News & Events

Melissa Riggio Milestone: Student and Mentor Journey to Italy to Study Abroad

James Devine, a junior at AHRC NYC’s Melissa Riggio Higher Education Program and his peer mentor, Esteban Gonzalez participated in a study abroad program with a 10-day trip to Florence, Italy.

By Lynn Berman|2019-07-18T08:59:02-04:00July 18th, 2019|General Interest|

2019 SANYS New York City-Westchester Regional Conference

A recap of the 2019 SANYS New York City-Westchester Regional Conference, held on June 27th at Hunter College.

By Dylan Watton|2019-07-11T15:58:16-04:00July 11th, 2019|General Interest|

Celebrating the Graduates of AHRC NYC’s School-Age Programs

Pomp and Circumstance rang through Kings County on June 25 and June 26 as students from Brooklyn Blue Feather Elementary School and AHRC Middle/High School celebrated their graduation days.

By Dylan Watton|2019-07-09T15:47:34-04:00July 9th, 2019|General Interest|

NYU College of Dentistry Honors Marco Damiani, CEO of AHRC NYC, with Kriser Medal

The Summer 2019 edition of Autism Spectrum News features an article about Marco Damiani's receipt of the David B. Kriser Medal from NYU’s College of Dentistry.

By Dylan Watton|2019-07-05T15:39:01-04:00July 5th, 2019|General Interest, Press|

A Practice Run for Air Travel

The Summer 2019 edition of Autism Spectrum News features an article written by Lynn Berman, Media Consultant for AHRC New York City, about a program that helps families of children and young adults with autism to practice the steps of airline travel.

By Lynn Berman|2019-07-05T12:29:56-04:00July 5th, 2019|General Interest, Press|

Parkside Terrace Offers New Independent Living Opportunities

AHRC New York City collaborated with Dunn Development Corp, and OPWDD to develop Parkside Terrace, an affordable housing project that 12 people with developmental disabilities now call home.

By AHRC New York City|2019-07-01T08:57:24-04:00July 1st, 2019|General Interest|

Agovino Residence Springs into Summer with a Picnic

In May, Mother Nature provided a warm and breezy afternoon for the annual Agovino Friends and Family Picnic.

By AHRC New York City|2019-06-28T08:57:51-04:00June 28th, 2019|General Interest|

Celebrating 21 Graduates of AHRC NYC’s Melissa Riggio Higher Education Program

Twenty-one students graduated from AHRC New York City’s Melissa Riggio Higher Education Program in 2019.

By Dylan Watton|2019-06-27T16:00:34-04:00June 27th, 2019|General Interest|

Yoko Ono’s Public Artwork Takes Over 83 Maiden Lane and FiDi

World-famous artist, Yoko Ono has installed five large-scale public works, entitled The Reflection Project, on different buildings in lower Manhattan, including at AHRC NYC's 83 Maiden Lane headquarters.

By AHRC New York City|2019-06-20T09:32:41-04:00June 20th, 2019|General Interest|

Celebrating Jack Gorelick’s 100th Birthday

On May 29th, Dr. Jack Gorelick was honored on his 100th birthday with a celebration bringing together multiple generations of the AHRC NYC family.

By Dylan Watton|2019-06-20T09:15:10-04:00June 20th, 2019|General Interest|

AHRC New York City’s 70th Annual Meeting

Highlights from AHRC New York City’s 70th Annual Meeting

By Dylan Watton|2019-06-19T11:22:31-04:00June 19th, 2019|General Interest|

July 14th Event: The 5th Annual Disability Pride NYC Parade

Join AHRC New York City as we march in the 2019 Disability Pride Parade, celebrating the autonomy and empowerment of people with disabilities! This year's event will take place on Sunday, July 14th, beginning at 10:00 am at Madison Square Park.

By AHRC New York City|2019-06-28T12:13:52-04:00June 14th, 2019|Events|

Kings Highway Weaving Workshop Donates Dolls and More to Refugee Camp in Greece

Artists from AHRC NYC's Kings Higway Day Center created a variety of stuffed animals and dolls, which were donated to Koutsochero Refugee Camp in northern Greece.

By AHRC New York City|2019-06-11T08:54:03-04:00June 11th, 2019|General Interest|

This Program Helps to Reduce Travel Stress for Individuals with Disabilities

Nearly 30 families participated in Wings for All®, hosted by AHRC NYC, The Arc, United Airlines and the Transportation Security Administration.

By AHRC New York City|2019-06-06T10:50:27-04:00June 6th, 2019|General Interest, Press|

Damiani Recognized for Championing New Disabilities Oral Health Center

Yahoo! Finance published a story about Marco Damiani's receipt of NYU's David B. Kriser Medal from the university's College of Dentistry.

By AHRC New York City|2019-06-06T10:32:04-04:00June 6th, 2019|General Interest, Press|

Emphasizing Cultural and Linguistic Competency at AHRC New York City

On April 24th, senior leadership from across all departments of AHRC New York City attended a day-long workshop focusing on cultural and linguistic competency.

By Dylan Watton|2019-06-03T14:29:36-04:00June 3rd, 2019|General Interest|

Wings for All at Newark Liberty Airport

Nearly 30 families participated in Wings for All®, hosted by AHRC NYC, The Arc, United Airlines and the Transportation Security Administration.

By Lynn Berman|2019-05-31T10:06:57-04:00May 31st, 2019|General Interest|

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.

By AHRC New York City|2019-05-28T16:49:28-04:00May 28th, 2019|Videos, Press|

Comcast Cares Day at Cyril Weinberg Day Center

NBCU employees and AHRC NYC staff members spent an early spring Saturday at Long Island City’s Cyril Weinberg Adult Day Center to assist in beautifying the facility, as part of Comcast Cares Day.

By Dylan Watton|2019-05-28T09:13:04-04:00May 28th, 2019|General Interest|

Going Camping with the Outdoor Adventure Club

AHRC NYC's Camping and Recreational Services’s Outdoor Adventure Club enjoyed its first camping trip at Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn.

By AHRC New York City|2019-06-06T10:36:22-04:00May 24th, 2019|General Interest|

Marco Damiani Recognized by NYU College of Dentistry

Marco Damiani, CEO of AHRC New York City, was honored with the David B. Kriser Medal from NYU’s College of Dentistry at its 2019 commencement ceremony.

By Dylan Watton|2019-06-05T16:04:54-04:00May 24th, 2019|General Interest|

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.

By Dylan Watton|2019-05-24T10:52:37-04:00May 24th, 2019|General Interest, Videos|