ADAPT Community Network Announces Jenna Mandel‑Ricci as the New CEO
Former NYC Health Department Chief of Staff Becomes CEO of Leading Provider of Programs and Services for New Yorkers with Disabilities Marking an Exciting New Chapter for ADAPT. NEW YORK, NY – The Board of Directors for ADAPT, the leading not-for-profit and pioneer serving New Yorkers with disabilities, today announced the confirmation of Jenna Mandel‑Ricci to become the organization’s […]
Meet Pooja, ADAPT’s Newest Team Member
ADAPT Community Network proudly welcomes the newest member of the 80 West End Avenue Team, Pooja Khurana. Working alongside the Human Resources team, Pooja serves as the Receptionist/Administrative Assistant and is often the first person employees and visitors greet at the West End office. From Tuesday to Thursday, Pooja screens calls, warmly greets visitors, and helps guests and employees with a wide range of inquiries. Her welcoming presence makes her an invaluable team member, playing […]
Liev Schreiber, Linsey Davis, Misha Collins, and Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP to be Honored at the ADAPT Leadership Awards on April 20th in New York City
(New York, New York, February 13, 2026) – Linda B. Laul, CEO of ADAPT Community Network, has announced the 2026 honorees for the ADAPT Leadership Awards. The gala will take place on Monday, April 20th, at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City. The awards gala will support the important ongoing work of the non-profit […]
The 25th Annual ADAPT Community Network Golf Tournament to be Hosted by FOX 5 News Anchors Steve Lacy & Teresa Priolo
Honoring Christopher R. Laul and Ryan Laul On Monday, June 1st in New York (New York, New York – January 19th, 2026) – Linda B. Laul, CEO of ADAPT Community Network, announced that the 25th Annual ADAPT Community Network Golf Tournament will be held at Brae Burn Country Club in Purchase, New York, on Monday, […]
Celebrating 50 Years of the IDEA Act
In 1975, United Cerebral Palsy brought forward a class action lawsuit against the Board of Education for failing to comply with federal mandates concerning the education rights of children with disabilities. This lawsuit led to negotiations that established the City’s Board of Education’s obligations under the Architectural Barrier Removal (ABR) program and created the Education […]