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Paul, Ali, and Aimee are siblings that grew up on Long Island, NY, and Paul has been a long-time member of the DDI Family! Ali and Aimee shared with us, “DDI staff and residents have become Paul’s extended family.”

Jewish American Heritage Month is a time to reflect on the contributions of Jewish people and celebrate the achievements and influences made to the history and culture of the nation. This month also looks at the history of injustice the Jewish people have had to overcome for centuries, not just in America but around the world.

The Gray family is an uplifting and encouraging DDI family! DDI is grateful for Bill, Claudia, and their son Jordan, and especially excited about Jordan’s future ahead.

“We didn’t always know what to do with Kian, but we knew that we could trust DDI.”

The Eschmann Family has a long and notable history with DDI! We are excited that John spent some time telling us the story about his family and specifically his brother Richie.

As we continue to celebrate Asian American/Pacific Islander month, we are pleased to introduce Nelson Abraham.

Keeping an eye on autism and giving a voice to its Long Island community.

“Finally, we feel like we're not alone. With DDI, we feel like we finally have a community and support system that understands our son.”

Keeping an eye on autism and giving a voice to its Long Island community.

“Riko blossomed once at DDI,” Margaret Raustiala shared.

The Raustiala Family’s story is intertwined with the foundational history of DDI. Margaret and her husband, Kalervo, have two sons, and their youngest son, Riko, was one of the first-ever residents at DDI.