Adaptive Design Hudson Valley

10/27/2025

10/22/2025

🎉 You’re invited! 🎉
Join us for the Grand Opening of Adaptive Design Hudson Valley!
We’re celebrating with an Ulster County Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting at 11:00 AM, followed by an afternoon reception starting at 4:00 PM inside our shop.
Come enjoy food, drinks, good company, and a 5:00 PM address from our founders as we celebrate creativity, community, and accessibility in action.
All are welcome — we’d love to see you there! To help us plan for food and drinks, please RSVP by sending us a quick DM 💬
📍 32 Cedar St, Kingston, NY
🚗 Street parking available nearby
♿️ Accessibility note: We are actively working toward full wheelchair access — please call or email to check current accessibility status.

10/20/2025

🎟️ Try your luck! 🎟️
Here to announce that we’ll be hosting a fundraising raffle at our Grand Opening Celebration! Thanks to the generosity of our supporters and local businesses — including Yum Yum Noodle Bar, Samuel’s Sweet Shop, Hudson River Kitchenware, and more — we’ve got some incredible prizes lined up!
There’s still time to get involved! If you or your local business would like to contribute a prize or gift card, we’d love to include you. Your support helps us continue to build creative and inclusive solutions right here in the Hudson Valley.
📅 Grand Opening: October 24
📍 Adaptive Design Hudson Valley, Kingston NY
DM us or email info@adaptivedesignhv.org to participate!

10/13/2025

🎉 You’re invited! 🎉
Join us for the Grand Opening of Adaptive Design Hudson Valley!
We’re celebrating with an Ulster County Chamber of Commerce ribbon cutting at 11:00 AM, followed by an afternoon reception starting at 4:00 PM inside our shop.
Come enjoy food, drinks, good company, and a 5:00 PM address from our founders as we celebrate creativity, community, and accessibility in action.
All are welcome — we’d love to see you there! To help us plan for food and drinks, please RSVP by sending us a quick DM!

📍 32 Cedar St, Kingston, NY
🚗 Street parking available nearby
♿️ Accessibility note: We cannot guarantee wheelchair access at this time, please reach out to us for more information.

10/09/2025

A heartfelt thank you to Beth Heady for volunteering her time and talent to beautifully paint one of our demo devices here at ADHV.
This stander was originally designed for Linda Loffredo near the end of her life — to help her spend time standing upright and supported, which was so beneficial for her health and spirit. Linda was a longtime supporter of Adaptive Design, and Beth’s artwork now honors her legacy in the most touching way.
Each detail tells part of Linda’s story — her love of Greece and Italy, her appreciation for nature, and her meaningful work at the World Trade Center. This piece is now both a tribute and a reminder of the heart behind what we do.
Thank you, Beth, for your time, creativity, and generosity — and for giving our shop a work of art that celebrates life, love, and purpose.

10/07/2025

We recently had the chance to collaborate with our friends at The D.R.A.W. for their Steamroller Print Fest, part of Art Walk Kingston!
To make sure everyone could join in the fun, we designed and built a scaled-down “steamroller” — made entirely from cardboard, of course! The D.R.A.W. team carved a custom print that attached to the roller, turning it into a fully functional tabletop press. Visitors got to ink, roll, and print their own designs — hands-on, accessible creativity at its finest!
We’re always excited to collaborate with organizations like The D.R.A.W., who share our passion for community, creativity, and learning through making.
If you haven’t already, check out The D.R.A.W.’s incredible programming, workshops, and exhibitions — they’re doing amazing work right here in Kingston.
Photo Credit: Maxine Leu

10/01/2025

More from the Grant D. Morse Elementary School delivery! Pictured here is a privacy screen, which helps reduce distractions so students can stay focused and feel more comfortable in busy learning environments. We also created an easel for an AAC (augmentative and alternative communication) device, making it easier for students to use their device with confidence. By positioning the device at an angle, the easel improves posture, reduces strain, and creates a more natural way to communicate. At ADHV, every design is built with a blend of cardboard, creativity, and collaboration—helping to create environments where all students can thrive.

09/30/2025

We’re happy to share that we just delivered a custom set of rockers to Grant D. Morse Elementary! These rockers were built to specific heights to match the students’ needs — and they come with a brand-new design upgrade: stackable storage to save precious classroom space.

Why rocking perches? The gentle motion stimulates the vestibular system, helps regulate the nervous system, and supports focus and calm. Rocking seating allows movement in place, which can help students stay present and engaged even in a seated setting. 

At ADHV, we’re always improving — these stackable rockers are just one example of how we push our designs to better serve classrooms and individuals.

09/25/2025

Meet Fred, our Board Treasurer here at Adaptive Design Hudson Valley! Fred is a Certified Public Accountant who works exclusively with nonprofits, bringing invaluable expertise in financial management to help guide ADHV’s growth and success.
Inspired by our Executive Director Greg Dette’s passion for the mission, Fred joined the team and brought his own set of skills. While most of his work with us is through online meetings, we’re always grateful for the chance to connect — and it’s a special treat when he visits the shop in person!
Fred shared that what he finds most fulfilling is helping the board understand the practical and business aspects of running a nonprofit startup. His first tour of the shop was “informative, eye-opening, and an inspiration,” giving him a tangible view of the impact ADHV creates.
Outside of ADHV, Fred enjoys playing guitar, reading, and cooking.
We’re so fortunate to have Fred on our team, helping build a strong foundation for the future of ADHV — with his hopes of expansion, growth, and a larger universe of inspired donors.

09/24/2025

In an Adaptive Design workshop with the Anderson Center for Autism, participants are putting their custom weighted boxes to great use!
As one of the OTs shared:
“Adults in the Anderson Center for Autism occupational therapy program use their weighted boxes in group adaptive design sessions! The weight of the boxes provides heavy work to regulate the nervous system, while the custom, built-in trays help participants practice keeping an organized workstation.”
These simple yet powerful tools are a great example of how adaptive design can support regulation, focus, and independence.