ADAPT Community Network

If you are looking for a fulfilling and impactful career, consider joining ADAPT Community Network! We are constantly hiring for a variety of positions, including direct support professional, registered nurse, teacher’s assistant, and more. Our wide range of programs and services has created a job network that has mobility, diversity, and flexibility. If you want to help kids and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities live full, happy, and healthy lives, please visit our careers page at https://lnkd.in/gS-ejdsg for a list of benefits and open positions. ADAPT Community Network is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. #dsp #dspjobs #dspcareers #disabilitysupportjobs #specialeducation #registerednurse #teachersassistant #nowhiring #hiring #directsupportprofessional #nonprofit #specialeducation #disabilityservices #nonprofitcareers #nycnonprofit

Check out these photos from the second annual #ASL Slam, a vibrant celebration of Deaf culture and talent! The event featured performances by people supported from all over the city, including Darrell from Stillwell, who performed an ASL poem about his love for the Yankees, and volunteers who taught audience members ASL signs for different emotions. There were powerful performances about the challenges of navigating Access-a-Ride and the MTA, as well as a live interview from Steven of 154th Street, who shared why learning ASL is so important for communication. The event also included an amazing dance performance from Elmwood, ASL song interpretations, and more incredible acts. Thanks to everyone who participated and helped make this event a success!

Thank you to everyone who attended this year’s DSP Luncheon, and congratulations to all of this year’s honorees! We can’t thank our Direct Support Professionals enough for all they do for the people we support. ADAPT is so incredibly lucky to have such generous, kind, and caring direct support staff. #DSP #directsupportprofessional #DSPMonth #DSPAppreciation

Join ADAPT for a free webinar on Thursday, November 21st, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. on the evaluation process for individuals with ASD (autism spectrum disorder). This presentation will focus on the different diagnostic evaluations available to diagnose ASD. Dr. Gorenstein will also discuss what parents should look for when seeking an independent evaluation for their child and provide an overview of what types of evaluations are needed to access services. This webinar will be presented in English with Spanish and Mandarin interpretation. To register, visit https://bit.ly/3YOZB6X, email [email protected] or call (718) 436-7979 Ext. 704. únase a ADAPT para un seminario web gratuito el jueves 21 de noviembre de 2024 de 10:00 a. m. a 11:30 a. m. sobre el proceso de evaluación para personas con TEA (trastorno del espectro autista). Esta presentación se centrará en las diferentes evaluaciones diagnósticas disponibles para diagnosticar el TEA. El Dr. Gorenstein también discutirá qué deben buscar los padres cuando buscan una evaluación independiente para su hijo y brindará una descripción general de qué tipos de evaluaciones se necesitan para acceder a los servicios. Este seminario web se presentará en inglés con interpretación en espa?ol y mandarín. Para registrarse, visite https://bit.ly/3YOZB6X, envíe un correo electrónico a [email protected] o llame al (718) 436-7979 ext. 704. 加入 ADAPT，参加 2024 年 11 月 21 日星期四上午 10:00 至 11:30 举行的免费网络研讨会，内容涉及 ASD（自闭症谱系障碍）患者的评估流程。本演讲将重点介绍可用于诊断 ASD 的不同诊断评估。 Gorenstein 博士还将讨论父母在为孩子寻求独立评估时应该寻找什么，并概述获得服务需要哪些类型的评估。 该网络研讨会将以英语进行，并配有西班牙语和普通话口译。如需注册，请访问 https://lnkd.in/eMPyAeJX [email protected] 或致电 (718) 436-7979 分机号 11。 704.

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.” Ed Matthews oversaw the growth of the organization by expanding its reach to supporting over 25,000 families and individuals across eight counties, including the Hudson Valley, and employing over 3,000 staff members. His most recent honors include being selected as a Crain’s New York Notable Leader in Healthcare, receiving the Healthcare Hero Award by Schneps Media, and winning the Hausman Humanitarian Award at the ADAPT Leadership Awards. ADAPT sends their deepest condolences to the entire Matthews family, including his four children and four grandchildren. If you would like to donate to ADAPT in Mr. Matthews' honor, please visit?bit.ly/ADAPTDonate.

The TCS NYC Marathon is THIS SUNDAY and Team ADAPT is gearing up for the race! You can cheer them on this weekend by downloading the TCS New York City Marathon app and entering the runners’ names or bib numbers. You’ll be able to track them live as they run throughout the city. If you would like to support our runners, please visit bit.ly/DonateTeamADAPT and help them reach their fundraising goals. Any amount, big or small, is highly appreciated and contributes to the funding of ADAPT Community Network’s programs and services for kids and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Let’s go Team ADAPT!

Join us for a webinar on November 7th, 2024 from 10:00 am to 11:30 am on supported decision-making! This webinar will give an overview of supported decision-making (SDM) and how it can be implemented in place of guardianship. We will also go over the difference between traditional guardianship and SDM and how SDM can enhance the independence, self-determination, inclusion, and dignity of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This webinar will be presented in English with Spanish and Mandarin Chinese interpretation provided. To register or see more information, please email [email protected], call (718) 436-7979 Ext. 704, or visit https://bit.ly/SDMWebinar. ?únase a nosotros en un seminario web el 7 de noviembre de 2024 de 10:00 a. m. a 11:30 a. m. sobre la toma de decisiones con apoyo! Este seminario web brindará una descripción general de la toma de decisiones con apoyo (SDM, por sus siglas en inglés) y cómo se puede implementar en lugar de la tutela. También repasaremos la diferencia entre la tutela tradicional y la SDM y cómo la SDM puede mejorar la independencia, la autodeterminación, la inclusión y la dignidad de las personas con discapacidades intelectuales y del desarrollo. Este seminario web se presentará en inglés con interpretación en espa?ol y chino mandarín. Para registrarse o ver más información, envíe un correo electrónico a [email protected], llame al (718) 436-7979 Ext. 704 o visite https://bit.ly/SDMWebinar. 欢迎参加 2024 年 11 月 7 日上午 10:00 至上午 11:30 举行的有关支持性决策的网络研讨会！本次网络研讨会将概述支持性决策 (SDM) 及其如何代替监护。我们还将讨论传统监护和 SDM 之间的区别，以及 SDM 如何增强智力和发育障碍人士的独立性、自决能力、包容性和尊严。 本次网络研讨会将以英语进行，并提供西班牙语和普通话翻译。如需注册或了解更多信息，请发送电子邮件至 [email protected]，致电 (718) 436-7979 分机 704，或访问 https://bit.ly/SDMWebinar。

As Direct Support Professional Recognition Month comes to a close, ADAPT would like to once again thank our wonderful and valued DSPs. If you haven’t already, please take a moment to thank the DSPs in your life for their dedication and generosity towards the people we support. Check out these photos of DSP celebrations throughout the agency!

Happy Halloween! ADAPT’s Children’s Programs have been having a blast celebrating spooky season, including trick-or-treating at the 80 West End office and painting pumpkins for their annual pumpkin decorating contest. Have fun and stay safe this Halloween night!

Happy Diwali! ADAPT Community Network wishes you and your family a wonderful Festival of Lights.