“Chester the Doberman lifts spirits at group home for developmentally disabled adults”
Friday, February 7, 2020
Residents of AHRC Nassau’s group home in North Bellmore enjoy visits from volunteer, Steve Garcia, and therapy dog, Chester. Read More
AHRC and Nassau County District Attorney’s Office Support Neighbors in Need
Friday, January 31, 2020
Thousands of Long Islanders in need will have a warmer winter thanks to a partnership between AHRC Nassau and the Nassau County District Attorney’s Office. Over the past two months, 2,000 fleece jackets have been donated to nearly 20 local nonprofits, including Community Action for... Read More
My Experience – Perspectives on Being an Adult Sibling
Thursday, January 30, 2020
By Mary Mendes Mary Mendes is a licensed clinical social worker and sibling of an adult with a disability. She is also a long-time member of AHRC’s Sibling Support Group. It’s not easy being the adult sibling of a family member with a disability. An... Read More
AHRC Holds Banner High at MLK Day Celebration
Monday, January 27, 2020
AHRC Nassau families and hundreds in the Glen Cove community came together for the 36th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Observance March on Jan. 20. We were proud to honor Dr. King’s legacy, his dream and the generations he’s inspired (and will inspire) to create opportunities for... Read More
What I Know To Be True
Thursday, January 16, 2020
Parent, professional and lifelong advocate, Bridget Cariello, recently joined AHRC Nassau as a program administrator for Day Habilitation Services. Bringing her passion and 30 years of experience, Cariello will lead the development of new day service models through a person-centered philosophy that seeks to deepen... Read More