Congratulations to the amazing advocates who do so much at The Center for Family Support! We are proud of each of them! And now… drumroll, please, we are delighted to announce the 2021 Advocate Awards! Advocate of the Year: Strong Island Voices- Theresa New Jersey Self Advocacy-Johnny NYC Self Starters-Kasheena Go Getter Awards: Started his own Virtual Support
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How to Have Happy Holidays – Tips for Individuals with Disabilities and their families
Here come the holidays! It should be a time for joy, delicious foods, and “Ho ho hos.” But sometimes the holidays can lead to “Uh ohs.” This year, with the rising spread of the Omicron strain of the Covid virus, there is even more stress as families navigate vaccinations, booster shots, social distancing, travel, and of
Read moreAre You Registered to Vote in New York State’s General Election?
Make sure your vote is counted. Register to vote today! The last date to register for in-person voting is Friday, October 8. Register today to vote in the November 2, 2021 NYS General Election! The deadlines to request an Absentee Ballot are: OCT 18, 2021 (via online, email, fax, or mail)NOV 1, 2021 (in-person)
Read moreA Chat – That is What We All Need: A Volunteer’s Perspective
Jiaqi Wang, commonly known to us as Steven, began volunteering with the Center For Family Support in February 2021. He volunteers with the Book Club, which meets twice a month on Wednesdays from 4-5:30 PM via Zoom as part of our virtual support of the individuals we work with. In March, Steven joined as a
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YOUR VOICE MATTERS – NYC Primary Early VotingJune 12 th -21 stLink below with all the information neededhttps://vote.nyc/
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