Foiled Again: Artists Collaborate to Craft Unique Gift
Artists from AHRC NYC's Kings Highway Adult Day Center collaborate to create a gift for the organization's new CEO, Marco R. Damiani.
The 69th Annual Dinner – Recap
AHRC New York City's 69th Annual Dinner was held on Saturday, May 5, 2018 at the Grand Hyatt New York.
AHRC New York City’s 69th Annual Dinner
Join us on Saturday, May 5, 2018 for AHRC New York City's 69th Annual Dinner!
See Me, for Me – Jamel Mills
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.
Merry Christmas, Mr. Scrooge
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.
An Evening of Thanks and Giving
AHRC NYC staff highlight the opportunities that our community partnerships have provided to people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities and their families.
Luis and the iPad
With support from his Residential Habilitation Counselor, Luis Rodriguez is using technology to connect with his community and to learn more about his interests.
Graduation Day
AHRC Middle High School's graduation ceremony was held on Wednesday, June 28, 2017, in the Regina Pacis Basilica Chapel.
Staten Island Day Habilitation Without Walls Explores New Technologies to Support Independence
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
AHRC New York City Celebrates Social Work Interns
On Friday, April 21st, 2017, Social Work Interns gathered on the penthouse floor of AHRC New York City Headquarters to attend a luncheon held in their honor.
Speaking Up for What Matters in Albany
Self-advocates receiving services through AHRC NYC traveled to Albany to meet with their legislators, to discuss their opinions and to affect change.
Speaking Up for What Matters: Spring 2017 Edition
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.
Exploring Past, Present, and Future with Artist, Cory Tyler
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.
Expressing the Inner-Self through Mandala
The lobby of AHRC New York City Headquarters is currently adorned with an exhibition of artwork recently created by people receiving services through EBS Brooklyn.
College of Staten Island Breaks Ground on The Willowbrook Mile
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.
Music and Puerto Rico Inspire William Caballero
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.
Rating Accessibility: Creating an App to Help People with Disabilities as They Travel
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.
Pride by Design: Jabriel Perez Creates Artwork to Celebrate People with Disabilities
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.
Learning to ‘Survive in this Real World’
"I have all the credentials and qualifications to be a good office administrator," says Danielle Levine, but 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.
Speaking Up for What Matters: Summer 2016 Edition
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.
Chad DeRoche Releases Music Video for “Presidential Remix”
Chad’ DeRoche's latest creative work is the song, Presidential Remix, a rap about President Barack Obama and the importance of elections in the United States.
AHRC New York City Foundation Hosts the 36th Annual Thurman Munson Awards Dinner
On the evening of Tuesday, February 9, 2016, attendees of the 36th Annual Thurman Munson Awards Dinner joined together at the Grand Hyatt Hotel to pay tribute to this year's honorees, as well as to support the efforts of the AHRC New York City Foundation.
Multimedia Artist Chad DeRoche Discusses Song Composition
When asked about his other art projects, Chad says, “I want my own songs,” while opening his iPad. He launches the Garageband app and begins to scroll through a long list of songs he has created, finally selecting a song called Big Blue Remix. He pushes the PLAY button and a beat begins, followed shortly by a dual vocal track featuring Chad himself.
Jerry Cruz Exhibits Artwork at Hudson Park Library
The Hudson Park Library hosted an artist reception in honor of Jerry Cruz on Wednesday, August 12, 2015. AHRC New York City staff members, people receiving supports and services at Betty Pendler New York League, family, and friends were in attendance to view a series of portrait paintings that Jerry has created over the past few years.
Hudson River Services and The Staten Island Ferry
Staten Island Ferry service operates 365 days per year, 24 hours a day. When passengers arrive at either terminal, they expect to find a clean environment. Hudson River Services helps to make sure that floors are swept and mopped, windows and escalators are clean, and trash cans are emptied regularly.