Saturday evening, August 12th, Independent Support Services held its first ever “Night at the Ballpark”. Participants, their families, friends and ISS staff came out to cheer on the Long Island Ducks. Despite the loss, everyone had a fantastic time. Attendees received an ISS t-shirt and were treated to an amazing firework show at the conclusion of […]
ISS is proud to announce the Independent Support Services Self-Direction Community Foundation. This new foundation will use 100% of funds received to support self-directing individuals who are experiencing a financial shortfall that cannot be paid through their budget and have no other financial resources. Our inaugural fund raising event will be a Walk/Roll-athon on September 30, 2023 […]
We are planning a local premier of the ISS documentary “Make Your Own Path” followed by a talent show at the Cinema Arts Centre on October 14, 2023. To all participants who have a special talent that you would like to present, we are now accepting audition videos. The audition video must be five to […]
Get Outdoors & Get Together Day events will be held at select locations across New York on Saturday, June 10. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and the State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks), in partnership with the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) and the NYS Division of Veterans’ Services, are hosting […]
ISS is pleased to announce the first place winners of the Pet Photo Contest. We would like to thank everyone for their submissions. All of the entries were amazing and fun to see. Your photos truly show the great joy and companionship they share with you. A $25 gift card was awarded to all first […]
Thanks to the amazing response, Legoland has received a flood of interest in their “Awesome is for Everyone” event in Goshen, NY. Registration for the March 25th Legoland special event held for people on the Autism Spectrum is now full and they cannot accommodate any more reservations. The registration link will no longer work. Legoland […]
On Saturday, March 25th, LEGOLAND in Goshen New York is opening at 9am exclusively for people on the Autism Spectrum and those with sensory sensitivities. Avoid the crowds and the noise and enjoy the facilities at this new theme park in the Mid-Hudson region. Save the date with more information to follow.
A presentation was hosted on February 17, 2023 by ISS Director of Program Services, Mary Abbatiello regarding changes to the SD Budget Template (Version 10/01/2022), specifically the Housing Subsidy budget tab. The video and chat log can be viewed at https://help.issny.org/books/participant-and-circle-resources/page/110122-template-housing-training-session.