James O'Connor, Andrew Garbarino, Doug Smith

PCC at the Long Island Community Autism Celebration

Matt and Shelley manning the PCC table , 4/22/21 at Bohemia fire department , with Ruth-Ann Hartney our Executive Director.

Thank you to Town of Islip Councilman James O'Connor for the invitation to participate at this wonderful event. We were so glad to meet with our communtiy at the Long Island Community Autism Celebration! Glad to spread the word about the great opportunities to get involved with the Positive Community Connections. 

South Bay Neighbor

Positive Community Connections in the South Bay Neighbor

Here we are in the South Bay Neighbor! Read the article that features our friend Erin D. as she shares her experience leading a self-directed life. 

Shawn Nitz

Shawn Nitz: Advocating For Myself And Others

The Self-Determined community lost Shawn Nitz, who passed away on June 11, 2017.

He is survived by Athena Nitz-Lightcap. His joy in life created family members and connection wherever he went. His closest family consists of Lorraine Kinsley and her children, Michael and Kelly.

Shawn’s life served as an example and inspiration to all those that were graced to have known him.

Emergency Preparedness

Emergency Preparedness Classes

In December, we gave an Emergency Preparedness Class to 35 individuals in Smithtown. 

In January, the Friedberg JCC in Oceanside joined us in hosting Emergency Preparedness to 20 individuals in Nassau. 

This was made possible through a generous Walmart Community Grant.