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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Meet Shoreham’s New Director of Nursing: Nicole Banovich
Please join us in congratulating Nicole Banovich, RN, on her promotion to Director of Nursing at the Citizens Options Unlimited…
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Virtual Connections Becomes Self-Advocate-Led Social Club
Virtual Connections, a remote respite service initiated during the pandemic, is now transitioning to a new operational model. As of…
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Meet our Vice President: Sallyanne Burgess
From DSP to V.P. From Direct Support Professional (DSP) to Vice President of Citizens Options Unlimited, Sallyanne Burgess has worked…
ReadGetting Started with a New Agency: What is a Life Plan, Care Manager, and Eligibility Requirements?
Meet Maria-Carmela Melendez, Central Enrollment Supervisor at AHRC Nassau/Citizens Options Unlimited Tell us a little bit about yourself I started…
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Ali Carbone, Sibling Advocate and Author Interviewed by Global Autism Project
Readers can look forward to a second book from Brooklyn-based author Ali Carbone. Ali is the big sister of Michael…
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Inclusive Agency Volunteer Group Make Food Baskets for the Holiday Season
An inclusive group of volunteers from Citizens Options Unlimited got together this holiday season to create and deliver food baskets…
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New Agency Board Member Elected: Meet Leng Lao
Please join us in welcoming Leng Lao, the newest member of the Board of Directors of Citizens Options Unlimited. The…
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Five Citizens Teams Make Top Fundraisers at Annual AHRC Foundation Walk
Agency Raises Over $100,000 to Support New York’s I/DD community The Citizens Options Unlimited community joined with over 1,000 walkers…
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Pre-Vocational Prepping: Meet Fred Parnther
National Disability Employment Awareness Month Fred Parnther, 47, from Westbury, has lived in the Citizens’ W. Hempstead Residence since March…
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“Let It Go!” Building Confidence and Skills Through Theater
Tanya Castiello, from Citizens’ Pickwick Residence, had her first spotlight moment in a summer performance of Disney’s Frozen at Cultural…
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From Shoreham to the Larger Community: Krysta Fabian Gets Promoted to Senior BIS
Congratulations to Krysta Fabian, who was recently promoted to Senior Behavior Intervention Specialist (BIS). Krysta previously served as the BIS…
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In early September, the Citizens Options Unlimited Residential Council welcomed new board members to advance the goals of community inclusion…
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