On Thursday, June 7, 2012, AHRC New York City staff, residents, and families and members of the community came together to name the agency's newest residential facility, celebrating the contributions of Willie Mae Goodman and Marie Dickson, in fighting for the rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
AHRC NYC staff members spent three days in a TEACCH training session. The TEACCH approach is an evidence-based program for individuals of all ages and skill levels with autism spectrum disorders.
Pace University students collaborate with people receiving services through AHRC NYC’s Day Services while participating in Community Service-Learning Projects. Service-learning is a method by which young people learn and develop through active participation, in thoughtfully organized service experiences that meet the needs of their communities.
Joseph T. Weingold became the first Executive Director of AHRC New York City in 1950. In 1973, he led demonstrations in front of the Governor’s New York City office, and lobbied extensively in the State Legislature for improved conditions for people with disabilities.
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