MISSION STATEMENT Annual Review of the Mission Statement and Management Plan

Each year, AHRC Nassau reviews the agency’s Mission Statement and Management Plan. It begins with the Council and Compass committee reviews in the fall. Recommendations are forwarded to the agency Board of Directors for the January review. The Board of Directors agreed with the Council and Compass committee that there are no recommended changes to the Mission statement, however the poster was updated with new pictures. In addition, the recommended updates to the Management Plan were approved and are shown below.

Mission Statement:

AHRC Nassau empowers people to live fulfilling lives

Together with Family - Friends - Community

Guiding Principles

Work together to achieve excellence by promoting opportunities and supporting dreams.

Demonstrate courtesy, respect and compassion in every interaction.

Foster a unified culture that celebrates diverse talents, ideas and potential.

SUMMARY OF MANAGEMENT PLAN CHANGES:

A. Council Recommendations: None at this time.

B. COMPASS Committee Recommendations are shown below:

All Criterion:

Update document to include administrative title changes.

Criterion #1 - Board and Management Commitment:

Continue: Board of Directors hybrid approach (remote or in-person) to physical plant inspections given success of both methods. Continue: To assess and possibly add a second advocate as a board member.

Criterion #2 - Mission Statement and Commitment to the ISE: No recommended changes.

Criterion #3 – Empowerment:

Add: DEI Council and Ambassadors.

Add: Decision making supports and alternatives are provided to people as deemed necessary.

Add: A Personal Outcome Measures Rally is held each year to share successes and celebrate achievements.

Criterion #5 – Self-Survey:

Pending: Continue to assess possible changes to self-survey to include OPWDD Risk Stratified Survey Process. Upon receipt of system and protocols, RA will assess and obtain all stakeholders input regarding possible changes to the self-survey process.

Criterion #6 – Valued Outcomes:

Continue: To assess and possibly revise Personal Outcome Measures Quality Reviews to strengthen support of each person’s desired personal outcomes.

Criterion #7 – Quality Improvement: No recommended changes

GC partnered with AHRC Nassau to donate gifts to those in need this holiday season. Our employees and their families dedicated an evening to wrap gifts while enjoying great food, company, and holiday music.

We are so thankful for the opportunities we have to give back .

Congratulations Bryan Thomas nominee for NYSID’s 2022 Joslin Award for Outstanding Performance!

Bryan Thomas was recently honored with a luncheon as a New York State Industries for the Disabled, Inc. (NYSID) William B. Joslin Outstanding Performance Award Nominee. Recognized for professional excellence and personal development, Bryan received a certificate and $500 check.

“It makes me happy to know that I am being recognized as a hard worker,” said Bryan

Resilient, hard working, and dedicated three words that describe Bryan Thomas and his work ethic. Bryan has been a porter at both the New York State Department of Labor and the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles since December 12, 2004. He takes great pride in his work and makes certain that all his responsibilities are completed by the conclusion of his shift. He enthusiastically takes on new tasks and gladly takes on extra work to assist his supervisor in meeting deadlines when they are short on staff. Bryan’s enthusiasm for his work and in earning a paycheck is evident.

Community Reconnections

For the first time since the pandemic, people supported by the Farmingdale 1 Hub site returned to their volunteer jobs at the Farmingdale Public Library. Happy to again offer a helping hand, the volunteers restocked books, cleaned off shelves, and organized areas. #ahrcconnections #ahrcdayservices #volunteer #disability #disabilitypride

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Day

Many stakeholders joined on Monday, Jan. 16, for a march and celebration of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Glen Cove. We marched from the First Baptist Church in Glen Cove to Wunsch Arts Center at Finley Middle School, where a program celebrating Dr. King was held. Matt Hofele, a selfadvocate, gave a speech during the program on how Dr. King personally inspired him and the need for increased volunteerism in the community.