Meet Justin Azanero Every week, Justin Azanero, 24, looks forward to his favorite activities – art, music, and Zumba classes – all made possible through Self-Direction services. Citizens offers Self-Direction, a program that empowers people with developmental disabilities to take … Continued
It’s been approximately seven months since Tamara Morales, a resident of Citizens’ Bayshore home, started working as an office clerk in the Learning & Professional Development Department of AHRC Nassau in Plainview. “I do paperwork,” Tamara explained. “I do Relias … Continued
John Ginther, also known as DJ Jumpin’ Johnny G, 32, has been DJing since he was sixteen years old. Supported by Citizens Options Unlimited Self-Direction Services, John is well known throughout our community as the “Unofficial DJ of Citizens.” “I’m … Continued
All her life, Christina Paz, 28, from Huntington Station, has dreamt of working for the F.B.I. She hopes that finally having Self-Direction staff will help her to begin a career in criminal justice. “I wanted to combine my two loves … Continued
Get to know a little bit more about our Self-Direction services and team. Meet Michele LaSpina, Assistant Director of Self-Directed Services of Citizens Options Unlimited; Vicki Hawley, Self-Direction Fiscal Intermediary Coordinator at Citizens Options Unlimited; and Monae Kennedy, Self-Direction Fiscal Intermediary … Continued