Raising awareness about the abilities of people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities is important to AHRC Nassau.  AHRC Nassau continues to educate and advocate on behalf of the people and programs that AHRC Nassau supports. See below for some notable clips.

Farmingdale Observer, “Sitar for the Soul,” Sept. 26, 2018

Newsday, “Nonprofit shop in Hicksville helps prepare people with disabilities for the job market,” July 17, 2018

Hicksville News, “A Gift for the Community,” July 5, 2018

Long Island Business News, “Gift shop employing developmentally disabled opens,” June 27, 2018

Newsday, “Day in the Life of Long Island 2018: How it Unfolded,” June 22, 2018

Long Island Herald, East Meadow Herald Edition, “East Meadow’s AHRC art exhibit brings the African safari to life,” May 10, 2018 

Joint Press Release, “AHRC Nassau And New York Community Bank Team Up To Increase Financial Literacy For Adults With Intellectual Disabilities,” April 18, 2018

In The Ladies Room With Dr. Donnica, “Denise and Hope Marmo – Dance Fit for I/DD Individuals,” February 19, 2018

Long Island Herald, East Meadow Edition, “AHRC Nassau ignites Valentine’s Day flames at Borelli’s,” February 15, 2018

Long Island Herald, Rockville Centre Edition, “RVC man rewarded for hard work: Joseph Forte earns William B. Joslin Outstanding Performance Award,” November 24, 2017

Newsday, “Day in the Life: How 50 Long Islanders spent their day,” July 18, 2017

News 12 Long Island, “Proposed Trump budget hikes defense, cuts into Medicare,” May 23, 2017

CBS 2, “New food pantry on Long Island helps feed hungry while providing jobs,” May 23, 2017

Merrick Herald Life, “Couple honored for 21 years at AHRC Nassau,” May 17, 2017

Newsday, “Rebirth of Freeport food pantry set for Easter Monday,” April 15, 2017

Garden City News, “Garden City AHRC holds gala Christmas Luncheon,” Feb.24, 2017

Plainview-Old Bethpage Herald, “AHRC Fitness Honors,” Feb. 8-14, 2017 (Print Edition)

Manhasset Press, “Cheers, Let’s gather to give at Publicans,” Jan. 20, 2017

News 12 Long Island, “Hundreds take part in AHRC Walk to raise funds, awareness for developmental disabilities,” Oct. 30, 2016

Newsday, “Annual AHRC Walk in East Meadow raises funds for disabled,” Oct. 30, 2016