Dane Brandt-Lubart Presents: My Life on the Spectrum
A performance of the solo show, My Life on the Spectrum, held at BRIC in Brooklyn. explores Dane Brandt-Lubart's experiences and insights as a person with autism.
Artist with Autism Graduates College with a Bevy of Artwork
The Staten Island Advance has published a video about artist, Joe DeCandido, a graduate of AHRC NYC’s Melissa Riggio Higher Education Program at the College of Staten Island.
From Albany to Washington D.C.: Making Our Voices Heard
Staff members, Board members, and self-advocates from several AHRC NYC programs visited with legislators in Albany and Washington D.C. to make their voices heard.
Seventh Annual Pace Film Festival Celebrates People With Disabilities
The Seventh Annual Pace University Celebration of People with Disabilities in Film included heartfelt discussions, musical performances, and a variety of short movies.
College of Staten Island Student Aims to Become Professional Artist
On April 27th, Spectrum News NY 1 published a story about artist, Joe DeCandido, who is a student of AHRC NYC's Melissa Riggio Higher Education Program at the College of Staten Island.
The 70th Annual Dinner – Recap
AHRC New York City's 70th Annual Dinner was held on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at the Grand Hyatt New York.
Thurman Munson Dinner Honors Athletes and Supports Programs for People with Disabilities
The 39th Annual Thurman Munson Awards Dinner honored five local athletes, two dedicated partners of the AHRC New York City Foundation, and the legacy of one of New York City’s most beloved sports stars, Thurman Munson.
Celebrating 10 Years of the Melissa Riggio Higher Education Program
On January 17, 2019, AHRC NYC staff, guests, and students gathered at the Harvard club to celebrate the ten-year anniversary of the founding of AHRC NYC's Melissa Riggio Higher Education Program.
Self-Advocates Are Fighting for Better Public Transit in NYC, and They Want Our Support
Self-advocates from across AHRC NYC have begun to lobby the MTA for the changes they would like to see in public transit.
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.
Read the NY Post Article: AHRC NYC Founder, Ann Greenberg Started a Revolution that Continues Today
Read the NY Post Article about AHRC NYC's Founder, Ann Greenberg who in 1948 placed a six-line classified ad in the New York Post inviting mothers of children with disabilities to help her to start a day nursery for their children.
Discussing Partners Health Plan with AHRC NYC’s CEO, Marco Damiani
Marco Damiani, Chief Executive Officer of AHRC NYC, talks about his involvement in the field services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, recent changes in the field, and Partners Health Plan, (PHP).
Comcast Volunteers Partner with AHRC NYC Fisher Day Services
Volunteers from Comcast NBC Universal joined the staff of AHRC NYC's Fisher Adult Center in Harlem to help beautify the facility as part of its nationwide volunteering campaign.
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.
Wellness Through Activity and Technology
Philip Proctor and Sandra Moody of AHRC NYC presented at the CQL Biannual Conference held in Indianapolis from October 16th through October 19th, 2017.
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.
NYC Disability Pride Parade 2017
Thousands of people with disabilities and friends joined together in New York City on Sunday, July 9, 2017, to celebrate and embrace inclusion, awareness, and disability.
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
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.
Exploring Past, Present, & 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.
Watch the Video: “Amazing Lives”
For 67 years, AHRC New York City has supported people in living fulfilling lives. People are telling us what they want, and we are listening.
Watch the Video: “Feels Like a Dream”
This is the story of four people who lived in the Brooklyn Developmental Center institution and now live in AHRC New York City homes.
Watch the Video: “I Am More Than What You See”
The song I AM, by Liz Longley, used in this video, was created through a collaboration between talented artists and parents as a means to create awareness. The video introduces viewers to people supported by AHRC NYC who are all "more than what you see".
65th Annual Meeting
AHRC NYC's 65th Annual Meeting continued the long-standing tradition of recognizing those who carry the agency's mission forward, using their talents to make the world a better place for people with disabilities, and their families.