OPWDD Visits AHRC NYC Programs
Kerri Neifeld, Commissioner of OPWDD, visited AHRC NYC programs with three of her colleagues on Thursday, March 14th. Joining the commissioner included Willow Baer, Megan O'Conner Hebert, and Delia Tucker.
AHRC NYC’s Employment & Business Services – Brooklyn Tours NYU Oral Health Center for People with Disabilities
The NYU Dentistry Oral Health Center for People with Disabilities and Metro Community Health Centers plan to have an ongoing relationship with AHRC NYC in the following months, providing people we support and their families with information and opportunities for services.
AHRC NYC Fisher Day Services Artists Exhibited at Upper West Side Gallery Show
Jeffrey Holloway was one of 17 artists featured in Show Up and Show Out, an exhibition curated by AHRC NYC Fisher Day Services and W83 Ministry Center.
The Great Cohort 8: Advance & Earn and NADSP Celebrate Future DSPs
Cohort 8 from AHRC NYC’s Advance & Earn DSP Track program were celebrated for their accomplishments as many of them prepare to enter the rewarding career of being a Direct Support Professional.
MLK Day of Service Highlights Long-Lasting Community Partnerships
AHRC NYC's commitment to bettering communities was made manifest on the Martin Luther King Day of Service, held this year on January 15th.
Families Thrive in Special Education Advocacy Courses Thanks to Grant Opportunity from The Arc and Coca-Cola Foundation
A grant opportunity from The Arc and The Coca-Cola Foundation provides families with opportunities to receive free access to special education advocacy courses online.
Project SHINE: AHRC NYC’s Behavior Intervention Specialists Serve Key Roles in Sexual Health and Education
AHRC NYC's Behavior Intervention Specialists team members are uniquely positioned to align and advocate for what the person needs to be successful, with a perspective that initiates creative solutions and safe spaces for people to discuss their issues and needs.
Ryan Ford Furthers His Passion: Advocating on Behalf of People with Autism
Ryan Ford advocates for people with autism at his college and with AHRC NYC as a subject matter expert.
NADSP E-Badge Academy Provides Knowledge & Skills for Participating Employment & Business Services Staff
The NADSP E-Badge Academy has provided many AHRC NYC employees engaged in direct support to enhance their professional development & discover new strategies for supporting people with disabilities in a variety of settings.
DSP Recognition Week: Sonia Ledesma Focuses on Movement, Memory, & Maintaining Relationships
Through music and movement, Sonia Ledesma encourages the seniors she works with to recall their past experiences and relationships, as well as to maintain their day-to-day tasks and appointments.
DSP Recogntion Week 2023: Ian Kuar from Tysens Lane Residence is an Award-Winning DSP
For 17 years, Ian Kuar has excelled in his role as a Direct Support Professional in AHRC NYC residences. Earlier this year, Ian was recognized by the Staten Island Developmental Disabilities Council, receiving the Robert Witkowsky DSP Recognition Award.
David Dephy of EBS-Brooklyn Has Original Poetry Included in Lunar Codex Project
AHRC NYC Employment & Community Service Coordinator, David Dephy's poem, “A Sense of Purpose,” is heading to outer space as part of the Lunar Codex project.
Project SHINE: Highlighting The Natalie Project, an Organization Committed to Disability Justice for Siblings and Families
A sibling is spurred to action and advocacy after her sister experienced trauma and abuse from a caregiver.
AHRC NYC Hosts Michael Goldfarb Memorial Symposium
A panel of disability law experts and professionals discussed the impact of recent Supreme Court decisions on our community, such as abortion rights and affirmative action as a part of the first Michael Goldfarb Memorial Symposium, held at CUNY Graduate Center on Tuesday, July 11th.
Cheryl Nelson to be Named NADSP E-Badge Academy Earner of the Month
When Cheryl Nelson heard about an opportunity to participate in NADSP’s E-Badge Academy, it was an opportunity to accomplish her goal of continuous education. Cheryl will be recognized as the NADSP E-Badge Academy Earner of the Month in August.
Community Schools Initiative Provides AHRC NYC Opportunity to Further Connect with Families
AHRC NYC’s Camping and Recreation Department has entered into an exciting partnership, known as Community Schools, with three New York City public schools and the Department of Education.
AHRC NYC’s Sibling Committee of the Board Reconvenes In-Person with Screening of “Take Me Home”
On Monday, June 12, our Sibling Services Committee held its first in-person meeting in more than three years with a screening of Liz Sargent’s acclaimed short film “Take Me Home” at AHRC NYC Headquarters.
MoMA Purchases Drawing from Rayed Mohamed, Artist from AHRC NYC
The world-renowned Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) has purchased Rayed Mohamed’s work, Untitled (0021), and added it to the museum’s permanent collection.
AHRC NYC Celebrates 74th Anniversary
On Wednesday, May 17th, AHRC NYC leadership, staff members, people supported, & their families celebrated the organization’s 74th Anniversary and looked ahead to the next year of events recognizing three-quarters of a century of pioneering & maintaining the highest quality of services.
French Healthcare Delegation Visits AHRC NYC
A delegation of French and European Union healthcare and medical experts joined AHRC NYC leadership for a robust discussion of disability issues.
Bill Stone Way in the Bronx Named in Honor of AHRC NYC Board Member
Family, friends, and colleagues attended a street naming ceremony to honor the memory and legacy of I. William Stone, who sat on AHRC NYC's Board of Directors for nearly four decades.
Brooklyn Public Library Hosts Performances by AHRC NYC’s Employment & Business Services and Day Services
People supported through Brooklyn Employment & Business Services and Day Services programs showcased their talents at the Brooklyn Public Library’s Central Library's Dr. S. Stevan Dweck Cultural Center.
AHRC NYC Invited to Speak at United Nations Panel Discussion About Autism Awareness
Dr. Mary Donahue, AHRC New York City’s VP of Behavior Support Services, was one of several experts in the field invited to speak at the United Nations as part of Spectrum: A Discussion Concerning Autism Spectrum Disorder.
AHRC NYC Advocacy Efforts Continue as 2023 Budget Deadline Looms
Governor Kathy Hochul disappointingly only included a 2.5% COLA in her executive budget proposal released in February. Thanks to distinguished lawmakers, both houses of the New York State Legislature included the full 8.5% COLA in their budget proposal. The executive branch and legislators will now negotiate a final budget, due on April 1st.
2023 State Budget Update: Contact Your State Reps Today
While Governor Hochul’s budget is positive in some capacities, it simply does not fully respect the direct care workers and service providers who support more than 85 percent of the state’s I/DD population.