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The Year Ahead: 2026
As we close out the year, we want to reflect on one important thing. In a year full of uncertainty, one thing remained steady: you showed up. Because of your support, participants in IAHD’s Day Habilitation Without Walls program enjoyed monthly visits to The Metropolitan Museum of Art, more than 230…
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IAHD’s First Impact Report
We are excited to share the very first IAHD Impact Report. This report highlights the incredible opportunities made possible for the people we support – opportunities that exist because of the generous contributions from YOU! Take a moment to explore and learn more about: IAHD’s programs; the dedicated staff who…
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Honoring Our Mission: Building Tomorrow Together
IAHD has been hard at work shaping a bold strategic plan to ensure a strong and sustainable future as a leading provider of supports and services for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. On December 4, 2025, we celebrated the culmination of this effort, with stakeholders gathering for an inspiring…
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Advocating in Albany with NYDA
IAHD staff and the people we support got involved in local politics as they participated in the New York Disability Advocates (NYDA) Capitol Rally in Albany on November 18th. The purpose of this rally was to advocate for improvements for people with IDD and the people who support them including a 27% targeted inflationary…
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The Bainbridge Choir Takes the Stage at Bethany Arts Center
On October 8, 2025, the IAHD Choir performed its first professional concert at the Bethany Arts Community in Ossining, NY. Bethany Arts Community is a space and environment where all forms of art can be learned, expressed, and shared with one another, which the choir was able to do through their performances…
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The Quarterly Family Meeting BBQ
On July 15, IAHD hosted a BBQ at the DeVito conference center in Pleasantville for one of their Quarterly Family and Advocates meetings. At these meetings, loved ones and/or family advocates of individuals supported by IAHD meet with various IAHD staff members to hear the latest updates about the organization,…
moreIAHD’s 2025 Annual June Fundraiser
Thank you to all who contributed to IAHD’s Annual Fundraiser held at The Cutting Room on June 11, 2025! Over 175 attendees watched as IAHD brought wellness to life through the evening’s live appeal bidding and this year’s award winners. IAHD Board President, Matt Kiamie was recognized with the IAHD…
moreAll Around IAHD: May 2025
🎂 May is a festive time at St. Mary’s, as many program participants celebrate their birthday during this month! Towards the end of the month, St. Mary’s held a surprise party for five men and women who were all born within 10 days of each other! We hope the celebration…
moreAll Around IAHD: April 2025
🐟 Bethany Arts Center (BAC) held a flag/banner decoration day to honor the upcoming Fish Migration Celebration. Residents of our Union home joined the decoration sessions for at least one, if not both, flag making sessions hosted by BAC artist Greg Corbino. 🌳 Taking advantage of the beautiful weather,…
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