Cheers and applause erupted through the AHRC ballroom as self-advocates celebrated the power of using their voices — to speak up, advocate for themselves, and vote at the September 24 Rights Rally. Bright smiles and colorful posters filled the room with powerful statements such as... Read More
During our Compass Validation visit, self-advocate Brian Johnson sat with Lisa Petrocci-Clay, Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) Standards Compliance Analyst, for an interview. As Day Hab Council President, Brian spoke about his advocacy and leadership during our recent voting initiative which empowered hundreds...
Hundreds of self-advocates gathered in Hauppauge on March 7 to rally in support of essential services, community inclusion, and disability rights. The rally took place inside the New York State Office Building and featured speeches from Assembly Member Jodi Giglio and Senator Monica Martinez. The...
AHRC Nassau and its CEO Stanfort J. Perry are featured in an article in the Long Island Herald. Read More
On January 20, join people supported, self-advocates, families, staff, and friends for the 41st Annual MLK Commission March and Commemorative Program, organized by the City of Glen Cove and Glen Cove City School District. For the past eight years, AHRC Nassau has proudly partnered in...