Flowers, herbs, fruits, and vegetables await to delight the senses at the new sensory garden at the Wheatley Farms & Arts Center in Brookville. Opened on May 21, Wheatley Farms’ Outdoor Learning Garden was made possible by a generous $15,000 donation from the North Woodmere/Valley... 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... Read More
On May 7, 2025, people supported by AHRC Day Services explored volunteer opportunities and new interests at the Day of Community Engagement, a volunteer and activities fair at Wheatley Farms and Arts Center spotlighting 17 organizations dedicated to giving back to Long Island. Many of... Read More
Nijah White recently moved to a new home, a place that gives her the added privacy that comes with having her own room. It’s something she has been working toward for a while with the help of her aunt, care manager, and the staff of... Read More
Preparing for Mother’s Day, the men and women supported by Pre-Vocational Services (Pre-Voc) got to work in April and May creating heartfelt crafts and keepsakes for pop-up sales across AHRC’s offices in Brookville, Plainview, and Freeport. These pop-ups give everyone at the agency a chance... Read More