Host & Honorary Gala Co-Chairs Announced for the 2025 ADAPT Leadership Awards on March 3rd in New York City
Host & Honorary Gala Co-Chairs Announced for the 2025 ADAPT Leadership Awards on March 3rd in New York CityAbigail Hawk will Host the GalaHonorary Gala Co-Chairs are Cara Buono, Abigail Hawk, Susan Lucci, Deborah Roberts, Rosanna Scotto, Ali Stroker, Alex Witt, Mike Woods, and Isiah Whitlock Jr. (New York, New York, December 5th, 2024) – […]
ADAPT Community Network mourns the passing of Edward R. Matthews, who served as its CEO for the past 35 years.
“Ed Matthews was a respected leader and an unwavering advocate for individuals with different abilities,” said Kelly Kaminski, Board President of ADAPT. “His work profoundly impacted the lives of thousands of children, families, and adults across New York for more than 50 years, creating lasting change and empowering countless individuals along the way.” Edward R. Matthews began his career […]
ADAPT Community Network Launches New Computer Labs and Assistive Technology Program
This summer, ADAPT Community Network inaugurated a new computer lab for the individuals we support. The lab, equipped with Chromebooks, Windows, and Mac computers, offers an opportunity to learn about computer literacy and system accessibility features. Education Specialist Wilma Rodriguez and Helpdesk Specialist Paul Tudisco, in collaboration with the HelpUs help desk, expanded and led […]
ADAPT’s Laser Art Program Uses Technology to Help Individuals with Limited Mobility Paint
Regardless of ability, ADAPT Community Network empowers the individuals we support to experiment with a wide range of artistic pursuits. Not all the individuals in our programs can hold a pencil or paintbrush, but ADAPT’s Laser Art Program uses technology to help them put their artistic visions on paper. ADAPT supports people with intellectual and […]
ADAPT Family Visits White House for Disability Pride Month
This Disability Pride Month, ADAPT learned about a family that truly embodies the ADAPT mission. Adonise, a bright and talented student from an ADAPT preschool program in Manhattan, recently had the extraordinary opportunity to visit the White House and celebrate the conclusion of Disability Pride Month. Adonise’s mother, Anne Louis, shared how their whole family […]