ACLD

01/19/2026

"Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that." – Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Today, we reflect on the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.—a beacon of hope, justice, and compassion. His dream reminds us of the power of love, unity, and inclusion. At ACLD, we honor his vision by working each day to build a world where every person is valued and empowered to thrive.

01/16/2026

Please join us in congratulating the newest members of ACLD's Quarter Century Club! 🥳

The Quarter Century Club was established in 2018 as a way to recognize those staff that have devoted their lives to ACLD and have been a part of our team for 25 years or more.

Congratulations to our newest inductees:
Alex Cohen
Sharon Bracken
Jeanette DeBonis
Laida Duany
Janet Forte (not pictured)
Rosa Garcia
Madeline Molina (not pictured)
Melissa Montanez
June Morter
Mary Mustakas

01/15/2026

🎟️You gotta be PIN it to WIN it! 🎳

🏆Join us on Sunday, March 29, 2026 for the ACLD Foundation's Annual Bowling Event!

Children and adults from ACLD's programs, their families, staff and the community come together for a fun day of socializing and a little friendly competition!

📅Sunday, March 29, 2026
🕐 12:00-3:00 PM
📍AMF Syosset Lanes

🎟️For more information on ticket prices and sponsorship opportunities, visit our website at acldbowling.org or head to the link in our bio! 🔗

01/13/2026

Rooted in Kindness, Growing Joy 🎄

In this new episode of we're taking a behind-the-scenes look at our Giving Tree, an annual project that allows ACLD staff and members of the community to share the spirit of the holidays by purchasing gifts for individuals served through our Children’s and Residential Services. 🎁🎁

In this episode we spoke with Sarah Klaum, Community and Digital Media Relations Manager for ACLD, who spearheads the project.

Rooted in Kindness, Growing Joy 🎄In this new episode of we're taking a behind-the-scenes look at our Giving Tree, an annual project that a...

01/07/2026

💓 Thanks to the generosity of Alan and Ellen Spiegel, Kramer Learning Center’s Multi-Purpose Room just got a big upgrade with brand-new gym equipment! 🛝

✂️ We celebrated with a ribbon cutting alongside the Spiegels, ACLD President/CEO Rob Ciatto and some of our incredible staff and students.

Thank you, Alan and Ellen, for supporting our mission!

Thanks to a generous donation made by Alan and Ellen Spiegel, Kramer Learning Center’s Multi-Purpose Room has received a major upgrade with new gym equipment...

01/06/2026

🎲Place your bets on a night that gives back and makes a difference.

🎰The ACLD Foundation's annual Poker for a Purpose Poker and Casino Event
📅 Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 5:30 PM
📍The Fox Hollow, Woodbury, NY -- New location, same great evening! 🍸
🏆 Honoring Dave Compitello & Servpro of Huntington

♠️♥️Join us for a spirited night of poker and casino games as we raise funds for ACLD's Residential Vacation Fund, which ensures all ACLD residents have the ability to go on vacation with all the necessary supports they need.

♣️♦️Feeling lucky? For Sponsorships and Tickets, visit the link in our bio!

12/24/2025

Merry AND Bright! 🌟

We were so thrilled to celebrate another fantastic year with our employees at our Employee Holiday Party earlier this month. With raffles, dinner, dancing and lots of laughs, it's a night we won't soon forget. 💕

Congratulations to:
Jacqueline Hipp, Recipient of the Gail White-Rison Scholarship
Curtis Umlauft, Winner of the Exemplary Service Award

Please enjoy this recap of our evening. Wishing all a safe and happy holiday season!

Merry & Bright! 🌟We had a fantastic evening at the Heritage Club at Bethpage for our Annual Employee Holiday Party! With raffles, dinner, dancing and lots o...

12/19/2025

Picking our 2026 Super Bowl Raffle Winner! 🏈

12/16/2025

Don't wait until the final whistle! 🏈

The opportunity of a LIFETIME!
The ACLD Foundation is giving the chance to go to the 2026 Super Bowl in Santa Clara, CA!
🎟️RAFFLE TICKET: $100
Only 500 tickets will be sold‼️
ONE Lucky winner will receive:
🏈Two tickets to the 2026 Super Bowl on February 8, 2026 in Santa Clara, CA
🏈Round trip airfare for two
🏈Hotel stay for three days, two nights
🏆The winner will be announced on livestream on Facebook on December 19, 2025 at 12:00 pm
🔗For more information head to the link in our bio!

12/12/2025

We are incredibly grateful to the Nassau County Bar Association We CARE Fund for their recent donation of $4,000 to our Generator campaign! 💡

💕The We CARE Fund is the nationally-recognized charitable arm of the Nassau County Bar Association, which raises funds are raised through the legal profession and the community at large, which then are distributed through charitable grants to improve the quality of life for children, the elderly and others in need throughout Nassau County.

⚡Thanks to their generosity, the ACLD Foundation is one step closer to completing our Generator Campaign! For more information on our Generator Campaign, visit acld.org

12/03/2025

TIME IS RUNNING OUT!

The opportunity of a LIFETIME!
The ACLD Foundation is giving the chance to go to the 2026 Super Bowl in Santa Clara, CA!
🎟️RAFFLE TICKET: $100
Only 500 tickets will be sold‼️
ONE Lucky winner will receive:
🏈Two tickets to the 2026 Super Bowl on February 8, 2026 in Santa Clara, CA
🏈Round trip airfare for two
🏈Hotel stay for three days, two nights
🏆The winner will be announced on livestream on Facebook on December 19, 2025 at 12:00 pm
🔗For more information head to the link in our bio!

The 2026 ACLD Foundation Super Bowl Raffle is HERE!The ACLD Foundation is giving YOU a ONCE IN A LIFETIME opportunity to go to the 2026 Super Bowl in Santa C...

12/02/2025

This , help be a beacon of light for ACLD 💡 by supporting our Generator Campaign!

🔋 Since 2021, ACLD has worked to equip as many residential homes as possible with generators. Thanks to generous supporters, we’ve raised more than $675,000 and purchased 32 generators. With the units already in place, only 7 more are needed to complete this project.

🫶🏻 Why Your Gift Matters: There is no funding available to outfit residential homes with generators. We believe that providing generators to our ACLD homes is a fundamental necessity, ensuring that residents' lives are not jeopardized during power outages.

🔦Your support brings us closer to ensuring every home stays safe and comfortable for all our residents.

🔗Make a gift at www.acld.org/yearend