Scuba Diving an Exciting Adaptive Activity for Individuals
The underwater world of scuba diving is a great opportunity for a person with a disability. This weightless environment can offer a new sense of independence that cannot be found on land. As the sport of scuba diving has evolved into an accessible and fun recreational activity, it has also emerged as one of the […]
Collaboration with NYU Disabilities Course Featured on WPIX 11 Changemakers News Segment
Over the past five years, NYU Senior Lecturer Allan Goldstein has been impacting hundreds of students through his Disabilities Studies course. Most recently, Goldstein and his course was the subject of a WPIX 11 “Changemakers” segment. The Changemakers series focuses on individuals who are inspiring, mentoring, collaborating, and innovating to make their communities and beyond […]
Castleton Residence Heads to Abilities Expo
On Saturday, May 6th, the Castleton ICF went to the Abilities expo in New Jersey to witness the latest adaptive equipment and most current technologies available to individuals with disabilities. What an adventure! Shanell, Stacy, and Derick ventured out and visited a number of vendors and industry representatives, familiarizing themselves with “what’s what” in the […]
Senator Martin Golden to be recognized by ADAPT and Brooklyn Developmental Disabilities Council for Work in Pay Increase for Direct Service Professionals
New York, NY – NYS Senator Martin Golden will visit ADAPT Community Network’s (formerly United Cerebral Palsy of New York City) Brooklyn facility to be recognized by the leading New York City disabilities organization and the Brooklyn Developmental Disabilities Council for his leadership in gaining the $45 million increase in pay for Direct Service Professionals […]
NYU lecturer, Allan Goldstein, breaks down barriers through to disabilities course
New York University professor Allan Goldstein and ADAPT Community Network have been working together closely in the classroom. Goldstein welcomes people with disabilities from ADAPT into the classroom to work closely with students on digital video projects with goals of shedding stigmas. Goldstein’s work and commitment to breaking down barriers has been featured on PIX11’s Changemakers segment. […]