Patterns-2012-1 - Arc of Onondaga

Arc of Onondaga
PAT TERNS
TURNING DISABILITY INTO ABILITY
Arc Employee Makes Lifetime Commitment
“I wanted to give back to an organization that has given my brother so much.”
Photo courtesy of Jim Cooke
NEW! KIDZ
1 MileSociety
Fun Run
Employee Joins
Heritage
PPAGE
age 7
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IN THIS ISSUE:
Arc’s 2012 Person of the Year...............3
Rec Program Holds Movie Premiere..6
Important Membership Information...7
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A Message From the Executive Director
Stanfort J. Perry
Dear Friends,
As we gear up for another wonderful summer
season in Upstate New York, we have much to
celebrate and much to look forward to. Inevitably,
though, we also have many changes we must start
to pay attention and adapt to. As I’ve alluded to
in my past correspondence, Medicaid dollars are
being scrutinized throughout the state and the
field of developmental disabilities has begun to see
some major shifts. Although we are well aware
that change is unavoidable, we are also preparing
to meet it: continuing to work to ensure that the
programs we provide and the services which have
taken 60 years of tireless advocacy and dedication
to establish do not become unraveled.
OPWDD’s People First Waiver is a large scale reform
initiative which was designed to improve the
delivery of person-centered services. As an 1115
research and demonstration waiver, the People
First Waiver would implement programmatic, fiscal
and administrative changes, and establish more
transparent funding methodologies. Its goal is to
break down traditional agency silos which require
individuals to navigate multiple, many times
complex service systems, and provide people with
a full range of services through one comprehensive
plan.
To begin testing the concepts that are identified
in the waiver, OPWDD will initiate case studies in
agencies that demonstrate high-quality practices.
The agencies selected for these studies are those
that have been given or possess COMPASS status
qualities (provider agencies that have progressed
beyond minimal regulatory compliance and
achieved excellence in service delivery). Twenty-
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“Although we are well aware
one agencies were selected throughout the state
that
change is unavoidable, we
and I am proud to report that Arc of Onondaga
are also preparing to meet it:
is one of them. COMPASS agencies engage
continuing to work to ensure that
their entire organization by encouraging board
the programs we provide and
members, management, staff and service recipients
the services which have taken 60
to work together in a person-centered environment years of tireless advocacy and
with the goal of promoting and achieving valued
dedication to establish do not
outcomes for people. We have begun working
become unraveled. “
towards attaining COMPASS status and are pleased
to be a part of this case study.
Our annual Dinner is quickly approaching and
we have some very special award recipients this
year! Please read on for details and also to learn
about the influential people in our community
who have made it a priority to support individuals
with developmental disabilities lead independent,
productive and inclusive lives. The Dinner will be
on June 5 at the SRC Arena and Events Center. I
hope to see you there!
Board of Directors
Also underway is our annual Membership
Campaign. I hope you will take the time to sign
yourself and nine of your friends and family
members up for membership this year. All it takes
is a signature and $1. Details of the campaign are
on pages 7-8 of this edition of Patterns. Please use
the enclosed envelope and mail your signatures
back today!
Secretary:
James Cannon
And finally, I’d like to take a moment to thank all
of those who participated in our very first agencywide food drive. In collaboration with NYSARC’s
continuing initiative, NYSARC Gives Back, Arc
of Onondaga called upon its employees, board
members and program participants to donate
food throughout the month of March in honor of
Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and
in support of NYSARC’s President’s Project week.
We collected almost 400 pounds of food for those
in need in the Central New York community. Way
to go!
As always, your feedback is welcome.
Sincerely,
President:
James Moran
First Vice President:
Christopher Centore
Vice President:
Jeannine Nolan
Treasurer:
Gordon Eyer
Assistant Treasurer:
Mark Reid
Carol Bullard
Joyce Carmen
Mark Harrington
Denise Hunter
Shannon Karazuba
Peggie Keib
Young Lee
Thomas Murphy
John G. Powers
Brian Pulvino
Klaus Schroder
Chuck Seereiter
Foundation Board of Directors
President:
Sean K. Broderick
Vice President:
Regina Lagattuta
Treasurer:
Mark P. Hettler
Secretary:
Mike Ferony
Juli Boeheim
Peter Carmen
Stephen D. Fournier
Dan French
John Keib
Henry Pearl
Stanfort J. Perry
Vincent Spina
Syd Tenenbaum
Robert J. Walsh
Dr. Arthur Vercillo
Lance Gonzalez To Receive Arc’s Person of the Year Award
Lance was
born to
parents Luis
and Barbara
Gonzalez
on October
8, 1977.
Weighing
a little
over three
pounds,
he arrived 10 weeks early with news from
the doctors that many developmental and
health delays were to be expected. At 6
months old, with a diagnosis of cerebal
palsy, Lance’s parents were encouraged to
consider placing him in an institution. A
decision they were not willing to make.
Lance grew up in a very loving home with
parents and a sister who never treated
him as if he had a disability. Never having
the ability to walk, he was about 8 years
old when he asked his mom: “When did I
stop walking?” Although realization of his
disability came at a very early age for an
extremely perceptive Lance, it never once
stopped him from attaining his hopes and
dreams. He graduated from Liverpool High
School, moved out on his own at the age of
22, and most recently, was married this past
fall to his wife, Lori.
Lance and Lori met when they were eight
years old through their parents’ support
group which also got them involved in
summer camp. They lost track of each
other in high school, but then reconnected
at a self-advocacy group three years ago
where they fell instantly in love. Lance
and Lori both have a very strong faith and
were married at a packed church ceremony
of over 100 friends, family and loved ones
who couldn’t wait to share in the moment.
“There wasn’t a dry eye in the place,” said
his mother. “Everyone was just so moved.”
Lance lives in one of Arc’s community
residences. His diagnosis of cerebral palsy
and quadriparesis severely limits his physical
ability to take on many everyday tasks
due to the need for an electric wheelchair
and very low function in most of his body.
Yet, he puts his mind and heart into doing
whatever he possibly can - refusing to allow
his limitations to dictate his life. “There
were things that were always done for
Lance because of the assumption that he
wasn’t able to do them on his own,” said
Laura Nunn, residence coordinator. “Lance
spoke up and said he wanted to try those
things on his own, and from then on, he
has become more independent, which
truly elates him. He likes doing things for
himself that people used to just do for him,
whether it’s chopping vegetables for dinner
or brushing his teeth, Lance tries his hardest
not to let his physical setbacks negatively
affect him.”
Lance is very involved in his church,
attends bible studies weekly, does volunteer
work at the DSO, and is a dedicated selfadvocate. “He persistently pushes for his
independence to reach his goals,” said Arc
social worker Michelle Robinson. “He even
took a class to help develop skills to own his
own home.” Lance and Lori have dreams
to live as independently as they can as a
married couple. He has attended many
seminars, and along with the help of both
of their parents, has worked diligently to
not only find a home which is wheelchair
accessible, but to also figure out the
logistics of 24-hour staffing and all of the
financial aspects that come with being on
one’s own. “As anyone can imagine, this is
not an easy task to tackle, but Lance stays
optimistic throughout the whole process
and is really excited to start his life with his
new wife,” said Laura.
Lance has made his life into a vessel in
which he can encourage, motivate, share
and teach those around him. “He taught
me things on how to take care of him,” said
skills instructor Linda Harbach. “I say to him
all the time ‘I learn something new from you
every day, Lance!’ “
18th Annual Achievement Awards Dinner
Presented by Durham School Services
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
SRC Arena and Events Center
5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Join us as we celebrate the many achievements made by people with developmental disabilities
and honor the businesses and community members who support them. Enjoy cocktails,
dinner, and live & silent auctions.
Reserve your seat or table today! RSVP online at www.arcon.org or by calling event coordinator Gini Gozzi at
315-476-7441 ext. 1147
Hosted by
Arc of Onondaga Foundation
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Syracuse Stage
Arc Achievement Award
Mary Salibrici
Mary Carol & Robert J. Fisher
Founders Award
Community
Mary has been acinclusion is
tively involved with
an important
Arc of Onondaga for
component of
over 15 years and
Arc’s mission
has been an integral
and vision, and
voice in advocatSyracuse Stage,
ing on behalf of
this year’s Achievement Award recipient, people with developmental disabilities.
has exemplified this through their gentle Learning the value of advocacy from
and moving production of “The Boys
her parents, she has frequently shared
Next Door.”
with staff several poignant diary entries
left by her late mother that describe
The comedy, set in a community home in the experience of caring for her brother,
the late 80s, reveals the daily struggles
Jimmy Horsington, who currently lives in
of its residents as they try to make
one of Arc’s community residences and
sense of their world and their places in
of whom Mary is legal guardian. She
it - while reminding us to consider how was a member Arc’s board of directors
much we take for granted every day.
for 11 years - holding positions such as
president and vice president, served on
Every aspect of the Stage’s production
numerous committees, and continues
from conception to performance was
as a member of the Children, Youth and
handled with the utmost dignity and
Young Adult Services Committee.
respect, providing to the public a way to
see that individuals with developmental Mary has advocated on behalf of people
disabilities may have their “quirks” that
with disabilities for several decades
can many times be humorous, but that
either as a family member, board memthey are a special group of individuals
ber or spokesperson to elected officials
who have the same needs for close
including members of congress, state
relationships with family and romantic
senators, assemblypersons and their
interests, the same worries about
staff. Her significant and long-term
their futures, the same desires to be
contributions to Arc have produced
successful, and the unique struggle that amazing results for people with develcomes with not being able to always
opmental disabilities and their families,
express themselves.
and her ideas and visions helped to
launch Art Surge, a flourishing art proBefore taking the stage, the entire cast
gram for teens with autism.
and production team spent two days at
Along with her brothers John, Paul, Bill
one of Arc of Onondaga’s community
residences hanging out, making friends, and Joe, she is an active participant in
and learning what day-to-day life is like; Jimmy’s life and regularly attends group
truly capturing the essence, uniqueness home activities including parties, barbeand beauty of our program participants cues and community outings. Mary and
her husband, Gary, are both members of
and portraying it with the utmost
Arc’s Legacy of Love Society.
compassion to our community.
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New York State Fair
Dan O’Hara
Robert D. McAuliffe
Community Service Award
The business
community is extremely important
in creating opportunities for people
with developmental disabilities
to achieve their fullest potential. The
New York State Fair, this year’s Robert
D. McAuliffe Community Service Award
recipient, is one such business who has
made it a precedence to integrate individuals with developmental disabilities
into the daily workforce and help those
we serve overcome obstacles.
The Fair has made Monarch, Arc’s vocational division, a priority, and continues
to utilize the Lowell Avenue Woodshop
to service its growing needs.
For over five years, Monarch’s woodshop
has made all of the picnic tables and
street signs used at the Fair, as well as
the dividers and displays for the 4-H
Building, and the specially designed octagonal tables built specifically for and
used in the International Building.
Over the past five years alone, the Fair
has provided work for 15 employees
who depend on their jobs in the woodshop. They continually utilize and call
upon Monarch whenever they have a
wood servicing project in mind, and always work with both staff and program
participants when it comes to plan design and efficient practices. In addition,
they have also donated over 1000 comp
tickets to our program participants to
attend the Fair for free throughout the
years.
Arc Employee and Sibling Makes Lifetime Commitment
The Heritage Society, the Arc of Onondaga Foundation’s planned giving initiative, recently
welcomed its newest member: employee and sibling Amy DeForge. The first employee to
join the society, Amy recently made the commitment to give a life insurance gift with the
Foundation named as a beneficiary. “I wanted to give back to an organization that has
given my brother so much,“ she said about her recent gift. “My brother, Paul, has been
with Monarch for many years and Arc has given him what all people with or without disabilities need, a job he loves and is happy to go to.”
Amy and Paul’s father is a carpenter and taught Paul from an early age to work with his
hands and various tools. Monarch was able to find a job for Paul that utilized his skills
and suited his capabilities. Paul is married and lives with his wife, Chris, in a home run by
the state. Because of his employment with Monarch, he is able to earn the money for
both him and his wife to enjoy many activities, outings and trips. “I never thought growing up that my brother would
have such a happy life. I feel proud in knowing that when I pass, the opportunities that were given to him will be
available for so many others to enjoy. For that, I am grateful.”
Members as of April 2012
Amy DeForge
Planned giving allows individuals to make a gift which will continue support
Gordon and Judy Eyer
to those that Arc serves beyond one’s lifetime; securing the future for people
Mary Carol Fisher
with developmental disabilities well into the future. The development office is
Mary Louise Dunn Fund
available to work with families and individuals to find the appropriate vehicle for
Naomi B. Chamber Charitable Trust
your philanthropy. To find out more, please contact our offices at 315.476.7441
to begin a conversation.
Parkside’s Lobby Transformed Into Wonderland
Last year, Parkside’s lobby received a major makeover thanks to New York City set
designer and scenic artist Brian Howard. A school bus, cottage and life-size sitting
tree were just some of the additions added to the main entrance of the school. This
year, Brian came back to add a fire station, 3D branches on the tree growing from
the ceiling, freshly painted walls, and clouds that spell Parkside in the sky. “It’s a
completely different building,” said Sue Prince, program administrator. “It’s like
walking into a wonderland.”
Brian has designed displays in New York, Chicago,
San Francisco and Boston, as well as for theater and
film. His work has been featured in magazines such
as Vanity Fair and Oprah’s O Magazine, and also for
the world-famous Macy’s holiday window display in
Manhattan.
“The kids just love having him here, and we, of course, are extremely grateful,” said Sue.
“We’re hoping to have him back one more time to add some finishing touches. The kids
can’t wait!”
Photo above: Parkside students sit with NYC set designer and scenic artist, Brian Howard, on the life-size sitting tree which greets visitors as they walk in the main lobby. The
tree, which was painted by Brian last year, now has 3D branches and leaves extending from its trunk and ceiling Photo right: Storage closet transformed into firehouse door
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In honor of developmental
disabilities awareness month
and in support of NYSARC’s
celebration of community,
NYSARC Gives Back President’s
Project, Arc of Onondaga held
its very first food drive. The
month-long project collected
almost 400 pounds of food
and brought together employees, program participants
and board members for a common cause. “We were happy
to be a part of this state-wide celebration orchestrated by
NYSARC,” said Stanfort Perry, Arc‘s executive director. “It’s
a great way to not only honor Developmental Disabilities
Awareness Month, but also give back to a community who
has already given us so much.”
Pictured above, Mary Beth Cusano, Monarch employee and
Arc’s 2011 Person of the Year was first to give to the drive. “I
saw the bin and read the sign in the lobby. I stopped by the
store that night after work. I love stuff like this,” she said.
We Need YOUR Membership!
Becoming a member is EASY and only requires a
signature and a dollar. We are asking all supporters of
Arc of Onondaga to rally together during these critical
times and take the “10 for 1” Challenge.
1) Sign the form on the next page
2) Collect $1
3) Recruit 9 of your friends, family members,
neighbors, and social organizations to sign
their names. For every name, collect $1.
4) Mail the form and money back to the Arc
offices in the envelope provided
For more information regarding membership contact
Christine Hall, marketing & communications specialist,
at [email protected] or 315-476-7441 ext. 1144.
Arc Holds Movie Screening
A lounge singer, a shady club owner, a couple of mad scientists, and a
monster who realizes that being good is only one song away. Throw in
unlimited amounts of root-beer and an investigator bent on finding the
truth, and you have a short film sure to make you want for more!
Over 60 people turned out to view the movie premiere of “The Wicked
Singers” this past April held at Syracuse Stage’s Storch Theater.
Participants in the Arc of Onondaga Adult Recreation Program developed,
wrote, produced and starred in their own movie with the assistance of
Mark Berretta of Fringe Films.
The night, which included a social hour prior to the screening, was filled
with excitement and anticipation as the cast and crew unveiled their
scary yet funny, suspenseful yet heartwarming, feel-good-at-the-endof-it-all tale. Following the showing, the film’s stars took the stage for a
question and answer session with the audience.
“We couldn’t have asked for a better evening, “ said Casey Conley, recreation coordinator for Arc. “Everyone worked real
hard to see this project to fruition and we had so much fun doing it. The laughter and applause from the audience made
every minute worth it.” The 18-minute film starred eight actors including program participants and staff, was shot at three
different locations, and took a total of six weeks to complete. Its widespread popularity amongst its viewing audience has
already sparked discussion of a sequel.
Photo above: Derek Curtis, director Mark Berretta, Samantha Carter, Mary Dorsch, recreation coordinator Casey Conley, Robbie Dietz, Domenico Petrera, recreation assistant
Aaron Caliborne, recreation assistant Alysha Gilfus
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10 for 1 Membership Campaign
Your Name: ___________________________________
Arc chapters this year are facing unprecedented budget reductions which would severely threaten the
entire structure of Arc of Onondaga including the services we provide, the facilities and programs we
operate, and the hundreds of people we employ.
Membership numbers are used to demonstrate to our elected officials just how many citizens support
what we do. The larger our membership, the larger influence our advocacy efforts will have with
legislative and governmental officials - supporting tens of thousands of children and adults who have
developmental disabilities and cannot advocate for themselves.
EVERY SIGNATURE COUNTS! IF YOU ARE 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER AND BELIEVE IN OUR
MISSION, SIGN BELOW. Please make sure every member in a household signs separately.
It’s the individual signatures which make the biggest difference!
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Please return this form with all membership dues ($1 per individual) made payable to
Arc of Onondaga.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT.
Arc of Onondaga assists individuals with developmental disabilities achieve their fullest potential.
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All Around the Arc
Syracuse PD Visits Day Hab
Syracuse Police Officers recently paid
a visit to Midler Day Hab! Program
participants learned about travel safety,
how to walk and ride bikes correctly, and
the importance of stranger danger. The
group also got an insiders peek on how
a real police car works. A great time
was had by all thanks to the Syracuse
Police Department!
Arc Supports LVGS
Eight employees and board members
joined forces this past February to promote literacy and support a good cause!
SCRABBLE MANIA, an event hosted by
Literacy Volunteers of Greater Syracuse,
raises money to recruit, train and support volunteers to help more adults and
families in Onondaga County obtain
the basic literacy and English language
skills needed to be productive citizens.
The night included food, fun, and three
rounds of competitive team SCRABBLE.
Congratulations “Team Arc” for placing
in the top third out of the 28 other local
organizations present!
DeWitt Rotarians and Monarch Have
Another Successful Sale
Thank you to the DeWitt Rotary! Once
again, the annual kindling bundle sale,
which took place this past November,
raised $2500 for Monarch and the
Lowell Avenue Woodshop. The Rotarians
presented Monarch with a check this
past February at a luncheon held at Traditions on the Links. “We’re so grateful
to have such a longstanding relationship
with the DeWitt Rotarians,” said Fred
Zaiko, director of Monarch. “The annual
sale is always a huge success and it just
keeps getting better every year.”
From left to right: Monarch employee Ken James,
Lowell Woodshop production coordinator Gary
Fischer, DeWitt Rotarian John Sheppard, Monarch
director Fred Zaiko, DeWitt Rotarian Gay Pomeroy,
MSC Brian Farranto
Arc Executive Director Speaks
About Black History Month
Stanfort Perry spoke to an ethnically
diverse audience this past February at
the Valley Vista residential community
in Syracuse. Reminding audiences of
the message of Dr. King and outlining the many roads which were paved
throughout history by now famous
black pioneers, he ended his speech with
the reminder that every month is Black
History Month, and every day is another
day we have to embrace opportunity
and diversity.
Lakeshore Day Hab Has
Spaghetti Luncheon
Lakeshore Day Hab recently had a spaghetti luncheon/cooking day. Program
participants and staff prepped, cooked
and ate the food together in a fun and
relaxing environment. “It’s a great activity the whole day hab can participate
in,” said Tim Norton, program manager.
“We like to do something like this every
couple of months.” Pictured below, program participant Angela Robinson (left)
with plan coordiantor Heather Lykins.
Salina Day Hab/ OPTS Has
Valentine’s Semi-formal
Salina Day Hab/OPTS program had a
semi-formal this past Valentine’s Day.
Among the many festivities were mingling, music, dancing, and the crowning of kings and queens in different
categories. Pictured below, Jack Virkler
and Dorothy Shields stop for a photo
op between dance numbers.
From left to right: Chris Robinson, QA administrative assistant, Tina Chapman, staff development
coordinator, Michelle Gillespie, asst. executive
director, Stanfort Perry, executive director, Jeannine
Nolan, board member, Ellen Gutmaker, asst. executive director, Tina Meehan, executive assistant
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Contributions
Arc of Onondaga and the Arc of Onondaga Foundation sincerely thank all those who give their support. We recognize the
following individuals and companies for their contributions between December 1, 2011 and February 29, 2012. Contributions
made after February 29th will appear in our next issue. If we have made an error or omission, please forgive us and contact our
offices. To find out ways you can contribute to the work of the Arc of Onondaga Foundation, visit our website at
www.arcon.org and click on Contributing to Arc.
$2,000 to $4,999
Mr. William Drescher
SEFCU Mortgage Services
$1,000 to $1,999
Mr. & Mrs. Sean Broderick
Building Energy Technologies
Central New York Community
Foundation (CNYCF)
Empower Federal Credit Union
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
Mr. Gordon & Mrs. Judith Eyer
Mr. & Mrs. William Fisher
Mrs. Peggie Keib
Hon. Thomas J & Mrs. Mary JaneMurphy
Mr. Stanfort & Mrs. Daphne Perry
Dr. Klaus Schroder
SRC & SRC Tec
Sysco Food Services
Mr. Sydney Tenenbaum
The Bonadio Group
Mr. Robert & Mrs. Karen Walsh
$500 to $999
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Bernholtz
Mrs. Joyce Carmen
Ms. Carol Ann Fisher
Ms. Michelle Gillespie
Ms. Ellen Gutmaker
Mr. Daniel Bingham & Ms. Gail Hamner
Mr. Mark & Mrs. Roxanne Hettler
Ms. Regina Lagattuta
Mr. Dale & Mrs. Susan Marris
Ms. Ellen Mitchell
Mr. James Moran
Mr. Robert & Mrs. Kristen Morey
Mr. Dennis & Mrs. Jeannine Nolan
Mr. Henry & Mrs. Lynda Pearl
Mr. Gary & Mrs. Mary Salibrici
Mr. David & Mrs. Debra Sedlack
ServPro
Mr. Jarrod Shupe
Mr. Michael & Mrs. Carrie Spencer
Mr. Vincent Spina
The Jewish Community Foundation of
CNY
Time Warner Cable
United Way Campaign
Wegman’s Food Markets, Inc.
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Mr. John & Mrs. Norma Williams
$250 to $499
Mrs. Carol Bullard
C. R. Austin Plumbing Co. Inc.
Ms. Barbara Davis
Mr. John Keller
Mr. Scott & Mrs. Renae Montroy
Ms. Sandra Mueller
Mr. Jerry O’Connell
Ms. Antoinette Paglia
Mr. Harry & Mrs. Jacqueline Parshall
Mr. Frank Rhodes
Mr. John & Mrs. Marilyn Skopek
Village Office Supply
Dr. Howard & Mrs. Ellen Weinstein
$100 to $249
Aetna Foundation, Inc.
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Andrews
Mr. James & Mrs. Naomi Cannon
Mr. Alfred Cappuccilli
Mr. Paul Cappuccilli
Central Industrial Packaging
Community Health Charities of NY
Mrs. Kathy Conahan
Mr. John Hassett & Ms. Judith Crawford
Crowley Living Trust - Ms. Betty Crowley
DFS Associates
Mr. Skip & Mrs. Holly Dorsch
Mr. & Mrs. James Drake
Mr. Mark Feldman
Mr. Daniel & Mrs. Marian Glauber
Harmony Architectural Associates
Mr. Mark Reid & Ms. Majorie Head
Mr. Dennis & Mrs. Karen Hennigan
Mr. Kenneth & Mrs. Christina Herzog
Mr. James & Mrs. Mary Hettler
Mrs. Ann Hubert
Ms. Kristen Jackson
Mr. Thomas Kennedy
Ms. Donna Loveland
Mrs. Cathy Lozoponi
Ms. Norma Marmai
Mr. Matt McCabe
Mr. Joseph & Mrs. Ruth Metallo
Dr. Donald Milmore
Mr. Joseph & Mrs. Linda Monteforte
Mr. & Mrs. Edward Moran
Mr. James & Mrs. Rita Morrissey
Nationwide Insurance Community Outreach
Ms. Mary Nicoletti
Nob Hill Apts.
Oneida Nation Foundation
Mr. William Pomeroy
Mr. James & Mrs. Virgina Potts
Mr. John Powers
Dr. Pemala Pradhan
Mrs. Gaylord Stopen
Dr. Paul E. Phillips & Ms. Sharon Sullivan
Mr. Paul & Mrs. Suzanne Terek
Dr. James Vlassis
Mr. Peter & Mrs. Harriet White
Mr. Nick Wilson
Ms. Sheryl Wood & Mr. John Love
Mr. Fred Zaiko
Up to $99
Mr. & Mrs. James Agosh
American Legion Post 359
Mr. Stephen Anagnost
Ms. Shawn Babcock
Mr. James & Mrs. Lorraine Barrett
Ms. Amy Berger
Mr. & Mrs. Arthur Bouchard
Mr. & Mrs. Harold Brown Jr.
Mr. Richard Brundage
Ms. Alice Bunnell
Ms. Denise Calcagnino
Mr. & Mrs. Emmanuel Calocerinos
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Carnese
Mr. Douglas Christensen
Mr. Michael Copanas
Mr. Joseph & Mrs. Elizabeth Costello
Mrs. Martha Cuddy
Mr. James & Mrs. Judy Cupoli
Ms. Kate Davis-Howard
Mr. John & Mrs. Dorothy Dee
Ms. Patricia Deferio
Ms. Shirley DeGouff-Brassard
Mr. James & Mrs. Kathleen Dwyer
Mrs. Sally Ennis
Ms. Irene Erwin
Mr. Ed & Mrs. Cathy Erwin
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Farewell
Mr. & Mrs. Louis Fournier
Mr. Phillip & Mrs. Risa Fram
Dr. Gary & Mrs. Deborah Freeman
Mr. John & Mrs. Pat Gaetano
Ms. Denise Gauthier
Mr. Richard & Mrs. Doris Gervais
Ms. Katheryn Goldman
Ms. Charlotte Haas
Ms. Jane Hall
Ms. Diane Harrington
Ms. Maureen Hartnett
Mr. David Hollenback
Ms. Heidi Holtz-Eakin
Dr. Michael & Mrs. Marie Impaglia
Ms. Linda Jackson
Mr. John & Mrs. Lona Jerome
Mr. William & Mrs. Mary Kinne
Ms. Ann Knoll
Ms. Eve Kotowicz
Mrs. Susan Langley
Ms. Elaine Liggett
Ms. Janet Lindsley
Ms. Nancy Anne Linnenbach
Ms. Claranetta Long
Ms. Mary Lyford
Mr. Fred & Mrs. Kathleen McManus
Ms. Kim Messie
Mr. Alex Militello
Ms. Joan O’Donnell
Ms. Mary Jane Osada
Mr. David & Mrs. Vicki Owens
Mr. Louis & Mrs. Phyllis Pandozzi
Ms. Susan Randolph
Mr. Kevin & Mrs. Marlene Reilly
Riley’s Tavern
Mr. Anthony Rossi
Mr. & Mrs. Harold Royster
Mr. Richard & Mrs. Virgina Russo
Ms. Marie Schotthoefer
Mr. C. Daniel Shulman
Dr. & Mrs. Robert Silverman
Mr. Bart Solenthaler
Mr. James Southard
Mr. C. Robert & Mrs. Roseanne Stalter
Mr. William & Mrs. Rita Stone
Ms. Lily Swanson
Ms. Elaine Szczech
Ms. Sherri Taylor
Ms. Darlene Trytek
Mr. Harvey & Mrs. Sally Ullman
Ms. Faith Wade
Ms. Lydia Wilkerson
Honorariums and Memorials
In Memory of Jane Meagher Donovan
Mr. & Mrs. James L. Chivers
Ms. Colleen Dempsey
Mr. Michael D. Farrell
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Paeno
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Paeno
Mr. & Mrs. Peter Roby
Ms. Suzanne F. Schiller
Smith & Ludwig
In Honor of Jonathan & Gretta Miles
Mr. Russell & Mrs. Marlin Smith
In Memory of Virginia Eaton
Ms. Alice Bunnell
In Honor of Greg Smith
Mr. Russell & Mrs. Marlin Smith
In Memory of Mary Carol Fisher
Mr. & Mrs. William Fisher
Tyler Flann-Harris
Ms. Donna Trowbridge
In Honor of Jim & Karen Smith
Mr. Russell & Mrs. Marlin Smith
In Memory of Richard Goldberg
Mr. Charles & Mrs. Ann Seereiter
Dr. Paul E. Phillips & Ms. Sharon Sullivan
In Memory of Eleanore L. Howard
Eleanore L.Howard Charitable Foundation
In Honor of John Lazarski
Ms. Carrie Raymond
In Memory of Dr. Joseph Reidel
Dr. Doris W. Eagan
In Memory of Elizabeth Schilly
Mr. John & Mrs. Roberta Allen
Ms. Mary Ruth Beers and Family
Mr. B. Thomas & Mrs. Valorie Blackford
Mr. Ken & Mrs. Kris Breidenbach
Corcoran High School Physical Education
Mr. David & Mrs. Mary Pat Cox
Ms. Deborah Dawley
Mr. Richard & Mrs. Chris Daymont
F-M High School Building Association
Ms. Betty Figie
FM Teacher’s Aide Teaching Assistants
Dr. & Mrs. Lewis Gilbert
Mr. Michael & Mrs. Mary Giles
Ms. Nancy Kuhl
Mr. Timothy & Mrs. Elizabeth Lee
Mr. William Lonis
Mr. Martin & Mrs. Margaret Lynch
Mr. Thomas J. Maroney
Mr. Mark & Mrs. Virginia Matthews
Mr. Edward & Mrs. Eva Olszewski
Mr. Louis Pettinelli, Jr.
Mr. Herb & Mrs. Charlotte Rice
Ms. Lisbeth Rourke
Mr. Steven & Mrs. Susan Shaw
Syracuse Track Club
Mr. Chad & Mrs. Megan Thomas
Ms. Susan Warner
In Memory of David Shaver
One Commonwealth Associates LLC
In Honor of Carol Stark
OASIS Spanish 5 Class
In Honor of John & Donna Miles
Mr. Russell & Mrs. Marlin Smith
In Honor of Pauline Smith
Mr. Russell & Mrs. Marlin Smith
In Honor of Russell & Marlin Smith
Mr. John & Mrs. Donna Miles
In Honor of Debra & Gayle Wiegand
Mr. Russell & Mrs. Marlin Smith
In Honor of Jamie Wiegand
Mr. Russell & Mrs. Marlin Smith
In Honor of Josh & Megan Wiegand
Mr. Russell & Mrs. Marlin Smith
In-Kind Contributions
Adirondack Scenic Railroad
Attilio’s Resturant & Bar
Avalon Document Services
Business Art & Framing
Cayuga Lake Cruises
Cayuga Wine Trail, Inc.
Crowne Plaza
Darien Lake
Dr. & Mrs. Howard Weinstein
Enchanted Forest & Water Safari
Most
Mr. Frank Rhodes
Mrs. Michelle Robinson
Ms. Marjorie Raineri
Onondaga County Parks
Personal Fitness, Inc.
Ra-Lin, Inc.
Relph Benefit Advisors
Rosamond Gifford Zoo
Sheraton University Hotel
Skaneateles Middle School
SRC Arena and Events Center
Syracuse Chiefs Baseball
Syracuse Opera
Three Brothers Wineries & Estates
Time Warner Cable
Toggenburg Mountain
Twin Trees Two!
Uncle Sams Boat Tours
Utica Zoo
Valley View Golf
Wegman’s Food Markets, Inc.
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Non-Profit Org.
Arc of Onondaga
600 South Wilbur Avenue
Syracuse, New York 13204
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Executive Director
Stanfort J. Perry
Marketing & Communications Specialist
Patterns Editor
Christine Hall
Photographer
Christine Hall
Arc of Onondaga is an Equal Opportunity Employer
SERVICES:
Arc of Onondaga was founded in 1951 by a group of parents who wanted to help their children with developmental disabilities
achieve independence and inclusion in the community. We have grown over the decades and now provide services to almost
3,000 individuals and their families, enabling them to live a successful and productive life. Our mission is to assist individuals
with developmental disabilities achieve their fullest potential. Arc of Onondaga is the largest provider of services for those with
developmental disabilities in the county, maintaining 38 different locations and facilities.
Clinical Services
Horizons Clinic
476-7441
Ext. 1167
Day Services
Day Habilitation
Senior Retirement
579-5625
579-5625
Community Outreach & Family Support Services 473-5068
Community Recreation Services
Corporate Guardianship
Medicaid Service Coordination
Respite Reimbursement
Monarch Community-Based Employment
Supported Employment
Transition to Career
Work Centers
476-7441
432-5560
437-2025
437-2025
424-6000
Parkside Children’s Center
Day Care
Early Intervention - Home & Site Based
Evaluation Services
Family & Parent Support
Nursery School
Pre-School
School-Age Transition
468-1632
Residential Services
Residence Living
Supportive Apartment Living
476-7441
Ext. 1136
Administrative Offices
476-7441
Office of the Executive Director
Ext. 1122
Development & Public Relations
Ext. 1103
Facilities & Operations
Ext. 1162
Finance
Ext. 1152
Human Resources
Ext. 1173
Information Technology
Ext. 1177
Safety / Transportation
Ext. 1155
Quality Assurance
Ext. 1127
Fax476-7446