With a catheter strapped to her chest, Krystie Damsker would smile, give high fives, and finish paperwork as Assistant Manager at AHRC Nassau’s Bethpage day services site. Supporting people with developmental disabilities was the work she’d loved for over 20 years, her “calling,” and where... Read More
The National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) Graduation Ceremony took place on October 1 at the Brookville mansion, celebrating 45 Direct Support Professionals (DSP) and Frontline Supervisors (FLS) who achieved NADSP certification. The ceremony opened by Christine Hostin, Assistant House Manager for CLS Valley... 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
The aroma of jerk chicken and sizzling hot dogs filled the air at the Washington Street home as residents, staff, and families gathered for their annual summer barbecue – a vibrant celebration of community and connection. This year’s event, a potluck feast featuring a delightful... Read More
Widly Couloute’s path to becoming a Direct Support Professional (DSP) at AHRC Nassau was inspired by a personal connection: seeing her aunt raise and care for a son with autism. What she didn’t quite understand at a young age —the patience and care required to... Read More