AHRC New York City’s Refreshed New Look and Credo
Rethinking the significance of why we exist, what we do, and how we do it, AHRC New York City has updated our look and refined our credo.
Spectrum News 1: Disability advocates call for investments in direct service providers
Advocates call for an 8.5% cost of living adjustment for direct service professionals in the next state budget, citing rising costs and "historic underfunding," of nonprofit organizations offering direct support to people with intellectual & developmental disabilities.
AHRC New York City Attends The Arc National Conference; Laura Kennedy Elected President
The Arc of the United States, AHRC New York City’s national partner for disability advocacy, held its first in-person National Convention since 2019.
Times Union: Disability groups rally for higher wages, citing thousands of vacant positions
Dozens of workers who care for people with disabilities converged at the Capitol Wednesday, calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul to invest in a workforce that has seen record turnover and staffing shortages, complicating the lives of thousands of New York residents living with disabilities.
AHRC NYC Among 17 Organizations Selected by NADSP for New York Credentialing Pilot
NADSP has announced 17 human service organizations, AHRC NYC among them, that have been chosen for the New York State Credentialing Pilot 2022/2023.
AHRC NYC and Pace University Host Screening of Autism Documentary, In A Different Key
AHRC NYC joined Pace University to host a screening of the renowned documentary In a Different Key, which will air coast-to-coast on PBS on December 13th.
Gary Shulman, Longtime Advocacy Professional, Finds New Poetry Passion
After nearly 50 years of supporting students, adults, & their guardians, longtime advocate, Gary Shulman features his perspective in a new book of poetry.
Queens Artists with Disabilities to Exhibit Work on November 6th in Sunnyside
Nov 6th Event: "Beyond Limitations" is a group exhibition of mixed media works created by artists with intellectual & developmental disabilities whose art practice is based in Queens.
AHRC NYC is Pleased to Announce Our Re-Accreditation by CQL
AHRC New York City is proud to have been accredited by the Council on Quality and Leadership since 2014, and is pleased to announce our re-accreditation for CQL's Person-Centered Excellence Accreditation.
Residential Management Training Program Prepares Next Generation of Leaders
Christina Howell, Assistant Director of AHRC NYC's Residential Services in Queens, believes that excellence is achieved through the support of colleagues who can serve as mentors and teachers.
Partnership for Inclusive Internships Recognized by ACCES-VR as 2022 NDEAM Statewide Winner
AHRC NYC’s Partnership for Inclusive Internships is being honored by ACCES-VR as a statewide winner of the organization's 2022 National Disability Employment Awareness Month Awards.
AHRC New York City Presents at 2022 CQL Conference
AHRC New York City staff members connected with colleagues throughout the disability sector at the 2022 CQL Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada.
AHRC NYC Values Partnership with National Sept. 11 Memorial & Museum
During National Disability Employment Awareness Month AHRC NYC Honors the Sept. 11 Memorial & Museum which provides employment opportunities to neurodiverse interns.
AHRC NYC Helps Inaugurate the Willowbrook Mile at the College of Staten Island
AHRC New York City joined allies in the long fight for disability justice at the official opening of the Willowbrook Mile at the College of Staten Island.
Project SHINE: In Finding Himself, Asante Breland Finds He’s an Advocate for Others Like Him
Asante Breland reflects on his journey and identity as a gay Black man as part of Project SHINE.
AHRC New York City Participates in Return of Disability Pride Parade
Advocates from AHRC NYC & other partners in the quest for social justice & equality for people with disabilities came together for a virtual version of the 2022 Disability Pride Parade.
Autism Spectrum News: Marriage Proposal Carries Consequences
As reported in ASN, if two people with disabilities marry, they both could lose 25% of their SSI benefits. Public officials have recently introduced bills which would allow people with disabilities to marry without losing critical benefits or facing penalties.