The students and staff of the College Experience boarded the Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) buses to make their voices heard at the State Capitol just a few miles down the road from their homes and campus. The purpose of their advocacy was very straightforward with their requests being very simple. Our students and numerous…
We would like to highlight Elizabeth Martin who has been the CEO of Living Resources since the retirement of Fred Erlich at the end of 2020. We had the experience of witnessing her spoken words at the New York Disability Advocates (NYDA) Rally at the State Capitol in the War Room on Wednesday, November 16th,…
As children, all of us fantasized about the day when we could be on our own and watch cartoons until two o’clock in the morning! If left to our own devices, we would possibly use our free will to buy a Carvel Ice Cream cake all for ourselves even when there was no special occasion…
It is with immense pride and happiness that we announce that 2012 College Experience graduate Denise Riley has earned her certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Denise has had an outstanding career trajectory since her graduation ten years ago and has achieved a career milestone that is impressive for people of all abilities.…
On the afternoon of Thursday, November 10th, 2022 we gathered in the Board Room of the main office to create some posters for the New York Disability Advocates (NYDA) Capitol Rally that was scheduled to take place on Wednesday November 16th, 2022. We plan to display the posters proudly when it comes time to advocate…
On the morning of Wednesday, November 10, 2022 our students gathered for Cooking Class in one of the College Experience houses with the purpose of creating Pasta with Broccoli. The culinary courses are just one of several required pieces of our curriculum taught to the students for at least two years! Nearly all the dishes…
On the date of Thursday, November 4th, 2022 we said “see you again real soon when you are not vacationing in Mexico” to our beloved Director of Clinical Services. Jeffrey Hallenbeck has been a veteran employee of Living Resources, Inc. for twenty-three years! Jeff managed to hone every second by supervising three clinicians as well…
On Friday, September 23, 2022 the College Experience packed the vans full of students and took a break from the world of academia to head over to the Colonie Golf and Country Club to represent our program for the Annual Golf Fundraiser. This is the second year in a row the show has been allowed…
Whoever claims that office work is dull or boring has apparently never been to Living Resources around All Hallow’s Eve! We ended up receiving a surprise visit from Chuckie who has ruled the Child’s Play franchise for nearly forty years along with a macabre scarecrow. Photobombing on the right is Jesse Saperstein who is the…
What comes after graduation? Many College Experience students, in fact most, choose to remain in Albany. They maintain friendships with their fellow and former graduates, form romantic partnerships, and some get married.
Through our C2L Program, the College Experience support staff offers dedicated transition support and guidance, helping students in the year after graduation with apartment leases and job placements, and then literally forever after as members of the Living Resources community.
Since 2005, students enrolled in The College Experience have been a welcomed part of a coeducational college community located in Albany, New York. We partner with Russell Sage College, and our students are welcomed members of both Russell Sage’s Albany and Troy campus communities.
Students are offered a practical core curriculum and a wide variety of electives.
Our dorms are beautifully remodeled city residences located just a few blocks from Russell Sage’s Albany campus. Students live together in groups of 3 – 9. Each student has his or her own bedroom and share common living areas. Seniors serve as mentors to freshmen and assist them in many meaningful ways.
