Pathfinder Village is a community where people who have Down syndrome and other intellectual and developmental disabilities discover their own value and talents, and share these gifts with others. Here, residents are valued for their abilities and contributions. They are encouraged to choose friends, develop goals, and participate in the vibrant life of our entire region.

Pathfinder is a friendly, pristine, welcoming Village where residents become involved and find opportunities. Our roots go back to 1922, when two nurses opened the Otsego School in Edmeston, New York, to provide a caring and positive environment for children with Down syndrome. See more about our Village history.

Established in 1996, the Kennedy Willis Center at Pathfinder Village has a three-fold mission: to provide continuing education for families and the community-at-large regarding best practices in supporting individuals with developmental disabilities, to serve as an information and life planning resource for families who have a family member with a developmental disability, and to host and conduct research related to Down syndrome and developmental disabilities.