Serving Children and Adults with Intellectual and Other Developmental Disabilities since 1949

Living, Learning, Working

Living, Learning, Working

It was a different world 60 years ago, especially for families of children with intellectual and other developmental disabilities. Not much was understood about their problems. There were few alternatives outside of full-time parental care. They were shunned by society and largely ignored by public education. And for the most part, professional assistance could only be found in institutions that were hardly more than warehouses… places of little help and less hope.

But in 1949, a small group of parent came together to form AHRC, a new organization founded on the conviction that every person, regardless of their intellectual abilities, has the right to live with dignity, learn with pride and work to achieve their highest potential.

From a handful of volunteers, AHRC Suffolk (a chapter of NYSARC, Inc.) has grown to be one of the region's most trusted organizations and a leading voice on behalf of intellectually challenged children, adults and their families. Our school, day habs, community residences and on- and off-premises employment opportunities provide a comprehensive range of programs and services, delivered by an experienced caring staff. At heart, AHRC Suffolk remains very much a family ... a community of parents, teaching and health care professionals, volunteers, business partners and supporters bound by a common goal: to provide a life of opportunity for the intellectually and physically disabled. We invite you to join our community and share our vision for the future.

Events

Event Name Event Date / Time
Residential Panel Presentation Thu, 09/16/2010 - 7:00pm
AHRC's Inaugural Golf Invitational Tue, 10/05/2010 - 8:00am
AHRC's IronMan / Woman Golf Classic Mon, 10/18/2010 - 6:00am
AHRC/Marty Lyons Foundation Iron Kids Golf Outing Thu, 10/21/2010 - 6:00am
50th Annual Candlelight Ball Fri, 11/05/2010 - 7:00pm

News

Recent News Release Date
Respite News for Families Thu, 06/17/2010 - 4:46pm
Spring Newsletter is here! Thu, 06/17/2010 - 4:37pm
View Our Annual Report Fri, 07/23/2010 - 2:46pm
Adult Services Closed July 26th Fri, 07/23/2010 - 3:34pm
August 17th - School Closed For Summer Recess Mon, 08/02/2010 - 4:16pm