AHRC Nassau has officially launched an innovative high school pipeline program to grow the next generation of Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), thanks to an $80,000 work-based learning grant from the Bellmore-Merrick School District, who designated funding through New York State’s Office for People With Developmental... Read More
The idea for an Evers St. Halloween party on Friday Oct. 24 came from Kerri Ann O’Brien, Joann Cieslik, Ann Berris, and Sharon Breen, who wanted to celebrate at home with their friends. The Evers Street team eagerly rose to the occasion. Elizabeth Angerville, House... Read More
Music, friendship, and cheers filled the Brookville mansion ballroom on October 28 as Coleen Mackin, singer/songwriter, self-advocate, and Quality Assurance Trainer, hosted a lively Halloween concert and costume contest. The event brought together people supported by Day Services in Farmingdale, Freeport, and Hicksville, along with... Read More
On Sunday, November 2, the AHRC Nassau community joined over 1,100 walkers for the 44th annual AHRC Foundation Walk, raising over $95,000 in support of children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) on Long Island. This year’s Walk comes at a critical time,... Read More
Thursday is Book Club at Wheatley Farms & Arts Center. For more than two years, Robyn Semilof, a parent advocate and longtime volunteer, has shared her love of reading and built a morning group people look forward to attending each week. The Book Club brings... Read More