This past week was Direct Support Professional (DSP) Recognition Week. AHRC’s family of organizations rolled out the red carpet for our team of nearly 1,800 DSPs with celebrations and opportunities to say thank you, including notes from families, t-shirts, site- and program-based celebrations and gifts.... Read More
DSP Chelcie Jacobs uses her background in dance to create confidence and smiles. Read More
Opening doors to new opportunities, Community Habilitation Professional of the Year Ellen Cheng spends time working with the people she supports on skills of everyday living at their homes and in the community. “We work on things from the beginning and go step by step,”... Read More
DSP Roseann Vaia has found her “happy place” working with the artists of the AHRC East Meadow Art Gallery, over the past year. “Everyone is so talented and welcoming,” said Roseann. “I always wanted to work here.” A proud crafter and former florist, Roseann relishes... Read More
For DSP of the Year Eileen McGuire, supporting the women who live in the Ronni Drive house to stay active is one of her favorite parts of the job. “Sometimes, one of the ladies will say to me, ‘I’d like to do this,’ my thought... Read More