Howie Stone ADC and Bronx TBI Celebrate DSP Appreciation Week
On September 16th, the staff of the Howie Stone Adult Day Center and Bronx TBI gathered in order to celebrate Direct Support Professional Appreciation Week.
Expressing the Inner-Self through Mandala
The lobby of AHRC New York City Headquarters is currently adorned with an exhibition of artwork recently created by people receiving services through EBS Brooklyn.
College of Staten Island Breaks Ground on The Willowbrook Mile
On Wednesday, September 14, 2016, guests including public officials, state office representatives, provider agency representatives, community members, and families joined together to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Willowbrook Mile, in a ceremony held on the campus of the College of Staten Island.
Barking in Bushwick: Wendy M. Siegel Center’s Dog-Walking Partnership
For people receiving services and staff at Wendy M. Siegel Adult Day Center, each Friday is a chance to learn and bond with canine companions.
Recognizing Excellence: Fall 2016 Edition
We are pleased to present Recognizing Excellence, an AHRC NYC publication celebrating the vital work of Direct Support Professionals.
Without Walls Winners: Staff and Supervisors Recognize Each Other
On Thursday, September 8th, AHRC NYC's Direct Support workers from Day Hab Without Walls gathered to celebrate Direct Support Professionals Appreciation Week.
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.
October 19th Topic: Sexuality and Sexual Maturity
This workshop addresses the complex and challenging domain of sexual maturation in people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities.
The Arc Hosts Informational Webinars for Families, September 2016 through April 2017
The Arc will be hosting six free informational webinars for families of people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities, on topical issues from September 2016 through April 2017.
Job Connection Center Visits Coney Island
Job Connection Center Clubhouse member, Jalicka Volcy writes about the group's visit to Coney Island.
Your Vote Counts!
On Tuesday, November 8th, every seat in the New York State Legislature will be up for election. It is vital that each of us vote and consider the position of candidates on the issues that are important to us.
Representing Urban Innovations in Baltimore
Daseana Almond and Chris Kelly, of AHRC New York City's Betty Pendler New York League Program C recently attended and presented at a conference in Baltimore, Maryland, part of a group that represented Urban Innovations at the Reinventing Quality Conference.
Brooklyn Day Hab Showcases Summer Flavors at NURTUREart
Artists from AHRC New York City's Brooklyn Day Habilitation exhibited their creative work at NURTUREart, a gallery in Bushwick, from August 18th through August 26, 2016.
AHRC NYC’s Employment and Business Services Begins New Career Training Program
AHRC NYC's Employment and Business Services has been awarded three new contracts, funded by DYCD, including a new program called Careers in Environmental Services.
Music and Puerto Rico Inspire Kings Highway Artist
William Caballero's creative work was celebrated during an artist reception event held in the lobby of AHRC New York City Headquarters on Wednesday, August 31, 2016.
Workers with Disabilities Offer Loyal, Dedicated, Hard-Working Employees for New York Businesses
Representatives from a variety of companies gathered at AHRC New York City Headquarters to hear firsthand accounts of how employing people with disabilities can be beneficial to their businesses.
Dorothy and Michael Styler Center Acknowledges the Important Work of Travel Trainers
A celebration was held on Friday, August 19, 2016 to show appreciation for the many dedicated trainers and other staff for the successful travel training of 62 people with disabilities, following a location change for one of AHRC NYC's adult day centers.
JCC Making Community Connections
Self-Advocate and Job Connection Center Clubhouse (JCC) member Tiesha Jenkins writes about her club's visit to the Sky Light Center, a community-based psychiatric and substance-use rehab facility in Staten Island.
Celebrating 26 Years of the Americans with Disabilities Act
On July 24, 2016, local residents and AHRC NYC staff joined in a celebration of the Americans with Disabilities Act, in Chinatown.
Rating Accessibility: Creating an App to Help People with Disabilities as They Travel
Paul Scherzinger is speaking up about transportation issues for people with mobility impairments. He would like to create an accessible rating system to be used by people with disabilities as they travel throughout New York City.
Pride by Design: Jabriel Perez Creates Artwork to Celebrate People with Disabilities
As attendees gathered to check-in at the Disability Pride Parade, AHRC NYC staff asked them for their shirt sizes, and provided each person with a free T-shirt to wear during the parade. The light grey shirts were decorated with a design that was created specifically for the event by artist, Jabriel Perez.
