We were pleased to host Sonia Vilaltella, Coordinator for Psychological Services at Aura Fundació, a Barcelona-based foundation that provides support to people with I/DD. Founded in 1989, Aura has overseen the first program of Supported Employment in Spain. Sonia was eager to hear about the robust services offered throughout AHRC NYC, particularly our employment services, which provides meaningful work opportunities to more than 2000 people each year. ¡Gracias por conectarte con nosotros! Thank you for connecting with us! Photo 1: Aura Fundacio's Sonia Vilaltella (center) with AHRC NYC's Michele Shapiro, Steve Towler, Luis Martinez, and Yuliya Khripunkova. Photo 2: Yuliya Khripunkova views an employment video on an iPad with Sonia Vilaltella. Photo 3: Hillary Goldstein, at left, provided Sonia and AHRC NYC representatives with a brief tour of our state-of-the-art clinic at 83 Maiden Lane. (fb)

Our Brooklyn Blue Feather Elementary School's Art Fair brought students, parents, and faculty together to commend students' creative endeavors during this school year. The event left parents beaming with pride and expressing thanks. One parent said, "Thank you for bringing so much joy into the lives of children like ours. Because of your team, I go to sleep each night with peace of mind, knowing that our child is surrounded by people who genuinely care for him." Photo 1: Aahil, a BBF student, proudly shows off his work. Photo 2: BBF Student Eldar with his family at the art fair. Photo 3: Luca, a student at BBF, smiles stands in front of some of his art with his teacher. Photo 4: Ms. Jee, BBF's Art Teacher, exhibits students' work. (fb)