Channeling Queen B
Earlier this year, some of the ladies of Team Ryer unleashed their inner popstar to watch Beyonce’s Renaissance concert film at the Magic Johnson Theaters in Harlem. Because authentic merchandise was too expensive, they took it upon themselves to make their own Renaissance inspired outfits! They had a mega shopping…
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Celebrating Black History Month at St. Mary’s
Throughout February, IAHD’s St. Mary’s Day Hab program in the Bronx hosted a variety of events to celebrate Black History Month, including movie screenings and Sip & Paint sessions. Their month of honoring Black history and culture came to a conclusion with their Black History Museum, in which staff transformed…
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Love is in the Air at IAHD
IAHD was filled with love last week as Valentine’s Day festivities were held throughout day habilitation programs and residences. Keep reading to hear about all the festivities! Our three day programs– Bainbridge, Tarrytown, and St. Mary’s– all celebrated in their own ways. 💘 Things got crafty at Bainbridge leading up…
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Yorktown Loves Yu-Gi-Oh!
James (Jimmy) participates in weekly Yu-Gi-Oh! card tournaments at 3rd Universe in Croton-on-Hudson. A staff member from IAHD typically brings Jimmy to his tournaments, but that is where their involvement ends. When Jimmy arrives at 3rd Universe, he gets his game face on and is immediately enveloped into the world…
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IAHD’s Board of Directors Gains a New Member
Congratulations to IAHD Self-Advocate and IAHD Champion Jodi for being selected as the new liaison for the Board of Directors here at IAHD! The application process was not simple; she had to express interest in the role, submit her resume, and go through a round of interviews to prove her…
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The Year Ahead: 2024
We, at IAHD, are thrilled to welcome a new year with exciting progress toward our goals! We welcome people moving into their new homes, embrace new staff looking for fulfilling careers, and embark upon new initiatives that will enhance the lives of those we support. Please visit our updated website…
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Dynamic Arts Gallery Collaborates with The Bronx Brewery
Last month, IAHD’s Dynamic Arts Gallery (DAG) unveiled their exciting collaboration with The Bronx Brewery: the limited edition IPA called “Cosmic Haze”. The name is based on the art on the label, which was made by IAHD’s own Christopher Santiago. Taking inspiration from street art and graffiti, Christopher’s art served…
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IAHD Gets Festive!
December was a busy month here at IAHD. Check out all the festive fun we had in our day programs and residence homes! 🐧 “A Christmas Carol” at the Concordia Conservatory A large group from some of our residences took a trip to the Concordia Conservatory to watch their rendition…
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A Holly Jolly Sing Along
What better way is there to celebrate the holiday season than getting together and spreading winter cheer through song? Participants at Tarrytown and Bainbridge Day Programs were accompanied by IAHD Board President, Matthew Kiamie, on guitar and vocals, his son, Sam, on bass, and Gus on percussion for the ultimate…
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