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
YOUR VOICE MATTERS – NYC Primary Early VotingJune 12 th -21 stLink below with all the information neededhttps://vote.nyc/
Read moreOn Memorial Day, We Remember Those Who Served
On this Memorial Day, we remember all those who have died in service of our country. And we recognize the sacrifice of the hundreds and thousands who experience disabilities as a result of their service. Working with individuals and families who experience disabilities, we understand that, despite the service and sacrifice, there can still be
Read moreWhat does Autism Awareness mean to Oscar?
Meet Oscar! He enjoys his jobs – selling dog biscuits, and working at a restaurant. And he likes to hang out with Alessandra from Best Buddies. He receives a housing subsidy and support from the Community Habilitation staff at CFS. And yes, he is on the #autism spectrum (#ASD). Your support helps Oscar and more than 1,500
Read moreWho is Stella Young? And How Does She #choosetochallenge?
For #Women’s History + Development Disabilities Awareness Month #DDA month, we’re highlighting women who #choosetochallenge. This week, we’re sharing Stella Young’s amazing @TED Talk. CLICK HERE to watch the talk. Stella Young is a comedian and journalist who happens to go about her day in a wheelchair — a fact that doesn’t, she says, automatically
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