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SUMMIT
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SERVING CHILDREN AND
annual report 2009 – 2010 | 1
mission statement
To prepare children and young adults with developmental disabilities
for life success.
vision statement
Every child with a disability will achieve a full and productive life.
who we are
Summit Educational Resources is a private, not-for-profit organization
approved by the New York State Department of Education, New York
State Department of Health, and New York State Office for People
with Developmental Disabilities to provide educational and therapeutic
services to children with learning, communication, and/or behavioral
challenges.
Summit educational resources
150 Stahl Road
Getzville, New York 14068
716-629-3400
www.summited.org
credits
Designed by Ilene Garrison, Partners Press – A Zenger Group
Company; Photography by Bob Hardick; Profile of Melissa
Marino written by Lauren Anderson.
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summit educational resources
SUMMIT Locations
Summit Academy / Administrative Offices
150 Stahl Road
716-629-3400
www.summited.org
Family Support Division
415 North French Road
Amherst, New York 14228
716-799-8130
Summit Academy Satellite Locations
150 Maryland Street
Buffalo, New York 14201
716-852-8373
155 Lawn Avenue
Buffalo, New York 14207
716-877-5022
165 Creekside Drive
Amherst, New York 14228
716-810-7700
A Letter from Our CEO
“Education is a lifelong experience. Experience is a lifelong education. Education plus experience equals expertise.”
I think this quote captures the philosophy and passion of the extraordinary staff and faculty at Summit.
Among our more than 500 staff and faculty there is a thirst for continuous learning and a desire to find new ways
to help children discover and prosper. Our staff take great pride in the work that they do. I have often heard others
say that it takes a special person to work with children with developmental disabilities. Although our staff are
very special, working with individuals with disabilities is also incredibility rewarding. A recent survey of staff
indicates that 99% of our employees are proud to say that they work at Summit and that their work gives them
a great sense of accomplishment. We take great pride that Business First recognized Summit with its Gold
Award in the Best Places to Work in Western New York competition.
In the pages to follow you will hear about a couple professionals whose work is having profound impact
for children and young adults with developmental disabilities. They are just two examples of the many highlyqualified staff who are committed to the people we serve and have made personal and professional growth a
lifelong experience.
Within these pages, you also will hear about a couple individuals with developmental disabilities that
are continuously working to overcome extraordinary challenges. Their stories are heartwarming and indicate
what can be accomplished when adequate resources are provided. Their progress was possible because of the
efforts of Summit’s team of professionals and the commitment and persistence of their parents. This combination
parents and staff working together is the cornerstone of a successful team.
But our work would not be possible without the support of our enthusiastic and dedicated Board of
Directors and Foundation Board of Directors, local charitable foundations who support our efforts, and our
donors and sponsors who share our hopes for every child’s to live a full and productive life. These are very
economically challenging times for agencies like Summit and we could not accomplish the work that we do
without our families and our donor community. In spite of the challenges, Summit remains financially strong
as we continue to expand our services to a larger population and greater geographic area.
Thank you to everyone who has made this another wonderfully successful year.
Stephen R. Anderson, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer
FOCUS: Consulting Services
David Meichenbaum, Ph.D.
As the Director of Summit’s Consulting Services Division, David Meichenbaum, Ph.D.,
is building a team of professionals who stand ready to help teachers, aides, therapists, and other
educators as they face the growing challenge of including children with disabilities in public school
classrooms.
This year alone, Summit’s consultants have provided clinical and educational supports to
more than 30 Western New York school districts, private schools and charter schools from Olean
to Niagara Falls to Rochester and everywhere in between. Consultation requests may come directly
from the district or be initiated by a parent who then works through their district’s Committee
on Special Education (CSE).
“Most of the calls we receive concern children with autism or asperger’s, but we can also help
students with disruptive behavior problems and, with the addition of our ADHD services,
we can serve children with that challenge as well,” Dr. Meichenbaum said.
After determining who should be involved in the consultation, Dr. Meichenbaum will conduct
an observation of the student in the classroom. This is generally followed by a team meeting where the most urgent issues are addressed.
“During the team meeting, we identify areas of concern and start trouble shooting by discussing what has been tried, what’s worked,
and what hasn’t,” Dr. Meichenbaum said.
Dr. Meichenbaum joined Summit in 2004. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Western Ontario and
a master’s degree in Psychology and a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from University at Buffalo. He has more than 15 years
of clinical experience working with children and adolescents, has published several works and has served as a Graduate and Adjunct
Instructor at University at Buffalo.
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In 2010, Summit provided
consulting services to nearly 30 school districts in Western New York.
Part of Dr. Meichenbaum’s role as a consultant
is to urge classroom staff to attend to and evaluate
the interactions they have with, and support they
provide to, a student. “One of the questions I often
ask is how much they’re doing for the student:
Are you doing the skills for the student or are you
building the skills?” Dr. Meichenbaum explained.
For example, as tedious and time-consuming as it
might be in the short term to teach a child to pack
up his belongings at the end of the school day, in
the long run it’s better for the student to know this
skill. “I encourage teams to think about how they
won’t have to do these things tomorrow, next week,
or next month. This often requires a plan. That’s
often the biggest challenge but I try to equip the
team with the skills and resources they need to
develop and implement practical plans
to help the student,” he said.
Knowing that his recommendations are
carried out consistently and making a difference
in the daily life of students fuels Dr. Meichenbaum’s passion for his work.
“It makes me feel good when I work with a parent or a team who is willing
to try the things I recommend, but bigger than that is when I see that the
recommendations are working and the child is making progress,” he said.
To help meet the growing number of requests for consulting
services, Summit plans to expand its offerings by presenting specialized
consulting services and trainings. “We receive calls from people who work
with individuals with autism or other disruptive behaviors in a variety of
settings: group homes, nursing facilities, day habilitation programs, and
community education programs to name a few. Our staff has a wealth
of experience and a strong track record in working with developmental
and behavior challenges and we’re ready to assist wherever we can,”
Dr. Meichenbaum said.
FOCUS: Early Autism Program
Montibello Family
The
When Anthony was a toddler, his parents, Carolyn and Anthony
Montibello, noticed that their son, wasn’t interested in playing with toys or
other children. He did not make eye contact and he engaged in repetitive
movements.
“Anthony looked different than other children. He spun everything,”
said Mrs. Montibello. “He would spin round objects like Frisbees, but
also square objects like books.”
When Anthony was 15 months old, his pediatrician suggested
that the Montibellos call New York State’s Early Intervention Program
for him to be evaluated. Through Early Intervention, the Montibello
family brought Anthony to Summit’s Developmental Evaluation Center
where he was officially diagnosed with autism.
“His diagnosis was very hard even though we had our suspicions.
But we knew Dr. Kathleen Honer, Outreach Director, had done all
of the research and was very thorough. There was no need to ask for
a second opinion,” Mrs. Montibello said.
Mrs. Montibello did extensive research to decide the best treatment go to school, have friends, and have a job one day. We had to do everyplan for Anthony. She spoke to the head of the Committee on Preschool thing we could.”
Special Education (CPSE) in her school district and special education
The Montibellos decided that Summit’s Early Autism Program
teachers at her church. She also researched Summit on the web and
was the best fit for Anthony. The EAP teachers worked with Anthony
interviewed Summit parents about their experiences.
on academic skills like recognizing shapes and colors, as well as
“We stopped at nothing. Anthony is so special to us and his
social skills, like making friends and interacting with other people.
education is in our hands,” said Mrs. Montibello. “We want him to
Anthony’s greatest challenges are behavioral. The EAP staff worked
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with him on controlling his impulses
and dealing with not getting his way.
Part of Anthony’s individualized
program focused on acting appropriately in public. He visited restaurants
and the post office to work on waiting
in line and keeping his hands and
feet to himself.
Anthony made significant
strides. He performed well academically, became more socially aware,
and learned self-help skills including
washing his hands and brushing
his teeth.
“I’m very, very happy with
the progress Anthony has made.
It’s like night and day,” said Mrs.
Montibello. “I thought he was going
to spend the rest of his life sitting
in a corner spinning a Frisbee. Now
he has stopped spinning objects.
I thought I would never hear him
speak. But now, through Summit,
I have heard his voice.”
Update: Anthony left Summit in fall of 2010 and currently attends a BOCES program
in North Tonawanda.
FOCUS: Summit Academy
Gretchen Abdulla
Behavior Support Consultant
On any given day, a visitor walking through the halls of
Summit Academy will hear teachers, therapists, and aides offering
students words of encouragement and praise for a job well done or
a new skill learned. You will see staff members smiling and upbeat
about their work with children and young adults with autism and
related developmental disabilities. And, inevitably, you will meet
enthusiasm and energy personified in Gretchen Abdulla, Behavior
Support Consultant.
For more than 16 years, Gretchen has played a role in shaping
the lives of hundreds of children – helping them grow and develop
and gaining new skills herself along the way. “The first student I ever
worked with is going to college this year. I was his 1:1 aide in 1994.
It’s remarkable what our students can achieve when they’re given the
proper supports,” Ms. Abdulla said.
In her role as a Behavior Support Consultant, Ms. Abdulla
works with students who present a variety of challenges but her
positive attitude pervades all her interactions. “I don’t look at my job
as tough – although others might. I think of it as trying to create
effective interventions to help our students lead a better life,” she
explained.
Gretchen’s interest in improving student behavior has led
her to several conferences and workshops in addition to Summit’s
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specialized trainings.
“I try to take advantage
of every learning
opportunity I have
and consider myself
very fortunate to work
with great mentors
at Summit including
some of the best in the
world of autism,” she
said. This desire for
knowledge along with
her winning attitude
helped earn Gretchen
the 2010 Award for Human Service granted by the New York State
Association for Behavior Analysis.
In addition to working with Summit Academy students
during the day, as part of Summit’s Home Skills Program Gretchen
works directly with families to help them overcome challenges they
may face at home. As a mother of three healthy girls, Gretchen
appreciates the difficulties parents of children with special needs
face. “Raising any child is a challenge, but parenting a child with
special needs poses additional problems associated with bedtime
routines, toileting, and behavior out in the community,” she explained.
“Developmental milestones that most kids reach
on their own, require a lot of extra practice for
the kids at Summit,” she added.
Not surprisingly, her greatest satisfaction
comes from seeing kids make progress. “I’m
currently working with a student with autism
with very limited verbal ability who uses an
augmentative device to communicate. The other
day, he independently used the device to request
a break from an activity that was really difficult
for him. Now that was very gratifying,” she
concluded.
In a 2010 survey, 100% of parents
said their child benefits from attending Summit Academy.
FOCUS: Family Support Division
Melissa Marino
Parents of children with autism often wonder and worry about
what will happen when their child becomes an adult, leaving the
security of the mandated services associated with attending school.
In 2010, to help fill part of this need, Summit’s Family Support
Division began offering a Supported Employment (SEMP) program
which provides the necessary supports to help a person with a
developmental disability find and keep a job.
Melissa Marino, age 22, of Niagara Falls is one of the first
participants in the program and has been working part-time at
Joanne Fabrics since September 2010. Summit SEMP specialist,
Charlie LeFevre, worked with Melissa for six months helping her
to identify jobs that might interest her, filling out job applications,
and practicing her interviewing skills.
Getting called for an interview at Joanne’s was exciting for
Melissa. During the interview, she discovered that the store manager
shared her love of horses and that mutual interest helped seal the
deal. “Joanne Fabrics is a good place for me to work because it’s
pretty quiet and it doesn’t get too busy. I like putting things away and
stocking the shelves,” Melissa said. “We have to make sure the store
is neat and organized.”
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Working the cash register puts Melissa on the front lines
in terms of customer service. “Sometimes customers get frustrated
because they don’t like the price of something or because we don’t
have something they want.
I try to help them as much
as I can, but if they’re
still upset I try not to
let it bother me and just
go on to help the next
person,” she explained.
This winning attitude and
willingness to fill in for
others at the last minute
helped earn Melissa the
“Cut Above Award,” given
to Joann Fabrics staff
employees who exceed
expectations.
When she isn’t working, Melissa enjoys horseback riding – an
activity she began at an early age. She also sings regularly throughout
Western New York with Tribe of Judah, a local musical group. “When
she was 12 months old she sang the “ABC Song” in perfect pitch –
although she couldn’t communicate her wants and needs,” recalls her
mother. Singing has always been an important part of her life and
throughout her school years Melissa participated in chorus.
Watching their only child grow and develop has been a
journey for Melissa’s parents, Ann and Smeraldo. “Nobody
gives you a book and tells you what to do – especially when your
child has autism. You have to
figure out a lot on your own.
Fortunately, we’ve met a lot of
good, supportive people along
the way who’ve been a tremendous help to Melissa,” said
Mrs. Marino.
Melissa sings the National
Anthem at Summit’s Walk
for Autism Awareness.
In addition to SEMP, Melissa also receives Respite, Community Habilitation, and Service Coordination Services through Summit.
Melissa attended Summit as a preschooler and continued through age 8 when she transitioned to her local public school.
She graduated from Niagara Falls High School with a Regents diploma. Melissa lives at home with her parents.
Financial Report SUMMIT
2010 FINANCIAL REPORT
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revenue
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percentage
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50
40
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20
revenue
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Evaluations and
Community-Based Services:
Age Birth to 5 Years
2,947,982
14%
2,927,016
14%
School-Based Program:
Age 3 to 4 Years
3,106,035
14%
3,209,985
15%
School-Based Program:
Age 5 to 21 Years
11,549,217
53%
11,563,383
54%
Office for Persons with
Developmental Disabilities:
Family Support Services
2,562,646
12%
2,422,139
11%
Contracted Services,
Research, Fundraising
and Other
1,495,177
7%
1,272,174
6%
TOTAL
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expenses
expenses
21,661,057 100%
21,394,697 100%
Grants SUMMIT
Restricted grants were received from the following foundations during 2009-10:
The Peter & Elizabeth C. Tower Foundation approved a multi-year grant for $370,897
to fund our Curriculum Builder and Tracker Project. The purpose of this project is
to utilize advances in technology to transform the current paper based systems for
curriculum development and learner progress monitoring into a computer based
Curriculum Builder and Tracker (CBT). The CBT will systematize the process for
learner assessment by integrating results from a curriculum based assessment with
historical lesson plan progress, allowing faculty to effectively and efficiently select
objectives for each learner. The system will then provide an individualized, dynamic
guide to assist faculty members in selecting and teaching carefully sequenced skills to
maximize instructional time for all learners. Faculty will be able to spend more time
teaching skills and providing opportunities for learners to practice new skills and less
time doing administrative tasks. The more efficient and targeted use of faculty and
learner time will ultimately lead to greater skill acquisition for our learners and therefore
greater independence. An equally important component of the CBT is that it will
allow immediate summation and reporting of data. Faculty and supervisors will have
real time access to all learner data in a format that will allow for increased utilization
of data-based decision making. Immediate access to the data for supervisors will
improve their ability to provide real-time direction and insight on difficult cases
and classroom-specific support and training.
Community Health Foundation of Western and Central New York approved a $30,000
grant for Summit-Holy Cross Right Start program. Summit and Holy Cross Head
Start have collaborated for over nine years, providing an enriched, multi-lingual, multicultural, integrated educational program for students with and without disabilities.
This federally funded child development program is designed to serve income eligible
preschool children, and assist their families in obtaining supportive services as needed
in the areas of health, nutrition, social services, mental health, education and disabilities.
The Summit-Holy Cross (SHC) Right Start Program focuses on enhancing the
ability of the agencies to communicate with non-native English speaking families
in order for these families to participate in Holy Cross programming and complete
federally mandated screenings of social and emotional well being and to access services
in the community through the use of technology.
The Children’s Guild Foundation approved a grant in the amount of $14,030 that
enabled us to purchase many items to support our academic programs as well as our
on-site respite programs. Some of the grant dollars were allocated to the purchase of
health and safety equipment, toys, educational software, teaching materials, and adaptive
technology to help students improve their communication skills. Additional dollars
were directed to offset a gap in our funding for fitness and community integration
opportunities throughout the community. The Children’s Guild also funded custom
built Video Modeling playback monitors to be installed in restrooms at our newly
renovated Creekside Vocational site. These monitors play pre-recorded video modeling
vignettes to help students learn important skills like hand washing, brushing their teeth
and hair, shaving, etc. At the time that this grant was submitted, we were challenged
by the spread of the H1N1 virus, which posed a national health risk. Thorough and
complete hand-washing was a key annual initiative for all Summit students. Our clinical
education support team developed a detailed task analysis of the important sequential
steps involved in thoroughly washing your hands, which was paired with a short film
designed to help students learn the appropriate sequence of this process, and to visually
reinforce this activity. Now that the technology is in place, our educational and clinical
behavior staff are developing multiple video modeling sequences targeting specific
self-help skills needed to for girls and boys. Each of the 42 students at our Creekside
location are now able to utilize this technology to provide non-verbal prompting, and
strive for independence in successfully completing these important self-help activities.
The Kelly for Kids Foundation approved a grant for $3,400 to purchase a Smartboard
interactive whiteboard for a school age classroom at our Stahl Road site at 150 Stahl
Road in Getzville. This gift enabled Summit to install the Smartboard unit and
projector in a classroom serving 8 students each day, and accessible to students attending
Summit Adventures and Summit Expeditions, on-site respite programs. This technology
supports the efforts of our teachers serving children using interactive text, images, sound
and video files, and may be used to engage children regardless of their age or cognitive
level of understanding.
annual report 2009
2008 – 2010
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Donors SUMMIT
We extend our thanks to the
following individuals, businesses,
and organizations that made
an investment in Summit
Educational Resources of $50
or more between July 1, 2009,
and June 30, 2010.
During 2009-10, our on-site
evening and weekend respite
programs served nearly 120
children and adolescents.
Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy.
If an error has been made, please let us know
at 716-629-3400 Ext. 1503.
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Annual Appeal 2009-2010
Patricia Achramovitch
James F. Andruschat
Anonymous
Theodore and Susan Armstrong
Etta Lou Armstrong
James and Elise Aston
Aswad Insurance Agency
Stanley and Cheryl Balon
James and Mary Banigan
Dr. Farida Barodawala
Douglas Barszcz
Frank and Edwina Bartscheck
Sherry A. Bonner
Ronald and Josephine Boss
Thomas W. Brigiotta
Daniel and Kathleen Brown
Steve and Kathy Bunce
Mr. and Mrs. Jay A. Capozzi
Sanford and Joan Cohen
Mary Cohen
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Cornish
Mark and Sandra Costanza
Robin Costich
Britini D’Angelo
Thomas and Kathy Doody
Dopkins & Company
Bridget M. Eichel
William Enright
Michael and Ann Marie Ervolina
Mark W. Failing
Egon W. and Rebecca H. Fast
Yuan Yue Gao and Haixia Wei
Robert and Bonnie Gegenfurtner
Liberty Genovese
Warren Gleckel, Ph.D.
Dennis and Tricia Glinski
Charles and Nancy Goodheart
Carl and Eloise Granger
Willard and Jane Green
Gary and Karen Greenfield
Mark and Mara Gruber
Martha M. Guerin
Frank and Judy Harding
Craig and Judith Harris
Timothy and Elizabeth Holland
Christopher and Constance
Holoman
Kenneth and Carol Howaniec
HSBC Matching Gift Program
Karl and Jeanne Ikerman
CJ Irwin Company, Inc.
Johengen Sales, Inc.
Susan Johnston
Lynne D. Kania
Kevin and Jennifer Kankolewski
Kent and Lisa Keating
Don and Mary Jo Ketchum
Dr. Mushtaq and Jameela Khan
John M. Kilcoyne
Paul and Lee-Ann Lanciaux
Jim and Onnalee Landers
Rev. Msgr. Frederick D. Leising
David and Maria Lenox
Kenneth and Arlene Livingston
Joseph and Margaret Long
Muriel B. Magnuson
Joseph and Carol Malkiewicz
Bobbie and Michael Manning
Joseph and Diane Marino
Mark and Sharon Martin
Renee L. Mazurek
Terence and Noreen McGuire
Philip and Nancy McIntyre
Eleanor G. McJunkins
David and Andrea Meichenbaum
Dolores K. Mendolia
Merck Partnership for Giving
Dana and Anne Newbrook
Eileen M. Nosek
Michael A.Ognibene
John and Charlene O’Reilly
Darwin and Sharon Palmiere
Michaeleen Pamukcoglu
Raymond and Martha Pearson
The Pierce Family Foundation
Glenn Pincus and Janet Gunner
Polish Falcon Society of Depew
John and Dale Przylucki
James J. Ralabate
Dr. Robert Reeder
John F. Reeser
Elbridge and Beverly Renning
James and Jane Resutek
Thomas and Mary Rosenecker
Philip M. Rosenkranz
Alice P. Russ
Melinda R. Saran
Marilyn A. Sayles
Karl and Laura Schachtner
Richard P. Schaumburg
Linda A. Shriber
Craig and Barbara Smith
Family of Raquel Smith
Eric Snitzer and Ellen Rich
William and Denise Sokol
Robert and Ellen Spangenthal
Robert J. and Barbara Spangenthal
Ted and Jackie Spangenthal
Mary A. Stelley
Paul and Cynthia Sucro
William and Patricia Sullivan
William and Karen Swaidner
Richard and Maryann Tabbi
Randy and Merisa Taylor
David and Alisa Tomasetti
Gary and Susan Toomey
Dorothea I. Urban
John and Peggy Vaeth
Verizon Foundation
Anthony and Marie Vetrano
Dr. and Mrs. Anthony T. Vetrano
Robert and Norma Vivian
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wagner
Robert W. Waver
Selden and Lois Whitcomb
Frederick and Margaret Wilbur
John and Cindy Wittwer
Johnny and Christina Yap
Thank You for Supporting SUMMIT
Memorials and Honorariums 2009-2010
Donors SUMMIT
We appreciate contributions made to Summit from July 1, 2009 – June 30, 2010
in memory/honor of the following individuals:
Dr. Edmund C. Gabalski
David A. Dickman, D.D.S.
Glens Falls DOH
Yolande C. Gratton
Kathleen C. Graydon
Andrea M. Halpin
Martin Halzel
Patrice A. Hyla
Carolyn Kim
Joanne Saltsman Lauzon
Chui-Man Lee
John and Mary Ann Linahan
R. Timothy Lucas
Concetta A. Marchio
Cynthia M. McCarthy
National Association of
Letter Carriers
O’Dea, Lynch, Abbattista
Consulting Engineers, PC
Laurie Odone
Andrew Pilecki
ProHealth Corp
Stella Ryndak
Timothy Scata
Arleen M. Smith
Edward Talvy
Helena A. Workmaster
Edward Wozniak
Nancy R. Harris
Paul McGiffin
Robert J. Lucas
Anonymous
John and Dorothy Frescino
Niagara Falls Plant Works
Stephen Quartaro
Michaeleen Pamukcoglu
Paul K.Taefi
Samuel and Patricia Akinbami
Barry Alberding
Arleen R. Bench
Ronald Clearfield
Robert A. McMaster
Robert and Ilene Dee
Frank and Cheryl Ardus
Richard S. Downing
Dan and Wendy Centinello
Richard and Kathryn Gordon
Karen Dietz
Kenneth G. Halliwell, M.D.
Dan and Leanne Hughes
Michael and Karen Harmon
Kenneth and Jeannine Jones
Mary J. Heath
Linda Lewinski and Terry M. Vetter George and Bessie Jarjoura
Michael and Suzy McCarthy
Stephen Jones
Patrick and Bebe McLaughlin
John and Melanie Loss
Michael and Rhea Meyer
Frank and Katherine Lysiak
Robert and Diane Nottingham
George and Audrey Miner
Charles and Gloria Sherry
Margaret M. Moyer
Robert and Mary Skrzeczkowski
Peter and Mary Ohanessian
Jean-Guy and Marilyn Roy
Winifred T. O’Reilly-Cummings Fero and Nancy Sadeghian
Colleen Cummings
Kenneth and Mary Ann Sherry
Erie County Industrial
Kenneth and Joan Staub
Development Agency
Iradj and Beth Taheri
Patrick and Ellen O’Reilly
Kamal D. Tourbaf, M.D.
William Tychsen
Diane L. Vigue
Susan Wegmann
George and Lorraine York
Honorariums for Marriage
of Nancy Ryan and
James Westkott
Theodore and Susan Armstrong
Sherry A. Boner
Roberta Brown
Charles and Judith Foltz
Miriam Freeman
Robert and Pamela Gilson
Willard and Jane Green
Craig and Judy Harris
Richard and Carol Herbster
William and Barbara Horley
Greg and Elain Horton
Karl and Jeanne Ikerman
Lynne D. Kania
Paul and Lee Ann Lancioux
William and Barbara LeBlanc
Ken and Arlene Livingston
Eleanor G. McJunkins
Bonnie Murphy
Dana and Nancy Newbrook
Raymond and Martha Pearson
John and Suzanne Peipock
Madeleine P. Pereira
Dr. Robert Reeder
John F. Reeser
Craig and Virginia Rosse
Richard and Gail Sanzi
Marilyn Sayles
Richard Schaumburg
Norman and Diane Sylvester
Robert and Carol Turner
Robert and Norman Vivian
Seldon and Lois Whitcomb
Fifty-nine percent of Summit Academy’s
school age students (5-21)
are diagnosed with autism;
another 39% are multiply disabled.
annual report 2009
2008 – 2010
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Donors SUMMIT
Community Heroes
The following organizations and businesses supported Summit by hosting a special event,
through dress down days or selling items and contributing the proceeds to Summit.
We appreciate the time and effort that was spent on behalf of our students.
3M Golf Tournament
Box Tops for Education
Buffalo Metro Federal Credit Union
Buffalo Musicians against Autism
Embrace the Difference Jewelry
Fiserv
Gilbert Golf
Grand Island National Honor Society
Hodgson Ross LLP
La Nova Pizza
Paddock Chevrolet / Summer
Auto Show
Steven J. Baum, P.C.
Target Stores
TGIF Bash / Store 1746 Walden
Transit Middle School
U.B. Amherst Swimming, Inc.
WNY Foundation for Dance, Inc.
In-Kind Gifts
The following organizations supported Summit in 2009-10 through contributions of their
products and/or services valued at $100 or more:
In 2010, Summit provided Service Coordination to
more than 400 individuals
with disabilities.
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Buffalo Bisons
J&M Distributing Co., Inc. / Certo Brothers
Tops Markets
Buffalo Coca-Cola
5ive Hole Sports Sales
Global Special Events
Buffalo Sabres
New Era Cap Co., Inc.
VM Marketing Group
Besta Pizza
Paddock Vocational
Training Center
We appreciate the generosity of the following
donors who contributed to the construction
of Summit’s Vocational Training Center at 165
Creekside Drive in Amherst, New York, which
opened in September 2009. The following
donors contributed to this project between
July 1, 2009 and June 30, 2010.
Paddock Chevrolet, Inc.
Children’s Guild Foundation
Children’s Rehabilitation Foundation, VCB, Inc.
Eastern Hills Sunrise Rotary Club
Grigg-Lewis Foundation, Inc.
Ingram Micro
James H. Cummings Foundation, Inc.
John R. Oishei Foundation in honor of
Erland Kailbourne
Ken-Ton Lodge
Lawley Insurance Company
Uniland Development Company
U.B. Amherst Swimming, Inc.
The Western New York Foundation
Thomas and Jeanne Elmezzi Private Foundation
*Special thanks to our friends at Paddock Chevrolet
for donating Super Bowl tickets which were raffled
in 2009, raising $10,000 in support of the Creekside
Capital campaign.
Events/Donors SUMMIT
2009 Summit Golf Tournament
Honorary Chair and former Buffalo Sabre Brian Campbell returned to Buffalo in August 2009
to host Summit’s 10th Annual Golf Tournament at Lancaster Country Club.
During dinner, Summit paid a special tribute to Mr. Campbell by showing a video featuring Summit
Academy students saying “thank you” – whether verbally, using sign language, or with a communication
device. Dr. Stephen Anderson, CEO of Summit, also extended great appreciation to Summit parent,
Dave Aston, for his many years of involvement with the tournament. Members of Mr. Aston’s
committee included: Bill Ferguson; Jack Finklea, Telperion Solutions Group; Jim Harrington,
Buffalo Bisons; Pete Lovering, Niagara National, Inc. Insurance Group; Dennis O’Leary,
Summit Federal Credit Union; and Mike Wulkan, Wulkan Management.
Summit appreciates the generous support of the following sponsors:
Golf sponsors:
Buffalo Lodging Associates, Inc.
Conesus Fest for Charity
Summit Federal Credit Union
Dopkins and Company
Independent Health
Merrill Lynch / Gerald Cornish
Lauer-Mancuso Associates Architects
Niagara Frontier Automobile Dealers Association
Niagara National, Inc.
Pulse 360
Telperion Solutions Group, LLC
Greatbatch
Partners Press – A Zenger Group Company
St. Joseph’s Parish Federal Credit Union
Held’s Janitorial
Ellicott Development Company
Paul Aswad Insurance
Buffalo Hotel Supply
Events SUMMIT
2010 Summit Walk for Autism Awareness
With overwhelming support of more than 1,000 parents and families, staff and community friends,
Summit’s 2010 Walk for Autism Awareness broke all previous fundraising records raising $74,000
in support of its programs and services. More than 150 volunteers worked to make the event run
smoothly as participants enjoyed post-walk festivities
including face painting, live music, bounce houses,
and a complimentary cookout.
The top fundraising team was Claudia’s Clan, led by
Walk Chairman and Summit parent Tom Rosenecker,
which collected more than $10,000. All funds raised
were directed to Summit’s capital campaign for its
vocational training center on Creekside Drive in Amherst,
scholarships for students attending the Connections
Summer Treatment Program, and the purchase of
technology upgrades for Summit Academy’s classrooms.
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Events SUMMIT
The 2011 Walk for Autism
took place on Saturday,
April 30, 2011, raising,
more than $130,000!
Many thanks to all who generously supported this event including the following businesses:
2010 Walk for Autism Awareness sponsors:
M&T Charitable Foundation
Tops Friendly Markets
Independent Health
Buffalo Bills, Inc.
Creditors Interchange, Inc.
Mass Mutual Financial Group / Buffalo Agency
Rich Products Corporation
Waste Management of NY, LLC
New Era
Regal Cinemas
SanMar
Subway
Coca Cola
Wilson Farms
Sahlen’s
Matt James Cool Music for Kids
Bickford Paper, Inc.
Bond, Schoeneck & King, PLLC
Conax Technologies LLC
David Collins Productions
Michael Dearing / Allstate Insurance
Ellicott Development Company
Forestream Pediatrics LLP
Donald Hoffman / Airport Plaza Jewelers
John W. Danforth Co.
Parent Network of Western New York
People Inc.
Rural Metro
Schunk Wilson & Co.
St. Joseph Parish Buffalo Federal Credit Union
Synergy Corp.
Tom’s Restaurant
Western New York Pediatrics
WHTT Radio
WKBW Channel 7
Donors SUMMIT
We greatly appreciate the
support of the individuals,
businesses, and organizations
who contributed $50 or more
to the 2010 Summit Walk
for Autism Awareness.
More than 175 staff members attended educational conferences
and workshops during 2009-2010
to improve their effectiveness in working with our students and consumers.
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Ralph Abate
Amanda E. Acker
Richard and Kelly Amoroso
Victor and Lisa Anastasia
Anonymous
Daniel and Cathleen Arth
Priya Augustine
Judy and Paul Babbitt
David Baglio
Scott Banach Family
Martin and Peg Barkley
Jeremy and Michelle Barkley
Dr. Farida Barodawala
Lee and Paula Barrish
Anna M. Bartlett
Mary G. Bartram
Sheri Beals
Nicole Becken
Jacqueline Beecher
Greg and Mary Belile
Robert and Margaret Bene
Jason Bennett
Susan C. Bernholdt
Marc and Laurie Bernstein
Tim Bethin
Ambar Bhargava
Susan D. Bielec
Eva Blum
Jean Boddington
Stacey Boettcher
Russell Bonaventura
Michael Borgisi
Joseph Borgisi
James F. Bowen
Irene Bown
Thomas and Lisa Bradt
Karen Brandt
Stephanie A. Brauner
Lenny D. Breeden
Mary Brennan
William and Diane Brennan
Daniel Brockway
Michele F. Brodene
Alan Brown
Jennifer Brown
Suzannah Bryson
Steve and Linda Bryson
Peter Buccilli
Buffalo Lube Associates, LP
Keith and Mary Burich
Randall Burkard
William and Lauren Burns
Randy Burns
Gary and Anne Marie Burns
Cathleen Buscarino
Paul and Paula Cambria
Melissa Campanella
Donald Cannamela
Cannon Church
Jason Cartwright
Roberta Castlevetere
Florence Catania-Ricci
Dino Catenacci
Stephanie Cattarin
Andrea Childs
Robert and Carol Chur
Mollie Ciocca
Michael Civisca
Cynthia Clark
Clinton Street Faculty
and Staff
Timothy and Lisa Clinton
Sanford and Joan Cohen
Mary Cohen
Matthew and Kerry Collard
Patricia A. Collins
Eileen Collins
David and Erin
Collins
Bernadette CollinsHartwig
Sandra Colosimo
Raymond and Camille
Colvin
Sharon Cooper
Michael Costanzo
Julie Covelli
Colleen Cummings
Jason and Michelle
Czora
Frances Davis
Lucy Davis
Michael Deakin
Lisa Deans
Mario and Cindy Demarchis
Timothy Devin
Kristopher Diefenderfer
Tracie Diehl
Meredith Dietrich
David and Patricia Doane
David Doane, Jr.
Robert and Margaretmary
Dobmeier
Keith Dolan
Pamela Doroski
George and Ann Doscher
Robert Draper
Jim and Lynn Duggan
Anne Duggan
Erica Duggan
John Duggan
Sarah Durow
Eric and Melanie
Dutschman
Larry Eberhardt
Enterprise Charter School
Joseph and Mary Erbacher
Karen Fabiniak
Brian Fergus
Keri-Lynn Ferguson
Cheryl Ferguson
Lynne E. Fiddler
John and Leah Fink
Amanda Fisher
Jessica Fisher
Doreen Flatley
James M. Flynn
Erin Foley
Elizabeth Ford
Daniel and Colleen Forte
Franklin Middle
School Staff
Michael and Joan Fricano
Jennifer Fruehauf
Dominick and Jana Frustaci
Suzanne Furlani
Mathew and Lisa Futral
James and Beth Gaiser
Steve and Janet Gale
Gilles Gauthier
Beverly Gee
David and Geraldine
Geesler
Robert and Bonnie
Gegenfurtner
Charles and Lisa Gelo
Philip and Deanna
Giordana
James and Suzanne Glawatz
Denise Goller
Henry and Margaret Goller
Maureen and John Gorenflo
Jonathan and Kimberly
Graff
Charlene Graham
Grand Island HS Dress
Down Fund
Ruth Gray
John and Mary Gregor
Paul and Margaret Grenauer
Joseph Gross
Leon and Kathy Halat
Tobin and Alissa Hamer
Timothy F. Harrington
Barbara Hauck
Anna T. Hearn
Dolores A. Heba
Sean B. Hendrick
Margaret and Edward Hickey
Timothy and Elizabeth Holland
Judith A. Hollander
Janet Holliday
John Holroyd
Beth Holtz
Arveda M. Hondzinski
George F. Hoover
Scott R. Huber
Kevin and Susan Hurtubise
Donald and Barbara Hurtubise
William D. Irr
James Irwin
Chris Jakubczak
Debbie L. Jindra
Mary Sue Johengen
Margaret Johengen
Randall S. Jonmaire
Benedict and Kathlene Judge
Matthew P. Kaufler
William Kean
Denise A. Kearney
James and Barbara Kendall
Cindy A. Kent
Paula L. Kershner
Lara Kienle
James and Virginia Klein
Dr. and Mrs. Russell G. Knapp, Jr.
Steven Kowalik
Darryl and Margaret Kowalik
Andrew D. Kraus
Donna I. Kush
Salvatore and Gretchen LaDuca
Michael Lanyzs
Elizabeth LaPorta
Debora A. Laramee
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lauer
Paul and Agnes Lee
Ronald and Donna Leiser
Shannon M. Lenze
Sam Limtao
Shirley K. Lindemann
James Little
John and Margaret Litwin
Heather Litwin
Charles and Patricia Long
Douglas Long
Charles Ludwig
Thomas and Patricia Macy
Joseph and Christine Mangio
Anthony J. Manna
Tim and Renee Marciniak
Lisa Marciniak
Rosemarie Marciniak
Maureen J. Marris
Mars Jewelry, Inc.
Melissa Mason
Paul and Debra Mason
Michelle Mattick
Elizabeth Mattson
James McCarthy
Terence and Noreen McGuire
B. Scott and Karen Mergler
Mark W. Meszaros
Michael J. Meyers
Brian Mocny
MOMS Club of East Amherst /
Clarence
Matthew and Monica Mooney
Larry and Susan Muchow
Jennifer Muchow
Patricia M. Muscatello
David Nagy
Karla Noble
Richard Nocera
John T. Nowak
Michael and Julieann Nurse
JoAnn Occhino
Skylar Oliver
Michael and Denine Omilian
John and Charlene O’Reilly
Duane and Pam Paddock
Michael Paddy
Pages Automotive
Christopher and Susan Paolini
Marc Paolini
Randall Pappal
Brian and Tracy Paradowski
Susan Pawlik
Brian and Jill Pawlik
Marina Payne
Benjamin Pearson
James and Janet Pedlow
Paul and Susan Pelczynski
John and Amy Persons
Pfizer Foundation Matching Gifts
Diana Pirrone
Barbara Seefeldt Pool
Brian and Carol Powalowski
Stacy N. Powell
Michael Prinzbach
Professional Carriers & Brokers,
Inc.
John and Dale Przylucki
Kristin Pucser
Qualla Berry Farm
Frank and Susan Ragau
Katherine R. Rago
Nithya Ramnath
Wilda R Ramos-Morales
Holly B. Reiller
Samuel and Melissa Reyes
Crystal Reynolds
Elaine S. Rinfrette and
Ilene L. Rothman
James and Sharon Roberts
Karen Roberts
Christina Rodriguez
David Romano
Marcus and Cindy Romanowski
Michael Roncone
Jim and Irene Roncone
Joseph and Sheila Rosenecker
John Rosenecker
Jennifer Rossano
Scott Rothschild
Thomas and Annamarie Rotondo
Edward and Valerie Rubin
Stefanie Ruch
Jeffrey and Bridget Russo
Salvatore and Jennifer Russo
Buffy Ryan
Andrew and Laura Ryan
Christopher Ryan
Jonathan and Wendy Sadkin
Richard F. Sagneri
Thomas and Lisa Saia
William Samson
Rodney and Ann Sarkovics
Richard and Mary Ann Sass
David and Nancy Scalise
Duane Scheuer
Michael Schiavo
Andrew and Karen Schichtel
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Thank You for Supporting SUMMIT
Donors SUMMIT
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George and Mary Schichtel
Peter and Diana Schmit
Marylou Schumacher
Ron Scott
Frank A. Sedita
Christopher and Elizabeth Seefeldt
Sandra Shaflucas
Bernard F. Shaughnessy
Robert Shepard
Mark Smith
Mary Smith
Grace Smith
Eric Snitzer and Ellen Rich
Thomas and Nancy Sokolski
Cathleen J. Spero
Peter D. Stadler
Joseph and Jeanne Stadler
James and Sabrina Stagnitta
William Stanbro
Robert Starkweather
K. Brian and Samantha
Stead-Dorval
James and Elizabeth Stevens
Garry and Glenda Stevenson
Stephen Stewart
Albert Stockman and
Kristen Chilcott
Charles and Sandy Storrs
Todd and Jennifer Straeck
Strategic Advisory, Inc.
Randy and Christine Strauss
David and Margery Streamer
Mary E. Stry
The Rev. Michael Swartz
Joseph and Grace Swiatek
Margaret Swiatek
Edward and Michelle Tabone
Ellen C. Tagliarino
Randy and Merisa Taylor
Timothy and Margaret Terrill
Kathleen Terrill
Christopher and Joann Theilman
Jeffery and Brittany Thomas
Barbara M. Thomas
Erik Thompson
Steve Tricoli
Joann Tuck
Vicki Tyson
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Dorothea I. Urban
Wilma O. Vaca
Melissa Vasquez
Verizon Foundation
W. Interactive Inc.
George and Virginia Wallrich
John and Karen Ward
Warne Type Service, Inc.
Robert Weiner
Doreen M. Wendt
Dawn Werner
West Herr Automotive Group, Inc.
Charles and Shirley Wilson
Dr. Joseph C. Wittmann
John and Stephanie Young
Thad Zaleskiewicz
Jennifer and Edward Zimmerman
Jim and Barbara Zubler
Kim M. Zunner
Board of Directors SUMMIT
foundation board of directors
current board of directors
Jack E. Wagner, President
Inracks, Inc.
Warren Gleckel, Ph.D.
Buffalo State College
David Aston, President
Niagara National Insurance
Constance C. Holoman, M. Ed.,
Co-Vice President
University at Buffalo
Carl V. Granger, M.D.
Uniform Data System for Medical Rehabilitation
Gerald Cornish,Vice President
Merrill Lynch
Mary Powers, Esq.
Children’s Growth Foundation
Karen Hardick, Treasurer
Summit Educational Resources
Elizabeth M. Schachtner, M.B.A.
Planning / Marketing Consultant
Mark Martin, Secretary
M&T Bank
Linda Schriber, Ed.D., Co-Vice President
University at Buffalo
Roy Jordan, North Forest Office Space
Christine M. Oliver, M.D., Co-Vice President
Private Practice
Robert E. Spangenthal, Esq.,
Secretary/Treasurer
Lake Ledge Systems, Inc.
Anthony D’Auria
Waterbourne Real Estate Advisors, LLC
Mark E. Brand, Esq.
Phillips Lytle, LLP
John R. Cinquino
First Niagara Bank
Frederick G. Floss, Ph.D.
United University Professions
Thomas P. White, M.A., M.B.A.
Retired
Kent Keating, Seevast
Mark Maisano, Ingram Micro
Sujata Yalamanchili, M.B.A., Esq.
Hodgson Russ, LLP
Betty Murphy
Niagara Frontier Automobile Dealers Association
Board Legal Counsel:
Michael Nurse, WKBW-TV
Bruce Goldstein, Esq.
Goldstein, Ackerhalt & Pletcher, LLP
John Persons, Tops Markets
Thomas P. Rosenecker, VWR International
SUMMIT
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