Success Stories

Sep 1, 2025 November 7 @ 7:00 pm

All Around IAHD: August 2025

⭐️ Jodi, IAHD board member and Self-Advocate, recently had the opportunity to go to Albany for a few days to attend the Cultural and Linguistic Competence Leadership Academy hosted by the Georgetown University National Center for Cultural Competence. At the end of the course, she and her peers got to…

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Jul 25, 2025 November 7 @ 7:00 pm

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,…

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Jul 1, 2025 November 7 @ 7:00 pm

All Around IAHD: June 2025

🌻On June 26th, our St. Mary’s day program visited the New York Botanical Gardens and their Van Gogh inspired displays. 🎓 A major congratulations to Naquan from our Ward residence on graduating high school! 🎡Individuals from our Ryer residence had a thrilling time visiting Coney Island’s Luna Park! They spent…

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Jun 30, 2025 November 7 @ 7:00 pm

Experiencing the Rhythms of Joy

The month of June ended with an incredible musical showcase put on by individuals at our Bainbridge Day Hab. Entitled “The Rhythms of Joy”, this concert focused on diversity through rhythm and movement with a variety of vocal and instrumental performances; one of these performances was in collaboration with Nia…

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May 12, 2025 November 7 @ 7:00 pm

IAHD Celebrates Nurses’ Week 2025

From May 6th to the May 12th, IAHD joined the nationwide celebration of recognizing the amazing work of our nurses during Nurses’ Week. It is a time for us to acknowledge the many contributions our nurses have made to the IAHD community while never wavering in their compassion, professionalism, and…

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Apr 25, 2025 November 7 @ 7:00 pm

Dynamic Arts Wonders “Who is Your Hero?”

IAHD’s Dynamic Arts Gallery held their opening reception for the latest art show, entitled “Who Is Your Hero?”, curated by IAHD’s very own Johnny Mattei, and Erin McSorley. The art collectiom for this show’s theme includes pieces from IAHD’s Alfred H., Cruz M., Richard O., and Christopher S., as well…

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Apr 10, 2025 November 7 @ 7:00 pm

It’s Party Time for IAHD Staff!

After taking a few years off, IAHD held an All Staff Party in early April at Maestro’s in the Bronx. Everyone came dressed to the nines and ready to dance the night away! There was a delicious buffet dinner and even a photo booth for anyone to enjoy between songs….

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Apr 3, 2025 November 7 @ 7:00 pm

Councilman Dinowitz Visits IAHD’s Bainbridge Day Program

Early in April, special guest, District 11 Councilman, Eric Dinowitz visited the IAHD Bainbridge location. They spent their time going through a typical day at Bainbridge and what activities that may include. Councilman Dinowitz enjoyed a yoga class held by Inner Being LLC and found his meditative state of mind…

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Mar 28, 2025 November 7 @ 7:00 pm

Feeling Zen with IAHD Day Habilitation Staff

At the end of the month, Inner Being LLC held two yoga classes for day habilitation staff at all three programs over the span of two days. IAHD staff experienced these practices firsthand so to have the ability to practice yoga in the classrooms with the people we support using…

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Feb 25, 2025 November 7 @ 7:00 pm

Touring Croton for a Cause 🏠

IAHD’s Croton-on-Hudson residence had the honor of hosting Mayor Brian Pugh and Deputy Mayor Len Simon to advocate for organizations like IAHD and the critical needs we must have met to improve the lives of both the individuals we support and staff. This house visit allowed these legislators to see…

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