Our Mission
WhO WE ARE
Located in New York, we help enable children and adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and intellectual/developmental disabilities to lead full, meaningful lives that include a chance to work and contribute. Everyone has valuable talents and abilities. And everyone matters. We seek to transform the way communities and societies understand, relate to, and support citizens with intellectual and developmental disabilities. By honoring diversity in values, heritages, abilities, and interests, we help to ensure that people with disabilities enjoy the same rights and opportunities as everyone else.
HUMAN RESOURCES
Looking for amazing teachers
The Shield Institute is a human-service agency that provides educational and clinical services to children and adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and intellectual/developmental disabilities and their families. Our staff is our most important resource. The Shield Institute is dedicated to nurturing and supporting its quality staff. All Shield Institute staff participate in ongoing training to help them develop as professionals.
Get In Touch
Location:
The Shield Institute
144-61 Roosevelt Avenue
Flushing, NY 11354
Telephone: (718) 939-8700
School Hours: M-F: 8am – 5pm
Non-Discrimination Policy
The organization prohibits discrimination and harassment on any basis protected by law, including but not limited to, an individual’s perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation1, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability or perceived disability, pregnancy, familial status, economic status, or veteran’s status; or because of the perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, marital status, age, mental or physical disability or perceived disability, pregnancy, familial status, economic status, or veteran’s status of any other person with whom the individual associates.
