ADAPT Joins the MAC Panel to Discuss Virtual Accessibility for People with Disabilities
ADAPT Community Network joined the Museum, Arts, and Culture Access Consortium (MAC) panel to discuss virtual access to cultural programming for people with disabilities. MAC is an organization that strives to increase access to New York City’s cultural institutions for the disability community. The pandemic has led to the transition from in-person events to virtual […]
Celebrating 50 Years With Adapt
This year marks Patty Sprofera’s 50th anniversary at ADAPT Community Network. Patty has always been an advocate for people with disabilities. As a child, she attended events and programs held by ADAPT formerly, United Cerebral Palsy of NYC, and helped raise awareness and funding for the cause. Before joining us in 1971, Patty worked as […]
The Training Collaborative Strengthens Relationship Between Families and Staff
ADAPT Community Network aims to support the learning and development of all employees through our career development programs. One of our career development programs is The Training Collaborative for Innovative Leadership lead by Peg Gould which provides competency-based training that fosters leadership, best practices, and most importantly, enhances the quality of life of the individuals […]
COVID-19 Vaccine: Information and Resources
With news about vaccines changing rapidly, ADAPT is committed to providing you with information as it’s available to help you protect yourself, loved ones, and persons supported. Studies show that the COVID-19 vaccines are an effective way of protecting people against getting the virus. The vaccine will teach your immune system how to recognize and […]
Supporting Families at ADAPT
Anyone with a bad back knows how difficult it can be to get a good night’s sleep. Now picture yourself on an inadequate mattress. Jamel, a 14-year-old boy diagnosed with Autism, was experiencing just that, severe back pain, causing him to have trouble standing and sleeping. He was scheduled for surgery in late December of […]
