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A Very Special Place Recreational Support Services

A Very Special Place

Staten Island, New York - Richmond County

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May 29, 2026

Area

New York City

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Map and directions

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49 Cedar Grove Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10306

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Provider overview

A Very Special Place offers Staten Island and surrounding-borough services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including recreational support services and day-service pathways.

A Very Special Place is a Staten Island nonprofit supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through community-based programs and services.

Quick facts

Registration
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Ages
People with intellectual and developmental disabilities; confirm current program-specific eligibility
Season
Ongoing services by AVSP intake and program schedule
Cost
Confirm current eligibility, intake steps, funding requirements, recreational support availability, day-service fit, transportation, and family responsibilities directly with A Very Special Place.

Location contacts

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1 public contact

A Very Special Place

49 Cedar Grove Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10306

Programs and offerings

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Recreational support services

Recreational support and related day-service pathways for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Ages
People with intellectual and developmental disabilities; confirm current program-specific eligibility
Season
Ongoing services by AVSP intake and program schedule
Schedule
The source identifies recreational support services and day services; families should confirm current calendars and openings directly with AVSP.
Cost
Confirm current eligibility, intake steps, funding requirements, recreational support availability, day-service fit, transportation, and family responsibilities directly with A Very Special Place.
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Last checked
May 29, 2026
Why this is listed
The official A Very Special Place home page says AVSP empowers people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Staten Island and surrounding boroughs through programs and services, and the site navigation identifies day services, residential services, and recreational support services.
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Location contacts
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Program details we found

Recreational support services

The official A Very Special Place home page says AVSP empowers people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Staten Island and surrounding boroughs through programs and services, and the site navigation identifies day services, residential services, and recreational support services.

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Inclusion and support details

What the provider says: A Very Special Place says it supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Staten Island and surrounding boroughs through comprehensive programs and services.

Access notes to confirm: Families should confirm eligibility, staffing model, transportation, site access, restroom access, activity location, communication needs, mobility needs, behavior support expectations, supervision, and whether recreational support services are accepting new participants.

What we checked

What we found: The official A Very Special Place home page says AVSP empowers people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Staten Island and surrounding boroughs through programs and services, and the site navigation identifies day services, residential services, and recreational support services.

We avoid ranking, recommending, evaluating quality, or making safety claims. Use the source links and contact the provider before enrolling.

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What to confirm

  • Openings, deadlines, cost, and cancellation rules.
  • Ages, eligibility, forms, and first-visit expectations.
  • Support model, staff preparation, supervision, and safety policies.
  • Exact location, entrance, parking, equipment, and what to bring.

Questions to ask before you register

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  • Do you currently have openings, waitlists, deadlines, or intake steps?
  • What ages, support needs, communication needs, mobility needs, or supervision levels can this specific program support?
  • What should families know about cost, financial assistance, cancellation rules, forms, and first-visit expectations?
  • Who should families contact to talk through accommodations before registering?

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Common questions

Is A Very Special Place Recreational Support Services reviewed for quality by Inclusive Programs Guide?

No. This listing is informational and based on public sources. It is not a rating, ranking, quality review, or safety evaluation.

What information should families confirm with A Very Special Place?

Families should confirm current availability, registration deadlines, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, and fit before enrolling.

Where did the listing information come from?

The listing is based on public source links, provider pages, public agency pages, directories, or reviewed provider-submitted updates shown on the page when available.

Inclusive Programs Guide is an informational directory based on publicly available information and provider-submitted updates. We do not endorse, recommend, medically evaluate, assess quality, guarantee safety, confirm credentials, or determine suitability of any provider, program, accommodation, or activity. Listing order, search results, ads, or sponsored placements should not be interpreted as a ranking, recommendation, or endorsement. Program details may change. Families should contact providers directly to confirm current availability, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, credentials, and fit before enrolling.