Celebrating 10 to 40 Years of Dedication at Milestone Events
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From Helen Kaplan Center to Farmingdale: Ruth Henderson Is Following Her Interests
It was important to Ruth Henderson, who resides at the Helen Kaplan Center in Plainview, to meet new people and become more involved in the…
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Leading By Example: Meet Citizens’ Dedicated Self-Advocates
This Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, Citizens is recognizing the self-advocates whose voices help shape stronger, more responsive supports every day. Self-advocates advance…
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Historic Snowstorm, Strong Community
Snow Days Go Smoothly at Citizens As record-breaking snowstorms swept across Long Island this winter, the Citizens Options Unlimited community came together to share the experience and support one another. …
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Vision Boards and Mentorship: A Positive Afternoon for Self-Advocates & Local High School Students
A future in the field of direct care is bright for Bellmore-Merrick Central High School District students, enrolled in the…
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Living a Self-Directed Life: Angel Vasquez
Angel Vasquez has many interests and hobbies that help him learn, grow, and build independence every day. “I like to write stories, play…
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Citizens Residential Council Hosts First Meeting of the Year
Men and women who reside in Individualized Residential Alternatives (IRAs) across Nassau and Suffolk gathered at the Plainview office on Jan. 15 for the first Citizens Options Unlimited Residential…
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Employees of the Quarter Help Us All Shine!
Just two days before Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday, Stanfort J. Perry, CEO, at the Jan. 13 Employee…
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Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. With a Day of Service
Members of the Citizens Options Unlimited community made Monday, Jan. 19 Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a “day on, not off,” marching…
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Ringing in the New Year with Virtual Connections
No matter where they are on Long Island, members of Virtual Connections, a self-advocate-led, virtual music and social club, will…
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Every Wednesday Night, Carol Street Housemates Bond at Art Therapy
Under the glow of the disco ball, Art Therapy Night has created lasting, meaningful moments for the housemates of the…
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Community Connection: Helen Kaplan Center supports MOMMAS House
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…
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