Remembering Edward R. Matthews
ADAPT Community Network mourns the passing of Edward R. Matthews, who served as its CEO for the past 35 years.
“Ed Matthews was a respected leader and an unwavering advocate for individuals with different abilities,” said Kelly Kaminski, Board President of ADAPT. “His work profoundly impacted the lives of thousands of children, families, and adults across New York for more than 50 years, creating lasting change and empowering countless individuals along the way.”
Edward R. Matthews began his career at ADAPT Community Network in 1986, becoming the CEO in 1989. This followed a distinguished career in NYS government, where he helped to implement the 1975 Federal Consent Judgment to find programs and homes in local communities for over 5,000 persons with I/DD.
A Celebration of Life - Honoring Edward R. Matthews
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