FREEPORT, N.Y., April 18, 2018 — AHRC Nassau and New York Community Bank (NYCB) will host a weekly financial literacy seminar series, April 18–May 23, in Freeport to educate and empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) to more independently manage their finances. Launching during Financial Literacy Month... Read More
When AHRC Farmingdale Day Hab Manager Blosom Cole worked in Central Islip, several years ago, she helped out at a local soup kitchen. While volunteering, she heard stories from people, who lost their jobs, houses and loved ones. “In a second, your life can change.... Read More
AHRC Nassau has been awarded the four-year Person-Centered Excellence Accreditation With Distinction, from CQL ǀ The Council on Quality and Leadership. This award recognizes that the organization embraces person-centered solutions to improve the quality of life for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). When... Read More
At the Dansant on Dec. 3, 2017, the Presidents’ Council was honored for over six decades of leadership. Angela Laterza, president of the Presidents’ Council, gave these final remarks about a group whose contributions will remain an important part of our advocacy roots: Question – how many of you... Read More
We’re proud to have been featured on the podcast, “In the Ladies Room”— sharing the unique experiences of people with developmental disabilities and our exceptional team members. It’s through awareness that we are able to create greater opportunities for inclusion and advance the issues impacting our community.