News & Updates

Last month, ANCOR proudly announced the 54 recipients of the national association’s 2025 Direct Support Professional of the Year Awards, and two amazing Living Resources staff members were honored for the contributions to the intellectually and developmentally disabled (I/DD) community. Recognized for her distinctive relationship building skills, Daryllyn Ward was honored in the special category for Relationships. Recognized for her unwavering commitment to person-centered services, she prioritizes the independence and happiness of those she supports, responding effectively to their needs and those of their families. Daryllyn exemplifies dedication, compassion, and the true spirit of person-centered care in every interaction. Kelly [...]

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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 [...]

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. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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Here at Living Resources, our mission is to enable individuals with disabilities to live their lives with dignity, independence, and happiness. So, when we see an individual we support doing just that, we love to share their story. Meet Michael, a Long Island native who came to the Albany area for the first time in 2018 as a part of Living Resources’ College Experience Program. During the Program, Michael learned valuable life skills and made lasting friendships. In fact, he currently lives with two other College Experience alumni in their very own apartment. They’ve been living together in the apartment [...]

Hope, and hard work were mainstage at the Brain Injury Association of New York State’s (BIANYS) Advocacy Day, sponsored by Assemblymember John T. McDonald III on March 12, 2025. The daylong event at the Legislative Office Building raised awareness of brain injuries and served as a platform to advocate for key policy initiatives. Fourteen participants from the Living Resources Brain Injury program and their staff joined others advocating for BIANYS’s top legislative priorities for 2025, including; a continuum of care for neuro-resource facilitates, updated school concussion management and response protocols, and funding for Concussion Outreach Prevention Education (COPE). Their [...]