AHRC NYC’s Adult Day Services Holds Annual Track and Field Meet
In October, dozens of athletes of all abilities were on their marks at the 2018 Track and Field Meet organized by Adult Day Services programs.
Luncheon Held at AHRC NYC Headquarters to Show Appreciation for Dedicated Compliance Staff
Compliance staff were thanked for their ongoing efforts to help the organization to maintain compliance during a special luncheon held at AHRC NYC Headquarters.
Supporting Each Other’s Strengths: Luke Weber and Joseph Lodispoto
Luke Weber and Joseph Lodisptoo exemplify the ideals of National Disability Employment Awareness Month through their hard work at law-firm Brick and Patel LLP.
Raising Breast Cancer Awareness in Far Rockaway and Beyond
In October, Far Rockaway Day Center opened its doors to its neighbors and other AHRC New York City programs as it hosted the first of its kind Breast Cancer Awareness Day, to raise awareness and to provide potentially life-saving information.
CQL Week In Action: AHRC NYC Showcases Its Person-Centered Programs
Representatives from the Council on Quality and Leadership visited AHRC New York City in October as part of AHRC NYC’s path to receiving CQL’s Person-Centered Excellence Re-Accreditation.
Blue Bus Project Collaboration Highlights the Power of Imagination
People receiving services at AHRC NYC's Howie Stone Adult Day Center were encouraged to use their imaginations as they explored the theme of being a hero, as part of a collaboration with the Blue Bus Project.
The Arc New York’s Fall 2018 Board of Governors Meeting
Held in Albany, NY on October 11th and 12th The Arc New York’s Fall 2018 Board of Governors meeting featured artists from our chapter, the election of the new Board President and important conversations about challenges in the field of disabilities services.
Janice Bartley Speaks at the Center for Urban Pedagogy
Janice Bartley, Advocacy Specialist for AHRC NYC, was a featured speaker at the Center for Urban Pedagogy's Annual Benefit.
Staff Appreciation Event Held at Ryan Maguire’s
AHRC NYC Leadership thanked staff for their valued work on new initiatives for the organization, at an event held in Lower Manhattan.
AHRC NYC Begins Its Goal toward CQL Reaccreditation
Through engaging discussions held across New York City, AHRC NYC staff facilitated conversations between all stakeholders about what's going well, what's not going so well, and what direction we [AHRC NYC] are going in the future.
Doing the KIND Thing at Cyril Weinberg Day Center
People Supported at AHRC NYC's Cyril Weinberg Day Center joined forces with volunteers from KIND snack corporation to beautify the center's garden.
Ensuring Personal and Professional Success: Crucelina Motta LaSalle
Job Coach, Crucelina Motta LaSalle, supports people with disabilities as they perform their daily job functions.
Communicating in a Positive Way: Tanya Lee
Community Support Professional, Tanya Lee, loves her job, and takes great pride in the successes of the people she supports as they practice their communication skills.
All in the Family: Alricka Francis
Direct Support Professional, Alricka Francis's initiatives at Bellerose Residence include a recycling program, gardening, cooking, and accompanying residents during their trips to community engagement activities.
People Supported by AHRC NYC Express Gratitude for Direct Support Professionals
People receiving services and supports through AHRC NYC's Joseph T. Weingold Adult Day Center assemble thank you gift bags for the Direct Support Professionals who impact their lives each day.
Service in Bloom: Natalya Kravtsova
Community Support Professional, Natalya Kravtsova, encourages healthy lifestyles as she supports people with disabilities.
A Summer Reading Summary with AHRC NYC’s Next Chapter Book Clubs
On Friday, August 10, 2018, readers congregated at AHRC NYC Headquarters to discuss which books they have read over the past few months.
Paying Tribute to Suzanne Caiazzo-Gold to Celebrate her Career and Retirement
People from AHRC NYC's Adult Day Services joined together to honor the work of Suzanne Caiazzo-Gold with an extravagant musical production.
Melissa Riggio Program at CSI Visits Staten Island Yankees for First Pitch
In early August, Christopher Siani of AHRC NYC's Melissa Riggio Higher Education Program at CSI threw out the first pitch at Staten Island Yankees game.
Project Search Graduations Take Place Across All Five Boroughs
In June, AHRC NYC's Project Search programs commenced with a special graduation ceremony.
AHRC New York City Marches in the Fourth Annual Disability Pride Parade
AHRC NYC joined forces with dozens of other disability groups to mark the fourth annual Disability Pride Parade.
New York City Council Member Diana Ayala Visits SHREDability
On Friday, July 20th, 2018, New York City Council Member, Diana Ayala visited AHRC New York City’s SHREDability headquarters.
Kings Highway Day Center Artists Showcased in Brooklyn Shop
Artists from Kings Highway Day Center had their work displayed at Lubna Choklat’s Foyer Vintage Store.
Save Our Schools! Educators Rally to Call Attention to Special Education Crisis
Over 400 people rallied to raise awareness of the crisis affecting special education schools.
AHRC New York City Celebrates LGBTQ Pride
AHRC New York City became one of the developmental disability groups to march in the LGBTQ Pride Parade.