BRIDGING THE GAP
Living Resources’ core purpose is to support and empower individuals with disabilities or other life-challenging conditions to live with dignity, independence, and happiness. Growth and happiness are unique for each person and at Living Resources, we offer a supportive environment that allows individuals to meet and exceed their personal goals.
Our more than 850 Super Hero staff members provide a wide range of services to more than 1,900 families and individuals helping them to reach new levels of independence. Each day is a success here at Living Resources and each one of our individuals’ accomplishments are celebrated and make us proud to be a part of the Living Resources family.
Our services are individualized and offered in a variety of settings from 60+ residential housing arrangements, site-based services, college programs; day opportunities, arts, community volunteering, supported employment, afterschool programs, counseling services, and so much more.
1.55 million hours provided annually
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Creativity – and feelings of joy – were in full effect at a poetry slam, put on by the Day Community Opportunities Program (DCOP) in Rensselaer County. Program participants were invited to write their own poems and read them aloud to their peers.
Dillon Morgan’s prose deeply touched those in the audience:
Smiles are like sunshine
Warm and Bright
Smiles make everything feel alright
Here with my friends is where I like to be
Smiling at you, cause you’re smiling at me
“This poem stuck out to me,” shares Amanda Doty, manager of Rensselaer DCOP, “I think it’s a great example of how kind and loving our participants are and how important the bonds made at day program can be.”
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and feelings on paper and out loud, Dillon! We hope you are always surrounded by the smiles that bring you so much happiness. To learn more about DCOP, click here: www.livingresources.org/day-community-opportunities-program-dcop/
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Great Job Dillon 👏
That is Awesome
Awesome job Dillon Morgan
HOW DO YOU FILL GAPS IN DISABILITY SERVICES?
The demand for better housing and ongoing support is at an all-time high for individuals with disabilities, but the siloed system of services and dwindling budgets present roadblocks. Join us at the May 16th Elder Law Forum, as we analyze the realities and offer solutions with experts Elizabeth Martin of Living Resources New York, Willow Baer of New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities, Denise DiNoto of New York State Independent Living Council, Inc., Sarah Grimes of NYSARC Trust Services and Frank Hemming of Pierro, Connor & Strauss. Free to attend in Albany or live stream from anywhere. conta.cc/49X7LO3
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We need to share how much we appreciate everyone in the Delmar Reformed Church's congregation! During the Lenten season, they held a "feed the fish" fundraiser benefiting our organization and raised over $1,000. Thank you for your support! Every dollar donated will be used towards our mission of promoting the dignity, independence, and happiness of the individuals we support.
If you'd like to join in the generosity, you can make a donation here: bit.ly/49PSS05
Read more about the fundraiser here: www.livingresources.org/feeding-the-fish/
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It is never too late to seek support! We are recognizing #MentalHealthAwareness Month to fight back against stigma and encourage anyone who may be struggling to reach out to someone they trust. You can call/text 988 24/7 if you are ever in crisis. #MHAM2024
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Our RN Case Managers help coordinate medical care for individuals supported by our agency across upstate New York! Are you a #registerednurse looking to make a career move? We'd love to have you join our team: tinyurl.com/LivingResourcesRN
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