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The Annual Talent Connection Job Expo is just around the corner!  October 16, 2025 from 9:30 AM-1:00 PM at the Town of Oyster Bay Ice Skating Center Visit talentexpo.org for more information and to register as an employer! Meet with employers seeking your unique abilities and skills  Connect with recruiters representing several industries on Long Island  Apply for employment opportunities that match your skills and abilities For more information and to register as an employer, visit talentexpo.org #IDDCommunity #LongIslandIDDEmployment #25TalentConnectJobExpo #OPWDD #ACCESVR Family Residences and Essential Enterprises, Inc. (FREE) Town of Oyster Bay New York State Department of Labor

The SWEETEST night of the year is just around the corner! 🍬 The ACLD Foundation is thrilled to host 'A World of Imagination at the Enviable Life Ball' on October 9, 2025 at the Garden City Hotel. 🍭 We hope you will join us for this exciting evening! Between now and the event, we will showcase all of our top sponsors as a thank-you for their continued support. 🍫Today we are shining a light on our Golden Ticket Sponsor, Pilot|RB! Pilot has been a longtime supporter of ACLD and our events, including our Annual Bowling for an Enviable Life 🎳, Annual Golf Outing and the Annual Enviable Life Ball. ❤Donate to this fundraiser at the link in our bio. HONOREE: 🏆 The Leadership Award will be presented to Mitchell Goldberg, President and CEO of ClientFirst Strategy, Inc. A proud ACLD parent, dedicated Foundation Board member, and active voice on our Finance and Investment Committees, Mitch’s passion and commitment have left a lasting impact on ACLD. We are honored to recognize his leadership and celebrate this well-deserved achievement! 🎟️ For Tickets and more information on sponsorship opportunities, visit our website: enviablelifeball.org Thank you to all of our generous sponsors: Golden Ticket Sponsor: Pilot R|B Imaginarium Sponsor: Irwin Siegel Agency, Inc. Fantastical Whimsical Sponsor: Plum Rudder & Sameer Patel Wonderland Sponsors: ClientFirst Strategy, Inc,; Community Care Rx; Enterprise Fleet Management; Lever & Ecker, PLLC; Gail & Don Mitzner; Moritt, Hock & Hamroff, LLP; Alan & Ellen Spiegel; Valley Bank Auction Sponsor: Alan & Ellen Spiegel #ACLDFoundation #ACLD #ELB #LongIslandNonprofits

Today, on #NationalNonprofitDay, we celebrate the impactful work we do to provide opportunities for children and adults with autism, learning and developmental disabilities. Since 1957, ACLD has been committed to fostering independence, strengthening community connections, and enriching lives through a wide range of person-centered programs—from residential and vocational supports to clinical, educational, and recreational services. This important work is only possible because of our dedicated staff, passionate volunteers, and the continued generosity of our supporters. Together, we’re building a more inclusive world 💙 Visit our website to learn more, join our team, or donate! #NationalNonprofitDay #ACLD #CommunityImpact #IDDCommunity #VocationalSkills #WeareACLD #LongIsland

🍬Meet this year's honoree at the ACLD Foundation's Annual Enviable Life Ball, Mitchell Goldberg, AIF®, AAMS! Mitch Goldberg is the President of ClientFirst Strategy, Inc.. As a seasoned investment professional and financial planner, he assists clients with investment management, financial planning, and insurance solutions. He holds the designations of Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF) and Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS). Nationally recognized for his knowledge and experience in markets, investment strategy, and economics, Mitch is sought-after for his insights, which have been featured on CNBC, News 12, Newsday, NBC News, and other major media organizations. Mitch serves on the ACLD Foundation Board and is an active member of the ACLD Board’s Finance and Investment Committees. His connection to the agency is deeply personal – his son, Jordan, resides with ACLD, and inspires Mitch’s unwavering commitment to the agency. Since his first introduction to the agency seven years ago through the Long Island Elite (LIE) a networking organization, Mitch has been a dedicated supporter of ACLD. He is a longtime member of LIE where he has served on several committees and was recently appointed to the Board of Directors. Mitch and his late wife Judy, raised their family in Dix Hills/Melville, and he currently resides in Melville with his two younger children, Brandon and Jessica. He enjoys spending his leisure time hiking, working out, visiting Long Island restaurants, and listening to live music. He graduated from the State University of New York at Albany, in 1989. 🎟️ For tickets, sponsorship opportunities and more information, head to the link in our bio 🔗 or visit enviablelifeball.org #ACLDFoundation #ACLD #ELB #LongIslandNonprofits

Congratulations to our most recent Employees of the Quarter! Last week, we were thrilled to celebrate the accomplishments and performances of these five employees. Please join us in congratulating: Alex Ludewig- Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Marcus Griffin-DSP, Residential Kendall Bullock, Special Educator, Children’s Services Frenal Mezilas, Team Coordinator, Day Services Poonam Rampal, Employee Development and Engagement Manager, Human Resources

We have some sweet news! 🍭 The ACLD Foundation's Annual Enviable Life Ball will be held on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at the Garden City Hotel. We invite you to join us and step into 'a world of imagination' filled with music, dancing, food, drinks, a goods & services raffle and silent auction and much more! This year, we are honored to recognize Mitchell Goldberg, AIF®, AAMS, President and CEO of ClientFirst Strategy, Inc. with the Leadership Award. For tickets, sponsorship opportunities and more information, head to the link in our bio 🔗 or visit enviablelifeball.org #ACLDFoundation #ACLD #ELB #LongIslandNonprofits

As we wrap up #DisabilityPrideAwarenessMonth, ACLD reaffirms our mission: to provide opportunities for children and adults with autism, learning and developmental disabilities to pursue enviable lives, promote their independence and foster supportive relationships within the community. DPAM is a time to honor the history, achievements and identities of people with disabilities. More than 70 million adults in the U.S. live with a disability, yet this month is still unknown to many. Let’s change that. Advocacy is at the heart of building truly inclusive communities. Together, we can: ➡ Urge elected officials to protect disability rights ➡ Support organizations like ACLD that empower people of all abilities ➡ Listen to and learn from people with disabilities ➡ Share your support on social media that sparks conversation ➡ Challenge ableism and harmful stereotypes ➡ Teach future generations the values of equity, respect, and acceptance Disability Pride Awareness Month may be ending, but our commitment to inclusion, respect, and opportunity for all continues every single day! Download our Disability Pride Awareness Month Toolkit to find ways to participate and educate others: https://lnkd.in/eJG-wR2W #WeAreACLD #CelebrateDiversity #InclusionMatters #DisabilityPrideMonth #DPAM

Today marks 35 years since the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)! The passing and signing of the ADA was monumental in our ongoing efforts to achieve equity and inclusion for all people, specifically those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. At ACLD, we are committed to fulfilling the ADA's promise and legacy for full and equal participation for all people with disabilities. It is our job and privilege to continue the efforts of civil rights activists to continue to grow and evolve our society. We encourage you to be ambassadors of the principles behind the ADA, fostering a more accepting, inclusive, and positive environment for everyone who turns to us for support. Together, we continue shaping a world without barriers and full of opportunities.💙 #ADA #InclusionMatters #ACLD #ACLDFoundation #WeAreACLD #CelebrateDiversity

This past weekend NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities Commissioner Willow Baer sent out a message regarding Federal cuts to Medicaid. As we continue to celebrate #DisabilityPrideMonth, we wanted to break down the impact these Federal cuts will have on the IDD Community: ➡Based on the cuts to Medicaid presented in the ‘Big, Beautiful Bill,’ more than 1.5M New Yorkers will lose their current insurance coverage. ➡The Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) relies on $7B from the Medicaid Program to support the more than 130,000 New Yorkers with developmental disabilities. ➡These cuts will have a tremendous impact on the people who receive services, their families, their direct support staff, and organizations that provide these services. As Commissioner Baer stated in her message, we will remain steadfast in providing the greatest quality of support to those who turn to us for services. The most important thing we can do right now is to continue to advocate for this community and for the services that agencies like ACLD provide. To read Commissioner Baer’s full message, please use this link: http://bit.ly/4lEUa4L #InclusionMatters #WeAreACLD #OPWDD #MedicaidMatters #DPM

July is #DisabilityPrideAwarenessMonth — a time to honor disability as a natural and powerful part of human diversity. Disability Pride means embracing identity, not as something to be fixed or hidden, but as something to be seen, supported, and celebrated. You may be wondering: What is Disability Pride Month? What does the Disability Pride Flag represent? We're here to help raise awareness and share the meaning behind this important month of recognition and empowerment. At ACLD, we stand for inclusion, respect, equity, and opportunity—every day, and especially during Disability Pride Month. Together, let’s listen, learn, and lead with empathy, ensuring that every person we support feels valued and proud of who they are. 💙 Download our Disability Pride Awareness Month Toolkit to find ways to participate and educate others: https://lnkd.in/eJG-wR2W #DPAM #InclusionMatters #WeAreACLD