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November 21, 2023 Kimberly MacLeod NewsLeave a Comment on Survive and Thrive During the Holidays

Survive and Thrive During the Holidays

If you are looking to survive and thrive during the holidays, there are things you can do to lessen stress.

Care Mangers volunteer: Three women of color smile bundled up for the cold.

October 30, 2023 Kimberly MacLeod NewsLeave a Comment on Care Managers Volunteer

Care Managers Volunteer

Care Managers volunteer their time at the Special Olympics October Invitational, helping Member competition in competitions.

Three pictures appear; a couple holding hands, another couple huggin, and another with hands clasped. A box in the middle says, "Tips for dating success."

August 4, 2023 Kimberly MacLeod NewsLeave a Comment on How to put yourself out there

Tips for Dating Success by Kathy O’Connell, Founder of Radiant Abilities, ACA/NY Guest Blogger Are you feeling like nothing is changing in your dating life? Are prospects not working out? Maybe you have begun to give up on that elusive…

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July 12, 2023 Kimberly MacLeod StoriesLeave a Comment on Member Focuses on Health and Wellness

Member Focuses on Health and Wellness

Christine Biernacki is helping Michael Garing with Core Services: Care Coordination and Health Promotion and Referral to Community Supports. Michael lives on Long Island and has done much to overcome obstacles to increase his independence. But Michael has had a…

Woman yells with adrenaline while lifting a very heavy barbell.

June 13, 2023 Kimberly MacLeod StoriesLeave a Comment on Show of strength

Show of strength

Powerlifter rises above adversity despite her start in life Angel Athenas, at five-foot-tall, is a wonder. She won four gold medals at the 2019 Special Olympics World Games in Abu Dhabi, out lifting all women in her weight class and deadlifting…

August 23, 2022 Alexa Aiello NewsLeave a Comment on Addiction Awareness for Families of People with IDD

Addiction Awareness for Families of People with IDD

Resources for Addiction Helping a loved one through an addiction is never an easy thing to do. Families are a huge part of a person’s recovery. It can be even more daunting for a family of a person with a…

April 11, 2022 Alexa Aiello NewsLeave a Comment on Supporting Safe and Healthy Relationships in Our Community

Supporting Safe and Healthy Relationships in Our Community

Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention defines sexual violence as “any sexual act committed against someone without that person’s freely given consent.” New York State…

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