It was a poignant late morning and afternoon at the Brookville mansion on December 17 as colleagues gathered to say farewell to Director of Residential Services Jerry Powers, who will be retiring at the start of 2025. Stepping into the … Continued
At the Helen Kaplan Center Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) in Plainview, documents pile up in the administrative office. Because of the sensitive information, the paper cannot be simply thrown out or left outside for recycling. Every piece of paper needs … Continued
See what was happening at Citizens Options Unlimited this week! A Visit to the Famous New York City Wax Museum Jamie Allen and Lizzy Grogan, roommates at Pickwick Drive in Syosset, joined by Manager Pamela Iliou, took a trip to … Continued
Michelle Rudoff, a Quality Assurance Trainer for Citizens Options Unlimited and Camp Loyaltown Camper, has been a passionate fundraiser for the AHRC Foundation Walk for many years. Each year, she brings her enthusiasm and leadership to the event, often managing … Continued
We’d like to begin by expressing our sympathies to our friends in the Southeast during this time of turbulent weather. Many people in the Citizens Options Unlimited community have family and friends who have been directly impacted by these storms. … Continued
Fall is in full swing here at Citizens Options Unlimited. As the air gets cooler and the leaves begin to change, the men and women residing at the Individualized Residential Alternatives (IRAs) are decorating for Halloween. They’re also enjoying the … Continued
Citizens Options Unlimited is known for its dedicated employees, many of whom have been with the organization for decades. A shining example of this commitment is Gerald (“Jerry”) Powers, Director of Residential Services. Jerry’s journey began 26 years ago when … Continued
“The Americans with Disabilities Act is an absolute victory for people with disabilities,” said Sallyanne Burgess, Vice President of Operations at Citizens Options Unlimited. “But it’s only the start. We need to every single day show every community that we … Continued
Tanya Castiello, employed as a Quality Assurance Advocate, routinely attends new hire orientations for Citizens Options Unlimited and AHRC Nassau to read the rights and responsibilities of people supported. Tanya lives in Syosset, in a home supported by Citizens. In … Continued
Direct Support Professionals Connie Buckhannon and Keltoum Conklin have found success in the OPWDD/NADSP E-Badge Academy. With an already busy schedule supporting residents at the Helen Kaplan Center Intermediate Care Facility (ICF), Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) Keltoum Conklin and Connie … Continued