Understanding Social Role Valorization

by Mike_Gordon412 | Mar 17, 2026 | blog

March 2026 Understanding Social Role Valorization Why Meaningful Roles Matter for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism (ID/A) By Shayaan Meyers, Program Manager Each of us holds many roles in life — employee, neighbor, volunteer, friend, or family...

Why I Left Corrections and Found Meaning at Mainstay

by Mike_Gordon412 | Apr 14, 2026 | blog

April 2026 Why I Left Corrections and Found Meaning at Mainstay By Aaron Smith, Program Manager I want to help people. The large metal and shatter resistant glass sliding doors slammed securely behind me with a resounding thud. The mechanism of the doors facing the...

Lindsay’s Technology Blog

by Mike_Gordon412 | May 15, 2026 | blog

May 2026 Lindsay’s Technology Blog By Lindsay Kondis, Peer Advocate Hi, My name is Lindsay Kondis, and I would like to share a little about myself. I was diagnosed with Prader-Willi Syndrome, which is a rare disease. Because of this rare disease I had to face...

Spring 2026 – Mainstay Matters

by Mike_Gordon412 | May 31, 2026 | Newsletters

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Why Psychological Safety Matters More Than Celebration

by Mike_Gordon412 | Jun 11, 2026 | blog

June 2026 Why Psychological Safety Matters More Than Celebration By Dr. Crystal Waits Each year, organizations across the country recognize Pride Month with visible gestures of support such as rainbow logos, social media posts, and themed events. While these moments...