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Newletter 12 9 13 FINAL Approved with new changes 2
Dec.2013-Jan.2014 CenterPoints ACenterforDiscoveryPublication CesareCasella SALUMERIAROSI MessagefromPatrickDollard PresidentandCEO Atourmostrecent“StateoftheState”meeting,we brought together the remarkable team of dedicated managers and directors who have literally built The Center into what it has now become- a national destination center of excellenceandinnovation. FranklinBecker THELITTLEBEET MarkLadner DELPOSTO PeggyParton Dept.ofNourishmentArts THECENTERFORDISCOVERY Atthatmeeting,ItriedtoexpresstothemthetremendousprideIhave in my heart for all our staff who are so dynamic, so talented and so committedtoadvancinghumancare. Weareprivilegedtoworkwith anextraordinarycommunityofchildren,adultsandfamilieswhomake upTheCenterforDiscoveryandwhoinspireuseveryday. Despitetheuncertaintiesthatweknowareaheadforourfield,itisthis collectivecommunityofextraordinarypeoplethatmakeitpossiblefor metofeelgreatoptimismforthefutureofTheCenter. NilsNoren THEREDROOSTER PatrickH.Dollard PresidentandCEO FoodisMedicine CenterPoints A Center for Discovery Publication ProgramNotes: TheresaHamlin,Ed.D. Newsabout TheCenter'sStaff AssociateExecutiveDirector TheseareexcitingtimesatTheCenterforDiscovery,notjustbecauseof themanynewprogramswe'reimplementingandthetransformative ideasthatwe'reworkingon,butalsobecausewecontinuetogetbetter and better at what we have always done. And each of our three campuses, North, Central and South, continues to develop its own distinctidentityandroleinthelifeofTheCenter,evenastheyjointly contributetosuccessandhappinessforallourresidentsandstudents. Storiesinthisissuetouchondifferentaspectsofthisyear'sprogress, including... Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ PatrickH.Dollard The Research Program continues to break new ground, in partnershipwithleadingresearchersfromtopuniversitiesaround the country: Harvard, Columbia, MIT, Northeastern, Georgia Tech, and the University of North Carolina. Kara Margolis, M.D., a gastroenterologist, has joined the team, and she will be seeing patientsinherprivateofficeinadditiontoworkingontheDiscovery Schoolresearchinitiative. The Creative Arts Therapy division has created a new 10-week “intensive”formatthatfocusesonthedevelopmentofsustainable social skills goals, and the research team is participating by developingnewmethodologiestoquantifytheprogram'sresults. Weexpecttopublishsomeoftheincrediblefindings. The Staff/Resident Wellness program and its fitness facility have beenrelocatedtotheCarrusInstitute,joiningtheDepartmentof Nourishment Arts and the Training and Workforce Development Department. DavidFanslau TheHurleyvilleInitiative‒tosupportaviable,inclusiveMainStreet that will provide business, educational, cultural and recreational opportunities for our residents and families, our staff, and all membersofthecommunity‒continuestoevolveasweworkto solidify partnerships with local government and private entrepreneurs. Lookingtothefuture,ourprioritycontinuestobecontrollingcostsin anticipation of rate-rationalization initiatives and the managed-care modelcomingtothefield.Animportantpartofthateffortincludes developing a specialized pediatric facility that will help minimize hospitalizations among our residents, decrease the number of emergencyroomvisits,increasethenumberofon-sitephysicianhours, and bring state of the art treatment for children and adults with complexconditions.Thisisaveryimportantprogramthatwillhelpus buildasustainablefutureforallofourresidents. ElaineKurtz To broaden our revenue base, we expect to expand our day-school programanddevelopaPediatricAutismAssessmentCenterbothin NewYorkCity.Ofcourse,noneofthiscanbefullyrealizedwithoutthe generous support of donors who give to our continuing education programsforourstaffandsupportspecialprojectsnotfundedbythe stategovernment. Ourstaffhasgrownto1,512employeesasofSeptember,andwehave made great strides in improving our employee retention rate. Staff turnoveris13.0%for2013todate,ascomparedto17.9%forthesame periodin2012.Theimprovementhascomeaboutthroughanincrease instafftrainingprogramsalongwithmoreproactiverecruitingefforts. And,asnotedelsewhereinthisissue,wehavewelcomedanewVice PresidentofHumanResources,ElaineKurtz,andaVicePresidentfor OperationsandAdministration,DavidFanslau. Finally,we'regearingupforwinter!Andthatmeansit'stimeforour annual reminder to staff members to drive carefully and safely, especially on campus, and to be prepared to sleep at The Center o v e r n i g h t i f t h e w e a t h e r i s b a d . C o m f o r t a b l e o v e r n i g h t accommodations for staff not only contributes to staff members' safety,buthelpsusensurethesafetyandwell-beingofourresidents duringextremeweatherconditions;ithasbeenasuccessfulagency policyformanyyears. DanRyan InOctober,theSullivanCounty PartnershipforEconomicDevelopment presentedthe2013WalterA.Rhulen AwardtoTheCenter'sPresidentand C.E.O.PatrickDollard“forhisdedicationto thehealthcarefieldandespeciallyto childrenandadultswithdevelopmental disabilities.”CitedwerePatrick's35years ofleadershipinresearchandintervention incaringforpeoplewithdisabilities,and thefactthat,withsome1,500full-time jobs,TheCenteristhelargestemployerin SullivanCounty. TheCenterwelcomesnewVicePresident forOperationsandAdministrationDavid Fanslau.Davidhasmorethan25yearsof experienceingovernmentalaffairsand civicmanagement,havingservedmost recentlyastheSullivanCountyManager. DavidisaCredentialedManagerwiththe InternationalCity/CountyManagement Association(ICMA),andheearneda MasterofGovernmentalAdministration degreefromtheUniversityof Pennsylvania,andaBachelorofArts degreeinOrganizationalManagement fromCabriniCollege.David,andhiswife, Fran,resideinRockHill,withtheirtwin sons,MatthewandJoshua. TheCenterwelcomesnewVicePresident forHumanResources,ElaineKurtz.Elaine hasmorethan25yearsofexperiencein humanresourcesandpublic administrationmanagement.Shecomes tousfromtheBayAreaRapidTransit DistrictintheSanFranciscoBayareaof California,wheresheservedasHuman ResourcesManagerandActingAssistant GeneralManagerofAdministration.Her priorexperienceincludesBaltimore's MassTransitAdministrationaswellasThe LegalAidSocietyinNewYorkCity. Elaine'seducationalbackgroundincludes aBachelor'sdegreeinHistoryfrom IndianaUniversityandaJ.D.fromthe UniversityofMaryland. DanRyan,aQualityImprovement CoordinatoratTheCenterandaU.S. ArmyReservist,waspresentedwitha specialstaffrecognitionawardin absentiaattheannualCerebralPalsy AssociationsofNewYorkConferencein SaratogaSprings.SergeantRyan'swife AmberanddaughterHannahaccepted theaward;DanhimselfwasinMississippi preparingfordeploymenttoAfghanistan. DanhasbeenemployedatTheCenter since2009,andAmberalsoworksatThe Center,asaProgramCoordinator.Tosee avideoprofileofDanRyan,hisworkat TheCenter,andhisparticipationinthe ArmyReservesBestWarriorCompetition, gotohttp://bit.ly/1dSTtzU TheCenterforDiscoveryMission T h e C e n t e r f o r D i s c o v e r y i s a community of care that enables and encouragespeoplewithdisabilitiesby attending to all the aspects of a productive, meaningful, and happy life,bycreatingamodelofaninclusive andwelcomingplacetobelongtothat supports the well-being of all its members, enriches the regional economy, creates valued work and living opportunities on Main Street and safeguards and enriches the health and well-being of individuals andthelandthatsustainsus. OurVision: TheCenterforDiscovery fortheNextFiveYears We see The Center as a landscape of possibilities, a community of care devoted not only to the health and well-beingofpeoplewithdisabilities, but to all the people who call this home,andtothelargercommunityof whichweareapart. AttheheartofTheCenterisfarming, nourishing the body, mind and spirit. Thehardandvaluedworkoffarming fosters independence and promotes health. The organic methods and practicesarethoughtfullydesignedto promote the long-term health and sustainability of the land, water and foodsystemsthatextendwellbeyond ourfences. Ourvisionconnectsourfarmswiththe rural village and Main Street of Hurleyville,itspeopleandneighborsin Sullivan County. We envisage a safe and thoughtfully revitalized Main Streetasahubofactivity-withafarm store,andartscenter,restaurantsand shops and walking trails all enriching aninclusiveandattractivecommunity. H o u s i n g f o r C e n t e r s t a ff a n d innovative housing options for residentswhowilllive,workandfarm inandaroundthetownwillhelpmake Hurleyville a model of regional economicdevelopment. AdventureTeamChallengeatFrostValley Jamesispicturedever-so-carefullycrossingthecablebridgeattheFrostValleyYMCA,accompaniedbycoachesRick andHeather.UndertheoveralldirectionofTheCenter'sheadfarmerGregYork,twentyathletes‒childrenandadults‒ experiencedthreedaysofthrillsatourfourthannualAdventureTeamChallenge,sponsoredbyWorldT.E.A.M.Sports. (T.E.A.M.standsfor“TheExceptionalAthleteMatters.”)Eachathleteischallengedathisorheruniqueleveltoattempt extraordinaryactivitiesthatcanincludekayaking,relayracing,hiking,adaptivebiking,orienteering,dancing,and camping. MajorGiftOpportunities TheCenterforDiscoveryiscontinuallydevelopingnewmodelsoflivingforpeoplewithdisabilities.That's whyweʼreexcitedtoannouncetwochallengegiftsfrommajorbenefactors‒giftsintendedtoprovidelifechangingbenefitsforthoseweserve,whilehelpingTheCenterforDiscoverycommunitytothriveformany yearstocome. TheCarrusPerformingArtsCenter BoardMemberJanetCarrushasannounceda$2-millionchallengegifttoincludesupportforconstruction oftheMainStreetCenterforDance,CinemaandPerformingArts.TheCenterwillbealargetheaterfor concerts,danceandtheatricalproductions,andfilmscreenings,withstate-of-the-artsoundandlighting,as wellasrehearsalstudiosanddressingrooms,allinafully-integratedcommunitysetting.Thisprojectisa testamenttoJanet'sbeliefinthebenefitsofdanceandotherartstotheresidentsofTheCenter,andtoour staffmembersandmembersofthecommunityalike.Theprojectwillcontributeanincrediblevibrancyto MainStreet. A vibrant pedestrian oriented village and innovative models for living not only promote the sustainability of Hurleyville, but cultivate a plan for growth based on agriculture, the traditional activity at the heart of this ruralNewYorkcounty. TheWalterJ.ScherrMakersLabandLearningCenter Inhonoroftheirfatherandtheirlatemother,theScherrfamilyhasannounceda$1.9-millionchallengegift toTheCenterforDiscoverytocreateTheWalterandVeraScherrMakersLabandLearningCenter.The MakersLabwillwelcomethebestandbrightestinthefieldtodevelopassistivetechnologyforpeoplewith significantdisabilities,andalsooffertrainingopportunities;theLearningCenterwillhelpindividualswith developmental disabilities discover unique educational and vocational opportunities. The project will createahubforinnovationonMainStreetandserveasaneconomicdriverfortheregion.Thisprogramalso includesastaffcontinuingeducationandleadershipdevelopmentinitiative. Theurgentworkofdefining,codifying andscalingupsuccessfulmodelswill be accelerated by means of an academicuniversitypartnerintegralto the vision of a village nourished by change. This speeds the evolution of The Center at a time when fast changing systems of support make newstrategiesessential. Throughthesechallengegifts-andwithmajorgiftsfrompartnerslikeyou-TheCenterwillprovidecreative and educational opportunities for its residents while contributing to the vitality and economic developmentoftheregion.Everydollarcontributedwillbematchedbythesechallengegifts-effectively doublingtheamountofyourgift!Remember,though,thatthesechallengegiftsaretimelimited-butthat's agoodthing,becauseithelpsspeedusonourwaytowardacomprehensivedevelopmentofMainStreetin Hurleyvilleinthecomingyear-tobenefittheresidentsofTheCenter,thelocalcommunity,andtheentire region. For more information on how you can contribute, please contact Bill Evans at (845) 707-8505 or [email protected],orRichardHumlekerat(845)[email protected]. CashenʼsCorner RecreationtherapystaffmembersKelsi,Chris,Jim,SamandAmanda. ImportantNewsfrom TheCenter'sRecreational TherapyDepartment The Recreation Therapy Department plans and implements exciting leisure, creative arts, fitness, vocational, and farm experiencesforchildrenandadultsatTheCenterforDiscovery.All activitiesaredesignedandadaptedtoprovidesafeandexciting opportunitiesbasedonindividualabilitiesandinterests,underthe guidance of a Certified Recreational Therapist Jim Cashen, who holdsamaster'sdegreeinspecialeducation.Jimsays CheerleadingSquad Members of The Centerʼs Cheerleading Squad pictured cheering on the team competitorsatthe2013AdventureTeamChallengePepRally.TheCenter'svarsity andjuniorvarsitycheeringsquadsarebothresidentialandcommunitystudents, ledbyDanceCo-DirectorsChristineandSherma,andPhysicalTherapistJamie,and haveenergizedcrowdsatDiscoveryDodgersgames,powersoccergames,the annual Frost Valley Adventure Team Challenge pep rally, and at neighboring schools. Thephilosophyoftherecreationdepartmentisthateveryperson is capable of discovering joy. Our five staff members represent diverseeducationalandexperientialbackgrounds‒inarttherapy, outdooreducation,psychology,andfitness.We'llexploreanyand allleisureandagriculturalpursuitstoelicitjoyandpromotehealth, healing, and wellness among our residents. Activities include adaptiveboatingandkayaking,adaptivephotography,adaptive skiing, camping, community adventures, cross-country skiing, farmexperiences,fitnesstraining,hiking,indoorleisureactivities, maplesugaring,outdooreducationexperiences,potteryandfine arts, seasonal festivals, snowshoeing, swimming, woodworking, andWorldT.E.A.MSportsAdventures‒tonameafew! FamilyFunin SullivanCounty DiscoveryDramaticArtsProgram BethelWoodsMuseum ThursdaysthroughSundays-10:00a.m.-5:00p.m. 200HurdRoad Bethel,NY12720 (866)781-2922-www.bethelwoodscenter.org MembersoftheDiscoveryDramaticArtsProgramtaketheirfinalbowsfollowing thispastJune'sperformanceofShakespeare'sAMidsummerNight'sDream.Acast ofsome30youngadultsfromTheCenter'sprogramsflawlesslyperformedthe play,whichincludedsomeofShakespeare'soriginaltext.Underthedirectionof Conio Loretto, our actors and actresses memorized lines, learned very specific staging,woredazzlingcostumes,andsharedthestagewithamovingdedication totellingShakespeare'sdelightfulstory. SkateTime209RollerSkatingRink Saturdays1:00p.m.-4:00p.m.,7:00p.m.-10:00p.m. Sundays1:00p.m.-4:00p.m.,6:00p.m.-9:00p.m. 5164US209 Accord,NY12404 (845)626-7971‒www.skatetime209.com TheCastleFunCenter Saturdays10:00a.m.-10:00p.m. Sundays10:00a.m.-9:00p.m. 109BrooksideAvenue ChesterNY10918(845)469-2116-www.thecastlefuncenter.com Daily KiameshaLanesBowling 4685NYStateRoute42 KiameshaLake,NY12751 (845)794-5561 Honey A student at the Discovery School in Hurleyville places a honey frame in The Center'snewde-cappingmachine.Thebeesfilltheframewithhoneyandthen sealitwithacapthathastobepuncturedbeforetheframecanbeplacedinthe honeyextractor.Inadditiontohands-onexperience,studentsstudiedthelifecycle ofhoneybeesandlearnedtheimportanceofbeestoourfarmingcommunity. TrackChairs SamalongwithJefferyandMalikintheirtrackchairs,arepictured hikingthebeautifulTroutPondtrailinRoscoe.Trackchairsarethe number-one coolest thing to come to The Center in years: wheelchairsthatrunonrubbertanktracksinsteadofwheels! TheThanksgivingFarmWashbarn TheFallFestival The Fall Festival for residents at the Milligan Hill Riding Arena featuredahaymaze,ciderpressing,artsandcrafts,andplentyof gamesandfallfun. LindsayispicturedworkingwithherteacherPetratopackage ThanksgivingFarm-grownSwisschardintotwo-poundbagsfor distributiontoTheCenter'sresidences.Lindsayisoneofmany studentswhohavebeenhardatworkwithTheCenter'sfarm team at our Thanksgiving Farm washbarn. The collaboration offersmeaningfulworkinpost-harvestwashing,weighing,and packingdeliciousorganically-grownproduce‒whilelessening the farmers' load. The washbarn is being winterized to allow year-roundparticipationbyresidents.BretBudde,TheCenter's herdsman, attests to the real-life merit of this approach: “I couldn'tdomyjob,”hesays,“withouttheparticipationofThe Center'sresidents.” CiderPressing&AppleOrchardWork Here'sSamwithJefferyandNick,whoareusingtheirtrackchairstopickapplesfromtheorchardnexttotheDiscoveryHealthCenter.Thefarmteamandtherecreation teamhelpstudentsandadultswithtasksinourtwoorchards‒plantingnewtrees,mulching,weeding,paintingtreetrunkswithprotectivecoating,pickingupdrop apples,andpickingapplesfromthetrees. DaVinciMasterChefProgram Da Vinci Master Chef Bill Telepan demonstrates one of his favorite recipes to DiNytt Pla, residential chef at Redwood/Tulip Houses, as part of the Department of NourishmentArts'DaVinciMasterChefProgram.TheDaVinciMasterChefProgramwelcomesworld-renownedchefstoTheCentertosharetheirrecipesandteach culinarytechniquestohelpourchefsincreasetheirskills-andaddexcitingnewdishestoourresidentialmenu. PersonalBest! Our elder athlete George has just completed his personal best on an adapted bicycle at The Centerʼs Discovery Health Center track, and celebrateswiththeentireAdventureTeamandcheeringsquadathis sidechanting,“George!George!George!” SprintingtotheFinish! Kerriʼsextraordinarycoaches,AlexfromTheCenter,andChrisfromWorld T.E.A.M. Sports to help and urge her on as she sprints to the finish, completing her bike challenge on The Centerʼs track. Kerri and 19 other remarkableathletestrainedforthreemonthsinpreparationfortheFourth AnnualAdventureTeamChallengesponsoredbyWorldT.E.A.M.Sports.Our athletesaregratefulthatCoachChris,whovaliantlyservedourcountryin multiplemilitarytours‒andalthoughhesufferedlife-alteringinjuries‒was movedtoparticipateasaninspirationalcoachandmentor. SummerCamping Melissa,Kadeidra,TeriandGarettarepicturedsharingstoriesandlaughsaroundthe campfire.Residents,bothchildrenandadults,experiencedcampingthissummerinways adaptedtotheirindividuallevels‒amagicalopportunitytospendtimewithfriendsin ourbeautifulfarm'sgreatoutdoors. Research,ClinicalPublicationsandProfessional DevelopmentatTheCenter Public-privatepartnershipsareattheheartofTheCenter'sgrowthandcontinuetoenrichthequalityofitsprogramsandservices.Experts frommanybackgroundsandscientificdisciplinescollaboratewithTheCentertoimproveclinicalinterventionsandensureoptimallevelsof carewhileadvancingthestateoftheartinthefield.Researchersfromleadinguniversitiesaroundthecountry,aswellasnotedchefsfromtop restaurants in New York City, come to share their knowledge and passion. With its integrated team and holistic approach, The Center possessestheexpertisetoundertakeinnovativestudieswiththepotentialtoenrich,inform,andimprovemodelsofcaretobenefitchildren, adultsandfamilieswhoselivesareaffectedbysignificantdisabilities. TenthAnnualMusicTherapyConference TheCenterforDiscoveryhostedthetenthannualMid-AtlanticRegionPassagesConferenceinOctober.Theconferencewasco-chairedbyAshley BonillaandLizAnstead,withakeynoteaddressbyEricWills,directoroftheMusicTherapyJamaicaFieldServiceProject.TheCenter'snationally recognizedmusictherapyprogramprovidesindividualandgroupsessionstobothchildrenandadultswithateamofsevenhighlytrainedboardcertifiedmusictherapistsandasmusictherapyinternsfromcollegesanduniversitiesthroughouttheUnitedStatesandCanada. KaitlynL.Weeks(fromCalvaryHospital) speakingaboutMusicTherapyinterventionsin palliativecare. Audrey Zybura (from Washingtonville, NY and now a student at Baldwin Wallace University) speaking about Music Therapy treatment for prematureinfants. SaraCurcio(fromElizabethSetonPediatric Center)speakingaboutMusicTherapyand disordersofconsciousness. ResearchandDevelopmentInitiatives atTheCenterforDiscovery MatthewS.Goodwin,Ph.D.ofNortheasternUniversityhas developedanelectronicpersonalhealthcarerecorddesigned specificallyforindividualswithautismandtheircaregivers. MarthaHerbert,Ph.D.,M.D.ofHarvardMedicalSchoolis developingprotocolsforTheCenter'sinstitutionalreviewboard toallowthebasicdailyactivitiesofTheCentertobecollectedand savedinananonymizeddatabase.Dr.Herbertisalsodevelopinga brainresearchprogramusingasensory-and-childfriendlyEEG systemthatwillofferapowerfulmeansofstudyingtheimpactof TheCenter'streatmentmodel. JamesM.Rehg,Ph.D.ofGeorgiaTechisdevelopingvideo-based systemsthattrackthepositionsandactionsofindividualsinalabschoolclassroomandconvertthegathereddataintosignificant statistics. GregoryD.Abowd,Ph.D.ofGeorgiaTechisdevelopinga computer-basedgraphic-visualizationsystemthatwillallowThe Center'sclinicalandeducationalteamstomoreeffectively correlateandconsiderthestatusandprogressofindividual studentsandresidents. JohnRatey,M.D.ofHarvardUniversityisworkingtoidentifythe bestwaystocategorizeandmeasureexerciseamongouractive populationofstudentswithautism,sothatfutureactivity-based interventionscanbeimplementedandevaluatedfor effectiveness. KatherineLTucker,Ph.D.ofUniversityofMassachusetts, Lowell,withJenniferFranckofTheCenterforDiscoveryandDr. SabrinaNoelofNortheasternUniversityconductedastudyofthe effectsofabalancedwhole-food,low-processed-carbohydrate dietonchildreninTheCenter'sresidentialprogramforsevere autism. RuneSimeonsson,Ph.D.,M.S.P.H.,oftheUniversityofNorth CarolinaatChapelHillisprominentinnationalandinternational workintheassessmentandclassificationofdisabilityinchildren andadults.Dr.Simeonsson,whoservedaschairmanoftheWorld HealthOrganizationWorkGrouptoadapttheInternational ClassificationofFunction,DisabilityandHealth:Childrenand Youth(2007),isco-chairoftheTheCenter'sInstitutionalReview Board,whichevaluatesandapprovesallresearchatTheCenter. EducationTeam: TheDiscoveryCurriculum ProfessionalPublicationsby StaffMembersofTheCenter DamiaoJ,ClemsonJ,LonginottP,GradzielL.AssistiveTechnology: ImprovingFunctionthroughEnhancingMotivation.NDTANetwork. November/December2012;19(6):14-16.(On-linejournalofthe Neuro-DevelopmentalTreatmentAssociation.) PotgieterA.Clinician'sCorner:PositioningforFunction.NDTA Network.January/February2013;20(1):1,23-24.(On-linejournalof theNeuro-DevelopmentalTreatmentAssociation.) ThompsonR.TheBigBarnTheaterGroup:AnOT-rundramaclub teacheschildrenwithautismsocializationskillsandself-esteem. AdvanceforOccupationalTherapyPractitioners.October2012. DamiaoJ.Goingforthe'Goal'inaPowerWheelchair.Advancefor OccupationalTherapyPractitionersonline.July2013. PiatakJ.AddressingMealtimeChallengesinChildrenwithAutism. AdvanceforOccupationalTherapyPractitioners.August2013. AddressingFeedingChallengesinChildrenwithAutismUsinga HolisticandCollaborativeApproach.JessicaPiatak,OTD,OTR/L; KristinaCarraccia,MS,CCC,SLP.AmericanOccupationalTherapy AssociationAnnualConference&Expo,April2013,SanDiego,CA. DIYSolutions-PositioningforClassroomSuccess.LindseyVeety,PT, DPT,ATP;AmyBaxter,PT,DPT,ATP.AssistiveTechnologyIndustry Association(ATIA),January2013,Orlando. DIYSolutions-Let'sPlay:UsingAssistiveTechnologytoLevelthe PlayingField.LindseyVeety,PT,DPT,ATP;AmyBaxter,PT,DPT,ATP. NewYorkStateAssociationforComputersandTechnologiesin Education(NYSCATE),November2012,Rochester,NY. LearningatTheCenterrevolvesaroundtheDiscoveryCurriculum,aspecially designedsyllabusthatcentersonorganicfarming,farmanimals,andaseedto-bellyphilosophyemphasizinggrowing,preparingandeatingnutritious food.Ourteachersandstudentsareabletoweaveintothisprogram,theELA andMathCommonCoreStandards,aswellasscience,socialstudies,health, andart,alongwithpracticalskillsthatwillconnecttoworkandcareeroptions aftergraduation. InSeptember,ouryoungerstudentslearnedaboutthetypesofplantsand animalsthefarmersgrowandcareforatTheCenterwhileolderstudents comparedandcontrastedwhatwegrowtowhatisgrowninNewYorkState andacrosstheUnitedStates.Cookingandartactivitiestaughtustolove broccoliandcarrots! InOctober,wefocusedonthelifecycleofappletrees.Feedingchickensand countingeggsinvolvedlessonsinmath,withcounting,sorting,measuring, andgraphingskills.Math,cookingandsciencelessonsalsoevolvedfromwork withpumpkinsandgourds‒andsink-and-floatlessonsgavestudentsa chancetosoaktheirteacherswhentheythrewinthelargestpumpkintoseeif wouldsink! InNovember,colderweatherletusstudywaystoextendthegrowingseason withhoophouses,coldframes,andindoorgrowing.Theapproachingholidays ledtostudyofthelifecycleofturkeys,andexperimentsincookingcabbage andkale...andanamazingnumberofcoleslawrecipes! DatestoRemember PerformanceoftheChristmasCarolattheBigBarn December12th-7:00pm PowerSoccerGameintheGymBuilding December19th-10:30am WinterRecess December23rd-Jan1st CreatingaStableBaseforSuccess.LindseyVeety,PT,DPT,ATP;Amy Baxter,PT,DPT,ATP.ClosingtheGapConference,October2012, Minneapolis.(Practitioner-drivenconferenceoncurrentusesof adaptivetechnologybypersonswithdisabilitiesandthe professionalswhoworkwiththem.) IntegratingAssistiveTechnologiesintotheClassroom.LindseyVeety, PT,DPT,ATP;AmyBaxter,PT,DPT,ATP.TheNewYorkState AssociationforComputersandTechnologiesinEducationHudson ValleyConference,April2012. "BenefitsofAquaticTherapy".Introductiontoaquatictherapy presentedatBlockInstitute,Brooklyn,NYAnnelisePotgieter,PT, C/NDT,OrleyTempleton,MS,OTR/L,C/NDT AssistiveTechnologyandNeuro-DevelopmentalTreatment: ImprovingFunctionthroughEnhancingMotivation.JohnDamiao, MS,OTR/L,ATP;JamieClemson,PT,C/NDT;PatriciaLonginott,PT, DPT,C/NDT;LisaGradziel,PT,DPT,C/NDT.AttheAmericanAcademy forCerebralPalsyandDevelopmentalMedicine(AACPDM)Annual Meeting,October16-19,2013 NewLessonsandEquipmentModificationsforAdaptedPhysical Education.AlexaCheh-Mickelson,LauraDancesia,MichaelRowley. AttheNewYorkStateAssociationforHealth,PhysicalEducation, RecreationandDance(NYSAHPERD)AnnualConference,November 20-23,2013 AssistiveTechnologyandNeuro-DevelopmentalTreatment: ImprovingFunctionthroughEnhancingMotivation.JohnDamiao, MS,OTR/L,ATP;JamieClemson,PT,C/NDT;PatriciaLonginott,PT, DPT,C/NDT;LisaGradziel,PT,DPT,C/NDT.AttheCerebralPalsy AssociationsofNewYorkStateAnnualConference,October21-22, 2013. MahonM,GradzielL,KinneyN,DamiaoG.UsingNDTwithStudents withAutismSpectrumDisorders.NDTANetwork. September/October2011;18(5):26-30.(On-linejournaloftheNeuroDevelopmentalTreatmentAssociation.) ViscontiC.TheClassroomEnvironment:UsingNDTtoMeet EducationalNeedsofChildren.NDTANetwork.November/December 2010;17(6):1,16-19.(On-linejournaloftheNeuro-Developmental TreatmentAssociation.) HorseShow DannyispicturedridingBaileyatthe4thAnnualMilliganHillHorseShow.Forty-tworiders showcasedtheirskillsforparents,peersandstaffattheannualMilliganHillHorseShow. RidingInstructorHeatherandMilliganHillDirectorTomcoachedtheparticipants,who receivedaccoladesandmedalsfromJudgeLynne. PatrickDollardpresentsflowerstoLifetimeAchievementAwardrecipientAileenGuntherattheHarvestFestival HarvestFestival: LifetimeAchievementAward Presentedto AileenGunther AtTheHarvestFestivalinOctober,theThomasP.MorahanLifetime Achievement Award was presented to New York State Assemblymember Aileen Gunther. Ms. Gunther, who chairs the Assembly'smentalhygienecommittee,isalong-timeadvocatefor TheCenterforDiscoveryanditswork.“AssemblywomanGunther hasbeenasteadfastpartner,advocatingfornotonlyTheCenter andourwork,butforthechildrenandadultswithdisabilitieswhom weserve,”saidPresidentandC.E.O.PatrickDollard.AileenGunther is widely recognized as a voice for people with developmental disabilitiesandmentalillness,andfortheirfamilies.Amongmany accomplishments,shehasco-sponsoredlegislationtorestorea$90 million cut to services for the developmentally disabled, passed legislationtocreateataskforceonadultswithautism,andcreateda fund to fight the stigma of mental illness. The Harvest Festival celebrates the work of The Center's employees, whom AssemblywomanGuntherrecognizedinherremarks.Inadditionto the awards presentations, participants enjoyed fall fun activities including hay rides, farm tours and apple cider pressing. Refreshments featured vegetables grown at The Center's ThanksgivingFarm. JulianNiccoliniwithhiswife,Lisa. GreenShovelAwardPresentedto JulianNiccolini Also at the Harvest Festival, Julian Niccolini, managing partner of The Four Seasons Restaurant, received The Center for Discovery Green Shovel for his commitmenttoenvironmentallysustainablepracticesandtopreservingthe natural beauty of the region. The Four Seasons serves organically grown, biodynamically-certified fresh fruits and vegetables from The Center's Thanksgiving Farm, and Mr. Niccolini is a member of The Center's DaVinci MasterChefProgram,whichprovidesadvancedtrainingtoourculinarystaff. TheBigBarnDinner:Elaine CorringtonReceivesTheDaVinciAward PatrickDollardandRichardHumlekerpresentingElainewithauniqueCelloBanjo ElaineCorrington,coordinatorofspecialprojectsatTheCenter'sMichaelRitchieBigBarnCenterforEnvironmentalHealthandEducation,received theDaVinciVisionaryforaSustainableFutureAwardattheBigBarnDinnerthisyear.Inhermovingacceptancespeech,Elainecalledonalltoshare herunderstandingofwhatmakesTheCentersospecial.“Sustain,”shesaid,“doesn'tmeanmaintain.Stayinginplacemeansthatyoufallbehind. Keepingdreamsalive,waitingforopportunitiesandfundingtomakethemcometrue‒andmakingnewdreamsbasedonwhatwelearnfromand wantforthesewonderfulpeopleweworkwith‒iswhathasmadethisplacewhatitisandshownuswhatitcanbe.” ThewonderfulHurleyvilleUkeleleOrchestraplaysastirringtributetoElaineCorringtonasshereceivestheDaVinciVisionaryforaSustainableFutureAwardat thisyear'sMichaelRitchieBigBarnEvent. THE CENTER FOR DISCOVERY PO BOX 840 HARRIS, NY 12742 CenterPoints ACenterforDiscoveryPublication The(New!) DiscoveryWellnessCenter PHOTO TheCenter'sNewWebSite TheCenterhasrevampeditswebsite- thecenterfordiscovery.org-withanewlook,added featuresandimages,andenhancedinformationdesigned tobettercommunicateTheCenterʼsroleasanational specialtycenterwithhighlyadvancedresearchandclinical capabilities.Thenewwebsitewillbeaworkinprogressin comingweeksandmonths,withnewpagesand enhancementscontinuingtocomeonline,soweaskthat youvisitandcomebackfrequentlytowatchitdevelop. TheCenterforDiscoveryproudlypresentsour... TheDiscoveryWellnessCenteroffersanarrayofwellnessandfitness programsandresourcestostaffmembers.Nowtheprogramhasa newly constructed, more accessible headquarters in the Carrus Institute.Newfacilitiesincludeaweightroomandacardioroomas wellasalargespacewithrubberflooringforindividualandgroup classes.StaffmemberscanusethegymeverydayexceptSundayat hoursconvenienttoallworkshifts.Outdoorwellnessactivitiesare available, too. Director Meaghan Mullally-Gorr, an AFAA Certified PersonalTrainerwithamaster'sdegreeinsecondaryeducationand teaching, is available by appointment for personal training and fitnesscounselingforstaffmembers,residentsandfamilymembers. AnnualHoliday CommunityConcert Saturday,December14,2013 attheSouthCampusGymnasium WeinviteanymemberofTheCenterʼsCommunity... staffmembers,families,residents...comeandshareyour talents!Whetheryouareasoloistorwanttobeamember ofthebandorchorus,avocalist,instrumentalist,danceror poet...thereisaplaceforyou! Ifyouareinterestedinparticipatingsimplycontact ConioLorettointheMusicTherapyDepartment [email protected]