In celebration of DSP Week, we are sharing some of the great work you do. Thank you. Crystal has a close connection with many of the residents at Bryant Ave. She is a joy to be around; her positive attitude is contagious, and the residents all enjoy when she is working. Crystal is known to
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Celebrating All of You on DSP Week
DSP Week is a celebration of all you do each and every day!! DSP Week is September 8th to September 11th. I would like to take the opportunity to thank you for all your hard work. You are on the frontlines providing support to individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities so they can live the
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Mark grew up having many restrictions placed on his abilities to independently participate within his community. As a result, Mark feels his social and communications skills were affected. Since April 2016, Mark has received community-based Behavioral supports through CFS. These supports have allowed Mark to freely express himself when taking part in the community. Some
Read moreCFS at the 5th Annual Disability Pride March on July 14th
Members of The Center For Family Support (CFS) community attended the 5th Annual Disability Pride March held Sunday, July 14th in New York City. The mission of Disability Pride NYC is to promote inclusion, awareness, and visibility of people with disabilities, and redefine public perception of disability. View Some of the Pictures From the Disabilities Pride Parade
Read moreSelf-Advocates Attend SANYS’ NYC-Westchester Regional Conference on June 27th
Our Self-Advocates attended the New York City – Westchester Regional Conference on June 27th 2019 organized by the Self-Advocacy Association of New York State (SANYS). Kasheena Oatman, Franklin Hinton, Alexis Alston, Crystal Vargas, Monique Conyers, Ernest Pierre, and Ernesto Franco attended a series of informational sessions. Kasheena Oatman was re-elected as the SANYSU Bronx Board
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