Bill > K00314

This resolution commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Institute for Child Development (ICD), a organization founded in October 1974 on the Binghamton University campus that focuses on improving the lives of autistic and neurodivergent individuals through high-quality research, education, and services. The resolution highlights the Institute's growth from serving fewer than a dozen local children with unstable funding to now serving 300 families annually and offering programs like the Binghamton Regional Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders and the Partnering with Autistic and Neuro-Divergent Adults (PANDA) Program. The legislative body recognizes ICD's mission to provide person-centered, evidence-based, and innovative practices, and acknowledges how the organization has expanded its reach over five decades with support from families, university administration, school districts, and professionals. By passing this resolution, the legislative body aims to pause and recognize the Institute's significant contributions to understanding and supporting autistic and neurodivergent individuals, while also honoring the commitment and excellence of its members. The resolution will be formally transmitted to the Institute for Child Development as a formal acknowledgment of its important work.

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/K314