celebrating the resourcefulness, leadership, creativity, thoughtfulness, teamwork, dedication, communication skills, and professionalism that AHRC NYC’s Direct Support Professionals bring to their work.
Through music and movement, Sonia Ledesma encourages the seniors she works with to recall their past experiences and relationships, as well as to maintain their day-to-day tasks and appointments.
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.
For 17 years, Ian Kuar has excelled in his role as a Direct Support Professional in AHRC NYC residences. Earlier this year, Ian was recognized by the Staten Island Developmental Disabilities Council, receiving the Robert Witkowsky DSP Recognition Award.
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.
Akeem Hill, Manager of AHRC NYC's Glen Oaks Residence provides Direct Support Professionals' perspectives on what the role means to them.
The 2022 season at our camps featured the return of many counselors who made their returns to America after early three full years away because of COVID-19 pandemic travel restrictions.
Steven Natal finds a new path through AHRC NYC’s Advance & Earn program, with support from job developers, social workers, case managers, & other professionals.
Celebrating National Direct Support Professional Recognition Week, Analissa Williams is among the thousands of dedicated DSPs in our organization
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.
For Joanna Cleary and Chloe Antcliff, another summer without Camp Anne was unthinkable.
Joan Eliam admitted that she had trepidation about working in a residence after more than three decades working in day habilitation, most recently at Norfolk Day Habilitation on the Lower East Side.
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.
Vanessa Miranda overcame initial anxiety about working with people with disabilities to become an exemplary employee with Residential Services.
Sohail Peter has shined since transitioning to a Direct Support Professional role at Fresh Meadow Lane residence.
Marie Bellanton says that she has always been one to support those who need it most whether it's in the community or at home.
A desire to help others brought him to AHRC NYC, but it was fate that brought Yusaf Gussine-Thomas, Job Coach, back to Fort Totten in Queens.
Venus Santiago’s career with Residential Services did not start off easily, but she now revels in being fulfilled by her daily work.
Theresa began has been a full-time member of the staff for over a decade. She feels she is perfectly suited for this type of work.
Marc Ramos began working in an AHRC NYC residence during the COVID-19 pandemic, bringing the principles of positivity with him.
Throughout the week, it will be our privilege to celebrate the work our Direct Support Professionals do to help people with disabilities make the most of their rights and opportunities.
Kent Joseph has a knack for connecting with the residents of AHRC NYC's Vyse Avenue Residence, counting patience among his most valued professional traits.
DSP, Matt Crowley, who works with individuals with traumatic brain injuries, supports people in reaching their day-to-day goals, and realizing their creative endeavors.
Joseph Mercedes and Di-Nayzha Jenkins are sharing their passion for helping others at AHRC NYC's Greenberg residence.
Andia Bernard had been a 20+ year veteran in retail management, when she decided to change careers to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities at AHRC NYC.
AHRC NYC's Communications Coordinator, Dylan Watton discusses how his early career as a Community Support Professional continues to impact his work today.
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