Cozy Up with the Winter Issue of the Agency Newsletter
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After 65 Years of Legacy, DDI Moves Forward Under New Name: Brightway Living & Learning
Long Island’s DDI celebrates 65 years of service and announces a new name, Brightway Living and Learning, that honors the journey ahead.
What's Happening at DDI
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.
Your Gift. Their Future.
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.
Holiday Tips for Autism
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.
Commack Target Honored by New York State
The Target store in Commack, led by Kenneth Mahoney, Service & Engagement Team Leader (ETL), was selected by New York State as the 2025 Employer Recognition Award winner for National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM).
2025 Annual Walk a Great Success!
Together we raised over $117,000 that will go directly towards enhancing DDI’s educational, residential, vocational and therapeutic services to enrich the lives of the people we support.
National Family Caregivers Month: UNSEEN Panel Discussion
During National Family Caregivers Month—and all year—we recognize and honor family caregivers.
DDI Celebrates Dedication and Honors Excellence at 2025 Service Awards
Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI), a leading Long Island care provider for children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities, celebrated the extraordinary dedication and achievements of 190 employees at its annual Service Awards Ceremony, held on October 21, 2025
