Mission

Our Mission

To work in partnership with families and communities to enable children and adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and intellectual/developmental disabilities to lead meaningful lives.

Our Values

By working with families and communities, we help enable children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to lead full, meaningful lives that include a chance to work and contribute. Everyone has valuable talents and abilities. And everyone matters. We seek to transform the way communities and societies understand, relate to, and support citizens with developmental disabilities. By honoring diversity in values, heritages, abilities, and interests, we help to ensure that people with disabilities enjoy the same rights and opportunities as everyone else.

Board Members

Members of The Board of Directors of the SHIELD OF DAVID, INC.

Lori Reinsberg President

Connie Schraft Vice President

Toni Bernstein

Michael Franco

Anita Friedman

Kevin R Genirs

Tim Genirs

Barry Goodman

Jose Nunez

Dr. Bijan Safai

Aroza Sanjana

Louise Young

Staff Development

Staff development is an integral component of all Shield Institute programs. Our professional team provides support and direction for mandated trainings and staff workshops that highlight best practices in the field. This highly capable team of professionals has advance training in CPR, First Aid, SCIP-R and HIPAA regulations.

Staff development provides the backbone of professional development at The Shield. Evidenced based practices are supported through a variety of hands on activities in collaboration with program directors and principals. Teachers and therapists benefit from in depth discussion, exploration and demonstration of technology and curricula.

Corporate Compliance

The Shield Institute complies with all federal, state and city mandates regarding consumer and student privacy and billing regulations. To make a confidential (or anonymous) complaint, our toll free compliance helpline is 877-547-6402 or email: complianceofficer@shield.org

Corporate Compliance Contact Information

Corporate Compliance Vendor Guidelines

Shield Institute Code of  Ethical Conduct

Notice of Privacy Practices (HIPAA)

FERPA (Federal Education Rights and Privacy Act)

Families First Corona Virus Response Act

NY Electronic Postings Law