Housing Journey Leads to Success
The search for housing in New York City can be overwhelming for anyone, but for individuals with disabilities, the barriers can be tremendous. Finding and obtaining accessible housing takes determination, patience, and the right resources that few often have. New Yorker Rafael Morales recently won the housing lottery, literally and figuratively. After submitting over 50 […]
Family Donates Award-Winning Bicycle for Kids at Staten Island Preschool Program
Over the past 20 years, Steve and Judy Bogen have supported the Staten Island Preschool Program in a number of ways. This year, the Bogen family approached the physical and occupational therapy departments, asking if there was a piece of equipment that the departments needed. The PT and OT department suggested a Mission Musketeer 14-inch […]
UCP of NYC Becomes ADAPT Community Network and Celebrates 70th Anniversary
UCP of NYC turned 70 years old and became ADAPT Community Network at a momentous celebration that took place at the New York Hilton on March 9th. That night, 700 supporters, friends, staff and individuals with disabilities gathered to commemorate the milestone as well as unveil ADAPT Community Network as the new name and brand. […]
Individuals Take Part in Winter Sports Adventure
On March 3-4, led by ADAPT Community Network Exercise Physiologist Shirley, Ivy Perry-Burke, Habilitation Assistant, three individuals Latisha, Martha and Shaniqua took part in an adaptive ski weekend, organized at the Adventure Park at Windham Mountain Resort. As ADAPT’s Exercise Physiologist, Shirley works on designing health and wellness, fitness, and athletics goals with our individuals each […]
ADAPT in ReelAbilities Disability Film Festival
As part of the 9th Annual ReelAbilities New York Disability Film Festival, ADAPT was thrilled to participate in collaboration with community partners. ReelAbilities is the United States’ largest film festival dedicated to showcasing films by, or about, people with disabilities. It was founded by Jewish Community Center (JCC) Manhattan in 2007. On March 7th, Illuminart […]