Last week, Sunrise Community hosted a heartfelt celebration at our South Miami-Dade 162nd Campus, marking six decades of empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. What began in 1964 as a vision to build a more supportive and person-centered world has grown into a legacy of service, advocacy, and meaningful impact. The celebration brought together […]
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Honoring the Heart of Care – Nurses Week at Sunrise Community
Each year during National Nurses Week, we take a moment to recognize the exceptional dedication, compassion, and expertise of nurses across the country. At Sunrise Community, our nurses are more than healthcare providers, they are advocates, educators, and essential members of the support team for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. From administering care to […]
Words Matter: How We Talk About Autism Shapes Inclusion
April marks World Autism Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing understanding, fostering acceptance, and advocating for the rights of autistic individuals. Today, on World Autism Awareness Day, we want to highlight the power of language and how the words we choose can shape perceptions and create a more inclusive world. Why Language Matters The […]
Sunrise Community Celebrates ANCOR’s 2025 DSP of the Year Award Winners!
We are thrilled to announce that two of our outstanding staff members of Sunrise Community have been recognized with the ANCOR 2025 Direct Support Professional (DSP) of the Year Award! Please join us in congratulating Taniyah Nelson (Philadelphia, PA) and Britany Jackson (Cape Coral, FL) for their unwavering dedication, compassion, and advocacy in supporting persons […]
Celebrating Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month 2025: We’re Here All Year
March marks Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (DDAM) as a time to recognize the talents, achievements, and contributions of persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). This year, we’re proud to embrace the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) theme: “We’re Here All Year.” This theme emphasizes that community, accessibility, and opportunities for persons […]
Honoring Our Caregivers on National Caregivers Day
Today, we celebrate the incredible caregivers who dedicate their time, energy, and hearts to supporting others. National Caregivers Day is a moment to recognize the unwavering commitment, compassion, and resilience of those who provide care to persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities. At Sunrise Community, caregivers are the backbone of our mission. Their dedication ensures […]
