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We work with survivors of domestic violence with disabilities

Our special domestic violence month coverage – survivor and advocate stories plus outreach & events – begins October 1.  Click Here. 

About BFL

Our Programs

Learn more about Freedom House: a fully accessible emergency shelter for disabled victims of domestic violence and their families.Freedom House

Safe and accessible shelter for survivors of domestic violence with disabilities and their families. Support groups, housing placement.

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Learn more about Secret Garden: a counseling, support groups and safety planning programSecret Garden

Counseling, support groups & safety planning for survivors of domestic violence with disabilities.

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Learn more about Transitional Housing: a safe shelter for the activity daily living dependentTransitional Housing

After 28 years of operation, Barrier Free Living’s Transitional Housing program closed its doors on April 30, 2018. Barrier Free Living Founder, President/CEO Paul Feuerstein reflects on this ground-breaking program’s successes and challenges working with people with disabilities in New York City. Read his letter here. 

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Learn more about Barrier Free Living (BFL) Apartments: apartments and studos for disabled victim/survivor of DV BFL Apartments

Permanent homes for survivors of domestic violence with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. On site counseling, skill-building workshops and community events.

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Aja Ruffin, a Resident Aide at Freedom House joined the team in 2016 with a drive to help others.  Read Aja’s story  

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Deaf Services

Learn how BFL’s Deaf Services team works with survivors of domestic violence.

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Domestic Violence and Disabilities Issues and Solutions

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Children and adults with disabilities are four times more likely to be abused then those without disabilities.

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There were 23 families at BFL’s Freedom House shelter who moved into their own homes in 2017.

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In the first four months of 2018, BFL’s Secret Garden received 543 domestic violence hotline calls

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Latest News

Barrier Free Living’s Freedom House Hosts Domestic Violence Awareness Month Dinner | Read

Survivors Art Workshop Part of Barrier Free Living Domestic Violence Awareness Month | Read

Advocate Spotlight: Irma Williams | Read

Barrier Free Living At NYC Stock Exchange Closing Bell For Disability Employment Awareness | Read

Barrier Free Living Team Walks In Bride’s March 2018 | Read

September Is Deaf Awareness Month | Read

Harlem Independent Living Center Releases Videos On HIV For Deaf Or Hard Of | Read

Freedom House Shelter Kids School Of Rock Outing | Read

Angela’s Journey: Working With The OT Team At Barrier Free Living’s Secret Garden | Read

Freedom House Kids Summer Zoo Trip | Read

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