Learn more about neurodivergent experience with these fiction books for all ages featuring characters with autism, ADHD, and more. This list was compiled with the help of AHRC New York City, an organization committed to advocating for people who are neurodivergent: on.nypl.org/4ahs09t

Congratulations to AHRC New York City on a fabulous event celebrating 75 years of supporting people with Disabilities to have full lives changing society and helping families deal Kathy Hochul AndreaStewartCousins The Arc New York & thx Errol Louis (@errol.louis on Threads) a great MC

Today's Member Monday spotlight centers on a key fixture of New York's I/DD area, AHRC NYC! A branch of the Arc New York, AHRC New York City is the original branch from which the Arc New York and the Arc US grew from, making a nationwide impact for 75 years!

Our friends @53rdStreetNYPL and the entire NY Public Library system need your support. Mid-year City budget cuts in November 2023 forced New York City’s public libraries to reduce the vital services offered to all New Yorkers. Tell City Hall: No Cuts to Libraries! nypl.org/speakout

Nonprofit OpCon will feature a panel on what nonprofits need to know about accounting & finance, moderated by AHRC New York City's Amy West! Find out more & register here: bit.ly/3VIOfkV

ICYMI: The latest episode of DSP Talk featured several AHRC New York City employees as they discussed the career development options their workplace has provided for them and what it has meant for their current and future work in direct support. Be sure to catch up and give it a listen!

May is Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. Check out this great list of AAPI people with disabilities leading the charge for equality while embracing their cultural roots.

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BIG news: HHS.gov is updating Section 504 regulations for people with disabilities for the first time in nearly 50 years! 🎉 This is a big step forward in removing barriers in our health care system. 🧵⬇️

Thank you AHRC New York City #Bronx for continuing #technology #learning with us, as we get #creative with the versatile #drawing app Procreate on Apple's #iPads and #pencils ! NY Public Library NYPL TechConnect

Out now: Hear from several AHRC New York City employees as they talk about the professional opportunities offered to them in their work as DSPs. Learn more about how one can make a positive impact while growing their skillset in the profession. Available wherever you listen to podcasts.

Last week, Riis presented Certificates of Appreciation to our dedicated volunteers from AHRC New York City, who have been helping out with our weekly meal distributions since November 2023. We couldn’t do it without them, and we appreciate all their contributions! #NationalVolunteersMonth

Sage words from Marco. Let's hope our lawmakers are listening!

Great The Wall Street Journal story: Dick Sesler took two of his passions—camp and his son—and found a calling after he left his real-estate job

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OPINION | N.Y. lacks support for people with disabilities

New York State’s final $237 billion budget fails to meet the needs of New Yorkers with disabilities, Marco Damiani of AHRC New York City writes.
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.Governor Kathy Hochul’s $237B budget fails to address the needs of New York’s I/DD community with the requested 3.2% COLA cut to 2.84%. Nonprofits can no longer be overlooked, and policy makers need to provide adequate funding and support.

Despite this setback, we will continue to fight for New York’s I/DD community. Read More from Marco Damiani, the CEO of AHRC New York City -- the state’s largest provider of IDD services--in New York Daily News: bit.ly/3QdiSeI