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 disabilities.   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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April 2026

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  • Sensory Space PK- Spring Break Art Mini Camp
  • Alpha Center Spring Break Camp
  • Seizure Recognition & First Aid Certification Webinar
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  • Alpha Center Spring Break Camp
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  • Alpha Center Spring Break Camp
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  • Sensory Friendly Movie- Mario Galaxy
  • Union Vale Parks and Rec Egg Hunts for All
  • Children's Home of Poughkeepsie Egg Hunt
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  • Alpha Center Spring Break Camp
  • Sensory Space PK- Spring Club Connect- ages 3-6 years old
  • The Sensory Space: Club Connect (Ages 3 - 5)
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  • TRI EMPOWER YOURSELF APPLY WITH CONFIDENCE!
  • Dover Plains Library: All Abilities Adult Social Hour
  • TRI EMPOWER YOURSELF APPLY WITH CONFIDENCE!
  • Sensory Space Pk- Spring Club Connect- ages 6-9
  • The Sensory Space: Club Connect (Ages 6 - 9)
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  • Autism Society Autism Acceptance Night- HV Renegades
  • The Sensory Space: Level Up!
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  • Abilities First: Abilities In Motion Talent Show
  • TRI SOCIAL SECURITY WORK INCENTIVES
  • 2026 START / CSIDD Clinical Education Trainings
  • TRI SOCIAL SECURITY WORK INCENTIVES
  • The Sensory Space: Glow on Girl!
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  • In Flight Hoops 4 Inclusion
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  • Sensory Space PK- Spring Club Connect- ages 3-6 years old
  • The Sensory Space: Club Connect (Ages 3 - 5)
  • Odyssey Church Fun Night
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  • Dover Plains Library: All Abilities Adult Social Hour
  • TRI Applying for Social Security Disability Programs Workshop- VIRTUAL Meeting
  • Sensory Space Pk- Spring Club Connect- ages 6-9
  • The Sensory Space: Club Connect (Ages 6 - 9)
  • My Body to Love
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  • Social Security Work Incentives- Taconic Resources for Independence
  • The Sensory Space: Level Up!
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  • MHA Semi Formal
  • The Sensory Space: Glow on Girl!
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  • Taconic Innovation Abilities and Access Expo
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  • Sensory Space PK- Spring Club Connect- ages 3-6 years old
  • The Sensory Space: Club Connect (Ages 3 - 5)
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  • Dover Plains Library: All Abilities Adult Social Hour
  • Sensory Space Pk- Spring Club Connect- ages 6-9
  • The Sensory Space: Club Connect (Ages 6 - 9)
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  • Taconic Resources- Helping to Secure the Financial Future of Individuals with Disabilities
  • The Sensory Space: Level Up!
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  • The Sensory Space: Glow on Girl!
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  • Autism Directory Services: Hudson Valley Walk for Autism
  • Ramapo CONNECT Hudson Valley Walk for Autism
  • Poughkeepsie Run PK5K
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  • Autism Acceptance Walk Putnam County, NY
  • Brain Injury Support Group
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  • Sensory Space PK- Spring Club Connect- ages 3-6 years old
  • The Sensory Space: Club Connect (Ages 3 - 5)
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  • Dover Plains Library: All Abilities Adult Social Hour
  • Applying for Social Security Disability Programs Workshop- IN PERSON
  • Sensory Space Pk- Spring Club Connect- ages 6-9
  • The Sensory Space: Club Connect (Ages 6 - 9)
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  • The Sensory Space: Level Up!
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  • TRI Speak in One Voice- Special Education Support Group
  • East Fishkill Library: All Abilities Social Hour
  • The Sensory Space: Glow on Girl!

ThinkDIFFERENTLY Moments

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ThinkDIFFERENTLY Moments highlight the great work happening in our community.

Thank You for 10 Years!

2025 marked 10 years of the ThinkDIFFERENTLY initiative in Dutchess County. It was a year of new events (Farm Day [ …Read More ]

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Dutchess County Tourism and Wheel the World Videos of Accessibility

Dutchess County Tourism is excited to share with you the two industry and consumer videos produced in partnership with Wheel [ …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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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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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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