Voices of Mainstay
December 2025 Voices of Mainstay Voices of Mainstay (VOM) is a participant-led advocacy group that meets monthly. These meetings are designed to encourage speaking up and speaking out about the things that affect everyday life for the people that Mainstay supports. In...
Leading Together: Reflections from the PAR Institute for Leadership Excellence
January 2026 Leading Together: Reflections from the PAR Institute for Leadership Excellence By Angel Rodrigues, MA, NADD-DDSAssociate Director of Residential Services Being nominated by the leadership team at Mainstay Life Services to participate in the PAR Institute...
Black History Month: Reflecting on Legacy, Inspiring Action in the Workplace
February 2026 Black History Month: Reflecting on Legacy, Inspiring Action in the Workplace By Olivia Jackson, Program Manager Black History Month is a time to honor the achievements, contributions, and resilience of Black leaders, innovators, and change-makers...
Understanding Social Role Valorization
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...