Greystone grew to serve over 300 children and adults with autism, traumatic brain injury and other disabilities across 7 counties in NY.
Greystone Programs Today...
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Greystone Programs, Inc. is a growing nonprofit human services agency dedicated to supporting children, adults and families with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities, by enriching lives one person at a time.
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Greystone has grown tremendously since our beginning, now offering exceptional services and life-enriching opportunities in seven counties for more than 650 children, adults, and families with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. Today, the flagship Individual Residential Alternatives (IRA), Greystone House, is home to seven men who function within the range of severe to profound intellectual disabilities; it is just one of the 17 homes Greystone now operates. Our services are available in Columbia, Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Ulster, and Westchester counties, and includes programs in residential and non-residential settings.
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Greystone Programs utilizes Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) as an evidence-based and scientific approach to teaching essential skills for increased independence in home and community settings. ABA forms the foundation for teaching and supporting individuals to enhance their communication, socialization, daily living, and vocational skills.​
Greystone Mission
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Greystone Programs is dedicated to supporting children, adults and families with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities by enriching lives one person at a time.
Greystone Vision
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All people will lead the life they choose.
Greystone's Values
Greystone Programs, Inc is dedicated to providing quality supports adhering to the values of:
Respect
How we think about and treat others.
Integrity
Doing the right thing in a reliable way.
Honesty
Telling the truth even if it does not benefit you.
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Compassion
Demonstrating Kindness and a willing to help others.
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Diversity
Appreciating Differing ideas and opinions.
