What they reported doing
- #1 primary $1.58MOTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: INSPIRE'S DISABILITY SERVICES ARE COMPRISED OF OPWDD WAIVER SERVICES AND SUPPORTS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. SERVICES INCLUDE COMMUNITY HABILITATION, GROUP DAY HABILITATION WITHOUT WALLS, RESPITE SERVICES IN-HOME, CENTER-BASE, AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS. ADDITIONAL SUPPORTS ARE PROVIDED THROUGH FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES. 407 INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WERE SUPPORTED IN 2024-2025.
What they call their work
What they do
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Residential Support for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Administer housing subsidy programRuns a housing subsidy program that helps individuals with developmental disabilities live independently by assisting with housing costs.
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Day Habilitation Services 1 activity
- Deliver day habilitation and community habilitation servicesProvides day habilitation and "day habilitation without walls" programs that support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through community engagement, volunteer activities (e.g., park cleanups, meal delivery, garden maintenance), and skill-building. These OPWDD waiver services were delivered to between 407 and over 750 individuals and families annually from 2020–2025.
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Developmental Disability Service Coordination 1 activity
- Deliver in-home habilitation servicesProvides in-home habilitation services for children with developmental disabilities using individualized plans and mentor-led activities to build life skills and reduce problem behaviors, as part of coordinated in-home and community supports under OPWDD waivers.
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Admissions Outreach and Enrollment Support 1 activity
- Host program tours and community outreach eventsHosts monthly Get Acquainted Tours at its Goshen location to showcase services such as the Outpatient Rehabilitation Center and Inspire Kids Preschool, supporting community engagement and program visibility.
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Respite Care for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Offer respite care programsProvides multiple respite care programs for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families, including in-home respite, site-based weekend and summer programs, and recreational respite for children (ages 4–12), youth (12–17), and adults (18+). Programs include weekly and twice-monthly community-based activities and temporary relief supports under OPWDD waivers.
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Special Education Preschool Programs 1 activity
- Operate special education preschool programsRuns Inspire Kids, a special education preschool with four sites in Goshen, Newburgh, and Monroe, serving approximately 250 children annually through local school districts' Committees on Preschool Special Education. Provides special education and related services based on Individualized Educational Plans, including speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, play therapy, family counseling, and instruction for children who are blind or visually impaired.
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Community Event-Based Giving Programs 1 activity
- Organize annual Pajama DriveOrganizes an annual Pajama Drive that relies on volunteer support for execution, providing donated pajamas to individuals served by the organization.
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Specialized Therapy for Children with Disabilities 1 activity
- Provide outpatient rehabilitation servicesDelivers outpatient rehabilitation services including speech-language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and psychological services through the Article 16 Developmental Disabilities Clinic at 2 Fletcher Street in Goshen. Served 4,567 patients in the past year through OPWDD, county contracts, and school districts; the clinic provided services to 15 individuals before closing on August 31, 2020.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| EDWARD R MATTHEWS | CEO, ADAPT COMMUNITY NETWORK (THRU 11/24) | 1 | $944K |
| LINDA LAUL | CEO, ADAPT COMMUNITY NETWORK (AS OF 1/25) | 1 | $414K |
| JEANNE HERBERT | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (THRU 12/2024) | 39 | $192K |
- DONNA BENSON — BOARD MEMBER
- EDWIN ESTRADA — BOARD MEMBER
- IRVING ZUCKERMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- JESSICA MAHONEY — BOARD MEMBER
- JESSICA WOODSON — BOARD MEMBER
- MARY ELLEN ROGULSKI — TREASURER
- MAUREEN TORELLI — CHAIRPERSON
- RALPH MARTUCCI — SECRETARY
- STEVE GROSS — BOARD MEMBER
- SUZANNE SCHINDLER — BOARD MEMBER
Who they work with
- BOCES Partner — Coordinates scheduling of the Sunshine Kids summer respite program around BOCES summer school sessions.
- Cerebral Palsy Associations of New York State Network — Affiliate member of the state-level network organization.
- Committees on Preschool Special Education Partner — Refers and places children into preschool programs.
- Counties Partner — Contracts with counties to deliver outpatient rehabilitation services.
- Not specified Partner — Seeks support from community partners to fund programs and services for children and adults with disabilities.
- OPWDD Government — Provides waiver services and supports under the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) framework.
- Office for People with Developmental Disabilities Government — Government agency that funds and supports the Coordinated In-Home Supports and ISS Housing Subsidy programs.
- Salvation Army Partner — Partner organization where participants in the Day Habilitation program volunteer.
- School Districts Partner — Provides outpatient rehabilitation services through contracts with school districts.
- local civic groups Partner — Collaborates with local civic groups who contribute volunteer time to organizational projects.
How they approach the work
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- Community-Integrated Habilitationmethodology: community-integrated_day_habilitationBy embedding skill development in community-based, peer-involved, and physically active programming, the organization promotes health and socialization, because real-world participation drives developmental progress more effectively than clinical-only settings.
- Family-Centered, Individualized Support Modelmethodology: family-centered_careBy delivering tailored services in home, community, and onsite settings, the organization strengthens family-based care and increases opportunities for individuals with disabilities, because individualized, family-embedded interventions improve engagement and long-term outcomes.
- Integrated Respite and Development Programmingmethodology: integrated_respite_and_developmentBy combining youth socialization and developmental activities with structured respite for caregivers, the organization supports both participant growth and family well-being, because linking individual development to caregiver support improves system-wide stability and engagement.