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AHRC Nassau Holds Annual Rights Rally, Empowers Self-Advocates

Tuesday, November 14, 2023

The Brookville Mansion was brimming with cheers and activity on Thursday, November 2. Hundreds of self-advocates from Day Services and Citizens Options Unlimited came to the annual Rights Rally held in Brookville. Hanna Pollack, who attended the rally for the first time, felt excited and... Read More

Team Amanda poses for a photo at the A team of fundraisers at the AHRC Foundation Walk

AHRC Foundation Walk Raises Over $100,000 to Benefit People With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Over 1,000 walkers braved the weather and made their way to Eisenhower Park on Sunday, October 29, to take part in the AHRC Foundation Walk. People and families supported by AHRC Nassau joined in raising over $100,000 to benefit more than 4,000 children and adults... Read More

AHRC Nassau residents, staff and leadership enjoying Thanksgiving

AHRC’s Residential Thanksgiving Dinner Returns

Tuesday, November 14, 2023

After a three-year hiatus, AHRC Nassau residents, staff and leadership enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving / Friendsgiving at The Heritage Club at Bethpage. Two separate dinners on October 24 and 26 were hosted by AHRC Residential Services to accommodate nearly 800 attendees. The decades-long residential tradition... Read More

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Your Voice Matters! Advocate for Staff and Sustainable Services

Friday, October 13, 2023

Advocacy for the next New York State budget cycle is underway and our agency continues to call for a Direct Support Professional (DSP) Wage Enhancement and now a 3.2% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA). See why your advocacy matters in our video. Through the AHRC... Read More

People supported pose in front of a firetruck to learn about emergency preparedness for Patriot Day.

AHRC Nassau Commemorates Patriot Day With Emergency Preparedness Events

Friday, October 13, 2023

Over 170 people from the local community joined our family of organizations for a three-day remembrance celebration to honor 9/11 first responders (Patriot Day). The event was organized by Jerri Walker, Project Coordinator and Volunteer at AHRC Nassau and Citizens Options Unlimited, with assistance from... Read More