Understanding Family Support Services

Understanding Family Support Services

At Racker, our Family Support Services (FSS) programs have continued to support families in New York as they navigate services and funding options through the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities, also known as OPWDD. FSS programs vary across the state...
Benefits of Preventative Care

Benefits of Preventative Care

What is Preventative Healthcare? Preventive healthcare is what you do (before you get sick) to stay healthy. For children and adults, the easiest way to incorporate preventative care is to schedule an annual wellness visit with your primary care physician (PCP)....
Employment Rights

Employment Rights

Your right to employment and a job that is fulfilling to you is protected. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects this right. Your right to a job is protected under ADA Title I: Equal Employment Opportunity for individuals with disabilities. As outlined by...

Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

Take action this Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month to promote inclusion and employment equity by going #BeyondTheConversation with #DDAM2023! You can also wear your awareness by sporting the color orange on March 16th. To go beyond the conversation means...
Wood Craft With Mike Rehbein – Member Spotlight

Wood Craft With Mike Rehbein – Member Spotlight

Above: Mike Rehbein in his workshop. Ten years ago, the Rehbein family built a garage on their property and partitioned a section to house a woodworking shop for their son, Mike Rehbein. His passion for woodworking was realized when he attended BOCES in the mid-2000s....