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 back to their neighbors at MOMMAS House. MOMMAS House, located in Levittown, provides housing and support for young mothers aged 18 to 24 and their children. To support … Continued
Throughout December, the Citizens community enjoyed parties, daytrips, and traditions that brought everyone together. Here are just some of our holiday highlights: Hanukkah Traditions with Noah Ackereizen In a festive holiday video, Noah Ackereizen shared his favorite Hanukkah traditions, including lighting the menorah, eating latkes, and spinning dreidels. View here. … 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
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
On Wednesday, Sept. 10, people supported at Red Spring Lane were recognized by the Glen Cove nonprofit i Am My Sister, for their active participation in the Hope N’ Motion Walk for Youth Mental Health Awareness on May 17. They … Continued
Firing up the grill, the housemates and staff at the Ontario Avenue residence in Plainview welcomed loved ones and staff for their annual tradition – the summer barbeque known as the Family Gathering. Family members and friends of housemates Patrick … Continued
Cynthia Saint Jean is a Direct Support Professional (DSP) supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) at the Rugby Road residence in Westbury. Cynthia previously worked as a DSP providing Day Habilitation services at the Helen Kaplan Center before … Continued
Meet Kenesha Cherry, a Direct Support Professional (DSP) at Citizens’ Fort Salonga Road residence in Northport. Kenesha has dedicated her career to supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). She previously worked as a DSP for Brookville Center … Continued