Durand Thrift Store: A Unique Discount Boutique

Contributed by Brittany Rivera Durand Thrift Store is improving and growing! With a new store Manager and an additional employee, Andrew LeBeau (son of Laura LeBeau), we are able to extend our store hours! We are now open Saturdays 10am to 4pm and open later on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, until 7pm. It is very easy to donate

Spotlight: Durand’s Behavioral Team

Contributed by Peggy Petrillo Our Behavioral Program is growing… Dr. Jim Ball, Ed.D, BCBA-D has been involved and/or working as a consultant with our Behavioral Program at Durand for over 20 years. Dr. Ball is the President/Chief Executive Officer of JB Autism Consulting, is Chair of the National Board of Directors of

The Faces of Durand

Contributed by Jennifer Hill [caption id="attachment_1267" align="alignleft" width="300"] The “Faces of Durand” Committee will work with guest photographers, selected staff, individuals or agency guests to capture how we are “helping individuals with special needs learn and grow” and the culture of Durand. This will be through photography (consent pending) and vignettes then

Introducing “Faces of Durand”

What goes on behind these doors? Exactly how is Durand, Inc. "Helping Individuals with Special Needs Learn and Grow"? Introducing "Faces of Durand", launching this month! Inspired by the popular Facebook page, “Humans of New York” which focuses on the citizens of the city and their stories, “Faces of Durand” is a

Concert

By Irisa Leverette, Contributing Blogger. We are happy to introduce our new guest blogger and “Warrior Mom” Irisa Leverette! Irisa resides in NJ and has an 8 year old son Darius. At 3 years old, Darius was diagnosed with Autism. In the monthly blog series, Irisa will be sharing what life is

The Thief in the Night

By Irisa Leverette, Contributing Blogger. We are happy to introduce our new guest blogger and “Warrior Mom” Irisa Leverette! Irisa resides in NJ and has an 8 year old son Darius. At 3 years old, Darius was diagnosed with Autism. In the monthly blog series, Irisa will be sharing what life is

Expect the Unexpected

By Irisa Leverette, Contributing Blogger. We are happy to introduce our new guest blogger and “Warrior Mom” Irisa Leverette! Irisa resides in NJ and has an 8 year old son Darius. At 3 years old, Darius was diagnosed with Autism. In the monthly blog series, Irisa will be sharing what life is