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Alicia R. has been working with the Capital District YMCA’s After School program for over three years. She is proud of her role as activities assistant for the Pre-Kindergarten/Kindergarten room in both the morning and afterschool programs. In her role, Alicia is responsible for keeping the children engaged and focused using many social and educational activities, such as story time, outside play, crafts, and themed activities. The Director of Childcare for the YMCA, who is also named Alicia, shared that “they adore Alicia. She has grown immensely in her role over the last three years. She is now more confident in the [...]

Chris H. explored a few careers when he began his employment journey. He started in athletics and worked in a hotel, but then it hit him, his real passion is cooking, and he wanted to become a chef. He expressed his desire to his job coach and they were off to find Chris a position that would allow him to learn the ropes and challenge him on to his next steps in becoming a chef. Since April 2018, Chris has been working at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center, St. Peter’s Health Partners. Chris’ Manager Heidi shared that “Chris is a [...]

Molly F. began her VENT Fitness career as an intern in their Latham branch while attending Living Resources College Experience Program. As part of her position, Molly was responsible for helping to keep the equipment sanitized and cleaned. Since the pandemic, this position is extremely valuable in helping to maintain the health of everyone at the gym. Molly’s internship ended recently when she was hired as a VENT Fitness employee. Molly’s manager Kim shared that “after COVID, it was really difficult to find staff. I reflected back on family members with disabilities and thought about how I would like them to [...]

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month and we would like to send a special thank you to each and every one of our employment partners for providing skill assessment locations, internships, and employment opportunities. Each of our partners recognizes the crucial role individuals with disabilities play in a diverse and inclusive workforce. Thank you for being part of our family and empowering individuals with disabilities or other life-challenging conditions to live with dignity, independence, and happiness.

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As part of Hydrocephalus Awareness Month, Danielle wanted to share her story: My name is Danielle Livingston. You may not know my story, but I was born with hydrocephalus. Hydrocephalus is an abnormal buildup of fluid deep within the brain which puts pressure on the brain's tissues. There is no cure for hydrocephalus, the only treatment is brain surgery where the doctors place a tube (shunt) that connects my skull to my abdomen.  I’ve had four surgeries for shunts- at 3 days old, 18 years old, 26 years old, and 27 years old. My latest shunt was placed July 12, 2022, [...]

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For the past 24 years, Gwen Singleton has blended working at Living Resources, attending college, and raising her family, earning the title of Mama Gwen in the process. Gwen remembers one time when all but two of the individuals at her residence went home to celebrate the holidays. Desiring that all her individuals have a family holiday experience, Gwen asked for permission to take the two individuals to her house to share the special day with her own family. Everyone had a fantastic time and an extended family was born. Gwen began taking her entire group to all of her children’s [...]

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