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Willow Baer and her colleagues along with staff and self-advocates from AHRC Nassau

OPWDD Acting Commissioner Willow Baer Visits AHRC Nassau, Engages in Dynamic Conversations With Community Members

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

On the morning of December 11, AHRC Nassau, Citizens Options Unlimited, and Brookville Center for Children’s Services had the joint honor of welcoming Willow Baer, Acting Commissioner of New York State’s Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD), and her colleagues to the Brookville campus.... Read More

People supported by AHRC Nassau Residential Services enjoy their holiday party

A Holiday Night Out at The Sterling

Monday, December 23, 2024

Celebrating the season, men and women supported by AHRC Nassau and Citizens Options Unlimited Residential Services embraced the holiday spirit on Dec. 11 with a festive evening of music, dancing, and dining at The Sterling in Bethpage. A cherished tradition organized by Community Outreach Liaison... Read More

Residents and staff members dance at the tropical-themed summer party

Celebrating Summer With a Tropical-Themed Gathering

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

On August 10, Elizabeth Street residents hosted a tropical-themed backyard barbeque, complete with a DJ and dancing. Joining the barbeque were residents and staff from five AHRC residences including Wolf Avenue, Lee Street, Peninsula Boulevard, Bellmore Avenue, and Washington Street Laurie Krubiner, a resident from... Read More

Self-advocates pose with a sign that reads "Powering the disability" at the Voter Demonstration rally

Voter Demonstration and Registration Drive Empowers People Supported to Exercise Their Right to Vote

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

On August 20, over 100 self-advocates and staff participated in a voter demonstration and registration drive at the Brookville mansion to bring attention to the full and equal opportunity to vote. The two-hour event was led by self-advocates representing the Executive Council comprising leaders from... Read More

Advancing Equity in Disability Services – The Heart of Giving Podcast

Monday, July 15, 2024

Stanfort J. Perry has more than 30 years of progressive leadership experience promoting the health, independence, and inclusion of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Perry currently serves as CEO of AHRC Nassau, Brookville Center for Children’s Services, and Citizens Options Unlimited – one of... Read More