Moving Forward with Will Power
Written by Will Peters, graduate of AHRC New York City’s Melissa Riggio Higher Education Program at the College of Staten Island, the following article was published in the Winter 2019 edition of Autism Spectrum News.
Join Us for AHRC NYC’s 70th Annual Dinner
Join AHRC NYC on Saturday, April 13, 2019 for our Annual Dinner, celebrating 70 years of realizing potential.
Self-Advocates of Staten Island Day Hab Without Walls Speak Up at MTA Board Meeting
In October, Self-advocates receiving services through Staten Island Day Habilitation Without Walls's Futures Program voiced their concerns and frustrations at the Metropolitan Transit Authority Board Meeting.
Melissa Riggio Students and Alumni Present at National Student Leadership Conference
In October, students and alumni from AHRC New York City's Melissa Riggio Higher Education Program led two presentations at the Student Leadership Conference at Syracuse University.
December 12th Topic: Let’s Talk About Sex – Dating, Relationships and Sexuality
Join us for a free workshop about Dating, Relationships and Sexuality for people with disabilities.
The Arc Recognizes Levy Restaurant Group as National Employer of the Year
Levy Restaurant Group has made hiring people with I/DD a priority and has made disability inclusion a key hiring initiative at new locations.
Feeling Fulfilled: David Stone
Recently recognized at its annual NDEAM Breakfast, David Stone has found a job that sparks his passions, working as a Marketing Assistant for AHRC NYC's Employment and Business Services department.
Volunteers Speak about Their Special Experiences in AHRC NYC’s One-for-One Program
Volunteers participating in AHRC NYC's ONE-for-ONE program share their thoughts about the experiences they have had while partnering with people with disabilities.
Staten Island Day Habilitation Without Walls Visits Local Newspaper and Makes a Change
Aspiring writers and self-advocates from AHRC NYC's Staten Island Day Habilitation Without Walls recently toured the headquarters of their local newspaper, The Staten Island Advance.
Fox 5 News Segment Features Employment of People with Autism through Daivergent Inc. and AHRC NYC
AHRC New York City was recently featured in a Fox 5 news segment regarding employment of people on the autism spectrum and the technology field.
AHRC NYC In the News: The Rockaway Times Covers Breast Cancer Awareness Event at Far Rockaway Center
On October 11, 2018, The Rockaway Times published an article about the Breast Cancer Awareness Day event, recently hosted at AHRC New York City's Far Rockaway Center.
AHRC NYC’s Residential Services Says “Let’s Beat Diabetes!”
People living in AHRC NYC's Queens-based residential programs participated in a 12-week education/support group aimed at living with and managing diabetes.
Self-Advocates Are Fighting for Better Public Transit in NYC, and They Want Our Support
Self-advocates from across AHRC NYC have begun to lobby the MTA for the changes they would like to see in public transit.
AHRC New York City’s Chief Executive Officer, Marco Damiani, Honored by Friends of Asha Niketan
Marco Damiani, CEO of AHRC New York City, was honored by Friends of Asha Niketan and Rep. Yvette Clarke.
From CSP to PR: A Portrait of Dylan Watton
AHRC NYC's Communications Coordinator, Dylan Watton discusses how his early career as a Community Support Professional continues to impact his work today.
Reflections of a Direct Support Professional
Johanna Milian-Vargas, Higher Education Support Professional, at AHRC New York City's Melissa Riggio Higher Education Program at Hostos Community College reflects upon her professional career.
Partnering for Communication: Community Support Professional, Sanjida Chowdhury
Colleagues of CSP, Sanjida Chowdhury, share their thanks and appreciation for the work she does to help people to use technology to communicate and express themselves.
NADSP Honors AHRC NYC’s Seth Krakauer with John F. Kennedy Jr. Award
Seth Krakauer, AHRC NYC's Employee Development Manager, was honored by the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals, (NADSP) at its annual conference with the John F. Kennedy Jr. Award for Direct Support Advocacy and Leadership.
Empowering People for Social Justice: Matthew Estep, Self-Advocacy Advisor
Matthew Estep, AHRC NYC's Self-Advocacy Advisor supports people in sharing their passions and interests, on a personal level, and at the state level.
Melissa Riggio Program Alumni Take On Philadelphia
On July 20, 2018, graduates of AHRC NYC's Melissa Riggio Higher Education Program participated in the first-ever graduate retreat, a weekend trip to Philadelphia.
Augmentative Communication Group Gives Back to the Community
Members of AHRC NYC's Augmented and Alternative Communication meetup group served as role models and peer mediators for children at Teachers College on July 19, 2018.
Read the NY Post Article: AHRC NYC Founder, Ann Greenberg Started a Revolution that Continues Today
Read the NY Post Article about AHRC NYC's Founder, Ann Greenberg who in 1948 placed a six-line classified ad in the New York Post inviting mothers of children with disabilities to help her to start a day nursery for their children.
Watch the Video: What Do You Advocate For?
The Arc is building a bigger, stronger movement of people with disabilities, parents, siblings, and allies to protect our civil rights and access to vital programs like Medicaid.
College of Staten Island Students Learn Important Fire Safety Skills
In July, students of AHRC NYC's Melissa Riggio Higher Education Program at the College of Staten Island received fire safety training from the Fire Department of New York's Fire Safety Education Unit.
Introducing A New Initiative: Communication Toolkit for Discovery
Communication Toolkit for Discovery is a fully customizable application that can allow to staff to better communicate with people they support.