Outings
A Special Visit to the Unique Boutique 🛍️
This February, IAHD visited Tarrytown neighbors, YAI, for some pre-Valentine’s Day shopping! IAHD staff and individuals visited the newly opened, and self-run, YAI Unique Boutique, which sells custom items made by the individuals there, as well as other small goods. Things like bracelets, trinket trays, and keychains were popular purchases…
moreThe Magic of NYC in December
⭐Being so close to New York City, our residence homes are able to take advantage of all the things Manhattan has to offer, especially during the holiday season. Our Ryer and Yorktown homes did exactly that; keep reading this article to see how they went out on the town! ⭐Team…
moreThe Great Outdoors with IAHD Tarrytown
Taking advantage of the chilly–but dry– late fall weather, IAHD’s Tarrytown program decided to step out for some fresh air. A group of individuals and staff went to the Greenburgh Nature Center for the day, walking some simple trails and stopping by the barnyard area to say hello to some…
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IAHD is Ready to Rally!
On November 19th, a large group of IAHD staff and self-advocates drove up to the New York State Capitol in Albany to join those who were also attending the rally organized by NYDA. The purpose of this was to encourage legislators to invest in the futures of people with disabilities…
moreHappy Halloween from IAHD!
🐈⬛IAHD embraced their spookiest selves this Halloween season! Keep reading to see how they celebrated the scariest time of year. 🎃Team Ryer made their home a haunted one with the terrifying decorations in their front yard. They did such a good job that the local news even came by to…
moreIAHD Represents at the SANYS Annual Statewide Conference
At the end of October, one of our IAHD Champions attended the annual SANYS statewide multi-day conference in Albany. Jodi, member of the IAHD Board of Directors, SANYS NYC/Westchester regional Self Advocate of the Year, and IAHD Champions secretary attended her first conference in Albany since becoming a self-advocate. This…
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IAHD Artists Attend the Intertwine Arts Gala
On October 24, several of IAHD’s weavers attended the Intertwine Arts annual gala in Chelsea. Many of them had their work on display for sale, and they were able to discuss their pieces with other attendees and potential buyers. It was an extremely successful evening, as six IAHD artists sold…
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Fall Fun at IAHD
🧣As summer ends and autumn begins, IAHD wasted no time in participating in their favorite seasonal activities. Read on to see what our day programs and some of our residences have been up to since the fall has started. 🍎Bainbridge had basketfuls of fun at Stuarts Farm picking apples– and…
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Party Time for the IAHD Residential Community
On September 24, 2024, the IAHD residential community attended their annual dinner dance at Marina Del Rey. Keep reading to see what occurred at the party of the year! ✨Let The Fun Begin IAHD residents and staff began to make their way to Marina Del Rey to begin their evening….
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