Posts by Alta Justus
During these troubled times
Our country is going through one of the most difficult times in our history. As we approach the tail end of battling a pandemic which has killed more than 100,000…
Read MoreLooking toward the Future
As we begin to look toward the future in our country, state and in our own personal lives, IAHD has begun to prepare for the re-opening of programs and offices. …
Read MoreOur New Normal
It’s been 92 days since the first person tested positive for COVID-19 in the U.S. and 51 days since the first positive in NY. It seems like an eternity when…
Read MoreAn Update from IAHD’s CEO
We are settling into a new normal at IAHD. People are getting used to new routines. Unfamiliar faces are becoming new friends, talks of isolation and quarantine sites have become…
Read MoreA Message from IAHD’s CEO:
We are grateful to Governor Cuomo for acknowledging and thanking Direct Support Professionals. We owe them a debt of gratitude for their commitment every day. They are not only contending…
Read MoreIAHD’s Update to CoronaVirus COVID-19
March 30, 2020 These past few weeks have been tumultuous, to say the least. The CoronaVirus outbreak has changed life as we all know it and it’s certainly changed the…
Read MoreIAHD’s response to COVID-19
March 23, 2020: While we are responding to Executive Orders from the Governor and OPWDD guidance, IAHD’s highest priority continues to be the health and safety of individuals, families and…
Read MoreMission into Action: CQL Accreditation
The Council on Quality and Leadership Press Release 12/4/2019 On June 7, 2019, The Institutes of Applied Human Dynamics (IAHD) achieved Quality Assurances Accreditation from CQL | The Council on Quality and…
Read MoreThe Art of Printmaking
ArtsWestchester recently awarded a matching grant to IAHD. Invited Artist in Residence Diane Cherr is leading a series of print-making workshop with the IAHD artists. Through this grant the IAHD…
Read MoreCelebrating IAHD Direct Support Professionals – More than One Week!
Direct Support Professional Recognition Week took place September 8 through September 14th this year. Direct Support Professionals are the “core” of New York’s system of supports for individuals with developmental…
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