Unfortunately, the Holiday Celebration that was planned very close to the date of Sunday, December 25th, 2022 had to be canceled due to inclement, wintry weather. In the spirit of “fool me twice, shame on us” we tried to enjoy a Holiday Do-Over by cutting our losses and focusing on the upcoming Valentine’s Day here…
One of the benefits of living in the Capital Region of New York State is having direct access to powerful individuals who are able to make things happen for us! On that note, the students of the College Experience are continuing to double down on their efforts to convince the state government to pass the…
As staff, it is always a gift for us to advocate for our students and help them find some path toward resolving conflicts with their peers, assisting them with building new skills at their own pace and helping them scratch for the increments of success. It is true that whether or not we live with…
On the date of Sunday, February 19th, 2023 the Alumni Activities Club ventured out to a world beyond that of urban buildings and public transportation. They were driven by their Alumni Activities Coordinator to the Appalachian Trailhead located at Poughquag, NY. For those who are not familiar with this “walk in the woods,” it practically…
One of the recent highlights of our program was the Semi-Formal that took place at St. Joseph’s Hall located on the College of Sant Rose campus. We are proudly presenting photos of our students dressed for a “night on the town” to cap what was a productive fall semester on the evening of Friday, December…
At some point or another…we have all bought the “magic beans.” We give into temptation and want things to be true while ignoring our inner instincts that something does not seem quite right. Sometimes we have to learn our lessons the hard way with (hopefully) temporary consequences. The money that is lost being conned may…
Living Resources would like to acknowledge our admiration for Amy Maiorano who worked with her Volunteer Coordinator staff to send out a generous donation of her old clothes to “A Place 2 Belong” in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. Her staff was so moved by this generosity that he made the choice to pay for the $29.00…
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…
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.
