Welcome to AHRC Nassau

AHRC Nassau, in partnership with family members, is committed to enriching the lives of people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities. For over 60 years, AHRC Nassau has been providing an array of services and family supports for more than 2,200 people with special needs throughout Nassau County.

Family Advocacy Month - Time to Speak Out!
Urge Legislators to Advocate for Additional Funding for Developmental Disabilities Services in One House Budget

This is Family Advocacy Month - the critical time to urge your legislator to support additional funding for:
■The development of day, employment and residential opportunities for individuals living at home, and
■To provide a salary increase for the DSPs (Direct Service Providers) working in voluntary operated developmental disability services. Click here to Take Action

Click Below for Sample Letters:

Blanche Fierstein Scholarship

Now accepting applications!

This $5,000 Scholarship, established in memory of beloved board member Blanche Fierstein, is granted annually to people pursuing an advanced degree in special education. Click here for Details.

AHRC Selected for Createathon

AHRC was recently selected as a beneficiary of EGC Marketing Group’s “Createathon” a creative nationwide marathon that donates a marketing project, design elements and media placement to local non-profits. The team at EGC developed a new brand, logo, print ad, commercial and microsite for the Vocational Services and Supported Employment Program rebranded as "AHRC Workforce." Read more here.

Upcoming Events

FEB 5	Chinese New Year-Rescheduled The North Woodmere/Valley Stream Auxiliary's Chinese New Year Event schedule for 2/5 has been postponed due to the weather. Please click here for more info.
FEB 8	Winter Gala Join the AHRC Manhasset Auxiliary for their winter gala, "Queen of Hearts" Casino and Valentine Celebration at the beauitful Swan Club. Click here for more info.
APR 9	Pearl & Jack Ain Freedom Seder Join the AHRC family of individuals, families and staff for this annual tradition. Click here for more info.
may 6	RVC Auxiliary Spring Luncheon Enjoy the Rockville Centre Auxiliary's spring tradition, the annual Spring Luncheon. Click here for more info.