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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Building Workplaces Where Everyone Belongs: The Power of Possibilities Highlights
Meet “The Mayor” of St. Peter’s Hospital
Sharing the Journey – September 2026
📣 It's time to rally! Please join us at the New York State Capitol on November 16 and tell lawmakers to invest in the intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) service system.
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National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) reminds us that true inclusion requires rethinking traditional hiring practices. At our recent NDEAM event, co-hosted by Living Resources and Northern Rivers Family of Services , community leaders and advocacy partners gathered to discuss how businesses can build more accessible, supportive work environments.
View our photo gallery at the link below.
Thank you to our keynote presenter, Maureen O'Brien (NYSID, Purchasing That Powers Employment) and our presenters Jennifer Massey (Integra HR, LLC), Michael Seereiter (NY Alliance), and Brian Williams (Capital Region Workforce Development Board), as well as our moderator, Walter Thorne.
This event would not have been possible without our wonderful sponsors:
DeCrescente Distributing Company
USI Insurance Services
Community Bank, N.A.
Northwestern Mutual: Patrick A. Di Cerbo, CFP
BBL Construction Services
BPI Mechanical Services
Rosewood Home Builders
LMB Development Consulting
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National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) reminds us that true inclusion requires rethinking traditional hiring practices. At our recent NDEAM event, co-hosted by Living Resources and Nor...1 CommentsComment on Facebook
In honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (#NDEAM), we want to extend a sincere thank you to our Week of Awareness Sponsor, Community Bank, N.A.!
Thank you, Community Bank, for your dedication to fostering an inclusive community and empowering individuals with the financial tools, guidance, and opportunity to thrive. Together, we are creating a more accessible, inclusive workforce for everyone.
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Every October, National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) celebrates the skills, dedication, and vital impact of workers with disabilities. At St. Peter's Health Partners, Brendan Salmon stands out as a prime example of how inclusive hiring builds stronger, more joyful workplaces.
Through the support of Living Resources’ Supported Employment Program, Brendan has spent the past seven years establishing himself as a key player in the hospital’s patient services department. His daily routine covers critical ground: packaging to-go items like cheeses and croutons, assembling meal trays, and stocking clean sanitizer supplies throughout the building’s patient kitchens. Yet, if you ask Brendan, nothing beats his time spent in the kitchen prepping fresh fruit cups.
It is not just Brendan's efficiency that sets him apart, it is his personality. Known around the facility for his steady punctuality and warm demeanor, Brendan has earned a reputation that precedes him. As he walks the hallways alongside his job coach, friendly greetings follow him from every direction, leading his team to fondly dub him "the Mayor" of the hospital.
That infectious attitude has a tangible effect on his peers. His supervisor, Jeremiah Richardson, Patient Service Manager at St. Peter's, emphasizes that Brendan’s work ethic and quick smile set a standard for the entire room. Combined with the steady partnership of his career counselor, Lori, the ongoing collaboration between Brendan, his support network, and hospital management creates an environment where everyone thrives.
Brendan sums up his perspective simply and confidently: "With being employed, it's that I am an awesome employee, and everyone knows I like to do the job" Living Resources takes immense pride in celebrating Brendan Salmon’s seven-year milestone and his continued contributions to the St. Peter's Hospital community.
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Happy World Teacher's Day!
To the educators who inspire, empower, and guide the next generation - thank you for your endless dedication, patience, and passion. You don't just teach lessons, you change lives and help build the future.
Tag an amazing teacher who made a difference in your life!
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