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
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... Read More
Lifelong Franklin Square resident Donna Nowakoski, who receives support from AHRC Nassau, an organization that provides services including daytime habilitation, was congratulated on March 19 by attendees and staff of the program on her diamond art exhibit that was displayed in the Franklin Square Library... Read More
Hundreds of self-advocates gathered in Hauppauge on March 7 to rally in support of essential services, community inclusion, and disability rights. The rally took place inside the New York State Office Building and featured speeches from Assembly Member Jodi Giglio and Senator Monica Martinez. The... Read More
Quality Assurance (QA) Trainer and self-advocate Michelle Rudoff teamed up with QA Administrator Colleen Tapia to organize ongoing life planning support for people receiving services. Colleen and Michelle launched Person-centered Planning Presentation meetings in 2024 with two successful sessions and held their third on January... Read More