BRIDGING THE GAP
Living Resources’ core purpose is to support and empower individuals with disabilities or other life-challenging conditions to live with dignity, independence, and purpose. Growth and purpose are unique for each person and at Living Resources, we offer a supportive environment that allows individuals to meet and exceed their personal goals.
Our more than 700 Super Hero staff members provide a wide range of services to more than 1,800 families and individuals helping them to reach new levels of independence. Each day is a success here at Living Resources and each one of our individuals’ accomplishments are celebrated and make us proud to be a part of the Living Resources family.
Our services are individualized and offered in a variety of settings from 60+ residential housing arrangements, site-based services, college programs; day opportunities, arts, community volunteering, supported employment, afterschool programs, counseling services, and so much more.
1.27 million hours provided annually
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An Inclusive Community Gallery: Artfully Unique Grand Opening
Create a fairy window with art instructor Emma Rinaldi at the Artfully Unique Gallery!✨
Sign up for this class and have the opportunity to create a view into your own fantasy world you can see anytime. This workshop will take you through the steps to create a “fairy window”! You will collage a scene (or draw!) on cardstock and then use twigs and moss to create a frame. Creativity is encouraged! 🧚♀️🌷
$20 workshop ticket per person.⭐
Buy tickets online to reserve seats or buy tickets at the door. www.eventbrite.com/e/make-your-own-fairy-window-tickets-1984317517110
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March has been a landmark advocacy month here at Living Resources. First, members of our staff, leadership, and supported individuals descended upon the New York State Capitol building for a rally in the War Room. The rally was attended by numerous agencies across the state, as well as members of the NYS legislature. Senator Patricia Fahy, chair of the Senate Disabilities Committee, spoke to the fired-up crowd and reconfirmed her support for the I/DD community.
Assemblymember Santabarbara was also in attendance with his son Michael, who has Autism. The Assemblymember gave a spirited speech to the crowd, and the chants “Invest in Me, Invest in Us” could be heard throughout the Capitol building.
Just hours before the rally, both the NYS Assembly and Senate house budgets came out, and in them they are asking for a 4% target inflationary increase, up from the Governor’s 1.7% in her proposed budget. This is amazing news for the NYS I/DD community, and rally-goers were thrilled to hear it.
Later that week, DCOP groups from Rockland, Westchester, Putnam, and Orange Counties came together with staff and leadership at Rockland Community College in Suffern for the Rally In The Valley. Groups made their own signs and joined advocates from all across the state to have their voices heard and advocate for better conditions for individuals with I/DD and the staff that support them.
Also in March, our DCOP and CEP groups came to the Capitol and Legislative Office Building for another round of self-advocacy. Everyone was in a festive mood for St. Patrick’s Day, and enjoyed visiting with representatives and their staff, while asking them to support individuals with I/DD in the upcoming budget. For many, this was the first time they had ever interacted with elected officials, and while they were a bit nervous at first, they warmed right up to the task!
Advocacy isn’t just another word on a wall here at Living Resources. It is something we live and practice each and every day. We’re so incredibly proud of the self-advocates who showed up to have their voices heard. To get involved and start advocating for individuals with I/DD, visit our advocacy toolkit at www.livingresources.org/advocacy/.
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It’s Developmental Disabilities Awareness month and all month long, individuals in our College Experience Program (CEP) have been busy celebrating their achievements. From riding the bus, making new friends, and taking care of our mental health, the students in the program have a lot to be proud of! Join us in celebrating their achievements!
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Feeling extra lucky today to be part of such an incredible community! ☘️ Sending a little bit of Irish luck and a lot of love to our staff, families, and individuals. Happy St. Patrick’s Day from all of us at Living Resources! 💚
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🎨 March is National Developmental Disabilities & Brain Injury Awareness Month 💙
Belonging can start with something as simple as a paintbrush.
At Living Resources, our Arts Program creates space for people with developmental disabilities and brain injuries to express themselves, build confidence, and be seen for who they are - not their limitations.
Inclusion is not a program – it’s participation! INCLUSION REQUIRES ACTION….
SAVE THE DATE – March 26th - $26 for Inclusion
#326ForInclusion
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