Nearly 100 Years of Combined Employment
Four Queens men with disabilities represent nearly 100 years of employment at Costco in Lawrence, N.Y. With support from AHRC New York City, the men are valuable Costco team members.
Artie Jeffries from Queens Celebrates 30 Years on the Job
For the last 30 years, Artie Jeffries has worked as an elevator operator at Access Self Storage in Long Island City.
Recognizing Excellence: Maggie Wainwright
Maggie Wainwright never imagined working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in an AHRC NYC residential program. Now, she can’t imagine ever doing anything else.
Recognizing Excellence: Ella Neplokh
Ella Neplokh never tires of teaching at AHRC NYC’s Betty Pendler Day Services. With her caring touch, Ella has enhanced the lives of many people she supports.
Internships Lead to City Government Jobs
AHRC NYC's Partnership for Inclusive Internships is a public-private partnership to foster diversity and inclusive hiring within New York City government. Hansel Carballo explains how the program made a difference in his life.
AHRC NYC’s Astoria Blue Feather Preschool Preps Children with Disabilities for General Education
Graduation day will mark a major milestone for some Latino families in Queens, with children among several graduates of AHRC NYC’s Astoria Blue Feather Early Learning Center for children with disabilities, who will enter a general education kindergarten program in the Fall.
Son’s Autism Prompts Advocacy
After learning more about autism through their family's personal experiences, the Feng family takes their message to Washington, DC, advocating for all children and adults with autism.
AHRC NYC Advance & Earn Provides Training and Support for NYC Youth With and Without Disabilities
Alex DeCarlo, a DSP with autism who graduated from AHRC NYC's Advance & Earn program, brings a unique perspective to his colleagues and the people he supports.
AHRC NYC Values Partnership with National Sept. 11 Memorial & Museum
During National Disability Employment Awareness Month AHRC NYC Honors the Sept. 11 Memorial & Museum which provides employment opportunities to interns with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Autism Spectrum News: Marriage Proposal Carries Consequences
As reported in ASN, if two people with disabilities marry, they both could lose 25% of their SSI benefits. Public officials have recently introduced bills which would allow people with disabilities to marry without losing critical benefits or facing penalties.
Steven Natal Finds a Passion for Direct Support Via Advance & Earn Program
Steven Natal finds a new path through AHRC NYC’s Advance & Earn program, with support from job developers, social workers, case managers, & other professionals.
AHRC New York City Camp Anne Counselor Instills Love of Nature with Campers
Celebrating National Direct Support Professional Recognition Week, Analissa Williams is among the thousands of dedicated DSPs in our organization
Project SHINE Highlights a Mother’s Embrace of Her Autistic Child’s Gender Identity and Expression
Monika and Barbara’s story is one of many who individually and as a family unit are impacted by the lack of comprehensive sexuality education in the disability community.
Community Partners Bring Financial Knowledge and Time to AHRC NYC
Courtesy of AHRC NYC's Corporate Partner, Capital One, a virtual game of Financial Jeopardy was adapted to promote learning financial literacy in a fun way for people with disabilities.
Finding a Job & a Community at Brooklyn Museum with Dawnrae Prescott
Since 2014, Dawnrae Prescott has worked at the Brooklyn Museum as a coat checker & more recently as a ticket taker. Employment has boosted her confidence & pride. She loves the job and& her co-workers.
Bay Ridge’s Dynamic Duo: Father, a Comic Book Artist, and Son, Who Has Autism
As we celebrate Autism Acceptance Month we share the story of an AHRC NYC elementary school student and his dad who worked together to develop a comic book series.
ASN: Starting with AHRC NYC Program, Student with Autism Earns Bachelor’s from Hunter College
The Spring 2022 edition of ASN features an article about Sam Wilkinson, a graduate of AHRC NYC’s Melissa Riggio Higher Education Program (MHREP) at BMCC, who also matriculated at Hunter College.
ASN: Student with Autism Proposes Colleges Provide More Support Enabling People with Disabilities to Earn a Degree
The Spring 2022 edition of ASN features an article about Meghan Mattei, a student of AHRC NYC's Melissa Riggio Higher Education Program, who is speaking up for more opportunities for students with disabilities to earn a degree.
ASN: Technology Continues to Enhance Lives of People AHRC NYC Supports
Autism Spectrum News published an article about a popular virtual Friday Night Dance Party hosted by staff from AHRC NYC's Camping and Recreational Services, bringing together people supported by the program to mingle and share talents.
Luisa Frias and Jouan Pepin Find Rewarding Careers in In-Home Supports
Luisa Frias and Jouan Pepin are just two of the many incredible staff members of AHRC New York City’s Home Care Services. They have taken different routes before finding a rewarding career at AHRC NYC.
Blanca Rodriguez, A Natural Teacher Enhancing Lives Through AHRC NYC’S Home Care Services
Teaching comes naturally to Blanca Rodriguez, a Rehabilitation Home Care Counselor with AHRC New York City’s Home Care Services. She enjoys working with people with disabilities and teaching them new skills.
AHRC NYC Advocates for DSP Salaries at White House Roundtable
A White House roundtable with parents and staff from AHRC NYC to discuss investments in human infrastructure, including salaries for Direct Support Professionals.
Virtual Gardening Project Sprouts Joy Among Students
A group of students with Project SEARCH became first-time gardeners while attending AHRC NYC’s Sprouts of Joy Volunteer virtual gardening project.
Dedicated Community Partners Display Commitment From Afar
AHRC New York City’s Community Partners s are currently offering more than 60 virtual courses per week, in addition to nearly 65 mock interviews per week for individuals seeking employment.
Cylas Sanders, Student with Autism at AHRC Middle/High School, Writes and Illustrates Book
AHRC Middle High School student, Cylas Sanders writes and illustrates his first book.