Farm to Table at Helen Kaplan Center
Rosa Green Brings Fresh Flavor to the Table With a last name like Green, it’s no surprise that Rosa Green has a green thumb. A lifelong gardener and cook at Helen Kaplan Center, Rosa has…
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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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“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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From Shoreham to the Larger Community: Krysta Fabian Gets Promoted to Senior BIS
Congratulations to Krysta Fabian, who was recently promoted to Senior Behavior Intervention Specialist (BIS). Krysta previously served as the BIS…
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In early September, the Citizens Options Unlimited Residential Council welcomed new board members to advance the goals of community inclusion…
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Celebrating 20+ Years at the Home Depot: Meet Jamie Allen
National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2023 This year, Jamie Allen, 42, from Citizens’ Pickwick Residence, is celebrating nine consecutive years…
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Disabilities Does… Play Sports
Debunking myths and combatting stereotypes Noah Probert, 35, from Wantagh, doesn’t let disability define him. He says that playing sports…
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Citizens DSP Week 2023
Our Direct Support Professionals make everything possible. They are part of the fabric that makes each person supported able to…
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Citizens Attends 6th Annual NADSP Annual Conference
Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week: A Series Meet the multi-faceted DSPs that make up Citizens Options Unlimited On September 8th…
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How DSPs Maintain the Highest Standards of Care at Rainbow Commons ICF
Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week: A Series Meet the multi-faceted DSPs that make up Citizens Options Unlimited Meet Lydia Myltidor…
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How DSP Dapheney Transitioned with Residents into New Bayshore Group Home
Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week: A Series Meet the multi-faceted DSPs that make up Citizens Options Unlimited Meet Dapheney Henry,…
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DSP Week: Virtually Together with ZayKeya Brenic
Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week: A Series Meet the multi-faceted DSPs that make up Citizens Options Unlimited As a full-time…
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DSP Week: Three Citizens Group Homes Awarded Citation from Nassau County Legislator
Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week: A Series Meet the multi-faceted DSPs that make up Citizens Options Unlimited On September 5th,…
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