ThinkDIFFERENTLY is a call to action, established in 2015 by former County Executive Marc Molinaro, to create a supportive and welcoming environment for those living with special needs.   We have been inspired by the community response! This website is designed to be a starting point to find the services and connections you and your family need.

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ThinkDIFFERENTLY EVENTS

Thursday, December 5, 2024

8th Annual ThinkDIFFERENTLY Conference

“Disability Etiquette”

Communicating and interacting in a respectful way with and about people with disabilities

 

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Community Calendar ( List View )

  • Preparing for Life: Managing Overwhelming Emotions and Teaching Key Life Skills November 21, 2024  9:00 am - 3:00 pm Hyatt House Fishkill/Poughkeepsie, 100 Westage Business Center Dr, Fishkill, NY 12524, USA

    Greystone Programs, Inc. | Autism Directory Service, Inc.


    Key Discussions & Insights

    • Predictors of successful outcomes in those with special needs
    • Understanding of challenging behaviors precedes effective intervention
    • Managing and preventing challenging behavior
    • 6 key Components of Social Skills Training

    $75 per person - Lunch Included

    Register at www.greystoneprograms.org/events

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Community Calendar ( Monthly View )

November 2024

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  • 26th Making Healthful Decisions Conference
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  • Dance forever | Rythm Works Hip-Hop Dance Program
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  • Applying for Social Security Disability Programs Workshop
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  • Transition & Resource Fair
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  • Family Education & Training, Topic: CDPAP
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  • Dance forever | Rythm Works Hip-Hop Dance Program
  • CP Unlimited Hudson Valley Fall Formal
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  • Hope in a Blue Vest
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  • Think Differently Orange County Workshop
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  • Albany Family "Getaway"
  • Family Fest
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  • Albany Family "Getaway"
  • Dance forever | Rythm Works Hip-Hop Dance Program
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  • Albany Family "Getaway"
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  • Pathways to DCC Admissions Night
  • Parent Empowerment Program Networking and Support Group
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  • SSI & SSDI While Working Virtual Workshop
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  • Preparing for Life: Managing Overwhelming Emotions and Teaching Key Life Skills
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  • Dance forever | Rythm Works Hip-Hop Dance Program
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  • Preparing for Life Workshop
  • Supporting Youth & Young Adults with Developmental & Intellectual Disabilities
  • Applying for Social Security Disability Programs Workshop
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  • Dance forever | Rythm Works Hip-Hop Dance Program

ThinkDIFFERENTLY Moments

Inspired Thinkers

ThinkDIFFERENTLY Moments highlight the great work happening in our community.

Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Flourishing Farmers 4H event held 4/2/2023

“Thank you both for such a wonderful event today.  I love that you have made it possible for children of [ …Read More ]

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Dutchess County ThinkDIFFERENTLY visits Fit & Fun Playscapes, LLC

Dana Hopkins and Mara Santiago of Dutchess County ThinkDIFFERENTLY visited Fit & Fun Playscapes, LLC to learn more about their [ …Read More ]

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Spectrum News: Differently abled people find support with ThinkDIFFERENTLY

In December, Spectrum News interviewed Dana Hopkins, All Abilities Program Director for Dutchess County at the 6th Annual ThinkDIFFERENTLY Conference held at the [ …Read More ]

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Eagle Scout Project

Ryan Lugo, a John Jay High School student, recently completed his Eagle scout project! Ryan planted a garden and built [ …Read More ]

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100 Cups of Coffee

Chief of Police, Thomas Pape attended Dutchess County’s 100 Cups of Coffee at Taconic Resources for Independence and was inspired [ …Read More ]

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Verplanck Garden Club

Verplanck Garden Club at Stony Kill Farm’s Environmental and Education Center in Wappingers Falls, NY have been maintaining the Special [ …Read More ]

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Dr.  Joseph Bonanno receives award.

Dr Joseph Bonanno the Medical Director for both OPWDD Taconic Region and Arc of Dutchess was honored for his outstanding [ …Read More ]

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Coach Vincent and Jonathan “Superman” Brunot

Coach Vincent Del-Cid  is a CPA and has previously worked for JP Morgan.  Prior to meeting Jonathan “Superman” Brunot, he had [ …Read More ]

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Youth Soft Skills Empowerment & Hudson Cadillac

Emanuel Cordero, a vocational coordinator from  Youth Soft Skills Empowerment (YSSE) (left) met with Mike Mullaney, Dealer Principal (right) from [ …Read More ]

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Carnival Lion for the 2017 ThinkDIFFERENTLY Picnic

Elanor DeMan, a Roosevelt High School student and her father, Jayson DeMan created this fantastic ‘Carnival Lion’ as a bean [ …Read More ]

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Red Hook Library Creates “All Abilities Program Series”

Red Hook Public Library has created an All Abilities Program Series for families with special needs to gather and enjoy. The [ …Read More ]

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Universal Park Equipment

Congratulations to Sidney Scoralick, James Ryan and Ulises Olmedo. Special thanks to  their teacher Kimberly Sweck, Arlington High School, Teacher-Engineering and Cameron Tuller, a junior at the time, who helped  the team with the physical construction of the project. 

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