BRIDGING THE GAP
Living Resources is dedicated to providing life enhancing services to individuals challenged by intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as those who are brain injury survivors. Growth and happiness are unique for each person and at Living Resources, we offer a safe and nurturing environment that allows individuals to meet and exceed their personal goals.
Our more than 850 Super Hero staff members provide a wide range of services to more than 1,900 families and individuals helping them to reach new levels of independence. Each day is a success here at Living Resources and each one of our individuals’ accomplishments are celebrated and make us proud to be a part of the Living Resources family.
Our services are individualized and offered in a variety of settings from 60+ residential housing arrangements, site-based services, day opportunities, arts, community volunteering, supported employment, after school programs, counseling services, home support to families, and services to persons with traumatic brain injuries.
1.1 million hours provided annually
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Sharing the Journey – August 2020
Have you ever heard of 22q Deletion Syndrome? Back in 2015, College Experience Graduate Amy created a fun and informational music video to explain how the genetic condition affects her. Check it out! youtu.be/TtsPtu-AzJ8
"22Q" In the style of Taylor Swift's "22"
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Share this video to help raise awareness!! Amy is a typical 21 year old with a "hidden disability" that makes her unique. Her life passion is to share her di...Election Day is fast approaching and we at #livingresources urge each of you to exercise your right to vote.
Want to know more about the candidates on your specific ballot and their responses to specific issues? Click www.vote411.org/ select “Find What’s On Your Ballot” and the “Go To My Races”.
There are many ways to vote!
1. You can still apply for an absentee ballot. Mail in your request by October 27, or apply for a ballot online by clicking absenteeballot.elections.ny.gov/
2. You can vote in person early. Early voting begins this weekend (October 24 – November 1), click my.lwv.org/new-york-state to locate your early voting times and locations by your county.
3. You can vote in person at your polling place on Election Day, November 3.
Your voice matters, let it be heard!
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Election information you need. Brought to you by The League of Women Voters Education Fund.Thank you, Anderson Cooper , CBS News 60 Minutes for reporting about the difficulties that adults with autism have in finding a job, and that more companies are discovering the unique skills and potential people with autism offer. www.cbsnews.com/news/autism-employment-60-minutes-2020-10-04/?fbclid=IwAR3KbpAv5iJxRdci0o-X1aAXtv...
You can partner with #livingresources in helping individuals with a variety of abilities and disabilities in finding fulfilling employment. #NationalDisabilityEmploymentAwarenessMonth www.livingresources.org/services/employment-services/
Recruiting for talent on the autism spectrum
Many adults with autism have a hard time finding a job, but more companies are discovering the unique skills and potential people with autism offer. Anderson Cooper reports.
This past month, The College Experience alumnus Reed Grontas (Class of 2019) has been volunteering at the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York's "Focus Interfaith Food Pantry" in Albany. He has been arranging plastic bags of produce and vegetables, stocking shelves, and enthusiastically performing any other duties that are asked of him. We thank him for this valuable service of helping local families who are living below the poverty line, particularly during this time of decreased food security.
Reed is being supported by the food pantry coordinators as well as his job coach. We thank them for giving him a chance to make a difference. All of us look forward to seeing what Reed will bring to the table at the food pantry among his other achievements that will follow. #NationalDisabilityEmploymentAwarenessMonth
Living Resources' #CollegeExperience is a residential program at The College of Saint Rose that offers young adults with intellectual disabilities the chance to make friends, practice living independently, take classes, and intern at area businesses so that they can transition to work and an independent life.
Meet Tor, one of our graduates who is always in full swing!
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Each year at our Annual Golf Tournament, our golfers have had the option of letting our guest “Student Drivers” hit their long drive shot for them. Tor Kronbichler, a 2019 graduate of our College ...
