Home Life
I live at home with my mom and dad. I have two sisters—one older and one younger—both of whom live outside the home. My older sister is a teacher living in Texas with her husband and their three children. My younger sister is a registered nurse working at a prestigious cancer hospital in New York City.
We enjoy traveling, attending sporting events, concerts, road trips, cruises, music, eating at different restaurants.
Something people do not know about me
I like to pray hard and play harder. It’s about faith, family, friends and fun. I love being a son, brother and an uncle.
I also have a five-year-old Boxer dog named Rudy, also known as Rutigger. He was given that name because, as a puppy, he would bounce around like a bunny. When we named him, we took inspiration from Daniel “Rudy” Ruettiger from Notre Dame, and because he bounced like a bunny, he reminded me of Tigger from Winnie the Pooh. Hence the name, Rudy “Rutigger.” He was recently nominated to be featured in the 2026 Paw Print Calendar as Mr. December!
School Life
I am very smart and capable, and I appreciate being spoken to like anyone else. I value conversation and engagement—don’t just stare, ask me a question. I graduated from Middletown High School before everything went downhill. During my education, I participated in the Bridges to Baccalaureate program through Mount Saint Mary College, in partnership with the Successful Learning Center in Newburgh, New York.
I am looking forward to furthering my education in the near future. I plan to take additional courses through Orange-Ulster BOCES or through the Bridges to Baccalaureare College program as I continue working toward my goals.
Day Habiliation Program
Every day habilitation experience is different, and it can feel very different at home than it does in a day habilitation center. One benefit of day hab programs is that they provide structure, routine, social interaction with peers, and we go out into the community. The activities that we have done include: pumpkin picking, movies, bowling, mall trips, interacting in the community. We do cooking, arts, music and play video games. I don’t go swimming but they go to the YMCA. We have access to staff who are trained to support people with disabilities. They can also offer opportunities for skill‑building, community activities, job coaching, provide transportation to and from their jobs and a sense of independence.
However, there are also challenges. Day hab programs must follow strict disability codes and regulations, state guidelines which can sometimes limit what I can do there. Not all people are aware of their legal rights which is why I try to advocate for others in the program, especially those who may not know how to speak up for themselves or understand the rights they are entitled to.
This page exists to challenge the stigma that people who use wheelchairs are not intelligent. Everyone has their own way of learning and communicating, and I communicate clearly and effectively about everything.
For more information regarding successful learning center
Email: info@successfullearningcenter.com
Website: http://www.access2college.com