Celebrating 10 to 40 Years of Dedication at Milestone Events
When: March 16, 2021 @ 7:00 pm Where: Join Us Online We can do better, together. Are you 21 years or older? Are you eligible for OPWDD Services and have…
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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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How I Self-Direct: Meet John “DJ Jumpin’ Johnny G” Ginther
John Ginther, also known as DJ Jumpin’ Johnny G, 32, has been DJing since he was sixteen years old. Supported…
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Self-Advocates Rally for Disability and Human Rights
Self-advocates across our agency came together for a Rights Rally on November 2. The Rights Rally is an interactive way…
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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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Respite Moments: Connecting Through Games
Little moments can make for big change! While playing games can seem like just a fun activity, play is central…
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Kirkland Group Home Gives Back to Local Vets for Veterans Day
Kirkland Group Home decided to give back to their community this Veterans Day by connecting with the local Veterans of…
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Coming Home to Shoreham: A Journey Back From the ICU
After two months, 78 days to be exact, Kevin Hoey left Stony Brook Hospital on a cool, fall day in…
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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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Citizens Options Unlimited Commemorates Patriot Day With Emergency Preparedness Events
Over 170 people from the local community joined our family of organizations for a three-day September 11th National Day of…
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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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