Newsday: “New Wheatley Farms & Arts Center wellness space opens in Brookville for those with disabilities”
Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Check out Newsday’s article on the opening of the Wheatley Farms & Arts Center. Read More
Nonprofit Quarterly: “Racial Justice & Disability Justice: A Complex Journey”
Thursday, August 11, 2022
AHRC Nassau CEO Stanfort Perry and Assistant Director of Community Resources Nicole Zerillo explore the intersection of disability rights and racial justice in this long-form policy piece. Read More
Crain’s New York Names AHRC Nassau “Diversity Champion” Finalist
Tuesday, July 5, 2022
AHRC Nassau was a “Diversity Champion” finalist at the Crain’s New York Business 2022 Excellence in Diversity and Inclusion Awards. The agency was recognized alongside exceptional “large” organizations with more than 250 employees, including Horizon Media, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP, and... Read More
Executive Director Stanfort Perry Honored With The Arc’s NCE Distinguished Achievement Award
Friday, September 24, 2021
Stanfort Perry, AHRC Nassau’s Executive Director, received the Executive Excellence Award from the National Conference of Executives (NCE) of The Arc. This award is the highest honor bestowed by the NCE and given to Executive Directors/CEOs whose career exemplifies, to the highest degree, fulfillment of... Read More
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