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April is Autism Acceptance Month, and what better time to unveil a cutting-edge project in the Autism field. This project is designed to create the first-ever Enhancing Mental Health Practice for Autistic Adults Collaborative Team (EMPAACT). EMPAACT is meant to be a collaborative, multi-stakeholder team of autistic adults with high mental health needs, researchers, family members, and professionals. Together, EMPAACT aims to create resources and identify community priorities to increase capacity for autistic mental health research and practice.

State budget negotiations are in their final, most critical stage. We have a narrow window to ensure New Yorkers with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) aren't left behind.

DDI’s cornhole event raised more than $33,000 to help support the children and adults in our care.

Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI), a leading provider of care for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities, is proud to announce its 2026 Board of Directors. The board marks a new chapter of leadership with the appointment of Stuart Gordon as Secretary, Peter Pierri as Treasurer, and the return of Phil Veneziano to the Board of Directors.

Take a walk with us down memory lane as we share highlights from 2025. We couldn't do it without the DDI family.

Mark your calendars and join us at our upcoming events to be part of something meaningful. Your participation helps support the children and adults in our care by strengthening programs that promote independence and inclusion.

It's the most impactful time of the year. Every journey is unique, and at DDI, we are committed to helping everyone in our care achieve progress at every stage. Your generosity directly sustains the vital programs, dedicated staff, and supportive families that make DDI a place of belonging and possibility. Every milestone, every smile, every moment of progress begins with someone like you.

While the holiday season is a time of joy and togetherness for many, it can bring its own challenges for people on the autism spectrum.

DDI has prepared a list of tips and strategies for families ahead of the upcoming holiday celebrations to help create the best experience for everyone.