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Year: 2026

People receiving pre-vocational services pose with staff members inside IGWTA House Candy Shoppe

Embracing Sweet Opportunities in Pre-Vocational Services

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Sweet treats and confidence are on the menu at IGWTA House Candy Shoppe. Each Thursday, people receiving Pre-Vocational (Pre-Voc) Services have been developing retail and customer service skills in a fun and supportive setting.   The nostalgic candy shop, whose name is an acronym for In God We Trust Always, is filled with old-fashioned treats, bright candy-colored decorations, and opportunities to learn. When owner Dawn... Read More

Self-advocates rally in Brentwood State Park.

Advocacy in Action: Self-Advocates Rally Across New York State

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Friday, March 13 was a powerful day of advocacy for people supported at Freeport, Farmingdale 1, Oceanside-Anchor, Bethpage, Jericho North Broadway and Hicksville Day Services. Self-advocates came together with family members, staff, agency leaders, and elected officials from across New York State to champion disability... Read More