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Why DDI?

Robert's team goes above and beyond the call of duty.

The classroom teacher, behavior specialist and the teaching assistants in his classroom have been nothing short of amazing. They are so wonderful in communicating with us and they share in the joys and excitement we have regarding our son's accomplishments.
~Siobhan Domingo, Early Childhood Parent

Just one day after Jack's birthday I wrote a note to the classroom staff.

It read, “Jack has come such a long way. He is talking in sentences, and I can now say that Jack is verbal. It is the best feeling in the world to hear his voice.”
~Erika Nordin

I always knew that Children's Day Program (CDP) was, and is, the best school for children with autism.

I am very proud to work for this agency!
~Andrea Vultaggio, parent and staff member

We will always be grateful for DDI and the dedicated staff for shaping our sons' future.

My son is graduating from Stony Brook University this month Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor's degree in music.

All of you at DDI contributed to my son's success and I cannot thank you enough. He will be moving into New York City in the fall to attend graduate school. Thank you, DDI!
~Mrs. D

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

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