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 […]
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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 […]
Exciting News: Sunrise Camp Harkness Launches Online Registration!
Hello Campers! We have some exciting news to share! Sunrise Camp Harkness is making the registration process easier and more convenient with the launch of our new online registration platform. Now, campers and their families can enroll, submit documents, and track their registration status. This can happen all from the comfort of your homes! Why […]
Sunrise Community Attends the FARF Legislative Fly-In!
On January 14–15, Sunrise Community proudly participated in the Florida Association of Rehabilitation Facilities (FARF) annual Legislative Fly-In held at the Florida State Capitol in Tallahassee. This impactful event brought together providers in the intellectual and developmental disabilities services industry to meet with state senators and representatives, advocating for the needs of the people we […]
