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Check out the January edition of Sharing the Journey View the January Edition of Sharing the Journey Missed previous editions? Check out our Agency News page to see all editions from this past year!

Are you caught in the January doldrums? You might want to consider taking a stitch from our Brain Injury participants and trying a yarn craft. Knitting, crocheting, looming, and latch hooking are knot your average hobbies. They are truly off the hook! Staff member Althea Pestine-Stevens started the “Comfort Crafts” group which meets once a week. She said, “I love crocheting. It provides me great stress relief and is a source of pride that I can make things out of yarn. I wanted to enable other people to share in those good feelings too.” This idea created a chain [...]

Six months ago, a local wildlife rescue organization, Whispering Willow Wild Care, brought their inspiring exhibit of birds of prey to Living Resources Acquired Brain Injury program, offering both educational enrichment and a meaningful connection to nature. All the program participants were captivated by the impressive array of raptors, including majestic ravens, magnificent owls, powerful hawks, and chatty crows. All who attended the program were moved by the stories of the birds that were rehabilitated after sustaining life threatening injuries, and one was inspired to act. Jim was so moved by the stately birds last summer that he spent many [...]

January is Blood donation month and Living Resources’ staff member Cathi Butryn wants to spread the word! Blood donation is a very personal matter to Cathi. When she was in elementary school, her father was diagnosed with leukemia, a cancer of the body’s blood-forming tissues. Her family often organized blood drives to compensate for his frequent need for life- saving transfusions. Since Cathi was too young to donate, she took on the role of cheerleader, giving out stickers, cookies, and juice to those who participated, but she longed for the time when she could do more. When she reached the [...]

Check out the December edition of Sharing the Journey View the December Edition of Sharing the Journey Missed previous editions? Check out our Agency News page to see all editions from this past year!

For nearly half a century, Al has been a beloved member of the Living Resources family. Living Resources, an organization dedicated to providing services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, has always been a place where talents, joys, and individual stories shine. And Al’s story is one that lights up every holiday season. This year, as the holidays approach, the halls of Al’s residence is filled with laughter, decorations, and the unmistakable sound of Al’s singing one of his favorite’s, “Jingle Bell Rock.” His enthusiasm is contagious as he belts out the tune, his voice carrying the joy of [...]

They say when one door closes, another opens—and for our College Experience Program, that statement couldn’t ring truer! Last year, when the College of Saint Rose announced its closure, our hearts sank. Since 2005, it had been the nurturing home of our program, and we couldn’t imagine continuing without such a supportive partner. But little did we know, an even brighter chapter was about to unfold. Our program found a warm and enthusiastic new home at Russell Sage College, and the transition has been nothing short of incredible! Together with our students, we’re thriving like never before—and we couldn’t be happier. [...]

 Have you noticed that hot chocolate is more than just a hot beverage? As you imbibe the warm, creamy, chocolatey potion do you not feel a sense of joy and contentment? Those who live in one of our local residences certainly thought so. They recently enjoyed a hot chocolate party in which they relished their drinks while creating festive crafts and listening to Christmas Carols.  At first the carols were just there to help to mood, but slowly the magic of the season took over the room. Folks dropped their inhibitions and began to sing along. To quote Dr. Seuss’ seasonal favorite, [...]

Check out the November edition of Sharing the Journey View the November Edition of Sharing the Journey Missed previous editions? Check out our Agency News page to see all editions from this past year!

It was a sunny, chilly day in Albany, and the energy in the air was palpable. People from all walks of life flocked to the War Room in the New York State Capital building, all with one specific goal: have their voices heard by Governor Kathy Hochul. The words, “Invest in me, invest in US” echoed throughout the room, a plea to legislators to support New Yorkers with I/DD by advocating for a 7.8% Medicaid rate increase, adequate wages for human service workers, and enhanced capital funding to ensure quality care. In addition to the chants, rally attendees wore orange [...]