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Town of Smithtown Officials Tour DDI Facility, Explore Opportunities to Support Inclusive Employment and Growth

January 19, 2026

Town of Smithtown officials got the VIP Tour at Smithtown's Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI) earlier this month. Supervisor Ed Wehrheim and Councilman Tom Lohmann toured Smithtown’s Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI) residence and facility on Wednesday, October 15th, alongside Kim M. Kubasek, Chief Executive Officer of DDI and Michelle Sciara, Director of the Children's Day Program.

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Team Schwegler Hero’s Tops Fundraising for DDI’s Annual Walk

January 12, 2026

This year’s Annual Walk is seeing incredible support from families, friends, and the community, but one team stands out for their extraordinary dedication. Team Schwegler Hero’s has raised nearly $17,000, making them DDI’s top fundraising team for 2025.

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From Katy, With Love

January 05, 2026

DDI Self-Direction program artist showcases her work at local library.

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DDI Hosts Screening of the Documentary "Unseen"

December 26, 2025

“Unseen: How We’re Failing Parent Caregivers & Why It Matters” takes an honest look at the challenges and barriers faced by the parents and caregivers of children and adults living with developmental disabilities and complex medical needs.

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LI Nets Visit Students at DDI

December 19, 2025

Students at Developmental Disabilities Institute in Smithtown hit the court with the Long Island Nets.

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An Enchanted Evening: DDI Prom 2025

December 12, 2025

This year’s DDI Prom was nothing short of magical!

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Disability Pride Month Begins!

July 01, 2025

July is Disability Pride Month—a time to celebrate differences and take pride in who we are. To kick off the month, we’re proud to share a touching story of children with disabilities helping their peers.

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Celebrating the Success of DDI's 25th Annual Golf Classic

June 27, 2025

We're thrilled to announce the resounding success of Developmental Disabilities Institute’s (DDI) 25th Annual Golf Classic! This year, we achieved a new record, raising $260,000.

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