ADAPT’s Chief Program Officer Dahlian Porter Honored for Black History Month
On February 24th, 2024, ADAPT Chief Program Officer Dahlian Porter was awarded the Drum Major Award by the Eta Theta Lambda Chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. The award was presented to Dahlian at the 39th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Black History Month Commemorative Celebration at the Long Island Mariott Hotel. Dahlian […]
ADAPT’s Holiday Cheer Celebration Raises Over $50,000 for Programs and Services
This holiday season, ADAPT created an event to bring together everyone who has donated their time, talent and treasure to ADAPT Community Network over the year. Kicking off the first Holiday Cheer Celebration, (previously called the Santa Project Party) it gave the opportunity to say thank you to all those who have been dedicated to […]
Individuals Supported by ADAPT Win SIDDC Awards for Leadership and Advocacy
On Friday, December 15th, people from all over New York gathered at the Institute for Basic Research on the old Willowbrook site in Staten Island to celebrate the achievements of people supported over the past year. Six individuals supported by ADAPT were recognized and in attendance for the celebration. The event was hosted by the […]
Adults We Support Share Acting Knowledge with School-Age Students in Weekly Theatre Class
175 Lawrence Avenue in Brooklyn holds a thriving campus of ADAPT Community Network services. The building contains Brooklyn Day Hab 1 and 3, a Techworks lab for assistive technology, our School-Age Program, a clinic, and even a pool, all connected to the ADAPT preschool across the street. Though they share a building and facilities, until […]
Cornell Tech Students Team Up with TechWorks to Create Assistive Technology AI
During Fall 2023, five graduate students from Cornell Tech teamed up with ADAPT Community Network as part of the Cornell Tech Product Studio program. The Product Studio program is a high-intensity, experiential workshop that pairs student groups with organizations like ADAPT to leverage their technological knowledge and experience to brainstorm, develop, and test innovative solutions […]