Gov. Hochul unveiled her FY 2025 Executive Budget, which included only 1.5% Cost-of-Living (COLA) adjustment and no mention of the Direct support Wage Enhancement for voluntary service providers like AHRC Nassau. Now is the time to urge state representatives to push for much-needed funding to... Read More
The Brookville Mansion was brimming with cheers and activity on Thursday, November 2. Hundreds of self-advocates from Day Services and Citizens Options Unlimited came to the annual Rights Rally held in Brookville. Hanna Pollack, who attended the rally for the first time, felt excited and... Read More
Advocacy for the next New York State budget cycle is underway and our agency continues to call for a Direct Support Professional (DSP) Wage Enhancement and now a 3.2% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA). See why your advocacy matters in our video. Through the AHRC... Read More
CBS New York was on the scene as AHRC self-advocates and staff joined a coalition of supporters calling for increased funding for disability services. Read More
Inside the New York State Capitol building, AHRC Nassau advocates added their voices for increased investment in services and staff at a Feb. 13 rally organized by the New York Disability Advocates (NYDA). For Coleen Mackin, AHRC Quality Assurance Trainer, the rally was an important... Read More