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Amidst these challenging times, wonderful things are happening throughout AHRC New York City. Staff everywhere are stepping up and exceeding expectations. They are developing new and innovative programs, reaching out to assist families, and helping one another. Individuals supported are meeting these challenging times with grace and appreciation. There are many selfless and heroic acts in which people are engaged. These stories are inspirational at a time when we all need inspiration. Essential Connections will document these stories. We hope you will find them uplifting. Together we will all get through this.

AHRC NYC Departments Work Together to Secure Personal Protective Equipment

Over the past few months, AHRC New York City’s Administrative Services Department has coordinated the orders for and purchased hard-to-find PPE supplies.

By AHRC New York City|2022-04-25T10:56:27-04:00June 24th, 2020|Essential Connections|

ESSENTIAL to Creativity

Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Adult Day Services staff members have been working in AHRC NYC residences to provide essential support to people who live there and to assist those that take care of them.

By Dylan Watton|2022-04-25T11:00:49-04:00June 17th, 2020|Essential Connections|

ESSENTIAL to Residential Life

Residential Services staff members across the city have exhibited courage, grace, and kindness as they support hundreds of people with I/DD during the COVID-19 crisis.

By Dylan Watton|2020-05-22T11:30:31-04:00May 22nd, 2020|Essential Connections|

ESSENTIAL to the AHRC NYC Family

Groups from Rhode Island and Florida such as Operation Christmas Child have worked to deliver homemade travel masks for Direct Support Professionals, and members of the AHRC NYC family who are based in other states have used their connections to create PPE for AHRC NYC staff.

By Dylan Watton|2022-04-25T10:18:56-04:00May 13th, 2020|General Interest, Essential Connections|

Essential to Frontline Workers

Hudson River Services teams are on the frontline, fighting the pandemic, working side-by-side with emergency responders to make sure they are equipped and ready to do their work.

By AHRC New York City|2022-04-25T10:21:27-04:00May 6th, 2020|Essential Connections|

Essential to the Spirit

The lights may be down on Broadway, but the stars of AHRC NYC’s Our Broadway continue to shine!

By AHRC New York City|2022-04-25T10:31:38-04:00April 30th, 2020|Videos, Essential Connections|

Essential Connections: A Story of Recovery

Wallie Hawkins's indomitable spirit shined through when he returned to AHRC NYC's Munson residence after he battled and recovered from COVID-19.

By Dylan Watton|2022-04-25T10:35:32-04:00April 22nd, 2020|Essential Connections|

ESSENTIAL to Families

Families are craving connections with their loved ones now more than ever. With Valerie living in Long Island and unable to visit her sister at the AHRC NYC residence due to the COVID-19 pandemic, staff members have found a solution until the sisters can be together in person again.

By AHRC New York City|2022-04-25T10:39:10-04:00April 17th, 2020|Essential Connections|

ESSENTIAL to Community Engagement

AHRC NYC is proud to work with dozens of community partners in a multitude of disciplines throughout the year. These dedicated volunteers have continued to support people with developmental disabilities in the face of the COVID-19 crisis. Here are some of their stories.

By Lynn Berman|2022-02-16T15:37:46-05:00April 13th, 2020|General Interest, Essential Connections|

ESSENTIAL to Education

Maintaining the education of students with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic presented challenges to the staff of AHRC NYC’s preschools and school-age programs, but despite the challenges, remote learning is underway!

By Dylan Watton|2022-06-07T12:30:48-04:00April 8th, 2020|General Interest, School News, Essential Connections|

ESSENTIAL to Activity and Well-being

Jerrod Ulysse is one of many Community Support Professionals who have transitioned to supporting people directly in their homes at AHRC NYC residences in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis. He is amazed at how quickly he became part of the AHRC NYC residential family.

By Dylan Watton|2022-04-22T15:59:05-04:00April 3rd, 2020|General Interest, Essential Connections|

ESSENTIAL to Communication

AHRC NYC’s dedicated IT professionals have enabled AHRC NYC staff to operate electronically and securely in the wake of the Coronavirus outbreak. We are proud of this exceptional team!

By Dylan Watton|2022-05-09T10:26:24-04:00March 31st, 2020|General Interest, Essential Connections|

ESSENTIAL to the Health of Residents

AHRC New York City’s Residential Services staff has exceeded the call of duty since the beginning of the Coronavirus crisis in New York City.

By Dylan Watton|2022-04-22T16:02:45-04:00March 26th, 2020|General Interest, Essential Connections|