Gus Walz’s powerful DNC moment shows the need to confront bullying
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
AHRC Nassau Board President Saundra M. Gumerove is featured in Newsday in a guest essay about Gus Walz’s powerful moment at the DNC in August. Read More
Science Magazine Webinar Features Board President Saundra Gumerove
Monday, July 22, 2024
Now available on demand: Science Magazine’s webinar, “Standing out in the storm: Caregiving in rare disease” featuring AHRC Nassau Board President Saundra Gumerove, Esq. Read More
Agency Celebrates Diversity, Advocacy and Inclusivity with CROWN Act Event
Friday, July 19, 2024
On June 27, the agency’s DEI office raised awareness about hair discrimination largely impacting women of color, empowered people to share their stories, and advocate for change and acceptance during a CROWN Act event. The CROWN Act, signed by Governor Andrew Cuomo in July of... Read More
Join the Call for Increased Funding for Direct Support Professionals (DSP)
Thursday, January 25, 2024
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
AHRC Nassau Holds Annual Rights Rally, Empowers Self-Advocates
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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