Friends For Life Rehabilitation Services

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Friends for Life Rehabilitation Services is a collaborative effort that started in 2014. Joanna Kurdi, who is the owner, has an Autistic son, and she spent countless hours searching for the best Day program for him. It wasn’t soon enough until she realized that she should open a day program of her own to help her son, and others who have developmental disabilities. Friends for Life Rehabilitation Services takes pride in its family oriented setting, and ensures that everyone feels welcome. Joanna Kurdi along with her husband Yasin Kurdi founded Friends for Life Rehabilitation Services in late 2014. Official business started in April 2015, and in May 2015 they received their first client. Friends for Life Rehabilitation Services is about to celebrate its third year anniversary of being open for consumers. FFL is promising to continue its honorable duty of aiding and providing service to everyone with developmental disabilities. Program:
Our program is a very diverse program that aims to develop our consumers’ job and social skills. It also focuses on engaging consumers with the community through community jobs and community service. Our program also carries a creative aspect to it where we hold informational sessions on the arts, music, theater, and crafts. We also offer several extra curricular activities that you can browse through by checking the sub-menu above. Our services include:
Adult Day Services
Community Inclusion
Community Respite
Homemaker personal care
HPC Transportation
Non-medical transportation
Supported Employment
Supported Living
Vocational Habilitation


Non-medical transportation is available to all consumers from and to Friends for Life Rehabilitation Services. Our transportation vehicles are brand new 2015 and 2016 Ford Transit vans that are equipped with what’s necessary to ensure consumers’ comfort. We have several extra-curricular activities available for our consumers. These include but are not limited to computer development, music, art, dance, and community integration. More information is available by visiting the sub-menu above. These activities take place when scheduled and as our individuals desire. We are also establishing The Friends for Life Learning Center. The Friends for Life Learning Center is the result of intensive research on how an adult day service program can help individuals with developmental disabilities expand their skills by exploring different learning areas. The Learning Center is a stepping stone for a brighter future for these individuals. While attending the Friends for Life Rehabilitation Services program, our clients will be assessed to determine their level. After assessments, each client will be assigned to the specific activity that aligns with his/her level. After each level is complete, the client will move up to the level after it. The activities will be designed to meet our clients’ interests and goals.

10/01/2025
Congrats to our CEO on this recognition.
06/12/2025

Congrats to our CEO on this recognition.

Congratulations to our CEO Omar Kurdi on this recognition.
05/21/2025

Congratulations to our CEO Omar Kurdi on this recognition.

🎉 Introducing the 25 in 25 Honorees! 🎉

Engage! Cleveland is proud to recognize 25 of the region’s most inspiring and accomplished emerging professionals. Join us Thursday, June 12 from 8:00 – 9:30 AM at The Aviator Cleveland as we celebrate their outstanding contributions to our city during the 12th Annual Cleveland Young Professionals Week.

💡 These changemakers are shaping Cleveland’s future — from innovators and educators to advocates and entrepreneurs. Meet them:

The 25 Emerging Professionals You Need To Know In 2025 are:

Tyler Adams, Vice President of Development at Junior Achievement of Greater Cleveland
Annalee Berger, Senior Human Resources Generalist at CBIZ, Inc.
Blake Babcock, Vice President, Client Engagement at Staffing Solutions Enterprises
Demetric Banks, Senior Business Intelligence Developer at Progressive Insurance
George Bukenya, Research Scientist at Cleveland Clinic
Michael Bustamante, Director of Diversity and Strategic Initiatives at Case Western Reserve University
Devin Cotten, Founder & CEO at Universal Basic Employment
Kierra Cotton, Marketing and Communications Manager/ In-Arena Host at The Port of Cleveland / Cleveland Cavaliers - Charge
Sara Greicious, Director of Cleveland Talent Alliance at Destination Cleveland
Emily Harper, Senior Project Manager at Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland
Edwin Hubbard, Executive Director at NAACP
Emily Keller-Dey, Director, Sustainability Initiatives at Greater Cleveland Partnership
Omar Kurdi, Chief Executive Officer at Friends For Life Rehabilitation Services
Chris Laboda, Senior Audit Manager at Maloney Novotny LLC
Jimmy Leanza, Experienced Audit Manager at BDO USA
Jason Lockett Sr., Founder, Executive Director at Breadwinners Academy
Sophia Long, Director, Industry Advancement Programs at Team NEO
Melanie Myers, Organization Development Leader, Oswald Companies
Luciana Salles, Digital Product Manager at Avery Dennison
Katie Schrader, Learning and Development Specialist at The JM Smucker Co
Cherron Smith, Learning Community Coordinator for CommUNITY Lab at Kent State University
Joey Stoffer, Regional Broker Sales Director at MedMutual Protect (Medical Mutual Family)
Bethany Studenic, Co-Founder and Managing Director at Enlightened Solutions
Shayna Swerdlow, Schoolhouse Interpretive Manager at Lake Metroparks
Dameyonna Willis, Executive Director at Queen IAM

👏 Celebrate their success and be part of this powerful moment of recognition and inspiration!

🎟️ Learn more and get your tickets at engagecleveland.org

05/16/2025

WE ARE HIRING A HABILITATION SPECIALIST AND DRIVER.

You'll work with our amazing individuals. Work hours are 7am to 4pm.

Pay is $16-$18/hr + a $1,000 signing bonus after 90-days.

Please email:
omar@friendsforliferehab.com

01/20/2025

Due to inclement weather and subzero temperatures, we are closed tomorrow Tuesday 1/21. We will reopen on Wednesday 1/22. Thank you and stay warm.

Tyrone made a special visit in honor of “National Cat Day”
10/29/2024

Tyrone made a special visit in honor of “National Cat Day”

Today a few of our guys walked down the street to explore the newest small business in PH!
10/29/2024

Today a few of our guys walked down the street to explore the newest small business in PH!

Fun day at Berea Animal Rescue Fund! We appreciate this community partnership as it enriches the lives of our individual...
10/17/2024

Fun day at Berea Animal Rescue Fund! We appreciate this community partnership as it enriches the lives of our individuals.

10/10 visit 🧡
10/10/2024

10/10 visit 🧡

10/9/24 visit
10/09/2024

10/9/24 visit

10/09/2024

Address

2908 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH
44115

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+12166009181

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Friends for Life Rehabilitation Services is a collaborative effort that started in 2014. Joanna Kurdi, who is the owner, has an Autistic son, and she spent countless hours searching for the best Day program for him. It wasn’t soon enough until she realized that she should open a day program of her own to help her son, and others who have developmental disabilities. Friends for Life Rehabilitation Services takes pride in its family oriented setting, and ensures that everyone feels welcome. Joanna Kurdi along with her husband Yasin Kurdi founded Friends for Life Rehabilitation Services in late 2014. Official business started in April 2015, and in May 2015 they received their first client. Friends for Life Rehabilitation Services is about to celebrate its third year anniversary of being open for consumers. FFL is promising to continue its honorable duty of aiding and providing service to everyone with developmental disabilities. Program: Our program is a very diverse program that aims to develop our consumers’ job and social skills. It also focuses on engaging consumers with the community through community jobs and community service. Our program also carries a creative aspect to it where we hold informational sessions on the arts, music, theater, and crafts. We also offer several extra curricular activities that you can browse through by checking the sub-menu above. Our services include: Adult Day Services Community Inclusion Community Respite Homemaker personal care HPC Transportation Non-medical transportation Supported Employment Supported Living Vocational Habilitation Non-medical transportation is available to all consumers from and to Friends for Life Rehabilitation Services. Our transportation vehicles are brand new 2015 and 2016 Ford Transit vans that are equipped with what’s necessary to ensure consumers’ comfort. We have several extra-curricular activities available for our consumers. These include but are not limited to computer development, music, art, dance, and community integration. These activities take place when scheduled and as our individuals desire. We are also establishing The Friends for Life Learning Center. The Friends for Life Learning Center is the result of intensive research on how an adult day service program can help individuals with developmental disabilities expand their skills by exploring different learning areas. The Learning Center is a stepping stone for a brighter future for these individuals. While attending the Friends for Life Rehabilitation Services program, our clients will be assessed to determine their level. After assessments, each client will be assigned to the specific activity that aligns with his/her level. This will help in keeping the progress in a steady pace. After each level is complete, the client will move up to the level after it. The activities will be designed to meet our clients’ interests and goals.