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 […]
Over 1,000 Books Donated to ADAPT’s School- Age Program
This holiday season, ADAPT Community Network was picked by the Barnes and Noble in Union Square to receive books donated by the community for the 1,200+ students in our School Age Programs. Thanks to the incredible generosity of Barnes and Noble, our community, and ADAPT supporters, we collected a total of over 1,000 books for […]
People Supported Showcase Art at the “Resilience as a Practice” Exhibition
In partnership with ADAPT Community Network, Positive Exposure Gallery held an opening reception for artwork created by our people supported. Running from December 7, 2025 until January 15, 2026, Resilience as a Practice is a vibrant exhibition showcasing the work of disabled artists who are reflecting on what it means to be resilient. Through bold […]
ADAPT’s Musical Revue Brings Community to the Stage
During the first week of December, our people supported and staff put on a spectacular show full of music, dancing, and acting. Since September, the cast and crew rehearsed to create a 40-minute performance featuring eight different stories. While it wasn’t the first Musical Revue at ADAPT, it was the first one created by the […]
Holiday Cheer Celebration Raises over $31,000 for ADAPT’s School-Age Programs
This holiday season, ADAPT Community Network held its second annual Holiday Cheer Celebration, bringing together staff, volunteers, and friends of ADAPT who have been dedicated to making a difference in the lives of the people we support. The Holiday Cheer Celebration, benefitting ADAPT’s School-Age programs, was held on December 9, 2025, at Slate NY in […]