On Friday, October 14, two employees of Action Toward Independence (ATI) were honored by the Joint Membership of Health and Community Agencies (JMHCA).

The mission of JMHCA is to provide the residents of Orange County with a welcoming, comprehensive and seamless service delivery system for recovery, health and wellness.

The 21st Annual Awards Luncheon and Staff Recognition event was held at the Town of Hamptonburgh Pavilion in Campbell Hall. Distinguished Service Awards were presented in six different categories of human services.

Among the honorees were ATI’s Ryan Fuller, who received the Distinguished Service Award for Healthcare / Medical Services, and Diinytt Pla, who received the Distinguished Service Award for Mental Health Services.

Diinytt Pla is a Disability Advocate for ATI, and Fuller is a Veteran Advocate for ATI’s Vet 2 Vet program.

ATI promotes the independence, inclusion, participation, and personal choice of individuals with disabilities. ATI also has a Vet 2 Vet program — a peer-run program for Veterans and their family members, by Veterans. ATI has offices in Monticello (845) 794-4228 and Middletown (845) 343-4284.