What they call their work
What they do
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Residential Support for Developmental Disabilities 3 activities
- Community habilitation and independent living supportProvides community habilitation services to help individuals improve daily living skills, build community relationships, and promote independence. Services include person-centered planning, skill development, and sustained behavioral interventions that enable individuals to live more autonomously.
- Individualized treatment, rehabilitation, and supportive programmingDelivers consumer-centered direct care, rehabilitation, and individualized programming tailored to the unique abilities and needs of individuals with developmental disabilities, supporting functional, social, and intellectual development and long-term health stability.
- Residential care for individuals with developmental disabilitiesOperates 24-hour residential programs and services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including nine residential homes in the Bronx, Manhattan, and Southern Westchester County. Provides long-term supportive housing for 72 individuals, including those who are medically fragile, ensuring safety, compassion, and person-centered support.
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Developmental Disability Service Coordination 1 activity
- Benefits and entitlements coordinationCoordinates and maintains access to benefits and entitlements for individuals with developmental disabilities, promoting person-centered planning and facilitating access to services through OPWDD and the New York State Office of Mental Health.
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Disability Rights Advocacy & Self-Advocacy Empowerment 1 activity
- Policy advocacy and public awareness engagementParticipates in legislative and public forums, including the Bronx Legislative Breakfast and media interviews, to advocate for policy issues affecting individuals with developmental disabilities and the organization’s workforce.
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Guardianship and Representative Payee Services 1 activity
- Residential admissions, guardianship, and future planning supportManages residential admissions and discharges, and oversees consent, guardianship, and future planning matters for individuals with developmental disabilities, serving as a primary liaison with families and supporting long-term care coordination.
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Day Habilitation Services 1 activity
- Social and recreational programs for developmental growthProvides social and recreational programs designed to support functional and developmental growth for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering community integration and personal development.
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Volunteer and Professional Training Programs 1 activity
- Staff training and program model disseminationTrains direct service and nursing staff in specialized care techniques, such as G-Tube management, and disseminates successful behavioral intervention models across programs to improve care quality and avoid institutionalization.
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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) | 0 | $944K |
| LINDA LAUL | CEO, ADAPT COMMUNITY NETWORK (AS OF 1/25) | 1 | $414K |
| A'ISHA TORRENCE | CFO, ADAPT COMMUNITY NETWORK | 5 | $289K |
| OSIRIS RODRIGUEZ | PHYSICAL THERAPIST | 35 | $182K |
| KARLINE HENRY-TRIEBEL | ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 35 | $168K |
- CHANDRA CHAUHAN — BOARD MEMBER
- GIDEON ASHER — BOARD MEMBER
- JAMES HAYS — BOARD CHAIR
- UGO CHIULLI — BOARD MEMBER
Who they work with
- Amazon Smile Partner — Partnership allowing supporters to direct a portion of their Amazon purchases to CRCDD
- CRCDD Network — Referred to by clients as CRCDD, indicating alignment or affiliation with the organization's full legal name, Community Resource Center for the Developmentally Disabled Inc.
- CRCDD Board of Directors Government — Oversees the organization and recognizes staff contributions in supporting individuals with developmental disabilities.
- East Harlem facility Partner — Provides care for individuals with developmental disabilities; site where Mr. Ralph received treatment.
- New York State Government — Provides approval for CRC's programs and services, integrating them into the state's comprehensive program for individuals with developmental disabilities.
- New York State Office of Mental Health Government — Agency through which the organization facilitates access to mental health services for individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Office for People with Developmental Disabilities Government — Directs all referrals for residential placement and governs access to services for individuals seeking support.
- Office of People with Developmental Disabilities Government — Primary agency through which the organization accesses services and supports for individuals with developmental disabilities.
- WFAN Partner — Media partner for public outreach through a live radio interview featuring organizational leadership.
How they approach the work
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- Dignity-Centered Model of Caremethodology: dignity-centered_approachBy integrating compassion, independence, and dignity into care delivery, the organization supports well-being and personal development because treating individuals as whole persons enhances self-worth and behavioral outcomes.
- Person-Centered Planning and Life Goalsmethodology: person-centered_planningBy centering individuals' self-determination and life goals in planning, the organization increases engagement and community integration because autonomy fosters motivation and personal agency in individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Personalized Therapy-Integrated Health Plansmethodology: therapy_integrationBy aligning feeding plans with speech and physical therapy, the organization improves eating safety and physical function because integrated, individualized care addresses medical and developmental needs simultaneously.
- Positive Reinforcement Behavioral Interventionmethodology: positive_reinforcement_behavioral_interventionBy using positive reinforcement with preferred items to reward self-control, the organization reduces aggressive and self-harming behaviors because incentivizing desired behaviors strengthens self-regulation over time.