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AHRC and NYSID Hold News Conference

The Economic, Community and Human Impact of Disability Service Providers on Long Island Explored at Recent News Conference

Thursday, February 10, 2022

Rockefeller Institute Report Demonstrates Preferred Source Program Creates Thousands of Jobs for New Yorkers with Disabilities, but Also Needs to Be Strengthened LONG ISLAND, NY – Long Island’s non-profit disability service providers support nearly 12,000 full-time jobs and generated nearly $2 billion dollars in economic... Read More

AHRC Nassau Style Guide

Tuesday, November 23, 2021

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Changing Agency Culture “Overnight” During Covid-19 Took a Village

Wednesday, June 23, 2021

By Stanfort Perry, Executive Director, AHRC Nassau Overnight, the world changed because of Covid-19. For many, time also slowed down, unmarked by daily routines or connections. Within AHRC’s network of disability nonprofits on Long Island, the pace sped up to a heart-pounding sprint. Despite... Read More

Scales of justice surrounded by people

A Response to the Chauvin Verdict

Wednesday, April 21, 2021

From the Desk of the Executive Director As a country, we watched Mr. George Floyd pass. We closely followed a murder trial and witnessed a conviction. The legacy of Mr. Floyd should reflect a renewed and vigilant call to action. As neighbors, fellow citizens and... Read More

Lauren Bernstein and Saundra Gumerove call out for change

Post-Pandemic, Experience of People With Disabilities Must Be Better Understood; A Mother’s Call for Increased Government Funding

Monday, February 15, 2021

As a result of advocates in our community, like Saundra Gumerove, Esq., irst vice president of AHRC Nassau, recently the New York State Budget passed with crucial disability funding. In this article, Saundra explains her experience of advocating for increased funding for her daughter, Lauren. ... Read More