Gathering virtually via Zoom, AHRC NYC's Our Broadway performs Cinderella, once again shining the spotlight on the talents of performers with disabilities.
Jamel Mills uses an Augmented and Alternative Communication device to communicate his words, but his self-expression extends beyond words to Broadway performances and poetic movements.
Musical performances held at Broadway’s Jerry Orbach Theater on December 6th and 13th, 2017 delighted audiences with the talents of performers with disabilities and professional Broadway actors.
With support from his Residential Habilitation Counselor, Luis Rodriguez is using technology to connect with his community and to learn more about his interests.
People participating in AHRC New York City's Day Habilitation without Walls program gathered at the Stapleton Library on Staten Island, as part of Tech Group, an ongoing effort to learn about new technologies
We are pleased to bring you the second edition of Speaking Up for What Matters, AHRC NYC's publication which highlights the efforts of people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities as they speak up for themselves, define their own life goals, and engage with their communities.
Artist Cory Tyler has been making traditional artwork for all of his life. Thanks to new technologies available through AHRC NYC's ArTech, he now has a whole new medium to use when he creates.
On Wednesday, September 14, 2016, guests including public officials, state office representatives, provider agency representatives, community members, and families joined together to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Willowbrook Mile, in a ceremony held on the campus of the College of Staten Island.
William Caballero's creative work was celebrated during an artist reception event held in the lobby of AHRC New York City Headquarters on Wednesday, August 31, 2016.
Paul Scherzinger is speaking up about transportation issues for people with mobility impairments. He would like to create an accessible rating system to be used by people with disabilities as they travel throughout New York City.
As attendees gathered to check-in at the Disability Pride Parade, AHRC NYC staff asked them for their shirt sizes, and provided each person with a free T-shirt to wear during the parade. The light grey shirts were decorated with a design that was created specifically for the event by artist, Jabriel Perez.
Danielle Levine says the diploma she earned is often not accepted by employers. She feels this is unfair, and she's willing to fight to show that she can do a great job.
We are pleased to bring you the first ever edition of Speaking Up for What Matters a new AHRC NYC publication which highlights the efforts of people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities as they speak up for themselves, define their own life goals, and engage with their communities.