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  • More than 80 locations
  • 15 counties
  • More than 75 years of service
  • Families from 26 states
  • More than 12000 served anually
  • Services for more than 300 diagnoses

Who We Are

For over 75 years, the Center for Disability Services, known as the place where people get better at life, has been one of upstate New York’s largest providers of programs and services for individuals who have disabilities. We are committed to the well-being of the people we support, while providing opportunities which lead to independent lifestyles. For a weekend, a week, or a lifetime, in your home or ours, the Center for Disability Services is here for you.

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Good Luck Octavius!

Octavius has spent his entire young life in a hospital and at St. Margaret’s Center, but on June 5, 2019, his life changed forever. See how this amazing 3-year-old has inspired us all, and became one of our greatest success stories.

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Book an appointment at Center Health Care's Dental Office

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Aquatic Programs in our 96˚ heated pool!

Aquatic Therapy, Swimming Lessons, Community Open Swim, Restorative Water Yoga, Pool Parties, and more!

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Congratulations to the Center's Award Recipients

Employees from the Center for Disability Services were recently honored at the 2018 Cerebral Palsy of New York State awards dinner at the Saratoga City Center, as part of the organization's annual conference, Imagine.

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Join us in congratulating Kalotta Hemingway

the recipient of the LeadingAge Employee of Distinction Award!

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Find a career in a rewarding work environment, with flexible hours, competitive benefits and opportunities for non-exempt work (when applicable).

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    Why I Love CFDS

    “The Center has been a life-saver for us, in terms of taking care of our child. As we age and move on, we know that Brian is being cared for and is living in an environment that he’s happy in.”

    - Stanley Gee – Member, Board of Directors, CFDS - Parent

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    Why I Love CFDS

    “We’ve always said since day one they’re like a second family…they take a lot of pressure off of you because you know she’s in a safe environment where she’s well cared-for, and I truly believe that that staff have love in their heart for every single child that they touch”

    - Michelle Canaday & Amanda – Mother & daughter

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    Why I Love CFDS

    “I couldn’t have hand-picked a better home, a better group of young men that he’s with, and above all a better staff. I can rest easily knowing that he is in this house, taken care of; happy, safe, secure…and having a blast.

    - Laureen Calautti – Parent