Twelve years ago, Christos (Chris) Xerakias and his family learned about AHRC Nassau‘s Supported Employment Program (SEMP). Based out of its Freeport location, SEMP supports people with disabilities to search for, gain, and retain their place in the workforce. Chris and his family considered employment... Read More
Over the summer, Tracy Zhang picked up her trowel and dug it into the dirt for the first time as a Gardening Assistant for Wheatley Farms & Arts Center’s (WFA) Big Tree Greenhouse & Gifts retail shop. She was hired in August and couldn’t be... Read More
Congratulations to Wenceslao Herrera for taking first place in the “Landscape & Realism” category of The Arc New York 2025 Annual Art Competition for his painting, “The Natural Afternoon,” a pristine autumn scene. In recognition of his achievement, Wenceslao received the special honor of participating... Read More
Music and laughter filled Leonard’s Palazzo as people supported by AHRC Nassau’s Guardianship Services joined the Guardianship Committee and team members for the guardianship party on Sept. 21. This year’s Disney-themed celebration was a sea of colorful t-shirts featuring Minnie, Mickey, and Donald Duck, and... Read More
Since January, people supported by AHRC Nassau Day Services have participated in digital literacy training sessions as part of a $20,000 Digital Literacy Grant from The Arc of the United States, The Arc of San Francisco, and AT&T. In total 345 people completed digital literacy... Read More