City & State NY's list of The 2023 Responsible 100 includes AHRC NYC's Vice President of Corporate Compliance/Chief Compliance Officer/Privacy Officer, Sandra Moody and Mark Bini, Partner, Reed Smith LLP and 5th Vice President for AHRC New York City's Board of Directors.
AHRC New York City's CEO, Marco Damiani has been selected by PoliticsNY & amNY Metro Select as New York Nonprofit Power-Player.
Available now through January 3rd, Two online Managed Care Surveys provide an opportunity for people to share their perspectives on managed care and OPWDD supports as part of OPWDD’s examination of managed care.
Community Support Professional, Cheryl Nelson, reflects on her support of a talented dancer who explores his passion for dance and performance through his community life.
As reported by Queens Ledger, Artie Jeffries, the longest tenured employee of Access Self Storage in Long Island City celebrates 30 years working as an elevator operator.
Four Queens men with disabilities represent nearly 100 years of employment at Costco in Lawrence, N.Y. With support from AHRC New York City, the men are valuable Costco team members.
AHRC NYC's Behavior Intervention Specialists team members are uniquely positioned to align and advocate for what the person needs to be successful, with a perspective that initiates creative solutions and safe spaces for people to discuss their issues and needs.
Included among OPWDD grant awardees is AHRC NYC, which is using their grant money to start a new janitorial and custodial training program, which will take place in all five New York City boroughs.
Ryan Ford advocates for people with autism at his college and with AHRC NYC as a subject matter expert.
For the last 30 years, Artie Jeffries has worked as an elevator operator at Access Self Storage in Long Island City.
We are proud to announce publication of the October 2023 edition of Membership Matters.
Gov Kathy Hochul announced that more than $13 million in grants have been awarded by the NYS OPWDD to seven nonprofit service providers statewide to fund career-specific vocational training opportunities for people with developmental disabilities over the next four years.
The NADSP E-Badge Academy has provided many AHRC NYC employees engaged in direct support to enhance their professional development & discover new strategies for supporting people with disabilities in a variety of settings.
Bronx Times published an article recognizing the work of Maggie Wainwright, a DSP who has worked since 1988 to provide support to the residents at AHRC NYC's Agovino residence in the Bronx.
Designer Terrence Zhou showcased his new fashion line through dance & storytelling at New York’s Tribeca Synagogue over the weekend. Onstage performers featured the Stefanie Nelson Dance Group, & dancers from AHRC New York City.
Through music and movement, Sonia Ledesma encourages the seniors she works with to recall their past experiences and relationships, as well as to maintain their day-to-day tasks and appointments.
Maggie Wainwright never imagined working with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in an AHRC NYC residential program. Now, she can’t imagine ever doing anything else.
For 17 years, Ian Kuar has excelled in his role as a Direct Support Professional in AHRC NYC residences. Earlier this year, Ian was recognized by the Staten Island Developmental Disabilities Council, receiving the Robert Witkowsky DSP Recognition Award.
Ella Neplokh never tires of teaching at AHRC NYC’s Betty Pendler Day Services. With her caring touch, Ella has enhanced the lives of many people she supports.
AHRC New York City's third year with Project SHINE addresses sexual health inequities for youth with disabilities aged 16–24 and their supporters. The second research publication, "Youth and Parent Perspectives on Sexual Health Education for People with Intellectual Disabilities," shares insights from focus groups, identifying key themes and needs for effective sexuality education.
AHRC NYC Employment & Community Service Coordinator, David Dephy's poem, “A Sense of Purpose,” is heading to outer space as part of the Lunar Codex project.
With great sadness that we mark the passing of Genevieve “Gene” O’Neil. Gene was the loving mother of three children who received all of their services from AHRC NYC and served on the Board of Directors of AHRC NYC from 1980 until her retirement from the Board in 2018.
Watch Hansel Caraballo's journey in NYC's job market, supported by AHRC NYC's Partnership for Inclusive Internships, in this FOX 5 New York feature, revealing commitment to meaningful disability-inclusive job opportunities.
A sibling is spurred to action and advocacy after her sister experienced trauma and abuse from a caregiver.
AHRC NYC's Partnership for Inclusive Internships is a public-private partnership to foster diversity and inclusive hiring within New York City government. Hansel Carballo explains how the program made a difference in his life.
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