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01/14/2026

Seri made Opengate her home this year, and this video says it all! A beautiful glimpse into her daily life, growth, and goals. Through our tailored day program, she’s found calm, gained independence, and grown in confidence despite visual impairment. With the support of our dedicated team and community, she’s truly made Opengate her own.

Huge thanks to Seri and her family, and to our outstanding Opengate Team. Their journey is a powerful reminder of what’s possible when care, patience, and individualized support come together.

Watch the video to learn more about Seri’s story and life at Opengate, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xUgaiVMXulA.

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12/22/2025

From all of us at Opengate, wishing you a very Happy Holidays and a fabulous New Year ahead!

12/11/2025

Thank you to Halston Media Group and writer, Carol Reif for your first-rate coverage of Opengate's exciting new partnership with CAREERS Support Solutions. We are thrilled to join forces, combining our supports, resources, and efforts to enhance our range of services and create new opportunities for adults with disabilities, as we work towards our shared commitment to empowerment, inclusion, and growth. https://news.halstonmedia.com/stories/opengate-and-careers-join-forces,59701

A new partnership between two agencies that serve folks with intellectual, developmental, and other challenges aims to expand services and opportunities for their clients.

12/03/2025

Today, we proudly celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities, a day dedicated to recognizing the incredible strengths, talents, and contributions of people with disabilities around the world. At Opengate, we’re committed to empowering people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live their best lives. Through meaningful programs, essential services, and compassionate care, we support each person’s unique journey every day. Join us in promoting accessibility, respect, and community across the Hudson Valley. Together, we can create a more inclusive world. To learn more about this global day of recognition, visit https://www.who.int/campaigns/international-day-of-persons-with-disabilities/2025

12/03/2025

Exciting news! This week, CAREERS Support Solutions has officially joined forces with Opengate. Since 1987, CAREERS has been dedicated to successfully helping people with learning, developmental, psychiatric, and physical disabilities find and maintain employment. Together, we're enhancing our shared mission to empower people through compassionate care, meaningful support, and opportunities to achieve their fullest potential. As one organization, we’re committed to expanding vocational services and creating even more pathways for people with disabilities to thrive!

12/02/2025

This , we're grateful for a community that champions inclusion, opportunity, and dignity. Your generosity empowers people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live their best lives by supporting meaningful programs, essential services, and quality care. Remember, every dollar counts and can make a lasting impact on someone's life! We cannot do it without your help! Thank You!
Please consider donating to Opengate: https://www.opengateinc.org/donation/

Opengate offers community-based residential, day habilitation, and home-based services. We provide caring, dedicated, 24/7 support even to those turned away from other agencies. And we can’t do it without you. Your donation of any size makes an impact on what we do every day.

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from Opengate! We are truly thankful for our exceptional staff and the meaningful work they do to help the people we support live their best lives every day!

11/13/2025

Welcome, Dr. Russell H. Tobe, Medical Director and Psychiatrist at Opengate!

We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Russell H. Tobe as Opengate’s new Medical Director and Psychiatrist. In this dual role, Dr. Tobe will integrate his expertise in medical care and psychiatry to enhance the quality of life, health, and overall well-being of our residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Dr. Tobe plans to implement a collaborative care approach that emphasizes communication and person-centered care to ensure each resident receives comprehensive and compassionate support.

“I believe that the most effective model of care involves active input and integration from everyone in the resident’s life, including residential and program staff members, behavior specialists, residence managers, the direct care team, family members, and, of course, the individual themselves,” said Dr. Tobe.

Dr. Tobe earned his medical degree from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine in 2005. He completed his adult psychiatry residency at Columbia University Medical Center and the New York State Psychiatric Institute in 2009, followed by a child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at the New York State Psychiatric Institute and New York-Presbyterian Hospital – Columbia/Cornell in 2011.

A Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, Dr. Tobe served as Consulting Psychiatrist to the New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) and as Medical Director of Region 3 Crisis Services for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

Dr. Tobe has received numerous teaching and service awards, presented at national and international conferences, and published many peer-reviewed articles. He is deeply committed to understanding human development and advancing effective treatments.

We are proud to welcome Dr. Tobe to the Opengate community and look forward to the positive impact his leadership and expertise will have on the health and well-being of our residents.

11/13/2025

Happy World Kindness Day! Today, we celebrate simple kindness and the small, everyday acts of compassion that can make a difference in someone’s life. World Kindness Day is every day at Opengate, as we strive to empower the people we support to live their best lives. Thank you to our Opengate team for your patience, empathy, and dedication, and for creating a community built on kindness where every person feels valued and supported.

11/11/2025

Opengate honors the courageous veterans who have served our country this Veterans Day. We are grateful for your strength, dedication, and selfless service.

11/04/2025

Our annual Awards event, held this past weekend at Anthony's Lake Club, was a soaring success! We had fun with friends and lots of dancing, followed by an exciting Awards ceremony! It was a fantastic experience for all who attended. We are so proud of the people we support who received awards for their accomplishments this year. We were also proud to introduce our incoming Medical Director, Dr. Russell Tobe, and welcome him to our team, and excited to share the news of Opengate’s partnership with CAREERS Support Solutions.

(Pictured from left: Dr. Russell Tobe, incoming Medical Director, Dr. Thomas Lester, Chairperson of Opengate’s Board of Directors, Chris Laubis, Opengate CEO, and Tom Tchang, Opengate Board of Directors member.)

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from all of us at Opengate! Wishing everyone a safe and spooktacular day!