Self-advocates from AHRC Nassau called out to lawmakers to #SaveOurServices on Wednesday, December 9, at 11 a.m. on Zoom, presented by NYC FAIR, L.I.A.N.D.D., and the NYC Developmental Disabilities Councils: Brooklyn, Bronx, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island, ENYDDA, and NYADD. In the weeks leading up... Read More
This Thanksgiving, the AHRC community came together to support families in need to have a happy holiday! Donations were collected for grocery store gift cards. The AHRC Diversity Committee also collected and donated six boxes of canned goods to St. Brigid’s Church in Westbury, Island... Read More
For National Disability Employment Awareness Month (#NDEAM), we’re celebrating the important contributions of our team with profiles and articles throughout October. #strongertogether #disabilitypride Name: Balvin Briscoe Job title: Porter Assistant Years in this position: 12 years Daily Responsibilities: Balvin’s tasks include mopping, sweeping, collecting the... Read More
We recently came together to celebrate Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) and the important work they do as essential workers across our families of organizations at the annual (and first virtual) DSP of the Year Ceremony. Join us as we celebrate the meaningful impact extraordinary DSPs... Read More
AHRC Executive Director Stanfort Perry wrote about Direct Support Professional (DSP) Recognition Week, ongoing funding challenges, and how neighbors can advocate. Read More