Scarecrows were dressed to impress and smiling jack-o-lanterns greeted attendees at the 2025 Fall Festival at the Helen Kaplan Center campus on October 21. On the crisp fall morning, the campus celebrated the season with arts & crafts, festive music, … Continued
Outstanding members of the Citizens Options Unlimited team were honored at the Employee of the Quarter Luncheon on October 16 in the Brookville mansion. Standout employees highlighted, included Jennifer Ford-Rochester, a Direct Support Professional (DSP) at the Helen Kaplan Center … Continued
Citizens fundraising teams walk and raise money for disability services On the morning of Sunday, November 2, the Citizens Options Unlimited community joined over 1,100 walkers for the 44th annual AHRC Foundation Walk, raising over $93,000 in support of children … Continued
Jamie Allen, who resides at the Pickwick Drive residence in Syosset, practiced her Personal Outcome Measures (POMs) presentation throughout the fall and had the chance to share the agency’s Person-Centered Planning process with visiting specialists from CQL | The Council … Continued
Team GO TY TY! Fundraises for a Great Cause On Sunday, Nov. 2, Leng Lao, a member of the Citizens Options Unlimited Board of Directors, and her son Tyler, will be taking a brisk walk at Eisenhower Park in East … Continued
While Daffy the Donkey spent time exploring the Sensory Garden, friendly bunnies, chickens, goats, and other farm animals visited the Shoreham Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) for an afternoon with people supported on Sunday, September 21. This was the second visit … Continued
Spencer Aronson, Joey Telson, and Wilhelmina Waldinger made a difference this year sharing their time and volunteering to support young mothers, infants and adoptable shelter pets. Throughout the year, the entire Helen Kaplan community collected blankets, towels, and newborn supplies. … Continued
On Wednesday, Oct. 1, Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) and Frontline Supervisors (FLS) were recognized for achieving National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) Certification – a national standard that reflects their commitment to excellence, ethics, and person-centered support. To … Continued
For Robyn Lipschutz, who resides at the West Seamans Neck Road residence, no two days at her job as an After Care Counselor for preschoolers is ever the same. At the Friedberg JCC’s After School program, located in the Reinhard … Continued
The energy from the Recreation (Rec) Hall reverberated across Camp Loyaltown, as staff celebrated at Staff Appreciation Night on August 14. With the Rec Hall decorated in black, gray, and white balloons and streamers, and everyone in attendance, including over … Continued