News & Updates

July is Disability Pride Month, a time dedicated to recognizing and celebrating individuals with disabilities and their invaluable contributions to our world. It's an opportunity to embrace and champion self-acceptance and celebrating who you are without reservation. At Living Resources, we are committed to empowering individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) and brain injuries to live with dignity, independence, and purpose. Disability Pride Month serves as a powerful reminder to uplift ourselves and our community. Ready to celebrate? Here are some meaningful ways to express your disability pride: Embrace Your Authentic Self The most fundamental [...]

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The recent conference hosted by the Brain Injury Association of New York (BIANYS) was a truly special experience for the members of our Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Program. Our participants shared that they felt seen and valued at the conference, which is so incredibly important. One session that particularly resonated with them was on navigating "emotional storms." They found it deeply relatable and came away with truly useful information. It was also wonderful to see them reconnect with fellow TBI survivors they'd met at previous conferences, strengthening their own vital network of support. We know that the narrow, vendor-lined [...]

Living Resources is thrilled to announce the arrival of a magnificent new van, a truly transformative gift that promises to unlock a world of expanded possibilities for the individuals we support! This beautiful instrument of independence, is all thanks to the generosity of the Haraden Family Foundation, presented to us during their recent golf tournament. This incredible donation is a beacon of hope, aimed at profoundly empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and those navigating brain injuries. It will drive them to a richer tapestry of community engagement and foster a deeper sense of independence. With this van, [...]

A memorial service was held at the Russell Sage Albany campus to celebrate the life of Bill Lynch, a beloved internship coordinator and adjunct professor for Living Resources’ College Experience Program. Bill passed away in January 2025. The day was marked by the dedication of one of our dormitory rooms to Bill's memory. A plaque inscribed with his likeness and words of remembrance was unveiled. A Second Calling After retiring from teaching in the Guilderland Central School District, Bill found his second calling at the College Experience Program. His friend, Peggy, shared how Bill discovered his passion for working [...]

June is here! And with it comes Pride Month. It's a fun and very important time to celebrate! At Living Resources, Pride Month is a great chance to welcome everyone, help people understand each other, and cheer for all the different ways people can be themselves. Pride Month is more than just a party! Even though there are lots of happy celebrations. It's a time to remember the good changes made for LGBTQIA+ people. It's also a time to remember the hard times they still face. And it's about wanting a world where everyone feels safe, seen, and happy about [...]

At Living Resources, we've always had a special job: to help people with disabilities live with dignity, independence, and purpose. And, over the past 50+ years, we’ve grown and we're helping more people than ever before, in many new ways. Our team is getting bigger, our programs are growing, and the world around us keeps changing. So, we asked ourselves an important question: Do our current values still align with who we are and who we want to be? The answer was: It was time for a refresh! After months of soliciting feedback from leadership, staff, supported individuals, family members, [...]

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Great news! We're thrilled to announce that Living Resources has been awarded a $3,000 grant by The Arts Center of the Capital Region as part of the Arts Thrive and Grow program! This incredible support will be instrumental in helping us restore our darkroom within our Arts Program, directly benefiting the individuals with I/DD we are so proud to support. For decades, our Art Program has provided a vibrant outlet for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to express themselves, explore their creativity, and develop new skills. From painting to mosaics, the joy and sense of accomplishment our individuals [...]

It's important to feel secure within your own four walls, and the individuals in the Community Living Program recently reinforced this through an engaging Fire Safety Training session. Investigator Delaney from Albany Fire/EMS led the class, diving into crucial aspects of home fire safety. His presentation wasn't just informative; it was a dynamic and hands-on experience, equipping our individuals with valuable knowledge and practical tools to keep their homes safe. Did you realize that cooking and kitchen mishaps spark the most home fires? That's why it's so important to always keep a watchful eye on the stove while cooking or [...]