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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...

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...

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...

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

AHRC Nassau Volunteer Dinner Honors Exceptional Service

Friday, June 28, 2024

“How did your love story volunteering with AHRC begin?” asked Volunteer and Project Coordinator Jerri Walker at AHRC Nassau’s annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner, held on June 6. Jerri addressed the crowd of nearly 100 people and shared how she began working with the agency over...