Barbara settles into the Helen Kaplan Center Barbara Doerler recently moved into the Helen Kaplan Center (The Center) to receive the clinical and supportive care she needs to thrive after a lifetime of living with family. “It’s nice,” Barbara said … Continued
Lizzie Grogan & Jamie Allen attend a New York Mets game Lizzie Grogan and Jamie Allen, roommates at the Pickwick Drive residence in Syosset, and Pamela Iliou, Assistant Manager, were excited to mark the beginning of yet another baseball season … Continued
In June, Nicole Banovich, Director of Nursing, will begin her tenure as Director of the Shoreham Intermediate Care Facility (ICF), on Mary Gilleran’s retirement. In this role, Nicole will oversee day-to-day operations of the ICF, ensuring the highest quality of … Continued
Camp Loyaltown, located in Hunter, New York, will be open for campers before we know it. Session 1 begins June 14. To prepare for a summer at Camp Loyaltown in the Catskills, families are invited to join staff for Informational … Continued
Men and women who live at the Shoreham Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) arrived at the Rosewood building, ready to enjoy a Passover Seder dinner on April 3. The Seder dinner is organized by Esther Shea, a Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional … Continued
Congratulations to our Employees of the Quarter: Danielle Bermudez, HR Generalist; Karina Sarzosa Patino, Direct Support Professional (DSP); Bruce Grady, Maintenance Worker; Karen Heffron, Site Supervisor; Floyd McNeil, Assistant Manager; and Melessa Toussaint, DSP. On March 26, these outstanding Citizens staff were celebrated at … Continued
It was important to Ruth Henderson, who resides at the Helen Kaplan Center in Plainview, to meet new people and become more involved in the community. She worked with her team and ultimately chose to attend the AHRC Nassau Farmingdale Day Service site, located on Farmingdale’s bustling Main Street. Ruth started attending Day Services in October, having … Continued
This Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, Citizens is recognizing the self-advocates whose voices help shape stronger, more responsive supports every day. Self-advocates advance Citizens’ mission by sharing their experiences and perspectives, helping ensure that services reflect the needs and goals of the people … Continued
Snow Days Go Smoothly at Citizens As record-breaking snowstorms swept across Long Island this winter, the Citizens Options Unlimited community came together to share the experience and support one another. “Me and my roommate Daniel Spiegel were just hibernating,” said Noah Ackereizen, who resides at Carol Street Individualized Residential Alternative (IRA) in West Hempstead. “I … Continued
A future in the field of direct care is bright for Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District students, enrolled in the DSP Pathways Program. On January 28, the twelve students left the Brookville mansion feeling inspired and hopeful after meeting with … Continued