ADAPT’s Life Skills Program Visited by Orly Wahba, Creator of the Kindness Boomerang
On May 7, Life Vest Inside founder, educator and author Orly Wahba met with students in our Life Skills Program at Tottenville High School in Staten Island to discuss becoming “Kindness Ambassadors.” Life Vest Inside’s (LVI) mission is to “empower and unite the world with kindness”, and we were excited to have Ms. Wahba include […]
ADAPT Family Connect Summit 2018 Attracts 600 Families and Practitioners
The annual ADAPT Family Connect Summit was held on Thursday, April 26th at the New York Academy of Medicine. At this comprehensive event, 600 families, advocates and vendors learned about the latest information, changes and developments in the disability field. The Summit featured 10 sessions covering diverse topics such as Family Support & Community Services, […]
Inaugural ADAPT Leadership Awards Gala Raises $600,000 for New Yorkers with Disabilities
On Thursday, March 8th, nearly 500 guests attended the sold-out ADAPT Leadership Awards Gala at Cipriani 42nd Street. The event raised over $600,000 for services and programs benefiting the thousands of children and adults with disabilities in New York City supported by ADAPT Community Network. This Inaugural ADAPT Leadership Awards Gala celebrated the accomplishments of […]
April is National Autism Awareness Month
April is Autism Awareness Month, a nationwide effort started by the Autism Society. One in 68 children in the U.S. is born with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). ASD is a developmental disability that can cause significant social, emotional, communication, and behavioral challenges. Many people with ASD also repeat certain behaviors, or have difficulty with change […]
ADAPT Family Connect Summit to be Held April 26th
We are pleased to announce this year’s ADAPT Family Connect Summit, which will take place on Thursday, April 26th at the New York Academy of Medicine. This event provides the latest information on resources, services and products essential for families living with disabilities in New York City. Each year, The ADAPT Family Connect Summit attracts […]