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Representation, education, and celebration were abundant as we culminated Black History Month 2024. On the last day of the February, our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee hosted a reception at our main office on Washington Avenue Extension. We took the opportunity to celebrate the accomplishments and contributions of Black Americans throughout history, and also those of our Living Resources family. The event began with socializing and connecting with each other over juice and cookies, catching up with old friends, getting to know new ones, and rejoicing in each other’s accomplishments. Then Michelle Bynoe, a member of the DEI Committee, [...]

During February break, fun was the name of the game for our Adventure Program! With no school during the week of President’s Day, nearly a dozen students came together under the guidance of Living Resources staff for lots of enriching activities out in the community. First, students worked up a sweat and got their hearts pumping at Skyzone Trampoline Park and yoga class at Wellnest Studios. They got to laugh, play, and socialize while challenging their flexibility and stamina.   Next, it was off to ViaPort Rotterdam to make memories at Via Aquarium and The Local’s 3D black light mini [...]

Creativity was “on hand” at our Site-Based Day Habilitation Program in East Greenbush! Nicole and Micayla wanted to test out their skills as nail artists, so they traced their hands on cardboard, cut out what they had traced, and had artificial nails hot-glued on. Now that their five-fingered canvases were all set, they got to work painting and designing, with no fear of their nail design creations breaking off or being ruined by everyday wear. You can see the concentration on their faces as they worked with their polish brushes! Learn more about all of the enriching opportunities that our [...]

Walter and Dwayne have a friendship that has withstood the tests of time and distance! Over the years, Walter and Dwayne formed a close personal bond when they lived in the same Living Resources residence in Westchester County, however, last December, each moved to a different residence within our organization, to address their personal needs. . While they no longer are able to see each other on a daily basis, they continue to keep in touch through daily phone conversations. While talking on the phone is great, they decided they needed to get together and have some fun. A special [...]

Groups from the Day Community Opportunities Program (DCOP) and the College Experience Program were on a mission when they arrived at the State Capitol in Albany on February 7. They had gift bags full of sweet Valentine’s Day candy and a message to send to New York’s Senators and Assemblymembers. The message was simple: Make meaningful investments in the programs that support individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities (I/DD). Along with the candy, groups had cards, decorated in artwork by individuals supported by other Living Resources programs. The cards read: “Share the Love with the I/DD Community this Valentine’s Day” [...]