Mayoral Candidate/Borough President Eric Adams Meets with New York City I/DD Service Leaders

Marco Damiani, CEO of AHRC NYC, and other NYC IDD services Leaders participated in a roundtable discussion with NYC Mayoral Candidate and Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams.

By AHRC New York City|2021-11-03T14:09:30-04:00October 25th, 2021|Policy & Advocacy|

OPWDD: Barclays Partnership with AHRC NYC Means Employment for 75 Workers with Developmental Disabilities

OPWDD shared an article about the employment of people with developmental disabilities at Brooklyn's Barclays Center, supported by AHRC NYC Job Coaches to make sure the workers understand their jobs and to offer any assistance they may need.

By AHRC New York City|2021-10-18T10:31:48-04:00October 18th, 2021|Press|

Working with Youth with I/DD to Develop Innovative and Accessible Tools for Learning Sexual Health

Jason Conover shares his experience running prevention education group programming to individuals with I/DD.

By AHRC New York City|2021-11-18T15:02:29-05:00October 15th, 2021|General Interest|

Soaring on the Job at Barclays Center

Barclays Center management staff’s encouragement, patience, & understanding helped AHRC NYC workers to learn the skills that ensure success in the workforce.

By AHRC New York City|2021-10-14T12:57:36-04:00October 14th, 2021|General Interest|

Hispanic Heritage Month Reflection by Pilar Jones

Pilar Jones, Program Director at AHRC New York City’s Employment and Business Services-Brooklyn, provided this personal reflection on her heritage.

By AHRC New York City|2021-10-08T12:32:16-04:00October 8th, 2021|General Interest|

What Hispanic Heritage Means to Me: Jessica Taveras

Jessica Taveras, Marketing Database Coordinator with AHRC NYC's Public Information Department, explains what Dominican heritage means to her.

By AHRC New York City|2021-10-15T11:15:44-04:00October 8th, 2021|General Interest|

What Hispanic Heritage Means to Me: Edwin Rodriguez

Edwin Rodriguez, Community Support Supervisor shares reflections about his Puerto Rican and Spanish heritage.

By AHRC New York City|2021-10-08T12:05:36-04:00October 8th, 2021|General Interest|

QNS.com: Queens organization providing group homes for people with developmental disabilities cope with staff shortages

Providers that support people with I/DD have been plagued with a chronic shortage of DSPs. AHRC NYC, which operates several residences in Queens, is holding job fairs to attract new direct support staff.

By AHRC New York City|2021-10-07T11:31:04-04:00October 7th, 2021|Press|

ASN: AHRC NYC’s Laura McCabe, BCBA, Urges Teachers to Keep an Open Mind and Give Students a Chance to Change

Read the interview with Laura McCabe, BCBA, Coordinator at AHRC Middle High School, published by Autism Spectrum News.

By AHRC New York City|2021-09-30T09:54:43-04:00September 30th, 2021|Press|

COPE NYC and AHRC NYC Partner for Inclusive Brooklyn Exhibition

Creative Opportunities Promoting Equality New York City (COPE NYC) hosted Michela Martello and The Third Eye Residency Project, a collaborative community framework with the artists supported at AHRC NYC, leading to placement in an art exhibition focused on inclusivity.

By AHRC New York City|2021-09-23T16:21:51-04:00September 22nd, 2021|General Interest|

Patch.com: AHRC New York City Hosts Job Fair on Sept. 23, in Manhattan

AHRC New York City and Chapters of the Arc New York will host a statewide job fair to alleviate the severe shortage of staff supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

By AHRC New York City|2021-09-24T09:02:49-04:00September 21st, 2021|Press|

4state: Advocating For Marriage Equity For People With Developmental Disabilities

Janice Bartley shares her thoughts on love, intimacy, and marriage equality for couples with developmental disabilities as she reflects on her story, “Italian Stallion,” published eleven years ago via The Moth about the thrill and complications of first love.

By AHRC New York City|2021-09-01T09:30:51-04:00September 1st, 2021|Press|

The Ritz Herald: AHRC NYC ADVOCATES FOR DSP SALARIES AT WHITE HOUSE VIRTUAL ROUNDTABLE

A White House roundtable with parents and staff from AHRC New York City was held in August, to discuss enhancing Medicaid funding for Home and Community-Based Services, strengthening and expanding access to HCBS, and promoting recruitment and retention of Direct Support Professionals.

By AHRC New York City|2021-08-30T09:30:05-04:00August 30th, 2021|General Interest, Press|

WBFO NPR: Partnerships making COVID-19 vaccine accessible to many NYers with disabilities

According to the agencies that coordinated vaccination for people with disabilities in Western New York and New York City, partnerships and agency-guided clinics were instrumental to vaccination in the areas they serve.

By AHRC New York City|2021-08-30T15:55:13-04:00August 27th, 2021|Press|

JCC Clubhouse Returns to Gather for Picnic/ Outreach Event

JCC Clubhouse members and staff reunited at a picnic in Fort Greene Park in July, after a year and a half of the global pandemic.

By AHRC New York City|2021-08-26T11:37:17-04:00August 26th, 2021|General Interest|

silive.com: Staten Islanders join White House roundtable to advocate for disabled community, service providers

Staten Islanders were joined by U.S. Deputy Security of Labor Julie Su to advocate for passage of the Better Care Better Jobs Act, legislation intended to increase pay for Direct Support Professionals and provide billions of dollars for home-and-community-based services.

By AHRC New York City|2021-08-16T11:26:47-04:00August 16th, 2021|Press|

NY Times: Who Will Take Care of America’s Caregivers?

Michelle Cottle wrote an calling on the federal government to provide "additional Medicaid funding for taking steps to shore up the 'infrastructure' necessary to improve the access to and quality of home-based care..."

By AHRC New York City|2021-08-16T11:26:56-04:00August 16th, 2021|Press|

Eleven Years Later, Janice Bartley Reflects on “Italian Stallion”

Janice Bartley shares her thoughts on love, intimacy, and marriage equality for couples with developmental disabilities as she reflects on her story, “Italian Stallion,” published eleven years ago via The Moth about the thrill and complications of first love.

By AHRC New York City|2021-09-01T15:01:19-04:00August 3rd, 2021|General Interest|

Canarsie Courier: Marine Park Artist Supports Community AHRC NYC Helps People with Disabilities Expand Interest in Arts

Thomas Gambaro, an artist supported by AHRC NYC programs, was recently profiled in the Canarsie Courier for his art project honoring the doctors and nurses who are saving lives during the pandemic.

By AHRC New York City|2021-07-27T11:27:38-04:00July 26th, 2021|Press|