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Self-advocates call out for change

Self-Advocates Call to Lawmakers to #SaveOurServices

Monday, December 14, 2020

Self-advocates from AHRC Nassau called out to lawmakers to #SaveOurServices on Wednesday, December 9, at 11 a.m. on Zoom, presented by NYC FAIR, L.I.A.N.D.D., and the NYC Developmental Disabilities Councils: Brooklyn, Bronx, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island, ENYDDA, and NYADD. In the weeks leading up... Read More

Disability Employment Month: Abrar Butt

Monday, October 26, 2020

For National Disability Employment Awareness Month (#NDEAM), we’re celebrating the important contributions of our team with profiles and articles throughout October.  #strongertogether #disabilitypride Name: Abrar Butt Job Title: Porter Years on the Job: Approximately 8 years. Responsibilities:  Abrar is responsible for a variety of maintenance... Read More

Disability Employment Month Profile: Joe Mandella

Wednesday, October 14, 2020

Joe Mandella loves his job. One of 51 nominees for the NYSID 2020 William B. Joslin Outstanding Performance Award, Joe currently works as a commercial cleaner for AHRC Nassau in Freeport and through AHRC’s NYSID contracts — the Department of Labor in Hicksville. “Being nominated... Read More

Professionals come together to celebrate DSPs of the Year

Annual (and First Virtual) DSP of the Year Celebration

Wednesday, September 30, 2020

We  recently came together to celebrate Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) and the important work they do as essential workers across our families of organizations at the annual (and first virtual) DSP of the Year Ceremony. Join us as we celebrate the meaningful impact extraordinary DSPs... Read More