From CSP to PR: A Portrait of Dylan Watton
AHRC NYC's Communications Coordinator, Dylan Watton discusses how his early career as a Community Support Professional continues to impact his work today.
Ensuring Personal and Professional Success: Crucelina Motta LaSalle
Job Coach, Crucelina Motta LaSalle, supports people with disabilities as they perform their daily job functions.
Reflections of a Direct Support Professional
Johanna Milian-Vargas, Higher Education Support Professional, at AHRC New York City's Melissa Riggio Higher Education Program at Hostos Community College reflects upon her professional career.
Communicating in a Positive Way: Tanya Lee
Community Support Professional, Tanya Lee, loves her job, and takes great pride in the successes of the people she supports as they practice their communication skills.
Partnering for Communication: Community Support Professional, Sanjida Chowdhury
Colleagues of CSP, Sanjida Chowdhury, share their thanks and appreciation for the work she does to help people to use technology to communicate and express themselves.
NADSP Honors AHRC NYC’s Seth Krakauer with John F. Kennedy Jr. Award
Seth Krakauer, AHRC NYC's Employee Development Manager, was honored by the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals, (NADSP) at its annual conference with the John F. Kennedy Jr. Award for Direct Support Advocacy and Leadership.
All in the Family: Alricka Francis
Direct Support Professional, Alricka Francis's initiatives at Bellerose Residence include a recycling program, gardening, cooking, and accompanying residents during their trips to community engagement activities.
People Supported by AHRC NYC Express Gratitude for Direct Support Professionals
People receiving services and supports through AHRC NYC's Joseph T. Weingold Adult Day Center assemble thank you gift bags for the Direct Support Professionals who impact their lives each day.
Empowering People for Social Justice: Matthew Estep, Self-Advocacy Advisor
Matthew Estep, AHRC NYC's Self-Advocacy Advisor supports people in sharing their passions and interests, on a personal level, and at the state level.
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 Damiani.
Service in Bloom: Natalya Kravtsova
Community Support Professional, Natalya Kravtsova, encourages healthy lifestyles as she supports people with disabilities.
Recognizing Excellence: Fall 2017 Edition
We are pleased to present Recognizing Excellence, an AHRC NYC publication celebrating the vital work of Direct Support Professionals.
Recognizing Excellence: Melanie Freeman
Community Support Professional, Melanie Freeman helps people with disabilities to accomplish their goals through meaningful experiences in the community.
Recognizing Excellence: Lina Vezzani-Katano
Lina Vezzani-Katano supports artists at AHRC NYC's Kings Highway Adult Day Center in a number of ways.
Recognizing Excellence: Nixon Darbouze
Community Support Professional, Nixon Darbouze works to teach self-advocates with disabilities about their rights and opportunities.
Recognizing Excellence: Peter Doherty
Community Support Professional, Peter Doherty, brings his knowledge of service, volunteering, and professionalism to work each day.
Recognizing Excellence: Hindou Kane
Hindou Kane, Job Coach, AHRC New York City, supports the workers of Hudson River Services to improve work skills and contribute to their community.
Recognizing Excellence: Fall 2016 Edition
We are pleased to present Recognizing Excellence, an AHRC NYC publication celebrating the vital work of Direct Support Professionals.
From Harlem with Love: Tisa French-King
Community Support Professional, Tisa French-King supports people to connect and contribute in their home community through Urban Innovations and Job Path.
Award-Winning Worker: Kelly Anderson
Kelly Anderson’s job has taken her all around the New York metro area. Summer trips to Coney Island, fall excursions to Times Square, and shopping adventures to Long Island and New Jersey are nothing out of the ordinary for her and the residents of Lander IRA that she supports.
Striking a Balance: Fidelia Telfort
Beginning over a year-and-a-half ago, Fidelia joined AHRC NYC as a Community Habilitation Counselor. In this position, she is responsible for improving the lives of people with developmental disabilities in their own homes.
“I’m Here 24/7 For Them”: Crystal Mars
For Crystal Mars, being a Job Coach is more than just her occupation. It’s a way to improve not only the lives of the people she supports, but also to teach her new skills every day.
The Mentors: David Alvanes and Manual Avila Torres
Mentors appear in every person’s life. For students in the Melissa Riggio Higher Education Program, two people who embody the definition of this word are David Alvanes and Manual (Manny) Avila Torres.