Music, friendship, and cheers filled the Brookville mansion ballroom on October 28 as Coleen Mackin, singer/songwriter, self-advocate, and Quality Assurance Trainer, hosted a lively Halloween concert and costume contest. The event brought together people supported by Day Services in Farmingdale, Freeport, and Hicksville, along with... Read More
Cheers and applause erupted through the AHRC ballroom as self-advocates celebrated the power of using their voices — to speak up, advocate for themselves, and vote at the September 24 Rights Rally. Bright smiles and colorful posters filled the room with powerful statements such as... Read More
“It was a real-life koala!” Kyle said recalling his time at the Taronga Zoo in Sydney, Australia. Taking in every moment, Kyle was truly living his dream. The Taronga Zoo overlooks Sydney Harbour and is known for its diverse collection of Australian wildlife and commitment... 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...
During Compass Validation Week, the Brookville mansion ballroom was filled with excitement and purpose as over 70 people supported by Day Services gathered for a Personal Outcome Measures (POMs) Rally. This spirited event centered on themes of independence, empowerment, values, and community impact—core elements that...