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301 Washington Ave.
Albany, NY 12206
www.naba-vision.org
518-463-1211
BOARD OF DIRECTORS DECEMBER 2014
OFFICERS
Michael P. Collins
CHAIR
David P. Quinn
VICE CHAIR
Vincent Crisafulli
TREASURER
Mary Fiorillo-Lentini
SECRETARY
Mark J. McCarthy
IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR
DIRECTORS
Takla Awad
Kathleen Finnigan
Richard A. Frankel
Gerald S. Gordon
Phyllis Hathaway
Christopher H. Horan
Florence R. Luborsky
Anthony Paganucci
Robin M. Pellegrino
Tamara L. Rossiter
Mark W. Steiner, Ph.D.
Edward J. Wladis, M.D., F.A.C.S.
EX-OFFICIO –
FOUNDATION CHAIR
Stephen S. King
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FOUNDATION BOARD
OF DIRECTORS
DIRECTORS
Stephen S. King
CHAIR
Leon Aronowitz, II
Robert P. Mascali
EX-OFFICIO – NABA CHAIR
Michael P. Collins
NABA Board of Directors 2014
Sitting L to R: Tamara L. Rossiter, David P. Quinn, Christopher Horan,
Mary Fiorillo-Lentini, Kathleen Finnigan, Anthony Paganucci,
Phyllis Hathaway.
Back Row L to R: Gerald S. Gordon, Richard A. Frankel, Stephen S. King,
Michael P. Collins, Chair, Takla Awad, Mark J. McCarthy, Vincent Crisafulli
and Mark W. Steiner, Ph.D.
Missing from Photo: Florence R. Luborsky and Edward J. Wladis, M.D., F.A.C.S.
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Message from the Executive Director
Dear Friends,
At NABA, we change people’s lives every day. I say this often
because it truly sums up the positive results of our efforts to
facilitate independence for the people we serve and employ.
When we teach a young child a new skill, or help a senior stay
in their home, or secure a new product line to employ more
people, we are also changing lives for the better.
NABA is growing in the number and breadth of services in the
community. One service that is growing at a rate we have not
experienced in recent history is NABA’s Employment Services,
part of the Rehabilitation Services Department. In particular,
our job placement and work experience training programs
receive more referrals and we are regularly placing more
than double the number of young adults in summer work
experiences than we did just a few short years ago. Staff is
working closely with employers to make sure the placement
is a good match and that both the employer and employee
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have a positive experience, sometimes with the support of a
job coach. New, partnerships are expanding our locations to
include: non-profit agencies, retailers, colleges, hotels and
libraries throughout the Capital Region and Hudson Valley. We
are creating more opportunities for employment than ever
before. The response has been tremendous and by working
with employers, we are giving young adults valuable training
that they otherwise might not get; real work experience that
will help prepare them for full employment.
We are also seeing growth in our success rate for placing
individuals in permanent jobs. Again, the staff is working
closely with a wide range of employers throughout the
community to make sure we are facilitating a match that will
last and benefit both parties. We strive to fulfill the goals of
our consumers and to be a resource for quality employees for
businesses in our community.
Each of us at NABA is very proud of all that we do for
individuals who are blind, and we are very thankful to all of
our partners. Together, we will continue to change people’s
lives through employment opportunities and all of our services
in the community.
Sincerely,
Christopher T. Burke
Executive Director/CEO
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Statement of Financial Activities 12/31/2014
Revenue
Amount
Manufacturing and Rehabilitation Services
$5,424,557
Grants / Development / Foundation Income
$869,149
Other / Interest Income / Rental Income
$117,224
Total Revenues
13.6 %
$6,410,930
1.8 %
84.6 %
11.1 %
88.99 %
Expenses
Amount
Programs & Services $5,697,458
Support Services
Other Expenses
Total Expenses
$713,472
$0
$6,410,930
As of 1/13/15
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PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
Northeastern Association of the Blind at Albany (NABA) helps individuals of all
ages adapt to their vision loss, maximize their remaining vision, achieve their
goals, and to be more productive and independent.
NABA provides services throughout the greater Capital Region to residents of:
Albany, Columbia, Fulton, Greene, Eastern Montgomery, Northern Dutchess,
Rensselaer, Southern Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Sullivan, Ulster, and
portions of Warren and Washington counties.
In 2014, NABA served people ranging from 18 months to over 100 years old.
NABA’s Communications, Outreach, and Development Department presented
on NABA’s services to over 14,600 individuals.
Harry M. Judge Vision Rehabilitation Center
At NABA, we recognize the unique needs of those with some remaining vision,
and our Low Vision Specialist determines the individual’s level of functional
vision. Vision loss that cannot be corrected by ordinary glasses, contact lenses,
medication or surgery is called “low vision.” If you have low vision or partial
sight, it is important to maximize your remaining vision, because any usable
vision can help you continue to live independently.
Low vision services, provided by the NABA Low Vision Specialist, include a
thorough low vision eye evaluation and an assessment of how your remaining
vision functions in day-to-day living. The low vision exam evaluates how well
you see faces, street signs, newspaper print, and all the other visual clues that
guide you through your daily activities. Afterward, the doctor may prescribe
optical devices, such as high-powered spectacles and magnifiers, to enhance
the images for you to see.
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The professionals at NABA will recommend the right optical devices to
maximize a person’s vision based on your specific needs and interests. The
goal is to help an individual continue to read and function as well as possible,
and continue to enjoy hobbies and recreational activities. Our professional
staff may recommend devices or aids such as:
• Proper lighting or illumination
• Magnifiers — hand-held or stand magnifiers
• Sunglasses and filters to reduce glare and photosensitivity
• Closed circuit television that provides enlargement up to 75 times
and or provided text to speech
NABA cannot restore any lost vision but we are experts at working with your
remaining vision to ensure that you can continue to lead a highly productive
and fulfilling life.
2014 Low Vision Exams
Senior Exams (ALPS)
88
Vocational Rehabilitation (Adults in CBVH Programs)
36
Private Pay
82
Department of Corrections
12
Independent Living/CBVH
4
Diamond/Bradbury
1
Employees of NABA
24
Children in NYSCP programs
10
Total
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NABA’s 6th Annual Low Vision Technology Fair
NABA’s 6th Annual Low Vision Technology Fair was held on October 15th in
conjunction with National White Cane Safety Day. The event was held for the
first time at St. Sophia’s Greek Orthodox Church in Albany. The event continues
to grow drawing a record crowd of 216 registered attendees.
In recognition of White Cane Safety Day Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan opened
by making a proclamation that October 15th was White Cane Safety Day in the
City of Albany. Albany Police Department (APD), Chief Steven Krokoff shared
in the opening comments. Talking about The APD collaborations with the local
chapter of the American Council of the Blind (ACB) and NABA to promote
pedestrian safety in the City. NABA Executive Director Chris Burke accepted
the proclamation and thanked both for their ongoing support.
On October 6, 1964, a joint resolution of the Congress, HR 753, was signed
into law authorizing the President of the United States to proclaim October 15
of each year as White Cane Safety Day. This resolution said: “Resolved by the
Senate and House of Representatives, that the President is hereby authorized
to issue annually a proclamation designating October 15 as White Cane Safety
Day and calling upon the people of the United States to observe such a day
with appropriate ceremonies and activities.”
The purpose of a Low Vision Technology Fair is to showcase the latest in
technologies designed to assist the visually impaired with reading and daily
activities. Low vision and blindness technology companies showcased state-ofthe-art products that help with reading and everyday tasks. Exhibitors included
Ryan Vision Rehab, DiNapoli Opticians, AbiSee Inc., Ai Squared, Brailler Depot,
CTech, Eschenbach, G. Robert Oyer, LLC, HIMS Inc, Humanware Inc. and VisAbility Inc. NABA’s technology staff was available to answer questions and let
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everyone know about free monthly trainings. Other related organizations
were on hand to provide service information including: ShopRite Wellness,
Independent Living Center, the NYS Talking Book & Braille Library, WMHT RISE
Radio, NYS Commission for the Blind, Stratton V.A. Medical Center, Senior
Services of Albany and the Albany-Troy Lions Club.
“I look forward to this event every year,” said one attendee, “Living with
macular degeneration makes it difficult for me to read so I like to look at all
the video magnifiers and software for my computer that makes the print
larger. I really like how some of the technology actually reads text to me
on the computer or in a book.” Bob Oyer is a longtime supporter of NABA’s
technology fair and represents many low vision and blindness products.
“I really like coming to this event – it’s one of the best organized that my
company attends. I have to have two tables to accommodate all the people
who come, ask questions, and want to see the vision technologies”, said Bob.
There were two guest speakers; Dr. Thomas Federici of Retina Consultants Great Oaks who spoke in the morning and Dr. Hao Wang of Capital Region Retina
who spoke in the afternoon with over 50 attendees during each. Located in
Albany, both doctors are board certified ophthalmologists and vitreoretinal
specialists who spoke on the latest in retina and eye condition research and
treatments. This is the second time both doctors have volunteered their time to
NABA’s Low Vision Technology Fair and both regularly make their patients, aware
of NABA’s vision rehabilitation services. “Thanks for organizing this to help our
patients”, said Dr. Wang, “I’m glad that I could help.”
Save The Date: Next year’s Low Vision Technology is scheduled for the same
date and location in 2015. For more information about NABA’s Low Vision
Technology Fair, contact Cheryl Lawyer, NABA Outreach Coordinator at
(518) 463-1211 x234, [email protected].
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Low Vision Education Programs
The Northeastern Association of the Blind at Albany (NABA) is offering a series
of education programs entitled “Understanding and Living with Low Vision”
and “Aging Successfully with Low Vision – What YOU can do!” Designed for
seniors, healthcare providers, and family caregivers, these programs are
designed to educate about the four leading causes of vision loss in older
adults; early warning signs; living with and adjusting to vision loss; caring for
persons with vision loss; vision rehabilitation services; available resources; and
low vision aids such as magnifiers, adaptive devices and “talking” aids. Custom
programs can be designed for children, students, or teachers on related topics
such as blindness or Sighted Guide instruction. These programs are offered
free of charge to groups, clubs, businesses, and organizations.
NABA offers low vision examinations and vision rehabilitations services that
can help individuals live more safely and independently, even if they have a
visual impairment that is not correctable with standard glasses, contact lenses,
medicine, or surgery. Services include teaching adaptive skills for everyday
living - reading, cooking, and telling time, home management, financial
management, personal care and mobility. Vision rehabilitation cannot restore
vision to the normal range, but it can help people make the most of remaining
vision; helping them live active and independent lives.
For more information about NABA’s Low Vision Education Programs, contact Cheryl
Lawyer, Outreach Coordinator, at 463-1211 x234 or at [email protected]
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Vision Rehabilitation Therapy Independence and Self-Sufficiency
NABA’s Vision Rehabilitation Therapists (VRTS) provide in-home, one-on-one
instruction, which allows their legally blind consumers to manage daily tasks
and remain independent. These consumers learn new techniques for ordinary
activities ranging from cooking to reading, from telling time to sewing, from
using computers to using washing machines.
Vision Rehabilitation Therapy may involve a wide array of adaptive equipment
and teaching methods to ensure that NABA consumers are able to continue
living independently at home, obtain or maintain employment, and participate
in community life. VRTS teach usage in prescribed low vision aids in all training areas, which include, but are not limited to:
• Communications activities, such as writing, telephone usage, and
using electronic appliances
• Personal management, such as shaving, applying makeup, and
managing medications
• Meal management, such as pouring beverages, chopping foods, and
using the oven
• Home management, such as vacuuming, doing laundry, and setting
a thermostat
• Financial management, such as writing checks, maintaining an
accurate register, and identifying money
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Orientation & Mobility - Safe Travel
Being able to travel independently and safely is a
critical part of dealing with vision loss. This entails
that the individual knows where they are and how
to get where they need to go. NABA specialists
provide instruction on safe travel skills and ways
to establish and maintain orientation. O&M
services allow the individual to gain better spatial
awareness and travel independence. Lessons are
individualized, taught inside and outdoors, and may
incorporate the use of a sighted guide, cane skills,
public transportation, and existing vision as aided
by low vision equipment
Social Work - Adjusting to Vision Loss
Adjusting to and coping with vision loss
can be very difficult emotionally. NABA
assists individuals to adjust to their vision
loss, helping them to develop coping,
problem-solving, and decision-making
skills while also reducing stress and
anxiety. This encourages the individual’s
personal growth and complements the
vision rehabilitation program.
Assistive Technology Instruction
To address the growing need for computer technology skills, NABA assesses the
individual’s needs, and recommends a computer system and software that will
allow him or her to continue to utilize technology for work or school. Training is
provided on how to use the adaptive software and hardware. NABA specialists
are available to consult with schools, businesses and other enterprises that have
employees or students who need assistive technology services.
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Senior Rehabilitation Services (Over 55 years old)
Visual Rehabilitation Therapy
Orientation and Mobility
Social Case Work
Assistive Technology Instruction
216 consumers (539 hours of service)
77 consumers (345 hours of service)
33 consumers (130 hours of service)
9 consumers (87 hours of service)
Vocational Rehabilitation Services (21 years old – 55 years old)
Visual Rehabilitation Therapy
Orientation and Mobility
Social Case Work
Employment Services
Work Readiness
Work Experience Training (WET)
Diagnostic Vocational Evaluations
43 consumers (372 hours of service)
39 consumers (354 hours of service)
48 consumers (476 hours of service)
17 consumers (184 hours of service)
4 consumers (72 hours of service)
14 consumers (135 hours of service)
3 consumers (48 hours of service)
Youth Programs (Under 21 years old)
Kid Sight Program
Pre-Vocational
Work Experience
Training Program
SKILLS
Recreational and
Rehabilitation Programs for Youth
Social Case Work
Vision Rehabilitation Therapy
Orientation and Mobility
Assistive Technology Instruction
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2,532 children screened at 64 locations
218 children were flagged
8 consumers (64 hours of service)
18 consumers (240 hours of service)
6 consumers (180 hours of service)
21 consumers (96 hours of service)
5 consumers (36 hours of service)
5 consumers (44 hours of service)
5 consumers (17 hours of service)
6 consumers (49 hours of service)
Job Readiness
This program focuses on individuals or small groups learning the skills needed
for the first time employment or to maintain employment. Some of these
skills include time management, communications, and workplace etiquette.
Employment and internship opportunities are developed in local businesses
to meet unique needs and goals. This includes summer employment for high
school and college students who are building resumes for their future careers.
Job Placement
NABA’s skilled and experienced
candidates who are ready to obtain
permanent employment receive
assistance through NABA’s Placement
Services. Candidates in the Placement
program are assessed and assisted
with job seeking activities and job
development, as needed. Once hired,
NABA provides support to the employer
and employee for the first three months
of employment to ensure the transition
into the new position is smooth and
successful. Partnering with NABA’s
Placement program allows employers
an opportunity to demonstrate their
commitment to maintaining a diverse
workforce while hiring pre-screened and
qualified individuals.
This all-encompassing program begins
with a placement assessment to
determine if the candidate has the skills
and abilities to engage in job seeking
activities and, ultimately, independently
maintain employment. During the
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assessment, the candidate’s interests, skills, and preferences are explored and
a mock-interview is conducted. Any concerns or additional training needs are
addressed prior to entering the job seeking/job development phase.
Placement candidates are assisted with creating a resume, cover and thank
you letters, improving interview skills, and finding job leads. Any resources or
supplies needed to ensure a successful employment search are provided.
Employers who hire a NABA Placement candidate have access to NABA’s
qualified professionals who can assist with installing and updating assistive
technology, ensuring that communication devices work effectively, and
addressing any concerns which may arise.
The Work Experience Training (WET) Program
NABA’s Work Experience Training
program allows individuals an opportunity
to obtain paid work experience in a real
work setting with the support of a job
coach, if needed. The program is most
active in the summer, with the majority of
WET participants being high school and
college students who are looking to gain
experience in the workforce.
Additionally, adults who have little work experience, have been out of the
workforce for some time, or who are exploring new career options as a result
of vision loss, are also eligible to complete WETs. While learning new skills,
consumer employees have an opportunity to explore different employment
fields and environments prior to making long term career decisions.
Employers who partner with NABA to make the Work Experience Training
program successful do so at no cost to their businesses. The participant
and Job Coach are NABA employees with all related paperwork, liability,
and workers compensation being NABA’s responsibility. The Employment
Specialist maintains ongoing communication between the participant,
employer, and Job Coach to ensure a meaningful and productive experience
for all parties. Any issues, concerns, or suggestions are used as learning and
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growing opportunities and are addressed promptly.
Whether an individual is new to the workforce or returning to the workforce,
the Work Experience Training program allows participants to build their
resume while gaining valuable experience and job skills. Participating
employers in the WET program often express how much they learned and
benefited from having a NABA supported WET candidate. Many employers
ask to participate repeatedly and, in some cases, employers have hired WET
candidates permanently.
NABA can only provide the quality and professional Employment Services that
are helping people with vision loss with the support of leaders in the business
community. Below are a few of the employers who have partnered with us
to ensure that NABA employment candidates have opportunities to show and
grow their capabilities as productive employees.
NYS United Teachers- Connectability Program
Tratado-DeLibre Comercio
Somers Manor Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
Kingston Ulster Ave. Hannaford
Northeastern Association of the Blind @ Albany
Double “C” Farms
Golub Corporation
YMCA of Kingston and Ulster County
Saratoga Regional YMCA
Hampton Inn Fishkill Hotel
Dutchess Community College, Office of Disability Svcs.
Adirondack Mountain Club
Lagrange Hannaford
Price Chopper- Malta
Price Chopper- Poughkeepsie
TJ Maxx - Latham
Price Chopper- Queensbury
Boys & Girls Club of Lansingburgh
McCarroll’s Village Butcher and Delmar Marketplace
BOCES
LL Bean Albany
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SKILLS Program
The SKILLS Program (Success is
Knowledge, Independence and Life-Long
Learning for Students), in its fourth year,
served 8 teens between the ages of 13
and 17. The SKILLS Program focuses on
vocational and educational awareness
activities combined with recreational
activities. In 2014 the group participated
in college tours, visited a radio station and talked with a visually impaired
mentor who worked there as a radio personality, practiced Orientation &
Mobility skills by planning and taking a CDTA bus, and spoke with several
visually impaired mentors at different points in their adult life (college, career).
The group also completed interest inventories which directed them towards
career choices they may be interested in. Mock interviews were held and
discussions and activities revolving around appropriate workplace attire and
behavior were incorporated as well. Some recreational activities the students
participated in were a self-defense course, swimming at the Ciccotti Center,
and rides and games at Funplex Fun Park.
KidSight
An estimated 19 million children under the age of 15 are visually impaired.
Of these, 12 million children are visually impaired due to refractive errors,
a condition that could be easily diagnosed and corrected. 1.4 million are
irreversibly blind for the rest of their lives, (World Health Organization June
2012). NABA offers a unique vision screening service, which aims to identify
and address potential vision problems in children. Early identification of vision
problems is vital to ensuring timely treatment and prevention. In 2014, the
program screened at 64 sites in 7 counties, and 2,532 children were screened
for possible vision problems. Out of these children, 218 were flagged with vision
problems. If glasses are prescribed early for children it will improve the child’s
vision and development. The 90 % of the children who fail the screening exam
need glasses or some other corrective action. The other 10% may have major
vision issues. All these children are recommended to see an eye specialist.
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Recreational and Rehabilitation Programs for Youth
In 2014, NABA Youth Programs for children and teens continued to grow and
thrive. In our inaugural year of year round programming, made possible by a
3 year grant from The Lavelle Fund for the Blind, we served 18 children and
9 teens. We continued to collaborate with local organizations and schools for
integrated programming as well as build new relationships. This year, our teen
group began volunteering on a monthly basis with Capital Roots in Troy. We also
further developed our relationship with the Arts Center of the Capital Region
and will be participating in their new initiative The Community Inclusion Project
which will offer inclusive art programs intended to foster community between
individuals of varying backgrounds and abilities. In addition, we have established
increased contact with families. The first Family Night was held in October with
8 families and 32 people attending our First Annual Youth Program Halloween
Party. More Family Night activities are planned for the coming year. As a result
of increased contact with youth and parents throughout the year, we have seen
an rise in referrals for individual services for Orientation & Mobility, social work,
and Vision Rehabilitation Therapy.
The first full year of year round programming included a variety of activities
and new experiences for both children and teens. Some of these activities
included: programs at the Albany Institute of History and Art, snowshoeing
at 5 Rivers in Delmar, volunteering at Ronald McDonald House in Albany
as well as Capital Roots in Troy, roller-skating at Rollerama Skating Center,
bowling, rides and games at Funplex Fun Park, Trampoline jumping at ClubLife
Trampoline Park, cooking lessons with Vision Rehabilitation Therapists, and
Orientation & Mobility practice with treasure hunts and CDTA fixed bus routes.
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DIRECT AND
INDIRECT EMPLOYEES
OF THE YEAR
Peter J. Salmon:
Direct Labor Employee of the Year Award
MARK EVANS
Mark has performed a variety of operations
since joining NABA. With his positive attitude
and great sense of humor, Mark is known
within the agency for boosting co-workers’
morale while also maintaining a high level of
productivity. Mark is a man with many interests.
An ordained minister who performs marriages,
funerals, and counseling. Mark also has a degree
in culinary arts and is considered an “awesome
cook” by his co-workers. Mark enjoys music and plays the guitar, banjo, and
mandolin. He also volunteers with City Mission and with a local animal shelter.
NABA 2014 Milton J. Samuelson:
Career Achievement Award
ANGEL BRASSARD
Angel Brassard is the coordinator of the Dr. Harry
Judge Vision Rehabilitation Center at NABA. She
is responsible for all administrative functions of
the center and also works directly with clients
by helping them to learn new technologies to
maximize their independence. As Coordinator of
the Vision Rehabilitation Center, Ms. Brassard’s
duties include: scheduling low vision evaluations
for consumers, arranging transportation,
compiling and recording all necessary paperwork
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and files, working directly with the Low Vision Specialist (optometrist) on all
functions of the Vision Rehabilitation Center, ordering and keeping an inventory of
all low vision equipment, and coordinating all operations on days when consumers
come to the center for exams.
Angel also serves as a community liaison for NABA, handling information and
referral calls. She is a valuable asset to NABA’s development and communications
department, serving on organizing committees for the annual gala and annual golf
tournament. Some of Angel’s personal interests include travel and musical theater.
Angel looks forward to expanding her role in different departments across the
organization. She really enjoys helping NABA’s consumers and learning about new
equipment and technology that enables a person to maximize their independence.
2014 NABA Employees of the Quarter
Tuoi Tran – January – Manufacturing
David Barron – January – Finance
Lyle Quackenbush – April – Maintenance
Cheryl Lawyer – July – Communications, Outreach and Development
Delaney Nguyen – October – Manufacturing
2014 NABA Employees Milestone
Anniversaries and Retirements
Harriet Seeley –
February 2014
Donna Peasley –
April 2014
Kim Terney –
June 2014
Byron (Mike) Bowman –
June 2014
Diane Hubbard –
September 2014
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Thirty Years at NABA
Maureen Strainge – October 2014
Ten Years at NABA
Byron (Mike) Bowman – January 2014
Melissa Riggio-Quackenbush – February 2014
Charles Carter – February 2014
Charles Petraske – April 2014
Ralph (Randy) Ashcroft – April 2014
John Farina – September 2014
Five Years at NABA
Mark Evans – February 2014
Amtrul Baseer – February 2014
Shamin Akhtar – April 2014
Hung Tang – June 2014
Michele O’Hare – October 2014
Lyle Quackenbush – December 2014
Braille Conversion Services
Many people who are blind have learned to read Braille. NABA can produce
large and small Braille projects with a short turn-around time. This service
can be used by businesses and educational institutions that wish to make their
products and services more user friendly to blind persons in their community.
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Manufacturing
NABA’s manufacturing department is part of the Ability One Program, fully
integrated, and is also ISO 9001 Certified. NABA also participates in the
New York State SHARP Program with the NYS Department of Labor. NABA’s
manufacturing department is staffed with individuals who are blind working
alongside individuals with other disabilities or no disability at all. In 2014,
NABA was the largest producer of reflective safety vest in New York State. We
also produce many other items for state and federal government customers.
NABA is the sole manufacture for all women’s military necktabs for the United
States Army, Navy, and Marine Corps.
In 2014, the department shipped $4,455,881 worth of product consisting of
123,844 necktabs, 85,423 safety vests, 8,825 construction flags, 7,308 cases
of coveralls, 2034 packs of cable ties, 252 gallons of Geokleen, 287 cases of
drug test kits, 646 pairs of NYS Police Shoe Kits, 553 dozen urinal blocks, and
59 dozen bed under pads. NABA’s sales for this period grew 9.31% over the
previous period. NABA continues to pursue new opportunities that will allow us
to employ additional blind and visually impaired individuals in our service area.
Total Dollars Shipped................................... $4,455,881
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NABA Manufacturing and
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) Project
At NABA, we manage our inventory flow
via Sage 100, an enterprise resource
planning software. However, most of
the processes in the inventory flow
are manual, which has led to lower
inventory accuracy. NABA desires to
improve inventory accuracy to 95% by
automating the processes using work
orders and bar coding.
In 2014, the RPI Capstone Team of Farida Belo-Osagie (IME), Alexander Bricker
(MECH),Michael Gerhardt (IME),Frank Myers (MECH),Shoshana Rubinstein (IME),
Alexandra Svoboda (IME),Project Engineer – Aren Paster, and Chief Engineer –
Rahmi Ozisik) and led by Mark W. Steiner, Ph.D. started the project by analyzing
the current process. Time studies and worker interviews were conducted. Bar
coding was considered a main solution to the inventory inaccuracy. The team
also conducted an initial cycle count on finished goods. There was a discrepancy
between Sage and the physical warehouse inventory. In addition, it showed that
finished goods were not the key to the inventory inaccuracy. It also showed that
bar coding would not solve the problem. An additional, more in-depth cycle
count further investigated the cause. The bill of materials is currently inaccurate
due to inconsistent unit of measure and incorrect quantities, and so the team
recommends that the bill of materials should be updated.
The current process of transferring raw materials to work in progress does not
track the raw materials used per order, which is another cause of inventory
inaccuracy. Work Order, a module in Sage, has the capability of tracking these raw
materials and has been suggested to NABA as the new method of managing raw
materials. NABA currently has a license to use the Work Order module so the sole
cost of its implementation will be from training the workers on its use. The Work
Order can also be used to continuously identify inaccuracies in the bill of material.
To ensure that the inventory accuracy is tracked, the team developed a cycle
counting schedule (10-15 items per day). This includes an evaluation form to be
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completed by the worker responsible for counting the item. In addition, there are
work instructions on how to create a new schedule and following that counting
schedule.
NABA requested documentation of standard procedures for some of their current
processes. The team developed work instructions related to the warehouse
(including Sage instructions) that will be used to train new hires. In addition,
the team updated the Travel Sheet, Warehouse Transaction Form, and Cutting
Order Forms. The team also recommended input of shelf locations into Sage to
reduce time spent in warehouse searching for items. Labels on the items in the
warehouse should be printed in large font and colored paper in consideration of
the employees. The team also noted that the warehouse doesn’t have Sage which
adds time to the shipping process, so the team recommends utilizing this desktop.
The warehouse improvements are underway and their benefits have been
observed most especially in shorter part picking times.
If implemented correctly, the above mentioned solutions will drive NABA’s
inventory accuracy up to 95% as desired by management.
NABA Blind Golfers’ Association
The Capital District Blind Golfers’ Association was founded in
1955, and over the last nearly 60 years has provided a fun and
exciting opportunity for blind golfers and sighted coaches. In
2013, NABA took over the Association. The group follows the
same rules and bylaws as the United States Golfers Association.
The league plays in a Scramble format. People are matched
in foursomes; a blind player and his or her coach equals one
team. The game typically lasts two and a half hours.
NABA would like to thank the following courses
for allowing the NABA Blind Golfers to play a
round at their course in 2013-2014: Albany
Country Club, Ballston Spa Country Club, Capital
Hills Golf Course, Normanside Country Club,
Saratoga Spa Golf Course, Stadium Golf Course,
and The Country Club of Troy.
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Free Technology Training For
Blind and Visually Impaired
In 2014, the NABA’s Technology Department started conducting monthly
technology training every second Tuesday of the month from 1 - 3 PM at NABA.
Trainings are free of charge to the blind and visually impaired.
The purpose of the training is to assist people with vision impairment to better
access their technology devices such as Windows laptops, iPads, and iPhones.
NABA technology staff is highly-trained and experienced to address issues
related to vision impairment when using these devices. NABA technology staff
is currently working with students to help learn the basics of device navigation,
maximize access to technology on their devices, as well as discover additional
accessibility options. Trainings started in May and have been very well received.
NEW TRAINERS WELCOME! NABA welcomes volunteer technology trainers. The
more trainers there are, the more people can be helped. If you don’t have the
skills yet to be a trainer, NABA technology staff can work with you to help you
get there. For more information, to become a trainer, or to register for training,
contact Fritz Stafford at (518)512-2714, or via email at a fstafford@naba-vision.
org. Participants are asked to bring their own devices.
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Eastwyck Village Low Vision Support Group Meets
Eastwyck Village, in collaboration with
the Northeastern Association of the Blind
at Albany (NABA), proudly announced in
2014 “Low Vision Support Group” open
to residents and community members
of all ages. The group will meet at the
Eastwyck Village Community Room in
North Greenbush.
The goal of the Low Vision Support Group is to provide a forum for support
and discussion about living with vision loss. Individuals with vision loss, as well
as their family and friends, learn about adjusting to and living independently
with vision loss, treatment and research, and community resources. The group
meets monthly for collaborative discussions and presentations by vision and
health professionals.
For more information and to register for the Eastwyck Village Low Vision
Support Group, contact Kelly Hotaling at (518) 874-1638. For more
information about NABA services, contact Cheryl Lawyer, NABA Outreach
Coordinator at [email protected] or at (518) 463-1211.
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Partnerships And Affiliations
Last year, NABA spent time building new relationships, partnerships and
collaborations with area organizations and businesses. It is through these
new relationships and through the help and support of our friends in other
organizations and business throughout the years that has allowed NABA to
continue its mission in the 14 counties we serve.
• Academy of the Holy Names
• Albany Colonie Chamber of
Commerce
• Albany College of Pharmacy
• Albany Country Club
• Albany County Office of the Aging
• Albany Eye Associates
• Albany High School
• Albany Jewish
Community Center
• Albany Medical Center
• Albany Parking Authority
• Albany Public Library
• Albany Round Table
• Albany School of Humanities
• Albany Times Union
• Albany Traffic Safety
• All Over Albany
• American Council of the Blind
• Arbor Hill Elementary
• Association For the Blind &
Visually Impaired
• Association for the Visually
Impaired, Inc.
• Association for Vision
Rehabilitation and
Employment, Inc. (A.V.R.E.)
• ASH
• Athens Meal Site
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• Athens Town Hall
• Atria Crossgates
• Atria Guilderland
• Atria Shaker
• Aurora of Central New York, Inc.
• Avila Guilderland
• Bassett Hospital
• Beechwood Retirement
• Berkshire Bank
• Blind Employment Network of
New York
• Bethlehem Pre-School
• Bethlehem School District
• Bryant Stratton
• Capital Area Council of Churches
• Capital District Senior Housing
Options Providers
• Capital District Transportation
Authority (CDTA)
• Capital Hills Golf Course
• Capital Region Caregiver Coalition
• Capital Region Center For Arts In
Education
• CAPTECH LOGISTICS
• Carasol Kids
• Care a Lot
• CA$H (Creating Assets, Savings
and Hope) Coalition of the
Greater Capital Region
• Catholic Charities Housing Office
• Catholic Charities Senior &
Caregiver Support Services
• Catholic Charities Tri-County
Services
• Catholic Guild for the Blind
• Catskill Meal Site
• CD Shop – Capital District Senior
Options Provider
• CDPHP
• Center for Disabilities Services
• Center for the Visually Impaired
(Olmsted Center for Sight)
• Central Association for the Blind
and Visually Impaired
• Central Park Elementary
• Charlton Seniors
• Chatham Middle School
• Chinese Community Center of
Capital District of New York, Inc.
• Christ the King Church
• Clifton Park-Halfmoon Library
• Clifton Park Seniors
• Cloverpatch
• Coburg Village
• Cohoes Community Center
• Collaborative Programming with
the Office of the Aging in Albany
and Schenectady Counties
Partnerships And Affiliations
• Colonie Day Care
• Colonie Senior Services Inc.
• Comfortext Window Fashions.
• Commission of Economic
Opportunity –CEO Head Starts
• Community Hospice
• Cooperstown Art Association
• Cornell Cooperative Extension
• Corporate Woods Day Care –
Bright Horizons
• Coxsackie Meal Site
• CrossRoads for Child
Development
• Delaware Elementary School
• Diamond Ridge Assisted Living
• Disability Advisory Committee of
the CDTA
• Duanseburg Senior Center
• Eagle Point Preschool
• Early Childhood Education Center
-ECEC
• Eddy Visiting Nurses
• Ellis Hospital, Diabetes Educators
• Empire State Employment
Resources for the Blind (ESERB)
• Empire State Association of
Assisted Living
• Empire Wine.com – Brad &
Rebecca Junco
• EP&M International
• Equinox
• Executive Woods Child Care
• Excelsior College
• Fidelis Care First Niagara Bank
• fingerpaint
• First Reformed Church- Coxsakie
• First United Methodist ChurchSchenectady
• Fulton Elementary
• FunPlex
• Glens Falls Association for the
Blind
• Giffen School
• Girls Inc.
• GPGNNY
• Grafton Seniors
• Grand Union
• Greene County Office of the
Aging
• Greenport Seniors
• Guiding Eyes
• Guildcare
• Harris Beach LLC
• Head Start Cobleskill
• Helping Hands
• Henry Johnson Charter School
• Heritage Home for Women
• Hilltown Seniors
• Hispanic Service Providers
• Hola Capital
• Home Instead Senior Care
• Hoosick Falls Pre School
• Hoosick Falls Sr. Center
• Hospice and Palliative Care
Association of NYS
• Howe Pre School
• Hudson Day School
• Hudson Valley Community College
• Humane Society of Putnam
County
• Independent Living Center of the
Hudson Valley, Inc.
• Interim Healthcare
• Iseman, Cunningham,Reister &
Hyde LLP
• Jewett Meal Site
• Jewish Community Center
• Jewish Guild Healthcare
• Joann Hoose Photography
• Kenwood Manor
• Kiddie Academy
• Kinderhook Eye
• Kings School
• Lebanon Seniors
• Lighthouse International - NY
Lighthouse Vision Rehab. Services
• Lincoln School
• All Lions Clubs in the 14 counties
NABA serves
• Little Flower Day Care – Teresian
House
• Little Ones
• Live , Laugh & Learn-Ulster
County – MHVLVN
• Living Resources
• Long Term Care Brokers
• Maple Leaf
• Mechanicville Seniors
• Medical Society of the County of
Albany, Inc.
• Mid-Hudson Valley Low Vision
Association
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Partnerships And Affiliations
• Millbrook Daycare Center
• NBT Bank
• New Meadow
• New Scotland Elementary
• New York State Ophthalmological
Society
• NFB - National Federation of the
Blind
• NIB – National Industries for the
Blind
• NYSCB – New York State
Commission for the Blind
• NYS Department for
Transportation
• NYSID - New York Industries for
the Disabled
• NYS Talking Book and Braille
Library
• New York State Vision
Rehabilitation Association
• Niskayuna Cooperative Extension
• Normanside Country Club
• North Albany Academy
• North Country Association for the
Visually Impaired
• Northeast Health – The Eddy
Programs and Services
• Northway Toyota
• OPWDD
• Parson Child and Family Services
• Pawling Library
• Ines at Poughkeepsie Center
• Price Chopper
• Pumpkin Patch
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• Rensselaer County Regional
Chamber of Commerce
• Rensselaer County Senior
Services
• RPI
• Rensselaer Senior Center
• Rhinebeck Eye Center
• RISE Radio
• Russell Sage
• Saint Peter’s Health Partners
• Saratoga Aging & Disabilities
Network
• Saratoga Interagency- Saratoga
County
• Saratoga Senior Center
• Saratoga Spa Golf Course
• SCAP at Yates
• SCAP in Bellevue
• Schenectady Aging Services
Providers
• Schenectady Community College
Day Care
• Schenectady Jewish Community
Center - SJCC
• Schoharie Head Start
• Scotia Glenville Middle School
• SEFCU
• Senior Services of Albany
• Shenendahowa School District
• Sheridan Elementary School
• ShopRite
• Siena College
• SJCC
• St. Anthony’s Pre School
Schenectady
• Stadium Golf Club
• STAR
• Statler Center
• Stratton Veterans Administration
Medical Center
• Story Place
• Sunshine
• Sunnyview Rehabilitation
Hospital
• Surrounding Florist
• Talk 1300 AM
• Tech Valley Recycling, Inc.
• The Albany Academies
• The Arts Center of the Capital
Region
• The College of Saint Rose
• The Community Foundation for
the Greater Capital Region
• The Office of the Aging
Montgomery County
• The Stakeholders
• The Strand Center for the Arts,
Plattsburgh, NY
• The North Country Association for
the Visually Impaired & Blind
• TOAST
• Town of Bethlehem Senior
Citizens Services
• Trinity Church in Lansingburgh
• Trustco Bank
• Tutor Time East Greenbush
• Tutor Time North Greenbush
• TVNBC
Partnerships And Affiliations
• Union College
• University of Albany
• Unity House
• VISIONS Services for the Blind
And Visually Impaired
• Viking Head Start
• YMCA Gloversville and Kingston
• Walter S. Borisenok Family
Foundation
• WAMC
• Wee Care Child Care @
Department of Labor in Albany
• Wee Care – Child Care in Perth
• Westminster Presbyterian
• West Rotterdam Senior Center
• Westview Senior Apartments –
Saratoga
• WIDNENY
• Wine & Spirits Slingerlands
• WNYT Ch. 13
• Wolferts Roost Country Club
• WRGB 6
• YWCA Child Care
• And Many More…
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February 2014
An Evening of Fashion & Jewelry
NABA Blind Artist Society
To Benefit NABA’s Blind Artist Society
At the Franklin Plaza
NABA’s Blind Artist Society (BAS) was founded in 2007 by Dr. Paul Beer and
his son, Jonathan Beer. The Society is an international society of artists that
provides means for blind and visually impaired artists to gain exposure with
their work in online and gallery settings.
The BAS has held shows at The Stride Center for the Arts, the Albany Institute
of Art, Bausch & Lomb Headquarters in Rochester, Cooperstown, Fort Edward,
The Arts Center of the Capital Region, and Sunnyview.
WEDDING & EVENT PLANNING
Currently, the NABA BAS is collaborating with The Strand Center for the Arts in
Plattsburgh, The North Country Association for the Visually Impaired & Blind,
and Central Association of the Blind and Visually Impaired for a travelling
exhibit called “Clairvoyance”. If you are interested in hosting an exhibit,
purchasing art for your home or business, or becoming a member, please
contact 518-463-111x 241.
WEDDING & EVENT PLANNING
Sponsors
WEDDING & EVENT PLANNING
Amore Clothing
Amore Clothing
Amore Clothing
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April 2014
NABA Visionary Gala – Franklin Plaza To Benefit
NABA’s Rehabilitation Programs and
Youth Transportation Program
2014 Professional of the Year
Robert L. Schultze, M.D., F.A.C.S.
2014 Corporate Partner of the Year
First Niagara Bank
2014 Volunteer of the Year
Mark J. McCarthy
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Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Mary Fiorillo-Lentini
Bronze Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
The Hudson River Group
at Morgan Stanley
Bert Trombly
Senior Vice President
Copper Sponsors
Financial Advisor
John Malicki
Senior Vice President
Financial Advisor
George Danes
Senior Vice President
Financial Advisor
John G. Walsh
Senior Portfolio Manager
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NABA-Thanks for all the great work you
do!
ALBANY MEDICAL CENTER
LIONS EYE INSTITUTE
PHONE (518) 533-6540
September 2014 - 5th Annual NABA
Visionary Golf Tournament
Wolferts Roost Country Club To Benefit
NABA’s Senior Programs
On Monday, September 8, 2014, one hundred and four players took part in
the 15th Annual Visionary Golf Tournament at Wolferts Roost Country Club.
Two of these golfers were blind, yet they have continued to play and enjoy
the sport despite their vision loss. First and foremost, we would like to thank
all our sponsors, the golf committee, the vendors who donated to the silent
auction, and the volunteers. Without them, this tournament would not have
been a success. We would like to congratulate the Low Gross Team with a 58
comprised of: Kevin Cassidy, Jim Conde, Paul Kellogg and Bob O’Brien, Low
Net Team with a 51.20: Greg Kemp, Craig Cruden, Jeff Kampf, Kerry Gilcrest,
2nd Net with a 52: Rich Frankel, Paul Petell, Frank Trosset, Peter Tull, and 3rd
Net with a 53.80: Dan Auricclio, Greg Sichak, Bruce Skellie and Doug Thorn.
Throughout the day, the golfers also had the chance to win a number of
specialty contests. The player who drove their ball closest to the pin was Mike
Brown. The man and woman with the longest drive were Greg Kemp and
Diana O’Hare.
Save the Date for the 2015 Visionary Tournament to be on September 14th at
the WRCC.
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Visionary Sponsors
Course Sponsors
Open Sponsors
John G. Walsh
Senior Portfolio Manager
TRUSTCO
BANK
Your Home Town Bank
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Special Thanks
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Putting Contest Sponsored By
4th Annual NABA Casino Night
to Benefit NABA’s Youth Program’s
This year’s casino night had over 200 attendees at the Albany Country Club. We
would like to thank the sponsors and the honorary committee who made the
night such a success. The Committee Chairs were, Mary Fiorillo-Lentini and
Anthony Paganucci. NABA thanks the chairs and their wonderful committee for
all their hard work which made the night a night a great success. Congratulations
to this year’s winners Robin Pellegrino and Jon Zatlokowicz.
Proceeds benefit NABA’s Youth Program. NABA offers year-round programming
and activities for youth with vision impairments. This programming offers social,
recreational, and vision rehabilitation activities and is free to those who qualify.
We provide these programs to:
Children 8-12 years of age, Teens 13-17 years of age.
Currently, sessions run monthly throughout the school year, during school
breaks, and in the summer.
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Royal Flush Sponsors
Straight Flush Sponsors
Four of a Kind Sponsors
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NABA Supports Eye Research
Dr. Sally Temple is the Co-Founder, Principal
Investigator, and Scientific Director of the
Neural Stem Cell Institute located in Rensselaer,
NY. A native of York, England, Dr. Temple leads
a team of 30 researchers focused on using
neural stem cells to develop therapies for eye,
brain and spinal cord disorders. In 2008, she
was awarded the MacArthur Fellowship Award
for her contribution and future potential in the
neural stem cell field.
Dr. Temple received her undergraduate degree at Cambridge University,
Cambridge UK, specializing in developmental biology and neuroscience. She
continued her PhD work at University College London, and postdoctoral
fellowship at Columbia University, NY where she focused on optic nerve
development.
In 1989, Dr. Temple discovered that the embryonic mammalian brain
contained a rare stem-like cell. Since then, she has continued to make
pioneering contributions to the field of stem cell research, focusing on
the question of how neural stem cells alter their developmental potential
over time to generate diverse progeny. Her research indicates that internal
counting mechanisms, rather than external signals in the progenitors,
determine the number of cell divisions they undergo. She has identified
markers on progenitor cell lines and external signaling molecules that
participate in maintaining and differentiating them.
Dr. Temple’s studies suggest that the limited success to date of embryonic
stem cell transplants to repair neural damage could be due to introduction
of stem cells at the wrong stage of development. It may be that progenitor
cells further along in their differentiation will prove more effective. Through
her research on the differentiation of neural progenitors, Dr. Temple brings us
closer to developing effective clinical treatments for central nervous system
damage due to trauma, neurodegenerative diseases, malignancy, or stroke.
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NABA Supports Eye Research
As scientific director of NSCI, Dr. Temple oversees the research mission from
basic to translational projects. She is also responsible for the staff, the budget,
and for developing the overall strategic plan for the institute. Dr. Temple is a
member of the board of directors of the International Society for Stem Cell
Research, and of the medical advisory boards of the NY Stem Cell Foundation
and the Genetics Policy Institute. Her numerous articles have been published
in such journals as Nature, Cell Stem Cell, Neuron, and Cell.
Dr. Temple is recipient of many prestigious awards, including the Jacob Javitz
Merit award from NIH (2003), as well as the MacArthur fellowship Award (2008)
in recognition of her contributions to neural stem cell developmental biology.
Annual Fund Contributors
It is through our generous donors that help to make NABA’s Mission possible. These contributions to
NABA directly assist people needing our services, and we are very grateful to you. The following lists
represent donors who have made gifts to NABA between January 1 and December 31, 2014. Every
effort has been made to ensure a complete and accurate list. Please call us at 518-463-1211 with any
errors or omissions. Thank You.
($10,000 and above)
3M™ Scotchlite
Reflective Material™
Captech Logistics
Donald and Sandra Carman
The Sidney and Beatrice
Albert Foundation
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($5,000 - $9,999)
Anonymous
First Niagara Bank
Harris Beach, LLP
Charlotte Kullnig
The Parsons Family Foundation
Times Union
Vincent Zilnicki
($2,000 - $4,999)
Capital District
Transportation Authority
Christopher T. and
Courtney E. Burke
Capital Region Retina, PLLC
Empire Liquior.com
Mary Fiorillo-Lentini
Betty Foster
Franklin Hospitality Group
Dr. Paul S. Fellenbaum
Independent Charities of America
Iseman, Cunningham, Riester &
Hyde, LLP
Nicholas J. Marino & Co., Inc.
Charles and Michele O’Hare
Premier Transportation Group
Queensbury Cigar & Pipe
Dr. Robert and Deborah Schultze
SEFCU Foundation
The Hudson River Group at
Morgan Stanley
Tri City Rentals
United Way of the Greater Capital
Region
John and Debra Walsh
($1,000 - $1,999)
Alexander W. Cruden & Co.
Allergan, Inc.
David and Sharon Barron
Michelle and Walter Borisenok
Cohoes Savings Foundation, Inc.
Eugene and Maureen Connors
Cornea Consultants of Albany,
PLLC
Frank and Denise Crisafulli
Vincent and Ulkem Crisafulli
Mike and Jean DiNapoli
Galesi Group
GE Foundation
Joann Hoose Photography
Jennifer and PJ Hosner
JIMCO Painting
Judge Development Corp
Steve and Margaret King
Heinrich Medicus, Ph.D.
New York Gaming Association, Inc.
New York State Industries for the
Disabled, Inc. (NYSID)
nfrastructure
Northeast Gastroenterolgy &
Hepatology
Dr. James and Lucille Puleo
R. A. Hunsdorfer Foundation
Rossi Landscape Inc.
David Rubin and Carole Ju
Sano-Rubin Construction
Services, LLC
SEFCU
Kim and Karl Seitz
ShopRite Supermarkets, Inc.
The CFGCR’s Kenney Fund
TrustCo Bank
Turner Construction Company
WF Ventures, LLC / St. Croix Tan
($500 - $999)
Albany Roundtable Inc.
Matthew Alinger and Meika Loe
John and Mary Ann Allen
Backer and Spilfogel
Jeanne A. Benas Art Studio
Cyndy and Dr. Paul Beer
Berkshire Bank Foundation
CBRE - Albany
Mabel M. P. Cheng, MD, PLLC
Michael and Keira Collins
Timothy Danz
Frank and Mary Dyer
Fenimore Asset Management, Inc.
FirstLight Fiber
Fort Orange Press
Richard Freshour
Robert Ganz
Glaucoma Consultants of the
Capital Region
Maryanne and Jerry Gordon
Harbridge Consulting Group, LLC
Selwyn Harlow and Family
Meg and Jim Hogan
Intregra Optics
John J. Kennedy, Jr., MD
KeyBank NA
Robert and Gina Mascali
Mark and Eileen McCarthy
Bob and Fran O’Keefe
Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery, PLLC
Pirri Builders LTD/LLC
Print Connections
Sherry and Ted Putney
Michael Radosevich, MD
Ron and Marianne Romano
Tamara Rossiter
Rowlands & Barranca Agency
Bruce and Patty Rowlands
Sight Society of
Northeastern New York, Inc.
David and Karen Stackrow
Surroundings Floral Studio
The Prudential Foundation
Matching Gifts Program
Town of Hoosick Lions Club
Bert and Debbie Trombly
Uncle Sam Piping Solutions, Inc.
Universal Contracting &
Development
Dr. Edward and Lianne Wladis
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Annual Fund Contributors
($100 - $499)
Ken Abele
ABISEE, Inc.
Ai Squared
The Albany Guardian Society
Albany Parking Authority
Paul Amidon
8 Anonymous Gifts
Carol and Leon Aronowitz, II
Donald and Marie Aulenbach
Austin & Co., Inc.
Awards By Walsh
Bailey & Wakil Eye Physicians and
Surgeons, PLLC
Darcy Ball - Verizon Volunteers
Incentive Program
Peter and Marilyn Barron
Sheila and Carm Basile
Bellevue Builders Supply
Bethlehem Lions Club
Edwin Beyerl
Kevin and Melissa Bezio
Alyson and Michael Bingham
Blu Stone Bistro
Dominic Bonacquist, Jr.
Sanford and Joyce Bookstein
Bouchey Finanical Group
Virginia Brennan
Senator Neil Breslin
Erika Browne
Buenau’s Optician’s, Inc.
Margaret Burns
William Burns & Brothers of the
Union Chapter of The Alpha
Helen Butler
Miriam Butzel
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Capital Wine & Liquor
Capitol Cleaners
Susan Carswell
Brian E. Gee and
Monica L. Casey-Gee, OD
Nancy and Thomas Cassidy, Jr.
Catholic Charities of the
Diocese of Albany
CDPHP
George N. Cefferillo, Jr.
Center for Disability Services
Peter Christoph
Reverend James Walsh –
Church of St. Piux X
Philip and Joni Cifarelli
Circles of Mercy, Inc.
Paul and Diane Clairmont
Diane Clancy
Janis Cohen
Laurel Colasurdo
Vincent Colonno
Comfortex Window Fashions
Competitive Velocity
Hon Richard Conti
Theo Cookingham
Steven Coons
John Cornwall
Kirk Cornwell
Daniela Corvalan-VanVeghten
and Keith VanVeghten
Gene and Ann Crisafulli
William Curran
Shirley Curtis
Karen and Richard D’Ascoli
James Daub
Christopher Delker
Marie DeLorenzo
DiNapoli Opticians
Marr and P Dinoia
Nick and Robin Domenici
Mark Duffy
Dorothy Ellinwood
Jean Ellis
Bryan Empie
Marion Endryck
Eschenbach Optik
Margaret Farrell
Kate Finnigan
Joe Crisafulli
William and Mary Ellen Flynn
Joan and Bob Forster
Dr. Tom Freeman and
Mrs. Phyllis Attanasio
Peter French
G. Robert Oyer, LLC
Christopher F. Gabriels, MD
Ann Gallagher Sagaas
Galway Lions Club
Claire O’Brien and John Garry, II
Colleen and Hal Geary
Douglas and Joan Gerhardt
Todd and Kathleen Giombetti
Girls Inc. of the Greater
Capital Region
Glennpeter Jewelers
Diamond Centre
Amy Glodny
Karen Gnatek-Landau
Marilyn Gobel
Howard Goldsmith
Neil and Jane Golub
Michael Grady
Annual Fund Contributors
Greater Ravena Area Lions Club
Louise and Harris Gregory, Jr.
Morris and Alison Gulbrandson
Robert Hall
Louise Marshall
Eileen and Donald Hempstead
Bruce and Lisa Herchenroder
Thomas and Joan Higgins
HIMS Inc.
Margaret Hoff
Hotel Indigo
John and Ethel Howard
The Honorable Bishop
Howard J. Hubbard
Hudson River Industries
HumanWare
James Hundt, Sr.
Pamela Hynes
IBM Employee Charitable
Contribution Campaign
Iron Worker’s Local Union No. 12
G. Keefe and Nancy Jackson
James H. Maloy, Inc.
Donnie Japson
Rensselaer County Executive
Kathleen M. Jimino
Jordan Energy & Food
Enterprises LLC
Jillian Kasow and Ali Chaudhry
Frank Kennedy
KeyBank Foundation
Matching Gift Program
Knights of Columbus Council #173
James and Julie Knox
Amy Koethe
Peter and Mary Kay Komarinski
Rev. Thomas Krupa
Paul and Debra Kutey
Margaret Levine
Michael Levine
Lia Auto Group
Marc Lifset
Light & Power
Communications LTD
Joseph Maddalla
Main Care Energy
Ellen and Bill Marinello
Nick and Charlene Marino
Marra’s Pharmacy, Inc.
Carole Ann Marra
George Martin
MassMutual Matching Gift Program
Don Matusik
M. Bernadette and
David Mayersohn
Mary McGrath
William and Doris McKever
Elizabeth and John McManus
Mercado’s News
Michael DeNardis Salon
Jim and Pat Miller
Gary Mittleman
Robert and Julie Murphy
Judith Ann Mysilborski, MD
NBT Bank
Joe Nelson
New York State
Ophthalmological Society
Robert Nolan
North Country Cultural Center
Northeast Health Foundation
Diane O’Hare
John Ogden
Jeffrey Olesko
Omni Development Company, Inc.
Overton, Russell, Doerr &
Donovan, LLP
Timothy and Kathleen Owens
Terry Paganucci
Stacie and Tony Pappas
Harrie and Frances Patrick
Dr. Gregory Pinto
Mitchell and Stefanie Pawluk
Ronald and Barbara Pearce
Margaret Pecoraro
Alice Peetz
Robin Pellegrino
Sharifa Perry
Robert Mascali
Pierro Law Group, LLC
Paula and Louis Pierro
Dr. Charles Poskanzer
Warren and Dorothy Pratt
Nancy and Fred Preston
Pride Center of the Capital Region
Bruce and Nancy Quay
David Quinn and Tammis Groft
Marianne Quinn
Paul Reinhardt
Alexander and Betsy Remington
Linda and James Rhoads
Gus and Lisa Ribeiro
Anita Riggs Sampels
Candi and Gordy Rockstroh
Rollarama Skating Center
Holli Rossi
Drs. Zachery and Mariam Roth
Daniel and Christina Ryan
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Annual Fund Contributors
Nancy Ryan
Robert Ryan and Susanne
Alterio-Ryan
S & L Building and
Development LLC
Ruth and Bob Sano
Diane Scheble
Brian and Dan Schlaks
Schuylerville Lions Club
Elizabeth Shearman
Donald and Carol Shutt
Drs. John Simon and
Susan Ferrary Simon
Richard Sleasman
Karl Sleight
David Smith
Irwin Smith, III
Millicent Snyder
Joseph Sorrentino
John and Jennifer Staines
George O. Stasior, MD
Susan and Mark Steiner
Maureen Strainge
Gary Striar and Cathy Durand
Tangible Development LLC
The Brailler Depot
The Century House
The Josef Group, Inc.
The Microbiology Lab at
St. Peter’s Hospital
The Phoenix Matching
Gift Program
The Science of Mind Center.
Church of Religious Science
Glenn W. Thompson, MD
John and Valerie Thompson
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Bill and Pat Tolbert
Congressman Paul Tonko
Town of Greenfield Lions Club
Town of Wright/Schoharie
Valley Lions Club
Thu Tran
Roberta and Paul
Ronald Vero
Vietnam Veterans of America
Adirondack Chapter 79
Vis-Ability, Inc.
Dr. Hao Wang
James and Patricia Warmuth
John and Gloria Waters
and Family
Wells Fargo Advisors
Lillian Wendel
Candice Kane Weyand
Joan Whitelightning
Yankee Doodle Band
Mike and Kathy Zdeb
Dr. Jitka Zobal-Ratner
($99 and below)
Mary Lou Abrams
Kathy Albertson
Carol Alexander
Joseph and Janet Allegretti
Albany Academy for Girls
Alumnae Association
Amazing Smile Foundation
Darren Anderson
49 Anonymous Gifts
Ruth Bailey
John and Ro Bailo
Bake For You
Virginia Barkley
Maureen and Andrew Barshied
Robert Barshield
Edward Beaupre
Dona Beck
Adele Becker
Kitty Bender
Allison Bennett
Leonard Berdan
Ned and Roberta Berkowitz
Matina Billias
Sophia Bishko
Rita and Robert Block
Gytelle Bloom
Sandra Boccio
John and Anna Marie Bonafide
Betty Borish
Helen Bosart
Johanna Bouloukos
Leiah Bowden
Barbara Bowser
Geraldine Brady
David and Margaret Briggs
John and Marsha Brown
Bruce Brynolfson
Marge Bucci
Richard Burke
Margaret Cahalan
Floyd Cameron
Christopher and Suzanne Campese
Alice Carpenter
Stacie Carr
Tilden Carr
Helen and John Carswell
Dominick and Mary Ellen Caruso
Frances and Nicolino Casale
Annual Fund Contributors
Central District Management
Association, Inc. (Central BID)
Susan Chevrier
Maria Church
Mr. and Mrs. Victor Ciancetta
Frederick and Janet Clark
Philip and Shirley Clark
Mary Ann Cleaves
Clement Frame and Art Studio,
Inc.
William Cluff
Cheryl Cocca
Francis and Theresa Cocca
Helen and John Cocca
Michael and Marian Cocca Family
Lucy Cody
Jane Collins
Randolph J. Collins
David and Bonnie Colomb
William Colwell
Clara Concolino
James Connors
Paul and Phyllis Cooney
Dale Crisafulli
Ernestine Crum
Ken and Barbara Daley
Viola Danza
Mary Jean Debboli
Rudy Dehn
Sherry Delgrego
Clarence DeLisle
Russell and Barbara DeOrazio
Bill and Ann Desormeau
Jean and David Devenpeck
Joan Dierkes-Bear
Barbara Dixon
Annie Donadio
Peggy Donadio and Sandra Baxter
Joan Doulin
Robert Drew
Melissa Drislane
Rose Duci
Wilfrid Dupuis
Jeff and Charlotte Eaton
Marilyn Eberle
Doug Ebersman, CPA
Nellie and William Edmonston, Jr.
Brian Egan
Roberta and Roger Ehlert
Joanne and Edward Endres
Linda Estep
Earl Evans
Earl B. Feiden
Irving and Miriam Feldman
Louise Felkel
John Fil
Liz Finn
Ann Fisher
Ann Fisher
Joseph Fitzsimmons
Mark Fitzsimmons
Joan Flatley
Sharon Fosters, Jim Foster
and Alex Foster
Muriel Frank
George and Jeanne Frankovic
Fred and Sheila Freije
Dale “Dick” French
Carolyn Gallagher
Joseph and Barbara Galuski
Julia Gamble
Sally Gazzetta
Mary and Michael Geraci, Sr.
Ben and Hazel Geracitano
Maureen and Joseph Geracitano
Betty and Michael Gerrity
Marie Giammatteo
Shirley and Anthony Giaquinto
Arnie and Patricia Gillespie
Toby Gilman
Bryce Ginther
Salvatore and Marion Giordano
Chelle Gorgos
Herman Greene
Barbara Gumbel
Barbara Guthinger
Antoinette Halayko
Patrick and Midge Halse
John Harrison
Marilyn Hart
Barbara Hartman
John Hastings
Marjorie Hawley
Lura Hawn
Joan and John Heffernan
Nancy Ellen Heller
Arthur Hengerer, MD
John and Shirley Hentschel
Dieatra and Raymond Herbst
Gail A. Hessney
Gertrude Higgins
Pamela Hobbins
Aloysius Hofaker
Carol Ann and Thomas Holloway
Carol Ann Houlton
C & J Howe
Elizabeth Hunisak
Anges Hurley
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Annual Fund Contributors
Barbara Isca
Robert and Carole Isgro
Nickolas and Emilia Izzo
Lillian Jacobs
Mary Jankowski
Mary Grace Jasiewicz
Ericka Jerabeck
Arthur Johnson
Shayne, Donna and Kyle Johnson
Margie Joralemon
Harry and Cheryl Judge
Jackie and Dan Judge
Patricia Judge
Mary Ellen Kalled
Mary and James Kalteux
Jeff Kampf
Sylvie Kantorovitz
Merton Karker
Aaron Kassoff, MD
Michael Katzer, Esq.
Suzanne Kawola
Teresa Keating
Nancy Kehoe
Miles Keil
Lisa and Roger
Martin and Joyce Kenosian
Samantha Kercull
Gordon and Judy Kilby
Ruth and Donald Killoran
Frederick and Doris Kirk
Barbara Kirwan
Robert and Ruth Kline
Amy Kretzer
Peter and Vivan Kukulich
Robert and Anne LaBounty
Laura and Jay LaPalme
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Kathleen Lather
Mary Ann Laurin
Don and Marilyn Leach
Lisa Leary
Sally LeGendre
Freda Levine
Mark and Jane Levine
Marilyn and James Light
Rose Lis
Cindy Litts
Vallencia Lloyd
Mary Lockhart
Yolanda Lombardi
Patricia and Joseph Lopomo
Joseph Lovett
Arthur Lucarelli
Ruth Luippold
Amy Luo
Daniel Lydon
Carol Lynch
Lynn MacGowan
Dorothy Maclutsky
John Madden
Edward and Mary Mahar
Gladys Maley
Sharon Maneri
Shirley Marcy
Eleanor Marks
Shirley Marozzi
Marie Matson and Joan Lord
Lori Matt-Murphy
Barbara and Robert McDevitt
Maynard D Baker
Funeral Home Inc.
Frances McDonald
Noreen and John McFarland
Peter McGinty
John McKinney
Mary McLaughlin
William and Patricia Mehleisen
Sally Meierhoffer
Jane Melas
Max and Lois Mendelson
Wendy Meyers
John Micalizzi
Kathryn Miklowitz
Dorothy Mokey
The Giardinelli Sisters - Irma, Debbie and Eva
Johanna G. Monachino
William and Anne Monaghan
Mary Jane Montanarelli
Holly Montegomery
Helen Moon
Henry Mormile
Ann Moskal
Virginia Mottolo
Employees at MTI Instruments
Michael and Kristina Murray
Sarina T. Nagi
Christine Nash
Dawn Nasters
Vincent Natale
Garry Nathan
David and Judith Natoli
Thomas and Judith Neenan
Margaret Neenan
Eileen Nelson
Carol and Ron Neu
Martin Newman
John and Barbara Noonan
Kathleen Nucci
Annual Fund Contributors
Jane O’Brien
Kathleen O’Neil
Rita O’Sullivan
Scott and Linda Oliver
Edward and Sharon Ondriska
Orlando and Yvonne Orsini
Jennifer Page
Helen Parker
Isabelle Pastalaniec
Marlene Pastore
Dorothy Patashnick
Nina Pattison
Edward and Margaret Pauling
Peggy Pendell
Glenn Peter Jewelers
Diamond Centre
Carole Petronis
Joan Placek
Patricia Pleat
Elizabeth Polando
Lyle Quackenbush
Nathan Race
Christina Radz
Mary Ann Randall
Renee Rau
Jane Rauch
John Rausch
Glenn Raymus
Dick Reed
Kitty Reid
Beatrice Retersdorf and
Mary Poulin
Judith Ricci
Naomi Ricci
Yolanda Ricci
Mary Ann and Don Richard
Norma and Joseph Rizzo and
Nadine Mink
Cynthia Roberts
Mary Beth and Bill Rockwell
Francis Roddy
Jordan Rondo
Grace Roznowski
Brother Joe Ruane
Mary Ruggerio
Cornelia Sanders
Patsy Sausto
Robert and Sandra Scavia
Schenectady County Retired
Teachers Association, Inc.
Judy Schenker
Beth and Rich Schermerhorn, Jr.
Phyllis Schowe
Mary Ellen Scott
Martin Scully
Thoms Serowick
Patricia Shapiro
Howard Sharp
Harry and Shirley Sheets
Frank Shipp
Carol Smith
Marjorie and Eugene
Sneeringer Sr.
Catherine Snyder
Star Stanford
Harold and Patricia Stata
Helen and Robert Stopera
Charlene Strong
Gloria Sullivan
Kitty Summers
Mary Swinn
Betty Szmyr
Leslie Tash
Josephine Tedesco
Alice Tepper
Donald Tessitore, III
The CFGCR’s Thomas J.
Gorman Fund
Shirley Thomas
Robert and Lois Thomson
Page Tomlinson
Adelheid Trachte
Alice Turcotte
Charles Venezia
Beulah Waid
Anna Waniewski
Edna Wells
Albertine Wessell
Gary and Lorraine Westervelt
Lyn Weyrick
Theresa White
Frank Wideman
Abbott and Ruth Wiley
Sylvia and Herbert Winer
Karl Winkler
Richard and Eleanor Winne
Lois Winner
Bob and Sally Wygant
Theresa and Calvin Young
Algert Zal
Mark Zebrowski
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January – December 2014, NABA In-Kind Donations
Ai Squared
Albany Symphony Orchestra
All Good Things
Carol and Leon Aronowitz, II
Bake For You
David and Sharon Barron
Bay Optical
Brookview Station Winery
Buca di Beppo
Buenau’s Optician’s, Inc.
Buffalo Bills
Christopher and Courtney Burke
Capital Luxury Cars
Capital Repertory Theatre
Capital Wine & Liquor
Capital District YMCA - Bethlehem
Casey Vision Care
Cesar + Lili
Clearly Yours
CNY Healing Arts
Michael A. Cocca, Jr.
Coccadotts Cake Shop
Michael and Keira Collins
Crisafulli Bros Pluming & Heating Contractors, Inc.
Frank and Denise Crisafulli
Empire Health and Wellness Center
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Angie Fahr
Dee Marie Fallati
Funplex
G. Robert Oyer, LLC
Glennpeter Jewelers
Diamond Centre
Maryanne and Jerry Gordon
Hair Journeys Salon
Hampton Inn & Suites Albany - Downtown
Gail A. Hessney
Hilton Albany
Hoffman Development Corporation
Holiday Inn Express
Holiday Inn Express and Suites
Honest Weight Food Co-op, Inc.
Jean Paul Spa & Hair Salons
Jiminy Peak Mountain Resort
Johnny B’s Glenmont Diner
Takesha and Kenny Jones
Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health
Charlotte Kullnig
Lake George Steamboat Company
Lamar Advertising
Laura and Jay LaPalme
Longfellows Hotel and Restaurant
Loudonville Wine and Spirits
January – December 2014, NABA In-Kind Donations
M. Bernadette and David Mayersohn
Mazzone Hospitality
Mark and Eileen McCarthy
MicroKnowledge, Inc.
Glenn Miner
Mirror Lake Inn Resort & Spa
Mohawk Maiden Cruises, LLC
Mohegan Sun
National Baseball Hall of Fame
New World Bistro Bar
New York Football Giants
Nicole’s Restaurant, Special Events and Catering
Charles and Michele O’Hare
Oldcastle Theatre Company
Palace Performing Arts Center
Robin Pellegrino
Pet Styles
Paula and Louis Pierro
Planet Beach
Pleasant Valley Kitchen Co, LLC
Nancy and Fred Preston
Proctors Theatre
Tamara Rossiter
RPI Athletics
Rumors Salon and Spa
Ryanswood Studio
Saratoga Casino and Raceway
Saratoga National Golf Club
Saratoga Paint & Sip Studio
Saratoga Performing Arts Center
Saratoga Saddlery
Schenectady Symphony Orchestra
Spectrum 8 Theatres
Maureen Strainge
Strut Spalontique
The Boat House
The Century House
The Desmond Hotel
The Egg
The Gingerman
The Morgan State House
The New York Racing Association, Inc.
The Olde Bryan Inn
The Saratoga Winery & Tasting Room
The Window Source of the Capital District
Luis Tiant
Towne Place Suites Marriott Downtown/Medical Center
Tree Paad Fun Ceter
TriCity Rentals
Tri-City Valley Cats
University Wine & Liquor
Jack Valente
Vico Restaurant & Bar
WAMC Northeast Public Radio
Washington Tavern
Wine and Spirits of Slingerlands
WMHT Television
Wolferts Roost Country Club
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The Frank Frost Legacy Society
THE FRANK FROST LEGACY SOCIETY was established
by the Board of Trustees to honor Frank Frost for
having the vision and determination to establish
NABA in 1908. Mr. Frost’s charge was “to improve
the conditions of the blind.” Mr. Frost lost the vision
of one eye in a sports accident and subsequently
lost the vision of his other eye. He served as
President of the Association until his death in
1946. The FRANK FROST LEGACY SOCIETY is being
established to recognize and honor his dedication
to improving the lives of individuals who are blind
and visually impaired. Today, our donors have the opportunity to continue Mr.
Frost’s work by making a commitment from their estates.
Charitable estate gifts can take many forms. They may be accomplished
through a bequest in a will, a personal trust, or one of several life-income
plans. For information on the FRANK FROST LEGACY SOCIETY, please call NABA
at (518) 463-1211 x241 and ask to speak with Michele P. O’Hare. We are
happy to share this information with you, and with no obligation, of course.
Members of the Frank Frost Society
Bruce Backer and
Debra Spilfogel
John S. Bartlett, Jr. RIP
Vincent Belardo
Grayce Burian
Alexander and Susan Filipp
Bud Kleppel
Charlotte Kullnig
Michael Mercado
John and Debra Walsh
Bequests Received from January 2014 – December 2014
to the Frank Frost Legacy Society
Estate of Angelina A. Catinella
Charles H. Douglas
Charitable Trust
LeGrand B. Fowler Trust
Estate of Lucy Jones
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Nina M. Michalewski Trust
John P. & Mable I. Ogsbury
Memorial Trust
Estate of Helen Petera
Marion L Smith Trust
Marcella and Donald E. Weed
Memorial Fund Of The
Community Foundation of
the Greater Capital Region
Grants Received January 2014 - December 2014
Christmas Wish Campaign of
WGY and Curtis Lumber
Lavelle Fund for the Blind, Inc.
National Industries for the Blind
Employment Grant
National Industries for the
Blind EDI Improvement Grant
Stewart’s Foundation, Stewart’s
Holiday Match
Give A Car For Sight 2014
Since April of 1996, NABA has received donations of 985 cars totaling $84,047.40
Urania Andrews
Michael Irwin
Justin Conover
Michael Marsh
Nicolas Flores
Richard and Janet Ostrov
John Hall
Patricia Perry
Honorariums
In honor of Margaret Burke on
Mother’s Day and for her birthday
Christopher Burke
In honor of Edie Humphrey’s 82nd Birthday
Ann Radz
In honor of Robert J. Kennedy, MD
New York State Ophthalmological Society
In honor of Consul Ciancetta for
his 90th Birthday
Maria Ciancetta
Marion Ciancetta
Victor Ciancetta
Dominick Della Rocco
In Honor of Mark J. McCarthy of
Harris Beach LLC
Kevin and Melissa Bezio
William and Mary Ellen Flynn
Douglas and Joan Gerhardt
Howard Goldsmith
Michael Grady
Thomas and Joan Higgins
Jillian Kasow and Ali Chaudhry
Elizabeth and John McManus
Harrie and Frances Patrick
Mitchell and Stefanie Pawluk
Robert Ryan and Susanne Alterio-Ryan
Karl Sleight
In Honor of Michele O’Hare
M. Bernadette and David Mayersohn
Collen and Hal Geary
In honor of Fritz Stafford
Sherry and Freeman Putney
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Memorials
In Memory of Lisa Benedetto
James and Patricia Warmuth
In Memory of Mary Ann Boord
John and Anna Marie Bonafide
Cheryl Cocca
Francis and Theresa Cocca
Michael and Marian Cocca & Family
GE Foundation (Michael and Marian Cocca & Family)
Lura Hawn
John and Ethel Howard
Robert and Carole Isgro
Nickolas and Emilia Izzo
Sharon Maneri
Helen Moon
Schenectady County Retired Teachers Association, Inc.
Lillian Wendel
Sylvia and Herbert Winer
In Memory of Bruce James Donadio
Mary Lou Abrams
Annie Donadio
Peggy Donadio and Sandra Baxter
Joseph and Barbara Galuski
Ben and Hazel Geracitano
Maureen and Joseph Geracitano
Shirley and Anthony Giaquinto
Barbara Guthinger
Dieatra and Raymond Herbst
Marilyn and James Light
Beatrice Retersdorf and Mary Poulin
Judith Ricci
Naomi Ricci
Yolanda Ricci
Robert and Sandra Scavia
In Memory of M. Lynda Cefferillo
Mary Swinn
In Memory of Francis R. Donnelly
Margaret Burns
Viola Danza
Anonymous - Do Not Publish Name
Arthur Lucarelli
Thomas and Judith Neenan
Margaret Neenan
Renee Rau
In Memory of Anthony Debboli, Sr.
Mary Jean Debboli
In Memory of Luis H. Estabrook
Mary and James Kalteux
In Memory of Michael J. Burke
Gail A. Hessney
Charles and Michele O’Hare
In Memory of Dorothy Rice Gangai
The Microbiology Lab at St. Peter’s Hospital
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Memorials
In Memory of Stanford Gilman
Toby Gilman
In Memory of Ann Lino
Charles and Michele O’Hare
In Memory of Ada Dixon Hallenbeck
Kathy Albertson
James Daub
Barbara Dixon
Bryce Ginther
Pamela Hobbins
Cindy Litts
Employees at MTI Instruments
Albertine Wessell
In Memory of Shaun Paul McCoy
Brian Egan
Linda Estep
Sharon Fosters, Jim Foster and Alex Foster
Mary and Michael Geraci, Sr.
Betty and Michael Gerrity
Antoinette Halayko
Patricia Judge
Marie Matson and Joan Lord
Eileen Nelson
Kathleen Nucci
Norma and Joseph Rizzo and Nadine Mink
Harold and Patricia Stata
Lyn Weyrick
Frank Wideman
In Memory of Mathew J. Hynes
Marr and P Dinoia
Pamela Hynes
MassMutual Matching Gift Program (Marr and P Dinoia)
In Memory of Anne Marie Jaeger
Charles and Michele O’Hare
In Memory of Jack Keenan
Charles and Michele O’Hare
In Memory of Herbert B. Kuhn, Sr.
Harry and Shirley Sheets
In Memory of Johanna M. “Josie” Languish
Carol Alexander
In Memory of Maria “Lee” Micalizzi
Joseph and Janet Allegretti
Jeff and Charlotte Eaton
Yolanda Lombardi
The Giardinelli Sisters - Irma, Debbie and Eva
Mary Jane Montanarelli
Dawn Nasters
Theresa White
In Memory of Paul J. Murphy
James Hundt, Sr.
In Memory of Gerald M. Lather
Kathleen Lather
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Memorials
In Memory of Zachary Negrin
Patricia and Joseph Lopomo
In Memory of Sandra R. Patack
Charles and Michele O’Hare
In Memory of Julia Pochily
Shayne, Donna and Kyle Johnson
Carole Petronis
In Memory of Gordon B. Rochstroh, Jr.
Paul and Diane Clairmont
Russell and Barbara DeOrazio
Amy Luo
Edward and Sharon Ondriska
Candi and Gordy Rockstroh
Mary Ellen Scott
Thoms Serowick
Catherine Snyder
Gary and lorraine Westervelt
Yankee Doodle Band
In Memory of Helene D. Rothermel
David and Bonnie Colomb
Joan Dierkes-Bear
Maynard D Baker Funeral Home Inc.
Barbara and Robert McDevitt
Beth and Rich Schermerhorn, Jr.
Vietnam Veterans of America Adirondack Chapter 79
In Memory of Paul Sadowski
Dorothy Maclutsky
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In Memory of Mary O. Kirby Schuh
Albany Academy for Girls Alumnae Association
Margaret Cahalan
Stacie Carr
Helen and John Carswell
Susan Carswell
Frances and Nicolino Casale
Laurel Colasurdo
Elizabeth Hunisak
Mary Jankowski
Lisa Leary
Mark and Jane Levine
Lori Matt-Murphy
Rita O’Sullivan
Leslie Tash
John and Gloria Waters and Family
Candice Kane Weyand
Bob and Sally Wygant
In Memory of Judy Walsh
Theresa and Calvin Young
In Memory of Doris Warner
Barbara Hartman
In Memory of Gilbert Wolfe
John and Marsha Brown
Maria Church
GE Foundation
Patrick and Midge Halse
In Memory of Frances M. Worthington
Amy Glodny
Memorials
In Memory of Rakhil Yamrom
Charlotte Kullnig
Charles and Michele O’Hare
In Memory of Michael Yattaw
Gail Hessney
Charles and Michele O’Hare
In Memory of Eugene Zurakowski
Charles and Michele O’Hare
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