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Making Our Voices Heard on Capitol Hill Advocacy, leadership, and a little friendly competition! This October, Sunrise Community staff traveled to Washington, D.C., for a leadership conference that brought team members together to strengthen connections, share ideas, and advocate for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). One of the highlights of the trip was […]

Exciting developments are happening at Camp Harkness in Waterford, Connecticut! A newly opened accessible playground is creating more opportunities for persons with disabilities to enjoy outdoor recreation, and the milestone recently received attention from WFSB Channel 3 Eyewitness News. The new playground, celebrated during an October ribbon-cutting event, represents a meaningful investment in making recreational […]

We are proud to share that Sunrise Children’s Services was recently featured by United Way Suncoast in a heartwarming story highlighting how the right connection at the right time can make a meaningful difference in the life of a child. The story introduces Isabella, a bright and kind young girl who attended a summer camp […]

Celebrating Roman Dylan Paul O’Hearn and His Appreciation for Direct Support Professionals We are excited to announce Roman Dylan Paul O’Hearn as the winner of Sunrise Community’s 2026 DSP Artwork Contest! Roman’s original artwork was selected to be featured on this year’s DSP Recognition Week T-shirt, celebrating the dedication and meaningful impact of Direct Support […]

Each year on July 26, we celebrate the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a landmark civil rights law signed into law in 1990. The ADA was established to help ensure that people with disabilities have equal access to employment, education, transportation, public accommodations, and many other aspects of everyday life. More than […]

Sunrise Community was proud to participate in this year’s Family Cafe Resource Fair in Orlando, Florida, where our team had the opportunity to connect with individuals, families, advocates, and community organizations dedicated to supporting persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Throughout the event, our booth welcomed many families seeking information about available services and supports. […]