North East Westchester Special Recreation, established in the early 1970's is a community based therapeutic recreation agency serving children and adults with developmental disabilities in the north east portion of Westchester County. North East is the second largest agency of its kind in the State of New York and has gained local and state-wide attention for the quality and novelty of programs and services.

North East Westchester Special Recreation is a non-profit agency. We receive funding from the New York State Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities, municipal assessments, program fees and donations. Fund raising activities allow us to expand upon our program options and offer programming to more individuals in need of services.

The Superintendents of Recreation of the following communities serve as the North East Board of Directors.

Town of Bedford William Heidepriem
Village of Briarcliff Manor Henry Jamin
Town of Lewisboro Dana Mayclim
Village of Mt. Kisco Charlie Pieragostini
Town of Mt. Pleasant Harry Canniff
Town of New Castle Robert Snyder
Town of North Castle Bruce Barnard
Town of North Salem Beverly Golisano
Village of Pleasantville Linda Bellofatto
Town of Pound Ridge David Goldberg
Village of Sleepy Hollow Robin Pell
Town of Somers Steve Ralston


USEFUL LINKS

Following are a sampling of helpful web sites.These sites are not owned or operated
by North East and are for your convenience only. You access them at your own risk.

Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities
Autism Speaks
Hudson Valley Special Olympics
Exceptional Parent Magazine
National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities

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