On January 3, 2026, Project Ready kicked off the new year with our first Living Skills Training session in Flushing.
During the session, participants practiced essential daily life skills, including making coffee and preparing egg and potato sandwiches. Through hands-on activities, they built confidence and independence in a supportive environment. The training also focused on how to respond to everyday emergencies, such as getting sick or facing unexpected situations, helping participants learn how to make safe decisions to seek help when needed.
The session ended with music, dancing, and lots of smiles, setting a positive tone for 2026.Thank you to everyone who joined usāwe look forward to more learning and growth in the year ahead.
On December 30, 2025, Project Ready successfully hosted another Independent Living Training Camp in Brooklyn. Participants practiced hands-on life skills such as making sushi, folding clothes, exercising, and playing group games.
Through these fun and practical activities, they strengthened daily living skills while building teamwork and confidence.
On November 15, 2025,Project Ready held another successful Independent Living Camp in Queens! Our youth learned to make delicious rice rollsāsimple, healthy, and surprisingly popular even with kids used to burgers.
They also wrote heartfelt thank-you cards to the individuals and organizations supporting Project Ready. While their words and handwriting were simple, the gratitude was genuine and full of warmth.
Weāre grateful for everyone who supports our youth and for the kids who shared their appreciation in their own special way.
On October 20, 2025, Project Readyās Independent Living Training was held once again in Brooklyn. During the event, our youth with disabilities had the opportunity to learn hands-on skills by making wonton.Ā
The children also joined in fun sports and group games, filling the day with laughter and energy.
To celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival and promote the unique mooncake culture of the Chinese community, Project Ready held its first Mid-Autumn Independent Living Skills Training in Queens.
Teens with special needs learned to make snow-skin mooncakes ā from wrapping the filling, molding, to folding boxes. Everyone worked together, creating mooncakes filled with teamwork and joy.
Each participant packed two handmade mooncakes to bring home and shared with their families. Besides the mooncake making, they also learned the basics of Disability Voting Rights, civic engagement and inclusion.
This activity allows the youth to experience the Mid-Autumn traditions and Chinese culture.
On August 28, 2025, Project Readyās Independent Living Training Camp was held once again in Brooklyn. During the event, our youth with disabilities had the opportunity to learn hands-on skills by making sushi and crafting handmade pendants. In addition, they also explored and celebratedĀ Disability Voting Rights.
Through these engaging activities, participants not only strengthened their independent living skills but also deepened their awareness of self-advocacy and civic participation.
Our first event of the month was a heartwarming craft session with children. Volunteers worked alongside the kids, guiding them to create their own handmade pieces and celebrating every little success together.
The room was filled with laughter, patience, and love ā a wonderful reminder that creativity has no limits and kindness always connects us.
In July, our volunteers spent a joyful day creating beautiful pressed-flower art with children. Each child carefully arranged leaves and petals, turning nature into personal works of art. The activity encouraged focus, patience, and creativity, while giving the children a chance to express themselves freely.
The framed pieces became heartfelt reminders of how art can connect us through care, imagination, and shared joy.
On June 28, 2025, Project Ready successfully held another Living Skills Training session in Queens, providing a valuable space for youth with developmental disabilities to learn and grow. This time, the program featured a special session on anti-discrimination, aimed at helping Chinese youth with developmental disabilities recognize to understand discriminatory language targeted at the Asian community. The lesson empowered our youth to better identify hostility, rather than feel confused, laugh along, or take harmful words at face value. It gave them the tools to respond with confidence and protect their dignity.
We are also in the process of developing a series of educational materials specifically designed for youth with developmental disabilities. These resources will focus on recognizing discrimination, building self-awareness, and promoting a strong sense of self-worth. We warmly welcome families, schools, and community organizations to partner with us in sharing and promoting this important work, so our children can grow in safer and more inclusive environments.
In addition to the educational content, the workshop also included a fun and interactive healthy eating session. The participants made their own smoothies and freshly squeezed orange juiceālearning by doing while gaining an appreciation for nutritious foods. The atmosphere was joyful and engaging, and everyone truly enjoyed the experience.
On April 16, 2025, a skill training workshop was held in Queens with the main goal of helping participants develop daily living skills. The activity focused on making sushi as a hands-on way to prepare lunch.
Most of the children enjoyed eating the sushi they made themselves and were open to trying new flavors. For those who were particularly picky eaters, we made thoughtful efforts to encourage them to try, and when necessary, provided alternative foods that they were comfortable with.
On March 31, 2025, at Herald Gospel Center in Brooklyn, we held the training session aimed at developing independent living skills. Through cooperative games, participants not only strengthened their living skills but also built friendships. Eighteen young people with developmental disabilities participated this event.
We are creating more opportunities for families in Brooklyn in the future.
This monthās activity was a joyful celebration of the Chinese New Year. Volunteers guided children to shop for festive foods, gave each child red envelopes and warm red scarves, and taught them how to make traditional paper lanterns and window cuttings. The children also joined in fun sports and group games, filling the day with laughter and energy.
Through these hands-on experiences, they learned about the traditions and meanings of the Spring Festival while feeling the warmth, excitement, and happiness of the holiday spirit.
On January 20, 2025, in Brooklyn, we held the training session aimed at developing independent living skills. Through cooperative games, participants not only strengthened their living skills but also built friendships.
This was also our first time hosting such an event in Brooklyn, and we hope to create more opportunities for families in Brooklyn in the future.
March 29, 2024 & April 29, 2024,Ā Ā Herald Mission Center, Queens
We believe in abilities inside disabilities.
During Easter and Spring break, we held two minicamps where individuals with developmental disabilities came together to learn essential independent living and community integration skills. From grocery shopping to cooking and indoor and outdoor activities, our participants embraced all with enthusiasm and determination.Ā
Through hands-on experiences and guidance from our dedicated team, they gained valuable insights and practical knowledge to navigate daily life more independently. We’re proud to have provided a supportive environment where everyone no matter his or her ability learn and grow.Ā
š Grocery Shopping
Participants learned how to create shopping lists and navigate the aisles to find what they need. They also practiced checkout skills, enhancing their independence in the store.
š³ Cooking and meal preparation
Participants followed recipes, mastering cutting, boiling, and other meal preparation skills, creating delicious and nutritious dishes.Ā
š“Eating Independence
Participants learned to feed themselves. They assembled sandwiches, hotdogs, and other meals, empowering them to choose wisely and select nutritious foods for themselves.Ā
They gained skills in meal planning and selecting balanced options, fostering autonomy and self-sufficiency.Ā
š§¹ Setting the Stage and Tidying Up
Participants practiced setting the table with care and attention to detail, ensuring a welcoming environment for a shared meal.
They then learned to tidy up their space afterwards,Ā promoting independence, responsibility, and social skills.Ā
š Indoor Games
Engaging in indoor games enhanced their social abilities and teamwork skills, creating bonds and friendships.Ā
These engaging games was designed to encourage participants to communicate, strategize, and problem-solve together.Ā
šļøāāļøĀ Fitness Fun
Both indoor and outdoor exercises were incorporated, promoting physical well-being and a healthy lifestyle.Ā From relay race to tug-of-war, participants discovered the joy and benefits of staying active, building strength, and improving coordination.
As a part of our transition training programs, our Independent Living Skill TrainingĀ program brings together individuals with disabilities to work on skills related to independent living,Ā focuses on imparting essential day-to-day living skills to students. Each minicamp session guides students through practical experiences, like shopping, meal preparation, as well as public transportation and exercising.Ā
We believe in the inherent abilities inside individuals with disabilities. Regardless of varying functional levels among people with developmental disabilities, we consider independent living skills as fundamental pillars supporting their adult lives. The level of independent living skills directly correlates with the quality of adult life they can achieve. These skills empower individuals to lead more self-reliant and fulfilling lives as adults.
Our approach to the transition process emphasizes proactive living skill training, including self-care, independent living and community integration skills. Through this approach, we aim to equip individuals with the skills and support they need to lead productive lives, contribute to their communities and potentially have employment opportunities.
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Stay tuned for more updates on upcoming programs and initiatives as we continue to empower individuals with disabilities in our community. Together, we’re breaking down barriers and building brighter futures!
There are many ways to get involved.
