We work with people with disabilities — both survivors of domestic violence and homeless men, women and children — to thrive in safe, supportive communities.
Secret Garden
Counseling, support groups & safety planning for survivors of domestic violence with disabilities.
Transitional 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.
BFL Apartments
Permanent homes for survivors of domestic violence with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. On site counseling, skill-building workshops and community events.
Meet Us
A resident aide at BFL Apartments, Darique mentors kids in his spare time.
Read Darique’s story
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
4 times
Children and adults with disabilities are four times more likely to be abused then those without disabilities.
23
There were 23 families at BFL’s Freedom House shelter who moved into their own homes in 2017.
543
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 Domestic Violence Shelter Featured In Toy Tales | Read
Barrier Free Living’s Freedom House: June Is Elder Abuse Month | Read
Barrier Free Living’s Secret Garden Offers Trainings | Read
Barrier Free Living’s Freedom House Partners With Gibney Dance | Read
Barrier Free Living’s Secret Garden: A Look At Domestic Violence & Pets | Read
BFL Participates In Support Center’s Leadership Collaborative | Read
BFL Apartments Summer Community BBQ Kick-Off | Read
Staff Spotlight: Rachel Oliner, Coordinator Of Family Services Freedom House | Read
BFLMinute Celebrates LGBTQ Pride Month | Read
Barrier Free Living’s Secret Garden’s Tiramisu Group For Survivors | Read
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