50 Years, One Classroom to Statewide Impact: Eden II & Genesis Foundation’s Milestone Anniversary
Eden II Programs marks its 50th anniversary in 2026, having grown from six children and one classroom on Staten Island into one of the most comprehensive autism
Employee Spotlight: Kelly Maurer Finds Her Purpose in Watching Things Click
Kelly Maurer serves as Data Entry Supervisor and DME Specialist at Hudson Regional LTC Pharmacy, where she's built her role around teaching others the systems and processes
Summer Cookout Food Safety: Protecting Vulnerable Individuals from Foodborne Illness
On a hot day, food left unrefrigerated can become unsafe in as little as one hour instead of the usual two. The core protections are simple: keep hand-washing supplies accessible, separate raw proteins from ready-to-eat food completely, use
Water Safety for Individuals with I/DD: A Summer Supervision Guide
Water safety for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities requires dedicated, one-to-one supervision assigned specifically to watching the water, not shared with any other task, plus advance knowledge of each person's swimming ability, medical risk factors like seizure
Heat Exhaustion vs. Heat Stroke: How Caregivers Can Tell the Difference and Respond Fast
Heat exhaustion is the warning stage: heavy sweating, pale and cool skin, dizziness, and a weak pulse. Heat
Why Spring Is a Recommitment Moment for ID/DD Agencies and the People They Serve
Spring changes the way people in ID/DD residential settings move through their days. Windows open. Day programs shift
How Should ID/DD Agencies Prepare Medications for Resident Vacations?
Vacation season is a good thing in residential settings. Weekend lake trips, family road trips, cruises, longer summer getaways. Each one is something
A Decade in the Sky: LEAP for Autism 2026 Raises Over $90,000 for Greystone Programs
On Saturday, May 2, 2026, the 10th Annual LEAP for Autism brought tents, music, food trucks, and skydivers











