Who We Are

This is IAHD

The Institutes of Applied Human Dynamics, Inc. (IAHD) was founded more than 65 years ago by a small group of families looking for supports for their loved ones. They were aided by Dr. Jack Gootzeit in establishing what is now an organization that supports more than 750 people with housing, employment  opportunities and other services.

Our commitment provides a lifetime of individualized, culturally diverse, flexibly designed supports to address the full range of interests and needs of each person we support.

IAHD is, a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit committed to providing supports to people throughout their lives, to assist them in community living, achievement of growth potential -- to live a life fulfilled. 

Activities & Outings
  • Bronx Halloween Parade
  • Concordia Conservatory Performances
  • Malibu Barbie Cafe
  • Museum of Modern Art Classes and Tours
  • Museum of Natural History
  • New York Knicks Basketball Games
  • New York Liberty Basketball Games
  • New York Yankees Baseball Games
  • Rockland Boulders Baseball Games
  • Rye Playland
  • Sur La Table Cooking Classes
Home Life
  • 35 residences in Westchester County and the Bronx
  • More than 300 people living in IAHD homes
Partnerships
  • ArtsWestchester
  • Bronx Brewery
  • Croton Library
  • Daniel's Music Foundation
    • Flow and Flair
  • Intertwine Arts
  • Kingsbridge Public Library
  • Metropolitan Museum of Art
  • The Music Conservatory of Westchester Music Therapy Institute
  • Quickest Flip
  • Regeneron's Day for Doing Good
  • Self-Advocacy of New York State (SANYS)
  • Tarrytown Library
  • Volunteer New York
  • Westhab, Inc.
Programs
  • Over 90% of our budget goes directly to programs and services
  • 3 Day Habilitation Program Sites
    • More than 550 program participants
  • A variety of Enrichment Programs:
    • Creative Arts Program- music, dance
    • Dynamic Arts Program- visual arts, weaving
    • Gardening Program
    • Photography Program
    • Life Skills Program
    • Culinary Arts Program
    • Wellness Program- yoga, aquatics
Recognitions
  • CQL Accreditation
  • Recipient, TD Foundation Grant 
  • Recipient, Hyde and Watson Grant 
  • Recipient, Ann T. Hardiman Foundation Grant 
  • ArtsWestchester Artist in Residence Grant 
  • The Assembly of NY State Community Capital Assistance Program Funding (environmental remediation and improvements)
  • IAHD Champions named SANYS NYC-Westchester Regional Self- Advocacy Group of the Year 
Staff
  • 545 dedicated staff members deliver round-the-clock care