ADAPT Staff Help Individuals Navigate New Technology
In May 2020, ADAPT Community Network’s virtual programming network was born, a major change for the people supported by ADAPT, who no longer had to attend in-person programs to learn and socialize. As the world transitioned to Zoom and Teams, most people (at ADAPT and beyond) struggled with the new technology. Joining meetings, muting and […]
Day Program Attendees Find Love at Speed Dating Event
On the Friday before Valentine’s Day, love was in the air at Brooklyn Day Hab 5 on Elmwood Avenue. The unseasonably warm weather outside reflected the atmosphere inside the cozy building where staff had decorated the lobby, common rooms, and halls with an explosion of pink and red hearts and balloons. The Valentine’s Day Speed […]
Santa Project Party and Year-End Donations Raise $78,000 for ADAPT’s Children’s Programs
Come December, everyone deserves a little holiday cheer. That’s why, 11 years ago, a group of young professionals started the Santa Project, a fundraising campaign that benefits ADAPT Community Network’s children’s programs. This year, thanks to our host, guests, and generous sponsors and donors, we raised a total of $78,000 raised for our students through […]
Education Specialists Support Individuals’ Dreams of College
People with developmental and intellectual disabilities (I/DD) have the right to pursue higher education – however, the process is not always easy. Often, the odds of the college application process are stacked against people with disabilities. For example, students with Individualized Education Programs or who attend special education high schools are often awarded an IEP […]
ADAPT’s DJ Wheels and Singer Lachi Team Up for Hudson Yards Single Release Party
DJ Wheels, a talented DJ and music enthusiast who attends the Elmwood Adult Learning Center, recently had the chance to perform at the single release party for blind singer and disability rights activist, Lachi. The event, held at Hudson Yards, was a celebration of disability culture, music, and art, and was centered around Lachi’s new […]
