Tag: intellectual and developmental disabilities

Building Strategies to Support Communication and Address Challenging Behaviors
"It is amazing to see how making a simple request can open so many doors not believed to be available before," writes S:US' Amanda Duva »

Proud Mary: Shattering Stereotypes
"If you have a disability or don’t have a disability, you’re still perfect." »
It’s Time To #bFair2DirectCare
Our DSPs work tirelessly to ensure that individuals with developmental disabilities receive the care and assistance they need for their daily living. »

Urban Farmers Reap Food, Skills And Jobs
[DAILY CHALLENGE] Urban farmers got to taste the fruits—and vegetables—of their labor with a special meal prepared and served by persons with developmental disabilities. »
S:US On World Smile Day!
S:US sends you a warm greeting on October 7, 2016 World Youth Day! »
Urban Farmers Celebrate A Food Oasis In the South Bronx
The highlight of the 6th Annual Harvest Luncheon was a mouthwatering menu of seasonal dishes made using delicious organic produce from its seven community farms located throughout NYC. »
Vacant lot transformed into supportive housing complex
NEWS 12 coverage of our 2016 Harvest Luncheon at Third Avenue in the South Bronx. »
Urban Farmers Celebrate a Food Oasis in the South Bronx
S:US celebrated the harvest from its seven community farms located throughout the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens with a luncheon hosted at the Third Avenue farm. »
Gov. Cuomo Declares DSP Week
Governor Andrew Cuomo recognizes that Direct Support Professionals are making a significant impact in the lives of individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities. »
It’s Direct Support Professional Week
Don't forget to say a big thank you to our DSPs for the tremendous work they do to help individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. »
Congratulating Our Budding Chefs
Eleven individuals served by S:US with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities graduated from the Basic Culinary Arts Program at Kingsborough Community College. »
Community Board 10 Graff Avenue Group Home Advisory Opinion To Be Appealed To OPWDD
Our proposed group home for 276 Graff Avenue in Throggs Neck will proceed to a hearing at OPWDD. Community Board 10 already expressed its opposition to the siting… »