Wheatly Farms & Arts Center hosted Eta Theta Lambda (ETL), Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity members for an inclusive volunteer event alongside people supported in Day Services. Together they created meal kits for community partner NOSH Delivers! supporting increased food access for Long Island families. On Monday January 16, ETL chapter members, including Stanfort Perry, CEO,... Read More
The Freeport Program Without Walls (PWW) is one of the busiest day services hubs in the agency. This month, each of its eight sites let their individuality shine through Black History Month murals while also taking part in a friendly research competition. Each site was... Read More
For nearly three decades, the ladies and gentlemen receiving Day Services at the Farmingdale 1 have built lasting friendships, celebrated milestones and strengthened their community together. On January 30, they celebrated 28 years with an anniversary party that included 1998 trivia game, creating a memory poster, sweet treats, and an award ceremony. Day Habilitation services provides people with developmental disabilities with a dedicated space to work on socialization, personal development,... Read More
Coleen Mackin, self-advocate and Quality Assurance Trainer, recently became one of the twenty board members of Self-Advocates Becoming Empowered (SABE), a national self-advocacy organization. Her leadership reflects years of advocacy and a deep commitment to empowering people to share their experiences. “I joined to help other people and gain more knowledge,” Coleen said.... Read More
The sound of hammers and laughter echoed through the woodshop at Farmingdale High School on Jan. 28, as people supported by Day Services joined students for a woodworking project designed to build skills, confidence, and connection. From the moment they entered the woodshop, people expressed excitement... Read More