AHRC NYC Helps Inaugurate the Willowbrook Mile at the College of Staten Island
AHRC New York City joined allies in the long fight for disability justice at the official opening of the Willowbrook Mile at the College of Staten Island.
Project SHINE: In Finding Himself, Asante Breland Finds He’s an Advocate for Others Like Him
Asante Breland reflects on his journey and identity as a gay Black man as part of Project SHINE.
AHRC New York City Participates in Return of Disability Pride Parade
Advocates from AHRC NYC & other partners in the quest for social justice & equality for people with disabilities came together for a virtual version of the 2022 Disability Pride Parade.
DSP Recognition Week 2022: Counselors Welcomed Back to AHRC NYC’s Camps After Pandemic Delay
The 2022 season at our camps featured the return of many counselors who made their returns to America after early three full years away because of COVID-19 pandemic travel restrictions.
Recognizing 2022 Advance & Earn and Train & Earn Participants
Young people learning specialized employment skills through AHRC NYC’s Train & Earn and Advance & Earn programs were recently celebrated for their accomplishments.
HSBC and AHRC NYC Partnership Continues with Exciting Summer Events
Our ongoing partnership with HSBC continues as staff members & people receiving services through AHRC NYC interact with business professionals in a wide variety of activities.
AHRC New York City Joins Governor Hochul for Disability Rights Legislation Signing
AHRC NYC was proud to join Governor Kathy Hochul & lawmakers for the signing of a package of bills strengthening the rights of New Yorkers with disabilities.
Author Allan Goldstein Reflects on His Experiences as Sibling to a Willowbrook Survivor
Recalling his brother's journey from Willowbrook to a group residence in Manhattan, Allan B. Goldstein shares his family's experiences in his memoir.
AHRC New York City Triumphantly Returns to March in 2022 LBGTQ Pride Parade
Members of the AHRC NYC family made their way back to the NYC Pride March on June 26th after 3 years away, participating in perhaps the most important pride parade in decades.
Fisher Day Services Artists Exhibited at Word Up Community Bookstore
Artists from AHRC NYC’s Fisher Day Services are exhibiting their work for the first time in more than two years, in collaboration with Word Up Community Bookshop, a multilingual, collectively operated bookshop and arts space in Washington Heights.
Congratulations to the Melissa Riggio Higher Education Program’s Class of 2022 Graduates
We congratulate the graduates of the Melissa Riggio Higher Education Program at four campuses of the City University of New York.
73rd Annual Meeting
AHRC NYC’s 73rd Annual Meeting presented the admirable accomplishments of eight neurodiverse people while looking back on another successful year providing the highest quality supports and the exciting opportunities lying ahead.
The 73rd Anniversary Celebration | Emerging Stronger Than Ever
AHRC NYC's 73rd Anniversary Celebration recognized the perseverance and commitment of every AHRC NYC stakeholder after the most challenging two years in memory.
Thanks to Community Partners, Gardens Blossom Throughout AHRC NYC Programs
Gardening initiatives organized in concert with AHRC NYC's community and corporate partners took place throughout multiple service locations.
Celebrating the Traditional Art of Bin Feng During AAPI Heritage Month
Guangzhou, China native, Bin Feng celebrates his homeland through his remarkable artwork, using traditional Chinese techniques and imagery to create works that have earned placements in prestigious exhibitions and fairs.
Midge Purce, 2022 Thurman Munson Award Winner, Visits AHRC NYC Programs
Margaret Purce, a star forward for NY/NJ Gotham FC in the National Women’s Soccer League and recent Thurman Munson Awards Honoree, visited AHRC NYC programs in April 2022.
Recognizing Noreen Keenan, RN, on National Nurses Day
We spotlight Noreen Keenan, a Nurse with AHRC NYC's Residential Services, as we celebrate National Nurses Day and the nursing professionals across our organization who bring a personal touch to their important work.
Queens-Based Artists Featured in Exhibition Centered on the Theme of Home
Artists and staff members from Queens-based programs were showcased in Home: The Spaces We Inhabit, an exhibition held at The Local NY in Long Island City.