Archived News

People appreciate journeys for many different reasons. For John Kenny and Ellen McBurney, the journey has been about helping to create initiatives benefitting the people supported by DDI. This partnership began while John and Ellen were students in the Executive-in-Residence Program (EIRP) of The Peter J. Tobin College of Business at St. John’s University.

THANK YOU to everyone for your very generous support of our Children’s Day Program’s “Make a Difference Day” Coat Drive and our Thanksgiving Food Drive.

Standing in line is hard. Dealing with large crowds and loud noises is hard. But for people with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), these circumstances can be unbearable. This type of sensory overload is something that the people we support struggle with on a daily basis, often making it difficult to enjoy new places and experiences.

The great news is that it doesn’t have to be so challenging.

Earlier this month, members of Adult Residential Services came together at the Meadow Glen Campus to celebrate their annual Fall Fest.

DDI hosted its annual Stars Gala and Auction on Friday, November 16, 2018 at Villa Lombardi’s in Holbrook.

Courtney from our Pre-Vocational and Supported Employment Programs (SEMP) recently passed the test for his driver's permit.

For individuals and families who are not available to attend in person, click or copy the link provided below into your browser and follow the instructions to register to participate.

Keeping an eye on autism and giving a voice to its Long Island community.

In 2017, DDI launched the School Safety Improvement campaign to enhance the overall safety plan in each of its school buildings.

Welcome to DSP Spotlight, IAC’s annual publication to celebrate the life-changing work of Direct Support Professionals employed by our member agencies.