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HMS School, located in the University City neighborhood of Philadelphia, serves children and young adults through age 21 who have severe, multiple disabilities usually resulting from cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury or other neurological impairment. Both day and residential programs accommodate the needs of individual youngsters and their families.
Each student benefits from an intense, integrated team effort. As experts in the field, our specialized education and therapy programs maximize the possible, empower achievement and promote independence. Every child flourishes in our caring, respectful environment.
HMS is licensed as an "approved private school" and a "private academic school" by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Students whose school district and state department of education approve the placement are funded for HMS services.
The first institution of its kind in the country, HMS was founded in 1882 to serve the needs of children with disabilities. As HMS has evolved over the decades it has maintained its proud tradition of excellence and loving care.