After two months, 78 days to be exact, Kevin Hoey left Stony Brook Hospital on a cool, fall day in October. Fully recovered from pneumonia, he was off to a new group home. “We support people in different ways that … Continued
Agency Raises Over $100,000 to Support New York’s I/DD community The Citizens Options Unlimited community joined with over 1,000 walkers to raise more than $100,000 for the Annual AHRC Foundation Walk benefiting children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities … Continued
National Disability Employment Awareness Month Fred Parnther, 47, from Westbury, has lived in the Citizens’ W. Hempstead Residence since March 2008. Prior to the pandemic, Fred was employed at a local gymnasium. Three years later and Fred is eager to … Continued
Over 170 people from the local community joined our family of organizations for a three-day September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance celebration to honor and remember the first responders from 9/11. “This was a time for the community … Continued
Tanya Castiello, from Citizens’ Pickwick Residence, had her first spotlight moment in a summer performance of Disney’s Frozen at Cultural Playhouse in Syosset. The first-year acting student advocated for more independence and to have something she could call her own. … Continued
Congratulations to Krysta Fabian, who was recently promoted to Senior Behavior Intervention Specialist (BIS). Krysta previously served as the BIS at Shoreham Intermediate Care Facility (ICF), which is the residence for around 75 people. She will now begin overseeing the … Continued
In early September, the Citizens Options Unlimited Residential Council welcomed new board members to advance the goals of community inclusion and a more robust membership. Three cheers for: President Bonnie Lerhinan from Seaford Vice President Devon Rivera from Manor Road … Continued
National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2023 This year, Jamie Allen, 42, from Citizens’ Pickwick Residence, is celebrating nine consecutive years of employment as a Store Support at The Home Depot. However, Jamie has been connected to The Home Depot for … Continued
Debunking myths and combatting stereotypes Noah Probert, 35, from Wantagh, doesn’t let disability define him. He says that playing sports is how he expresses himself. Noah, who has Cerebral Palsy, experienced being isolated and bullied in childhood due to the … Continued
Our Direct Support Professionals make everything possible. They are part of the fabric that makes each person supported able to dream their own dreams and achieve success in ways big and small. For DSP week in September, you joined us … Continued