News & Events

Jason Conover shares his experience running prevention education group programming to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Through the lens of the creative arts therapies and as a certified alcohol and substance abuse counselor, he uses his years of clinical experience and interest in sexual health equity to help inform his contributions to Project SHINE as an advisory board member.

Barclays Center management staff’s encouragement, patience, & understanding helped AHRC NYC workers to learn the skills that ensure success in the workforce.

Pilar Jones, Program Director at AHRC New York City’s Employment and Business Services-Brooklyn, provided this personal reflection on her heritage.

Jessica Taveras, Marketing Database Coordinator with AHRC NYC's Public Information Department, explains what Dominican heritage means to her.

Artist, Jayson Valles’ Hispanic heritage is ever-present in his art, which he has been creating for nearly all of his 37 years living in Puerto Rico and the Bronx.

Edwin Rodriguez, Community Support Supervisor shares reflections about his Puerto Rican and Spanish heritage.

We congratulate Blanca Ortiz, AHRC NYC's Field Supervisor, In-Home Supports, who received the Latin Impact Award

Creative Opportunities Promoting Equality New York City (COPE NYC) hosted Michela Martello and The Third Eye Residency Project, a collaborative community framework with the artists supported at AHRC NYC, leading to placement in an art exhibition focused on inclusivity.

As part of the Project SHINE initiative, two self-advocates supported by AHRC New York City programs in Brooklyn spoke candidly about their experiences with sexual health and education.