Austin Epstein
Austin’s Corner February 21, 2020 I am Austin Epstein, past President and Vice President of the Board of Trustees at DIAL Center for Independent Living. Brian Fitzgibbons, President/CEO of Heightened Independence & Progress Center for Independent Living (hip) has...
The Gift of Purpose
The Gift of Purpose By Marianne Valls My mother had given my life but Heightened Independence and Progress (hip) gave my life purpose and direction. I was born with cerebral palsy and although I earned a college degree, I thought that employment was impossible. All I...
Special
“Special” By: Diomayra F. RamosMay 14, 2019 What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word special? Do you instantly think of someone you love who is very special to you? Or, of someone who told you that you were very special? Upon hearing the word,...
The hip Annual Meeting – Fort Lee, NJ
On November 15, 65 hip members and staff gathered at the Fort Lee Recreation Center for the Annual Meeting. Following a light supper arranged by the Hudson staff, there was a short business meeting at which the Board of Trustees were…