Farm to Table at Helen Kaplan Center
Rosa Green Brings Fresh Flavor to the Table With a last name like Green, it’s no surprise that Rosa Green has a green thumb. A lifelong gardener and cook at Helen Kaplan Center, Rosa has…
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Staff Appreciation Day: Our Staff Is Out of This World!
Our amazing team was the star of the show at Staff Appreciation Day 2026! On July 30, team members from…
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Honoring Employees of the Quarter
Exceptional service and dedication were recognized on June 30 as Citizens Options Unlimited staff were recognized at the Employees of the Quarter celebration. “Each day,…
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Highlighting the Employees of the Quarter
Congratulations to our Employees of the Quarter: Danielle Bermudez, HR Generalist; Karina Sarzosa Patino, Direct Support Professional (DSP); Bruce Grady,…
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Employees of the Quarter Help Us All Shine!
Just two days before Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday, Stanfort J. Perry, CEO, at the Jan. 13 Employee…
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Community Connection: Helen Kaplan Center supports MOMMAS House
The holidays are a season of giving, and the community of self-advocates, families, and staff at Citizens Options Unlimited’s Helen Kaplan Center wanted to give…
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Celebrating Standout Team Members at the Employee of the Quarter Luncheon
Outstanding members of the Citizens Options Unlimited team were honored at the Employee of the Quarter Luncheon on October 16…
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New Beginnings Start at the Helen Kaplan Center
Spencer Aronson, Joey Telson, and Wilhelmina Waldinger made a difference this year sharing their time and volunteering to support young…
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Congrats to the NADSP E-Badge Academy Graduates
On Wednesday, Oct. 1, Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) and Frontline Supervisors (FLS) were recognized for achieving National Alliance for Direct…
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Robyn Lipschutz, Helping Students Learn and Grow
For Robyn Lipschutz, who resides at the West Seamans Neck Road residence, no two days at her job as an…
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Meet Cynthia Saint Jean, a Direct Support Professional at the Rugby Road House
Cynthia Saint Jean is a Direct Support Professional (DSP) supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) at the Rugby…
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Meet Seanie Duncan, DSP
“Small Acts of Kindness Can Have a Big Impact” Meet Seanie Duncan, a Direct Support Professional (DSP) supporting people with…
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Lavern Christie Bedward, DSP, Helps People Supported Gain More Independence
Meet Lavern Christie Bedward, a DSP at the Citizens Port Washington Boulevard residence in Manhasset. Lavern began working as a…
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