AHRC Nassau COMPASS Empowers people to live fulfilling lives. Together with Family-Friends-Community July 2025 Semi-Annual Report Recognized by CQL | The Council on Quality and Leadership with Person-Centered Excellence Accreditation With Distinction Working toward a world of dignity, opportunity and community for all people
AHRC Re-Designated a Compass Agency—CEO, Stanfort Perry It is with immense pride and heartfelt gratitude that we share truly exceptional news—AHRC Nassau and Citizens Options Unlimited have achieved the highest level of accreditation offered by the NYS Office for People with Developmental Disabilities: Compass designation. This is a rare and remarkable honor, one that only four agencies across all of New York State have earned—and we are proud to say AHRC Nassau and Citizens Options Unlimited are two of them. Special thanks to Karen Hirschfeld, Colleen Tapia and Eric Rosen, along with the executive management team, vice presidents, directors, and committee chairs for your hard work to achieve such outstanding results! This achievement is not just a milestone—it is a resounding affirmation of who we are. It reflects the values we live every day: person-centered support, inclusion, respect, and a tireless commitment to excellence. It underscores what we have always known—that our staff at every level, and our incredible self-advocates, are the heart and soul of our mission. Whether you're providing direct support, advocating for yourself or others, managing operations, leading programs, or offering behind-thescenes assistance, you have each played a vital role in shaping the culture of dignity, empowerment, and innovation that sets us apart. Compass designation doesn’t just distinguish us from others—it defines us as leaders, pioneers, and compassionate champions in the field of developmental disability services. This honor belongs to all of us, and we hope you feel the full weight of what you’ve helped to accomplish. Thank you for your dedication. Thank you for believing in the power of community and thank you for continuing to push us toward a brighter, more inclusive future. This year’s COMPASS re-designation visit was more than an evaluation—it was a celebration of inclusion, advocacy, and forward -thinking supports and services. Every interview, site visit, and activity reinforced our commitment to person-centered services and community engagement. Congratulations again to every single contributor who made this possible—you continue to set the standard for excellence in our field. We are proud. We are grateful. We are AHRC Nassau.
With heartfelt thanks and appreciation, Stanfort