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Rousing chants of “Three point two!” “Invest in Me!” and “No Staff, No Services” echoed from the war room into Governor Kathy Hochul’s office at the Capitol building in Albany. Disability advocates from across New York gathered on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 to make their voices heard and demand that the Intellectual/Developmental Disability (I/DD) community be made a priority in the next state budget. Dozens of members of the Living Resources family, from leadership team members and direct support professionals (DSPs) to supported individuals and family members, were among the hundreds of people wearing orange, holding up signs, and listening to [...]

Friends new and old recently gathered at the Regency Park Apartments to celebrate a meaningful milestone in Alice Brocci’s life. Alice has been receiving supportive services from Living Resources for 20 years and chose to celebrate with everyone who has supported her over those two decades. Alice’s Living Resources journey started with our Day Community Opportunities Program in Rensselaer County when she was 21 and living at home. She then took part in the College Experience, moving into the dorms and learning new skills. Next, it was on to enjoying her own apartment with the assistance of our Supportive Living [...]

At the IT Help Desk at Bethlehem Central High School (BCHS), students are welcomed into an environment where they can learn on the job. High school interns and interns from The College Experience (CEP) are both afforded opportunities to work and grow. Canaan is enjoying his internship in the Living Resources IT Department Canaan was the first CEP student to land an internship at BCHS. He worked there from October 2022 to February 2023 and says it was a great place to build his IT skillset. “I enjoyed it like crazy,” he says, “My co-workers were pretty darn [...]

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Strong connections, like the one between Living Resources and St. Vincent’s Preschool in Albany, can lead to meaningful opportunities for individuals with disabilities. The preschool has been accepting interns from The College Experience (CEP) since 2013. During National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), we are highlighting those we support who are making a difference in the workplace. Meghan is one of those individuals. Her path in childcare started at St. Vincent’s last spring. While a CEP student, she interned there from January to May 2023 and says the lessons she learned there set her up for continued success. “It was [...]

Living Resources’ Schenectady Site Based Day Habilitation Program participants couldn't have picked a better day to branch out and go apple picking! They hopped aboard a giant tractor trolley at Bowman’s Orchards for a tour of the apple trees. All the individuals then disembarked to pick their own apples and experience all the best sights, sounds, and scents of the season. Once their bags and hearts were full, they took a second tractor ride back to the Farm Store where they had an outdoor lunch at the orchard, complete with freshly made apple cider donuts. At the end of the day, [...]

Photo shows shift lead Jesse wearing a blue shirt, black apron and black hat. He is standing and smiling for the camera In honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), we are highlighting some of the individuals we support who are pursuing careers of their choosing. We are also recognizing our partner employers, who are dedicated to promoting access and diversity in their hiring practices. The quality of the manager can make or break a work environment, so thankfully, students from The College Experience (CEP) interning at the Honest Weight Food Co-op’s café in the Empire State Plaza [...]