AHRC NYC & NY ALLIANCE RECOGNIZE DSP DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION WEEK
LIBERTY ARC HONORED BY COUNTY Liberty ARC — the Montgomery County Chapter of The Arc New York — was honored with an official proclamation declaring September 11-17, 2022 as Direct Support Professionals Week. The Montgomery County Chairman of the Legislature, Michael Pepe, and County Executive Matthew Ossenfort personally delivered the proclamation and thanked DSPs for their dedication and hard work. Liberty ARC artist Ken Shumaker reciprocated the thoughtful gesture by presenting the county officials with one of his works of art.
Martha “Lidia” Mayen, pictured below with Queens-based artist Sharon Jackson, has been working in direct support at AHRC NYC for more than 33 years. She has been a pioneer in fighting for the inclusion of people with disabilities in their communities, assisting them to express themselves artistically, accompanying them to public events, and teaching them life skills to enhance independence. Holli Flack, a Program Director for Adult Day Services in Queens and Staten Island, says Lidia consistently goes above and beyond, no matter the circumstances. “During the pandemic, Lidia was the first to volunteer to support people in residences, helping people cope with the changes and begin to access their communities safely," Holli said. "After our programs re-opened, she was swiftly able to reestablish connections with community organizations that are important to the people we support.” AHRC NYC is so proud of Lidia for receiving the Annual DSP Award (NYC Region) from the New York Alliance for Inclusion and Innovation. Thank you, Lidia, for demonstrating the skills and commitment necessary to provide exceptional support to people with disabilities!
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