Mainstay Unlocked Blog

NDEAM 2025: Celebrating Value and Talent
This year marks the 80th anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM).

All In, In All We Do: Celebrating Our Incredible Team This September
September is a special month because it includes Direct Support Professional Recognition Week, a time to honor those at the very heart of our mission.

A Successful Day for Mainstay!
The 18th Annual Charlie Ross Memorial Charity Golf Outing was a huge success, with golfers making a difference in the lives of people with diverse abilities.

The Real Cost of Starting an LGBTQIA+ Family
This Pride Month, let’s recognize the diverse ways families are formed and commit to a future where love, not legal paperwork or cost, defines parenthood.

David is thriving in Mainstay’s PWS program
I am so grateful to Mainstay for making David their first ever client with PWS and addressing his needs so fully.

Prioritizing Mental Health for People with ID and the Use of EMDR
One emerging and promising therapeutic approach for addressing trauma for people with ID is Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).

Black History Month: Celebrating “Hidden Figures”
Black history IS American history. To understand the history of America, we must celebrate the contributions that Black people have made.

Ensuring Quality and Mitigating Risk
Mainstay is committed to collecting reliable data, using data to forecast risk, and working with pertinent teams to avoid or mitigate risk.

What a year!
As the days remaining in 2024 dwindle, I am astonished at what we accomplished this year. And I am excited to see what 2025 will bring.

Thank You for Celebrating Mainstay’s 25th Anniversary with Us
Nov 24, 2024Thank you for celebrating Mainstay's 25th Anniversary with usBy Aubrey Lutz, Mainstay’s Advancement & Engagement Fall InternOn November 14, 2024, Mainstay celebrated its 25th Anniversary at the River’s Casino in Pittsburgh. We welcomed 200+ people...