AHRC New York City

08/19/2026

It’s been a fun-filled summer for residents and staff at our Bronx Apartments! Trips to the Intrepid Museum, the Bronx Zoo, and Rye Playland created lasting memories for everyone.

08/06/2026

Erick Portes talks about how Moving Together for Change on October 3 will unite the AHRC NYC community.

8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Rockefeller Park in Battery Park City. Visit the link in our bio to register!

08/04/2026

Our own Chris Treiber, Vice President of Advocacy Services, spoke with Senator Kirsten Gillibrand about the cuts to disability services and how they are harming families now.

07/31/2026

Our colleagues at ANCOR American Network of Community Options and Resources are sharing information about Recognizing the Role of DSPs Act, which would create a unique Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) for DSPs within the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, is scheduled next week to be marked up by the Senate Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs. According to ANCOR, “A unique SOC for DSPs would help states and the federal government collect data on demographics and turnover rates. This, in turn, will help inform policies to address the workforce shortage.”

Contact your federal representatives about this bill today.

The bipartisan Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act urges the Office of Management and Budget to establish a Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) for direct support professionals (DSPs).

07/27/2026

For many New Yorkers like Joshua Marcano, a perfect summer day is spent at the ballpark!

07/26/2026

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) celebrates its 36th anniversary today. The ADA makes discrimination on the basis of disability illegal and requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. It allows people like Christian Gordon to thrive in his job at Barnes & Noble, where he has worked for more than a decade.

In a time when the protections enshrined by the ADA are threatened, we fully commit to upholding its promise and purpose.

Photos by Jazzmine Beaulieu.

07/24/2026

We re-opened our 10th Street residence in Astoria after it received much needed renovations, allowing us to continue providing a community-based home for people with disabilities in one of Queen's most vibrant neighborhoods. Thank you to Senator Kristen Gonzalez for joining us for the ribbon cutting and for her continued support of our programs and services.

07/23/2026

Join us at our inaugural Moving Together for Change community walk on Saturday, October 3rd, 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Rockefeller Park in Battery Park City. Visit the link in the comments to register!

Our CEO, Marco Damiani, explains why there is place for everyone on this special day.

07/21/2026

We are honored to be listed among City & State 2026 Top Workplaces. Our 4,750 staff, representing the demographics of our city, are devoted to the highest levels of excellence and innovation in all aspects of their work, striving to create a socially just world where the power of difference is embraced, valued and celebrated.

Every day, our staff make a meaningful difference in the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Beyond providing exceptional support, we’re driving lasting change by advancing advocacy, influencing public policy and expanding opportunities for education, employment, community living and full participation in society.

Thank you to all of our staff members and our leadership for setting the standard for meaningful, difference-making employment.

07/20/2026

Our relationship with Wegmans in Brooklyn began during our annual MLK Day of Service, when the store generously donated food and volunteered their time to give back to the community. Soon after, Jack Hall, Service Area Manager from Wegmans, invited the people we support for a one-of-a-kind in-store experience. Each person was welcomed with a gift card and a recipe card, then set off to shop for their own ingredients, a meaningful act of independence and choice.

Everyone left feeling nourished, with new knowledge, confidence, and a whole lot of excitement for what comes next.