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Beyond Awareness: Celebrating Autism Acceptance with Insight from Our Team

2025-04-29T13:10:45-04:00April 29th, 2025|Categories: News & Updates|

April is Autism Acceptance Month, a time dedicated to fostering deeper understanding and appreciation for the diverse experiences in the autism community. Here at Living Resources, we were proud to host a recent panel discussion featuring some of our dedicated staff members, offering their unique perspectives and valuable insights. This engaging conversation served as a powerful reminder of the importance of moving beyond simple awareness towards genuine acceptance and inclusion. The panel was moderated by our very own Julie W. and brought together the expertise and lived experiences of: Jesse S. - Media and Activities Liaison for the College [...]

Honoring the Achievements of Fred Erlich

2025-04-28T12:03:53-04:00April 28th, 2025|Categories: Today at Living Resources|

On Friday, April 25, Living Resources Co-Founder and Former CEO, Fred Erlich, was honored with Lifepath’s Third Age Achievement Award. The Third Age Achievement Awards, presented by CDPHP, honor individuals who prove that life after 60 is filled with purpose, passion and new accomplishments. These remarkable honorees continue to excel in their professions, embrace volunteer and board opportunities, stay active through fitness and travel and set new goals rather than settling into retirement. In addition to his work with Living Resources, serving as CEO for nearly 40 years, Fred has also been deeply involved in initiatives that strengthen the community. [...]

The Happenings at Delafield

2025-04-24T14:23:29-04:00April 24th, 2025|Categories: Today at Living Resources|

We recently caught up with our friends at Delafield, and they’ve been having a blast exploring nature, celebrating birthdays, mini-golfing, catching a few hockey games, and so much more! Jamie and the staff have been hitting the bike path regularly for some serious bird-watching—so much so that they made a special trip to L.L. Bean to grab a top-notch pair of binoculars. Now, they’re spotting and photographing more incredible birds and wildlife than ever—from majestic bald eagles to all kinds of small and large birds along the river. It has been the perfect way to get outside and enjoy early [...]

Meet Catherine: Her Message To You This Autism Acceptance Month

2025-04-22T08:49:21-04:00April 22nd, 2025|Categories: News & Updates|

My name is Catherine Chinery I am a graduate of Living Resources College Experience program. I now live with two other housemates, and work at Living Resources as a peer mentor. I’ve been here for a couple of years now and I absolutely love it. I am also going to be working with kids at an after school program called Mater Christi School in Albany. I love living here and being with my friends here and my everyday life. During Autism Acceptance Month, I want to share that we are capable of anything we do in our everyday life. [...]

Oh, What A night! ABI Spring Fling 2025

2025-04-17T08:54:06-04:00April 17th, 2025|Categories: Today at Living Resources|

Oh, what a night! Our hearts are still singing (and our feet are still a little tired!) after the incredible success of our Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Program's annual Spring Fling party! It was an evening brimming with joy, laughter, and the undeniable warmth of our amazing community. As the days get longer and the flowers start to bloom, there's a certain energy in the air, and our Spring Fling perfectly captured that vibrant spirit. The dance floor was alive with movement, a testament to the resilience and zest for life that defines our individuals. Seeing everyone twirling, swaying, and [...]

Meet Jesse: His Message To You This Autism Acceptance Month

2025-04-15T08:30:39-04:00April 15th, 2025|Categories: News & Updates|

It is practically an omen that my birthday falls on April 2nd, which is now World Autism Acceptance Day.  I turned 43-years old this year and have managed to cram as much success as possible into these four-plus decades.  Not everything is perfect, however.  It is still unbearable when people choose to disappear without any apparent provocation on my part (I never will understand the phenomenon of “ghosting.”).  For many years, I have lived with a phobia of non-biodegradable products or any unnecessary waste that harms the environment.  Furthermore, I tend to avoid dramatic changes like a plague because [...]

Russell Sage / CEP in the Big Apple!

2025-04-09T09:17:14-04:00April 9th, 2025|Categories: Today at Living Resources|

The spring semester is here and The College Experience Program (CEP) is out and about! Recently, students in the program participated in a day trip to New York City. The trip was put on by Russell Sage College, and was an inclusive trip for students of all abilities. Students boarded the bus early in the morning, ready for a new adventure. When the city skyline peaked over the horizon, their excitement was barely containable. Once they reached their destination, it was time to take it all in! The day was spent taking in all the sights in Mid-Town Manhattan near [...]

My Life with ASD – Tyler Cronk

2025-04-08T08:26:17-04:00April 8th, 2025|Categories: News & Updates|

My name is Tyler Cronk, I am on the spectrum, and I received many different therapies growing up- occupational, physical, and speech. For instance, I would parrot sentences instead of communicating, move my head a lot, twirl, OCD, struggling to maintain eye contact with people, and seclude myself in social settings. Now as a young adult, I have been constantly working on trying to minimize my ASD tendencies, not because I am ashamed of them, but because I am working on being the most confident person I can be. Growing up with ASD and being around others with autism [...]

Spreading Awareness, Embracing Acceptance – Autism Action Day 2025

2025-04-03T11:45:19-04:00April 3rd, 2025|Categories: News & Updates|

On Wednesday, April 2, advocates, legislators, and community members came together in The Well of the Legislative Office Building at the New York State Capitol to celebrate Autism Action Day, an event sponsored by Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara. The day aims to bring light to the issues faced by those with Autism Spectrum Disorder, or ASD, and the legislation that has been introduced to help alleviate these issues. Living Resources staff were also present at the event to provide more information on our programs and services. There were a number of speakers, including members of the Assembly and Senate, all of [...]

Mad Science!

2025-04-01T09:15:37-04:00April 1st, 2025|Categories: Today at Living Resources|

Spring is a time for discovery – and what better way to tap into your curious side then with a series of experiments! That’s exactly what our Warren County Day Community Opportunities Program (DCOP) has been up to these past few weeks. For a while now, the DCOP group has been tapping into their inquisitive side and conducting a number of experiments as a part of a larger “Mad Science” experiment series. The experiments are fun and engaging, and many of the ingredients for each exercise can be found in your kitchen. The group breaks into smaller teams to conduct [...]

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