Woodbury, NY - June 8, 2015 - Models from Adults and Children with Learning and Developmental Disabilities, Inc. (ACLD), a leading Long Island based not-for-profit agency headquartered in Bethpage devoted to supporting the pursuit of an enviable life for children and adults with autism, learning and other developmental disabilities, recently walked the runway in the latest styles as part of ACLD’s 2015 Spring Soiree at The Woodlands in Woodbury.
Of the 12 women and six men who strolled the Soiree runway, 14 have developmental disabilities and receive support from ACLD.
“Our individuals and their needs are as unique as the fashions they wear today,” said John J. Genova, Treasurer of ACLD’s Board of Trustees, and one of those who escorted models on the runway. “ACLD’s job is to ensure we meet those needs and be prepared to support their dreams and aspirations for tomorrow.”
Nearly 250 people were on-hand to enjoy lunch as the models showed off the latest fashions from Carlisle Collection, Flair Designer Boutique and Men’s Wearhouse. Hair design for the models was provided by Cactus Salon.
With ticket and auction sales, plus the support of several vendors who gave guests the opportunity to shop for a wide range of gift items, proceeds from the Spring Soiree will help ACLD carry out its mission of providing opportunities for individuals with disabilities to pursue enviable lives, increase their independence and improve the quality of their lives within the community.
“Our leadership does not know the words ‘no,’ ‘can’t,’ or ‘that’s just the way it is,’” said Megan Gardner, Secretary of ACLD’s Board of Trustees, who was among the models during the show. “When it comes to those we work with, we can do more and we can do better.”
For more information, contact Howard Simon, Assistant Director of Development and Community Relations, via phone, (516) 822-0028, ext. 161 or via email, simonh@acld.org.
For information about ACLD, click here.
Adults and Children with Learning and Developmental Disabilities, Inc. (ACLD) was founded in 1957. The 501(c)(3), not-for-profit agency serves the needs of more than 3,000 children, teens and adults with learning disabilities, autism and other developmental disabilities, and provides support for their families. ACLD's mission is to provide opportunities for individuals with disabilities to pursue enviable lives, increase their independence and improve the quality of their lives within the community. ACLD employs more than 1,100 people and operates 77 different program sites including group homes and apartment programs across Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Service programs include early childhood services, day habilitation, residential alternatives, vocational training and job placement, recreation programs, respite, family support services, Medicaid service coordination, and medical and behavioral health services.
Pictured: Sharon Oumano from ACLD, escorted by John Genova, Treasurer of ACLD’s Board of Trustees at Adults and Children with Learning and Developmental Disabilities’ (ACLD) 2015 Spring Soiree recently held at The Woodlands in Woodbury.
