Nov
15
Resource Fair
Time: 6 PM – 8:15 PM
Location: Centereach High School
Cafeteria
14 43rd Street
Centereach, NY
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Nov
16
The 15th Annual Conference on Best Practices in the Education of Students with Down Syndrome
Time: 8:30 AM – 3 PM
Location: LIU Post-Tilles Center
Nov
16
Nov
17
"DDI on Autism" Radio Show - 103.9 FM
Time: 10 AM – 10:30 AM
Location: Long Island News Radio 103.9 FM
Nov
18
Kulanu Sunday Club
Time: 9 AM – 12 PM
Location: Kulanu Center for Special Services
620 Cetnral Avenue, Cedarhurst
Why DDI?
I was wearing my DDI shirt last night and the cashier at the Dollar Tree smiled and stated that she used to work at Estee Lauder.
She stated that she had the pleasure of working with several individuals from DDI and that they were some of the most positive and hardest working individuals she has ever met. She went on to say that she worked with an individual named Tommy and that he was great. She was very proud of him and was even aware that he worked at Walgreens. She said we do great work here and that this a great agency. ~Andre Pierre, Program Manager at Radio Avenue
We cannot thank DDI enough for all their hard work and dedication towards our two daughters.
As of August 2018, our youngest daughter graduated DDI. This was bittersweet for us. The time has come that we have to say goodbye to one of our favorite schools-DDI! Our children have moved onto elementary schools in the district. We are sure that they will do well because DDI prepared them fully for this new adventure!
~Michele Sullivan
So excited to be back "home"!! This is where I grew into the teacher I am today.
I am thrilled to be working at DDI with young children and creating daily miracles in their lives. ~ Nicole Jablonski, Early Childhood Teacher
The Copiague School District has had the pleasure of working with the DDI Transportation Department over several years.
The level of customer service has been exemplary from the Driving Team including the Administrative and Clerical staff. I would recommend the Transportation Services offered by Mr. Brathwaite and the DDI Transportation Department without exception.
~Peter Michaelsen
Asst. Supt – Finance & Operations
Copiague UFSD
Our son, Tommy, has autism. It is a challenge in life that is monumental; not only for the child, but for his family.
There are mountains that must be climbed, and canyons crossed. Our family has been so lucky to have so many wonderful people in our corner as we have faced this arduous journey. Tommy has been a student at DDI since he was four and a half years old. My husband and I entrust our son to the care of these wonderful professionals, and I have no doubt that they strive for excellence. Our son, Tommy, has autism. That has been very hard to say, but DDI has made our journey a little easier to travel.
~Elizabeth Klonowski