Disability Rights Activist Willie Mae Goodman at Community Block Party Celebrates People with Developmental Disabilities Living Independently in New York State

AHRC NYC CEO Marco Damiani and Board Member Germaine Laviscount Scott at a block party planned by ADAPT Community Services to celebrate 50 years of advocacy since Geraldo Rivera’s expose on Willowbrook in 1972.

By AHRC New York City|2022-05-17T15:00:42-04:00May 17th, 2022|General Interest|

AHRC NYC CEO, Marco Damiani Receives Pace University’s 2022 Opportunitas in Action Award

We congratulate Marco Damiani for his receipt of Pace University's Opportunitas in Action Award, in recognition of a leader who has been an innovative thinker and has made positive contributions to the community in the spirit of the University's motto Opportunitas.

By AHRC New York City|2022-05-17T14:51:04-04:00May 17th, 2022|General Interest|

Bronx Times: Schneps Media’s Bronx A List event celebrates borough’s leading men

Marco Damiani, CEO of AHRC New York City was one of 40 men honored on Schneps Media’s Bronx A List on April 28th.

By AHRC New York City|2022-05-04T11:31:59-04:00May 4th, 2022|Press|

Brooklyn Reporter: Bay Ridge father, son with autism, create comic books to provide autism awareness

The Brooklyn Reporter published an article about Jake Bradshaw, a student at AHRC NYC's Brooklyn Blue Feather Elementary School who created a comic book with his father to tell stories using relatable scenarios that are common to individuals on the autism spectrum.

By AHRC New York City|2022-05-09T10:13:37-04:00April 27th, 2022|General Interest|

AHRC New York City Has Updated Our Look and Refined Our Credo

Rethinking the significance of why we exist, what we do, and how we do it, AHRC New York City has updated our look and refined our credo.

By AHRC New York City|2022-04-13T12:59:54-04:00April 11th, 2022|General Interest|

AHRC New York City Awarded $18,000 in Grants from NYSARC Trust Services

NYSARC Trust Services also awarded AHRC NYC, $18,000 to support new recreational opportunities and enrich the lives of the more than 1,100 individuals it serves.

By AHRC New York City|2022-04-26T15:05:30-04:00March 31st, 2022|Press|

Forbes: 14 Simple Ways Nonprofit Leaders Can Acknowledge Staff Contributions

The Forbes Nonprofit Council, including AHRC NYC's CEO, Marco Damiani, provides suggestions on what nonprofit leaders can do to show their gratitude for the work being done by employees and volunteers.

By AHRC New York City|2022-04-26T15:06:03-04:00March 30th, 2022|General Interest, Press|

Sunday Mornings with Marco: WFAN Visit Touches on Disability Services, Diversity, & More

Marco Damiani, CEO of AHRC New York City, was a guest on WFAN’s PSA Program hosted by Bob Salter, discussing a wide range of issues affecting the field of disabilities services.

By AHRC New York City|2022-04-26T15:10:37-04:00March 8th, 2022|Press|

mlb.com: NY champs Nelson, Wilson honored at Thurman Munson Awards

New York baseball figures were honored at the 42nd annual Thurman Munson Awards: former Yankees reliever Jeff Nelson and former Mets outfielder Mookie Wilson.

By AHRC New York City|2022-03-23T09:30:33-04:00March 8th, 2022|Press|

AHRC New York City Celebrates Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

We recognize the full humanity of people with disabilities and support them in living lives of their choosing. Join us by becoming a Member today!

By AHRC New York City|2022-03-21T12:45:37-04:00March 8th, 2022|General Interest|

New York Times: The Outsider Art Fair Returns, in Top Form

A NY Times review of the recent OutSider Art Fair included a mention of two artists who are a part of AHRC New York City's ArTech Collective, which provides opportunities for artists to develop and express themselves creatively through inclusive, innovative, & accessible approaches to traditional & new media.

By AHRC New York City|2022-04-26T15:20:53-04:00March 4th, 2022|Press|

Sex Ed Is Not (Just) About Sex

Social inclusion is all about the quality of relationships, including friendships and community connectedness. Comprehensive relationship and sexual health education is how we help students with disabilities get there.

By AHRC New York City|2022-04-26T15:22:17-04:00February 28th, 2022|General Interest|

Advisory Board: The ‘Best Employers’ in health care, according to Forbes

Following Forbes.com's recent listing of "America's Best Employers" advisoryboard.com has distilled the list to highlight the "best midsize health care employers" including AHRC New York City, which ranked at 217 of 500 companies on this year’s list and 7th in the healthcare and social industry.

By AHRC New York City|2022-02-18T16:06:06-05:00February 18th, 2022|Press|

Message from AHRC New York City’s Board President, Raymond Ferrigno

A message from AHRC New York City’s Board President, Raymond Ferrigno

By AHRC New York City|2022-02-15T14:48:36-05:00February 15th, 2022|General Interest|

Forbes Lists AHRC New York City as One of America’s Best Midsize Employers

On February 10, 2022, AHRC New York City was named one of Forbes America's Best Midsize Employers for a second consecutive year.

By AHRC New York City|2022-04-26T12:40:33-04:00February 10th, 2022|Press|

College of Staten Island to mark 2022 as The Year of Willowbrook

The College of Staten Island/CUNY is marking 2022 as "The Year of Willowbrook"a year of public programming to commemorate several significant Willowbrook anniversaries.

By AHRC New York City|2022-01-27T10:32:00-05:00January 4th, 2022|General Interest|

silive.com: Fritz assured the disabled a place at the table (letter to the editor)

Ray Ferrigno, President of AHRC NYC's Board of Directors, writes to recognize the indelible imprint that William Fritz, president of the College of Staten will leave when he retires.

By AHRC New York City|2022-05-09T10:16:05-04:00December 10th, 2021|Press|

Yahoo Entertainment: NYC Families Of Children With Disabilities Urge Governor To Approve Education Equity Bill

New York City families of children with disabilities are urging Governor Kathy Hochul to sign Bill S6516

By AHRC New York City|2022-04-12T13:38:15-04:00November 29th, 2021|Press|

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