With banners and heads held high, more than 40 people from AHRC Nassau’s Residential Self-Advocacy Council marched in this year’s Disability Pride Parade on Sunday, July 14, in New York City, hosted by Disability Pride NYC, Inc. Joining thousands of disability advocates from across the... Read More
AHRC Nassau recently hosted the Women’s Health and Wellness Fair, “Passport to Your Best Life.” With blank passports in hand, attendees visited engaging learning stations to connect on issues important to a woman’s personal empowerment and health journey, including fitness, sexual health and stress reduction.
AHRC Nassau joined nearly 1,000 #bFair2DirectCare advocates in Albany to rally for an increased wage for direct support professionals (DSPs) on March 25. Our combined efforts, and over a year of ongoing advocacy, resulted in a New York State budget allocation of $80 million or... Read More
On Valentine’s Day, self-advocates from AHRC Nassau traveled into New York City to show the love for direct support professionals (DSPs) at a #bFair2DirectCare rally, advocating for a DSP living wage. Continue Reading Showing the Love: Self-Advocates Share Their #bFair2DirectCare Rally Experiences in NYC Read More
Self-advocate and AHRC Nassau board member Jessica Campbell was recently invited to speak to The Arc New York Board of Governors at their annual meeting in Albany. Below are Jessica’s remarks on the power of natural supports and advocating to lead the life you choose. My...