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
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.
84
In one month, BFL’s Secret Garden provided 84 counseling sessions which allowed clients to explore a path to safety.
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Latest News
BFLMinute: Volunteers Teach Kids Chess At Freedom House Domestic Violence Shelter | Read
BFL’s Freedom House: Guiding Families To Heal | Read
BFL Apartments Kicks Off Garden Club With City Gardens Club Grant | Read
NJ Coalition To End Sexual Assault 5K in Asbury Park | Read
The End Of An Era: Barrier Free Living’s Transitional Housing Closes | Read
Barrier Free Living At Silent Tears Event | Read
BFL’s Secret Garden At St. John’s Turn Off The Violence Week | Read
Autism Awareness Month, Deej Documentary A Winner | Read
Denim Day NYC April 25 | Read
Freedom House Domestic Violence Shelter 11 Year Anniversary Film | Read
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