Residents and staff members at Citizens Options Unlimited brought the spring season in by celebrating holidays like Purim and Easter. At the Port Washington House, the tradition of making hamantaschen cookies for Purim brought particular delight. Meredith Armato, the manager … Continued
The Manhasset Intermediate Care Facility (ICF) has once again demonstrated its commitment to excellence and compassionate care in the annual recertification survey conducted by the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD). The survey, which took place over the last … Continued
Kirkland Group Home decided to give back to their community this Veterans Day by connecting with the local Veterans of Foreign Wars American Legion Greenlawn Post 1244. Together, they collected nonperishable food, toiletries, and clothes donations for homeless veterans across … Continued
After two months, 78 days to be exact, Kevin Hoey left Stony Brook Hospital on a cool, fall day in October. Fully recovered from pneumonia, he was off to a new group home. “We support people in different ways that … Continued
Congratulations to Krysta Fabian, who was recently promoted to Senior Behavior Intervention Specialist (BIS). Krysta previously served as the BIS at Shoreham Intermediate Care Facility (ICF), which is the residence for around 75 people. She will now begin overseeing the … Continued
In early September, the Citizens Options Unlimited Residential Council welcomed new board members to advance the goals of community inclusion and a more robust membership. Three cheers for: President Bonnie Lerhinan from Seaford Vice President Devon Rivera from Manor Road … Continued
Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week: A Series Meet the multi-faceted DSPs that make up Citizens Options Unlimited Meet Lydia Myltidor and Guerda Leger, both DSPs at Rainbow Commons Intermediate Care Facility (ICF). Lydia has worked as a MedDSP for 3 … Continued