We work with survivors of domestic violence with disabilities 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
Aja Ruffin, a Resident Aide at Freedom House joined the team in 2016 with a drive to help others. Read Aja’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
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Freedom House Kids Summer Zoo Trip | Read
Pursuit Of Justice Film On Disability And Guardianship Project | Read
Fierce Femmes Group Begins At BFL Apartments | Read
Barrier Free Living Team Member Presents On Elder Abuse At Deaf Wellness Center | Read
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Barrier Free Living Team Member Presents at National Association Of The Deaf Conference | Read
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