If you're considering Pathfinder Village as a living option for a loved one, you probably have many questions about the admission process, life at the Village, the surrounding area, family involvement, and other topics.  Below are some basic questions we frequently encounter.  If you have others specific to your own situation, please feel free to contact us.  Please note that all inquiries are kept strictly confidential.

Arrange a Tour

One integral part of the admissions process at Pathfinder Village is arranging a tour of the campus. We encourage the family and potential community member to visit our facilities in Edmeston, New York in order to obtain a better insight into the programs and opportunities that the Village provides. Tours should be set up two weeks in advance to allow us the time to make sure that all of our key personnel can be present, when possible, for the tour. We appreciate your cooperation pertaining to this matter. Please feel free to contact Carl L. Koenig at this email address: ckoenig@pathfinder.tzo.com ,or by phone at 607.965.8377 ext. 154 to arrange a tour.

 

Who lives at Pathfinder Village?
Pathfinder Village is licensed by New York State as a residential community for 87 people who live with developmental disabilities.  The village specializes in Down Syndrome and generally seeks applicants who have a primary diagnosis of Down syndrome, age 5 and older, and who are in good general health. Our relatively small size ensures that each resident receives the individual attention that he/she requires, so that he/she may realize his/her full potential.

Is Pathfinder Village open year-round?
Pathfinder Village is always open!  Some residents go home on holidays or vacations, but many choose to remain at Pathfinder during their breaks from school or work.  Whenever possible, the village staff will assist with travel arrangements.

Pathfinder Village always welcomes our residents' family members who come to visit, and we encourage relatives to maintain loving, caring relationships with our residents. 

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How much does it cost to live at Pathfinder Village?
Tuition, maintenance, and other fees are determined by the level of staff supervision that an individual may require.  A preliminary assessment of the needs of the residential candidate must be made before expenses may be discussed.  Fees are all inclusive, with the exception of medical insurance, personal items, special activities, and services.  Depending on your state of origin, you may be eligible for certain tax breaks or state funding.

What is the admission process?
The first step is usually a tour of our community and an opportunity for you and your loved one to see the village, ask questions, and learn more about us.  If you decide to submit an application for admission, your son or daughter will be considered an applicant.  We will take the information you provide, review it, and present it to our Admissions Committee.  They will review the application.  If needed, we may request additional information and/or make a visit to your home and the school or workplace of your son or daughter.

The Admissions Committee determines that the applicant will benefit from our programs or services, he/she would be ‘considered a candidate for admission.’  We have no formal waiting list, preserving the ability to select the individual who is the best fit with our community at the time a vacancy occurs.