Archive of “Developmental Disabilities Services”

We are pleased to present HeartShare’s 2014 Annual Report, which highlights our 100 years of responding to the needs of the New York community. Each year, this publication offers a glimpse into the lives of the children, adults and families in HeartShare’s care. Among them are: Brandon, who was diagnosed with autism and transitioned from…

Six HeartShare individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities participated in a photo workshop at NYU’s School of Engineering.

HeartShare formally dedicated its residence in Holliswood, Queens, for six men with intellectual and developmental disabilities, in honor of HeartShare supporters and celebrity couple, Tamara Tunie and Gregory Generet.

HeartShare Human Services of New York launched its 6th Annual ArtShare for HeartShare exhibit season at NYU Polytechnic School of Engineering in Downtown Brooklyn.

(Brooklyn, NY)—HeartShare Human Services of New York opened a residence for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Canarsie, Brooklyn, on June 25, 2014 that will be home to six men. The residence will house four men on one floor and two men on another. Each resident will have his own bedroom. The men are…

The 34th Annual Buckley’s-Kennedy’s Run drew over 850 runners on Sunday, May 18.

President and CEO Bill Guarinello has been named to receive the Brooklyn Developmental Disabilities Council’s prestigious Lifetime Service Award. The Council advocates for people with disabilities, helps plan services and coordinates the efforts of all voluntary and governmental agencies, including the Office of People with Developmental Disabilities, NYC Department of Education and NYC Department of…

Gonzalo Pazmino threw out the first pitch at “HeartShare Night with Brooklyn Cyclones” on August 27, 2014 at MCU Park. NYS Senator Marty Golden accompanied Mr. Pazmino, whose son, Frank, participates in HeartShare’s Respite and Recreation Program. The program hosts supervised outings throughout New York City for individuals diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities. HeartShare…

(Holliswood, NY) – HeartShare’s Tamara Tunie and Gregory V. Generet Residence, which is home to six men with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted a celebratory dinner to commemorate the one-year anniversary of its opening in January 2013. Prior to the opening of the Tunie-Generet Residence, the six men, diagnosed with mild to severe disabilities, lived…

Late last week New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo announced an amendment to his proposed 2013-14 Budget that will be devastating for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who receive services from HeartShare and other non-profit provider agencies in New York State.