A heartfelt thank you to our Champion of Hope honorees for joining us at the Transition Conference on May 17th. Your presence and powerful words inspired everyone in the room and reminded us of the importance of building a compassionate, inclusive community, one that uplifts and supports each other simply because we care. 💚 We were honored to recognize: 🏆 Sarah Lansdale, Suffolk County Commissioner of Economic Development – Champion of Hope 🏆 Nick Caracappa, Suffolk County Legislator – Champion of Hope, honoring the legacy of the Olmstead Decision 🏆 NYS Assembly Member Jodi Giglio, Member of the Committee on People with Disabilities – Champion of Hope, honoring the Olmstead Decision 🏆 NYS Senator Monica R. Martinez, Member of the Committee on People with Disabilities – Champion of Hope, honoring the Olmstead Decision Your advocacy and leadership are helping shape a future that embraces equity, access, and opportunity for all. Thank you for standing with us and for those we serve. 💫 For more information ⬇️ 📍11 Laurel Lane, Levittown, NY 📞 (516) 216-5270 📧 info@elija.org 🛜 www.elija.org #autism #autistic #autismawareness #autismacceptance #neurodivergent #neurodiversity #specialeducation #specialeducationteacher #therapist #aba #abatherapy #appliedbehavioranalysis #autismmom #autismspectrum #ELIJASchool #ELIJAFoundation #ELIJAConference #PathwayToAdulthood #SelfDirection #TransitionPlanning #AutismSupport #LongIslandEvents #ELIJAConference2025 #TransitionToAdulthood #SelfDirection #DisabilitySupport #AutismAdvocacy #ELIJAFoundation (fb)

ELIJA’s websites are now fully accessibility compliant, meeting all ADA standards and guidelines to ensure a more inclusive digital experience for users of all abilities. These updates include enhanced screen reader compatibility, full keyboard navigation, improved font readability, and optimized color contrast. The sites are also fully responsive across mobile and tablet devices. This important upgrade was made possible thanks to the generous support and guidance of the Viscardi Center, who funded and oversaw the implementation of these enhancements. These improvements underscore ELIJA’s ongoing commitment to inclusivity and providing a welcoming online experience for everyone.💚 Explore the new site and let us know what you think! For more information ⬇️ 📍11 Laurel Lane, Levittown, NY 📞 (516) 216-5270 📧 info@elija.org 🛜 www.elija.org #autism #autistic #autismawareness #autismacceptance #neurodivergent #neurodiversity #specialeducation #specialeducationteacher #therapist #aba #abatherapy #appliedbehavioranalysis #autismmom #autismspectrum #ELIJASchool #ELIJAFoundation #AutismSupport #ChampionOfHope #SpecialNeedsPlanning (fb)