Center for Creative Education

Taconic Developmental Disabilities Services (DDSO) is a regional agency of the NYS Office of Mental Retardation Developmental Disabilities, serving Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Putnam, and Ulster counties in New York. They offer a range of residential and habilitative programs, clinic services, and service coordination to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families, promoting participation, integration, and independence. With offices in each of the five counties and a campus in Wassaic, Taconic DDSO collaborates closely with private voluntary agencies, providing technical assistance and training to ensure the best quality of life for individuals with developmental disabilities in the region. Their specialty areas include service coordination, clinic services, group homes, respite care, day programs, and family support programs.Generated from the website

The Deep Listening Institute, now known as The Center for Deep Listening at Rensselaer, is a pioneering organization that promotes the music and practice of Deep Listening, founded by composer Pauline Oliveros. Through their workshops, retreats, and ongoing certification programs, they foster creative innovation and a heightened consciousness of the world of sound. Their community of musicians, artists, scientists, and practitioners aims to transcend boundaries and abilities, bringing together individuals from diverse backgrounds to explore the transformative power of sound. Continuing Pauline Oliveros' legacy, The Center for Deep Listening at Rensselaer strives to create a vibrant community and educational system dedicated to the practice of Deep Listening. With a focus on music, literature, art, meditation, technology, and healing, they encourage collaboration and exploration among artists, musicians, non-musicians, and individuals of all ages and abilities. Through their innovative projects and dedication to expanding our understanding of sound, they aim to cultivate a deeper connection to the world of sound and its profound impact on our lives.Generated from the website