ASN: Supporting Autistic Adults – Am I College Ready?
In Autism Spectrum News, Trudy Pines explores effective transition of students with autism and intellectual disabilities from school to higher education.
In Autism Spectrum News, Trudy Pines explores effective transition of students with autism and intellectual disabilities from school to higher education.
As reported by Autism Spectrum Network, AHRC New York City kicks off its 75th year with a Gala on May 13th, reflecting on AHRC NYC’s legacy and embrace a future of growth, championing the rights and opportunities of people with disabilities.
Kerri Neifeld, Commissioner of OPWDD, visited AHRC NYC programs with three of her colleagues on Thursday, March 14th. Joining the commissioner included Willow Baer, Megan O'Conner Hebert, and Delia Tucker.
Hundreds of people with disabilities, their families, and the people and agencies that support them, called out in thunderous unity for recognition and for resources in the New York State Legislative Office Building.
Network with other siblings, enjoy some refreshments, & celebrate the role of siblings. Representatives will be on hand to provide information about some of the services that AHRC NYC offers.
Maureen E. O’Brien, the first female President and CEO of New York State Industries for the Disabled, will be honored at AHRC New York City’s 75th Anniversary Gala on May 13 at Tribeca 360°
The NYU Dentistry Oral Health Center for People with Disabilities and Metro Community Health Centers plan to have an ongoing relationship with AHRC NYC in the following months, providing people we support and their families with information and opportunities for services.
In an article written for Autism Spectrum News. AHRC New York City's CEO, Marco Damiani underlines the value of Direct Support Professionals with a call to policymakers to enact legislation that mandates fair wages for DSPs and the Front-Line Workforce.
AHRC New York City a not-for-profit organization supporting people with disabilities in New York City, has been awarded $17,000 in grants from the Trustee Management Board of NYSARC Trust Services to support AHRC New York City’s guardianship and recreation programs.
As reported by Crain's New York Business, a recent report found that about half of DSP respondents in New York State experience food insecurity and half experience housing insecurity.
Join us on May 13th for AHRC NYC’s 75th Anniversary Gala celebrating 75 years of advocacy, humanity, reimagination, and change as we support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
The New York Times recently published an obituary detailing the remarkable life of Jack Gorelick.
As reported by Spectrum News 1 hundreds of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities rallied in Albany on Monday to fight for more support for staff who work for nonprofit providers and help the viability of the field.
Jeffrey Holloway was one of 17 artists featured in Show Up and Show Out, an exhibition curated by AHRC NYC Fisher Day Services and W83 Ministry Center.
Cohort 8 from AHRC NYC’s Advance & Earn DSP Track program were celebrated for their accomplishments as many of them prepare to enter the rewarding career of being a Direct Support Professional.
We are proud to announce publication of the February 2024 edition of Membership Matters.
AHRC NYC's commitment to bettering communities was made manifest on the Martin Luther King Day of Service, held this year on January 15th.
Citymeals.org published an article about volunteers from AHRC New York City's Day Services programs as they deliver needed meals to their neighbors in Queens.
A grant opportunity from The Arc and The Coca-Cola Foundation provides families with opportunities to receive free access to special education advocacy courses online.
The Winter 2024 edition of Autism Spectrum News includes caregiver strategies for sensory-friendly tools for each major sensory system (vestibular, tactile, proprioceptive, visual, & auditory)
In the last week of 2023, Jack Gorelick, who was a an AHRC New York City employee for decades, a pioneer in services for people with developmental disabilities & a tireless advocate for people & their families, passed away at the age of 104.
How to Dance in Ohio is a new musical starring seven people with autism. The musical weaves a narrative that explores themes of identity, self-discovery, and the universal need for connection.
The Arc spotlights the story of Laura Kennedy, now President of The Arc's Board of Directors, who has for decades taken on leadership roles, championing the rights & opportunities of people with intellectual & developmental disabilities.
The Village - A Chance In Life offered AHRC NYC's Advance & Earn program a space to continue operations when an unexpected maintenance issue threatened to derail the scheduled class.
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.
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