ADAPT Celebrates Pre-School Graduates
Each June, we gather to celebrate the accomplishments of our pre-school and school age graduates. Hundreds of families, teachers and staff gathered to witness our stellar pre-school students graduate over the past few weeks at ADAPT’s program sites spanning across the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan and Staten Island. At each ceremony, families come together with teachers […]
NYS Senator Martin Golden Recognized by ADAPT for Work in Achieving Pay Increase for DSPs
On June 1st, New York State Senator Martin Golden, a long-time friend and supporter of ADAPT and the disabilities movement, visited a program location in Brooklyn for a ceremony where he was recognized for his leadership role by both ADAPT and the Brooklyn Developmental Disabilities Council in obtaining the $45 million increase in pay for […]
Team ADAPT participates in Annual Race for Hope and Possibility
On Sunday, June 25th, a bright and sunny morning greeted more than 5,500 athletes as they prepared for the Achilles Hope & Possibility (4M) in Central Park. Program participants, staff and ADAPT Community Network supporters gathered as part of TEAM ADAPT in support for the Annual Achilles Hope & Possibility Race. TEAM ADAPT participated in […]
ADAPT’s 154th Street Day Program Gives Back to the Harlem Community
ADAPT’s 154th Day Program launched a week-long, “We Love Our Community Campaign” May 15-19 to spruce up the block and make connections with local community members, senior centers, schools, and businesses. The goal of the campaign was to perform community service for the benefit of the public and to give back to the Harlem community. […]
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 […]