INDEPENDENCE & ACCESS FOR ALL
news WINTER 2015-2016
UPCOMING EVENTS UNIQUE Exhibitions
2015-2016 Community Locations Come see the artwork from the 2015 UNIQUE Magazine! uniquemagazine.org
3rd Annual ARISE Dinner Wednesday, April 20, 2016 Oncenter Convention Center Honoring Nienke Dosa and Leola Rodgers ariseinc.org/dinner
ARISE & Ski
January 9, 2016 - February 14, 2016 Toggenburg Ski Center Adaptive downhill skiing and snowboarding ariseinc.org
A MESSAGE TO OUR FRIENDS
Tom McKeown
Executive Director
You never know what may come from a chance encounter. A number of weeks ago, in a nearby village, I noticed a young man taking a photo of two young women. I offered to take the picture if he wanted all three included, and he did. Since the camera on his phone had “no bars”, I offered to take one on my phone and email it to him. We then began an online conversation. It turns out he is an engineer for Novelis in Oswego, and the two young women were his sisters visiting from Dubai. “Oswego?” I wrote. “Our agency, ARISE, has offices there.” “ARISE!” he replied. “I am a volunteer in your ramp-building program!” You never know.
disabilities engaged in the emergency management process. (Who knows better what is needed?)
More and more, I find myself encountering people who are familiar with us. We are engaged in so many programs that there are many opportunities for some to know part of what we do. We connect with people and efforts in many ways.
Want to join our efforts? The 20th season of ARISE & Ski kicks off in January at Toggenburg. Please consider joining us. One need not be a great skier to volunteer.
We recently met with county emergency management staff from Onondaga, Oswego, Madison and Cayuga counties. We found them completely responsive to our desire to have more people with
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We partnered with CNY Arts Center to feature UNIQUE artwork. One of the artists, Benjamin Kellogg, spoke at the event; he shared that he is a graduate of the adjacent Cayuga Community College. The annual Barn Dance at ARISE at the Farm gave us an opportunity to “strut our stuff”. We sponsored a workshop for more than 250 area special education professionals in the region.
In just a few hours a week, you can make a difference as an ombudsman. We provide information on page 8. Have a wonderful new year. May serendipity abound.
SEEKING INDEPENDENCE AND ACCESS FOR ALL At ARISE, we connect with people of any age with any type of disability. We work to ensure that every person, regardless of disability, has the opportunity to live a full and independent life of their choosing. As an Independent Living Center (ILC), we are governed by a board of directors in which a majority of members have a disability, and a significant number of our employees have disabilities. We work to remove barriers, sustain needs, strengthen skills, and enrich lives in Onondaga, Oswego, Cayuga, Madison, and Seneca counties, with some services in additional counties. How does it happen?
Education, Employment & Skill-Building – Our Education Advocacy department provides support to students with disabilities and their parents. Our Employment Program helps many people with disabilities obtain jobs that cater to their skills. We also provide Independent Living Skills Training and Peer Counseling.
We connect with people of any age with any type of disability.
Advocacy & Accessibility – As a designated ILC, we are committed to improving accessibility and helping people in our community remain independent. We do this through advocacy groups, Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility evaluations, ramp and home modification programs, and more. Basic Needs & Assistance – Benefits assistance, Medicaid Service Coordination, Consumer-Directed Personal Assistance Program, Nursing Home Transition, Respite, Traumatic Brain Injury Program, and more.
Health & Wellness – We provide a wide range of Mental Health Services including Outpatient care, School-based Mental Health services, and an Early Recognition Screening Program. We also offer Breast Health Awareness, Diabetes SelfManagement, and Healthcare Advocacy.
Recreation & Art – Recreation and adventure happens all year long at ARISE at the Farm in Chittenango, and in winter at Toggenburg through our ARISE & Ski Program. UNIQUE Art and Literary magazine shares the creative expression of folks from around the region. The fun at the Farm increased greatly this year when we built our inclusive playground! To learn more visit www.ariseinc.org or call 315.471.3171.
On Cover Page: Brock Kibbe (C) with Sabine Ingerson (L) and Teresa Gilbert (R) at Disability Mentoring Day in Oswego. On Opposite Page: Novelis volunteers with completed ramp.
NEWSFLASH Community Foundation Shares Importance of Inclusive Play
Not only did the Central New York Community Foundation support our playground at the Farm, they chose to feature it in their annual report! Their terrific video features Calli Craven and her family, as well as Hazel and Mabel Shaw playing with their mom, Colleen. Check it out and share: https://cnycf.org/arise
Poet and Author Shares Time and Thoughts
Benjamin Kellogg, whose poetry is featured in the 2014 and 2015 editions of UNIQUE magazine, is also an author of children’s books and a great speaker. He spoke at the UNIQUE Opening Night event at the Everson in August, and then again at the opening of the exhibit at the CNY Arts Center in October. Once again this year, Benjamin participated in the Literacy Fair in Oswego County. When we partnered in an exhibit at May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Society focusing on autism, Benjamin shared his time during the “Meet the Artist” event. Thank you, Benjamin, for the gifts of your work and your time!
Dreams Come True
We are pleased to congratulate Randy Draugn, whose work was shown at Fulton Cayuga Community College Campus, at both the library and the Barnes & Noble book store. Working with his direct support professional, Shannon Morrell, Randy uses art as a way of sharing his feelings. According to Randy, “I paint my emotions because it helps me explain how I feel…I am thankful because others like my artwork. I am enthusiastic to share my artwork with my friends and I am proud because I am achieving my goals.”
Experience in the Workplace
Every year, we participate in Disability Mentoring Day. Following a breakfast gathering, mentees spend time at a workplace to learn about different kinds of jobs. In Onondaga County, we welcomed three mentees to our James Street location. In Oswego County, ARISE employee Brock Kibbe gave a terrific keynote presentation in which he described his personal journey and achievements, including his great “bachelor pad”. Thanks, Brock, for sharing your story and being an inspiration to so many who attended the event. 3
THE POWER OF ADVOCACY Candidate Forum Highlights Disability Issues For over 20 years, ARISE has hosted an annual Candidate Forum on Disability Issues. On October 23rd, candidates running for county, city, and state assembly attended. ARISE partnered on this forum with Access CNY, Aurora, and Disabled in Action. Vital issues such as access to public transportation and how to increase options for affordable and accessible housing were raised. Candidates discussed ways to plan for those increases and candidates for county executive committed to including city residents in the county’s Access to Homes program. Candidates were asked if they supported legislation to prohibit landlords from refusing to rent based upon use of section 8 vouchers or disability waivers as a means of payment. Other questions included how city candidates would both repair and keep shoveled crumbling sidewalks and curb cuts, and how state candidates feel about the proposed increase in the state minimum wage to $15 per hour.
Disability Advocates Partner with NYS Fair to Improve Access Close to one million people attend the New York State Fair every year. For several years, ARISE’s Consumer Council members and staff have worked closely with Fair management to discuss access concerns.
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This year we met with Acting Director Troy Waffner and his staff both before and after the Fair, and we assessed how our recommendations had been implemented. For the first time, we provided a cross-disability awareness orientation. More than 100 Fair vendors and 50 security staff attended. Discussion with vendors ranged from the appropriate use of people-first language, to how to interact with and accommodate customers who may have disabilities to meet ADA guidelines. We talked with security staff about their concerns when encountering patrons who may have a disability. For example, if a person does not respond to a voice directive, it may not indicate defiance; that person may not be able to hear. Suggested improvements we made that the Fair implemented this year included: •
Installation of several electric charging stations for power wheelchairs
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Expansion of the accessible seating section at Chevy Court
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People using walkers and crutches can utilize accessible seats at Chevy Court
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Refurbishing and expanding accessible parking area near Gate 11
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Larger attractions map, with accessibility features making it easier to read
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Eliminating use of the word ”handicapped”
HAVE YOU HEARD? For several years, we have offered a group day habilitation program for about 20 adults at our Syracuse office. We have known for some time that we could offer them options that would align more closely with our philosophy related to independent living. We have decided to transition group day habilitation to community habilitation, and we are working to make this transition by the end of the calendar year. The community habilitation program offers more choices of activities for individuals in a one-to-one ratio with staff. Want to add your voice to what is needed in our community? Join our Consumer Council! Contact Beata Karpinska-Prehn at 315.671.2929 or bkarpinska@ariseinc.org.
Concerned about Centro service? Take action! Last year, Centro announced a sizable budget deficit and considered service cuts. State legislators heard the resulting public outcry and committed more funding, keeping weekend services and preventing cuts in routes. However, there was no guarantee that funding for public transit will continue in future years. It is imperative that in 2016, the legislators and the governor agree on a budget that creates a permanent funding mechanism with sufficient funding for all upstate transportation authorities. It is impossible to overstate the importance of public transportation in the lives of people with disabilities. Living in your own apartment or home, working, going to school, arranging healthcare appointments—all these things are beyond the reach of people with disabilities without an adequate system of public transportation. Indeed, transportation can be the difference between living a life of independence in our community and being forced to live in an institution. When the legislative session begins in January, we need to inform members how vital public transit services are to us all. Contact Phil Prehn at 315.671.4658 or pprehn@ariseinc.org to get involved.
How does it work? • Referrals are made by the Medicaid service coordinator • Each person devises a plan to meet his or her own specific goals • Goals vary widely, and can include financial management, cooking, housekeeping, communicating, and socializing • Activities include going to the library or park, bowling, and many other things of personal interest • Volunteering in the community is a popular choice for some We also offer community habilitation for children, with respite occurring in the home and community locations. Community habilitation means meeting people where they are and moving forward together. To learn more about community habilitation, contact Nola Ridl at 315.671.2987 or nridl@ariseinc.org. If you think you might want to join our team of dedicated direct support professionals, give Nola a call.
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RECENT HAPPENINGS
FUN FOR ALL AT THE BARN DANCE! Our 11th ARISE at the Farm Annual Barn Dance was a huge hit! Superman, skeletons, witches, a bumble bee, a police officer and many others came together for an evening of spooktacular fun! The horses joined in on the costume fun and the favorites were Sox, dressed as a firefighter, and Moose, dressed as a giraffe! We want to thank our awesome volunteers who helped to make it all happen: Allie Cretaro, Megan Cretaro, Sarah Cretaro, Wayne Hamilton, Amanda Knaul, Paul Little, Mikayla Mazur, Sara Russo, Lori Shor, Celinda Smith, Susan Taylor, Frank Vair, Ed Warfield and Steve Weisbrod. We are also grateful to Jim Anklin, Mary Cohen and Elsie Smith from Chittenango Rotary Club for serving food from their Chuck Wagon.
LIGHTING UP THE NIGHT On October 2nd, Oswego runners and walkers took part in our 2nd Annual Light Up the Night event at Breitbeck Park. Congratulations to our First Place finishers, Shaun Griffith and Jenna Green! Our great team in Oswego once again rolled up their sleeves, and appreciated great support from students at SUNY Oswego. We look forward to an even bigger and better event next year.
UNIQUE at CNY ARTS CENTER
When Nancy Fox, executive director of CNY Arts Center, learned about UNIQUE from Sabine Ingerson, director of ARISE in Oswego County, she was thrilled to offer to host the exhibit. We are so grateful to Nancy for her partnership and look forward to having UNIQUE 2016 at CNY Arts Center next year!
WAYS YOU CAN SUPPORT ARISE Make Your Difference For Generations To Come
Want to be part of our movement to ensure choice, independence and access for all? You can designate your gift to: Support one of our Core Focus Areas - Removing Barriers, Sustaining Needs, Strengthening Skills, Enriching Lives, and Today & Tomorrow. You can direct your gift to a specific program or initiative to create the impact that matters most to you. Honor or remember someone special or a special occasion - Memorial or Tribute gifts let a special person in your life know how important they are while making a difference for others. You can continue a loved one’s legacy by asking that gifts in their memory be made to ARISE, investing in future services for people of all ages and abilities. Craft your Legacy - A gift to our endowment, naming ARISE in your will, and gifts of stock are some of the most important investments you can make to ensure the future of our services. Your impact will multiply in perpetuity and continue to touch lives for generations to come. To learn more about any of these giving opportunities, please contact Nancy Kern Eaton at 315.671.2903 or neaton@ariseinc.org.
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ARISE & SKI AT 20 20 Years of Winter Fun By: Christopher Weiss
ARISE & Ski Technical Director & Co-Founder Sliding down a mountain with boards underfoot has always been both magical and natural. Imagine the first human to descend a snowy incline on slats. What did they feel? I suspect they felt the same excitement any ARISE & Ski participant feels on the slopes at Toggenburg Mountain Winter Sports Center. Snow sports provide us opportunities to challenge ourselves; to experience the outdoors; to form relationships with others who share these joys; and to draw on the physical and therapeutic benefit of the activity. There aren’t many activities, or places in this world, that are inaccessible to me. For many, however, inclusion and access is not always easily realized. In 1996, Melissa Glisson and I launched ARISE & Ski at Toggenburg, the first fully inclusive adaptive snow sports program in central New York. These 20 years have seen a tremendous evolution in adaptive winter sports, to which ARISE & Ski has made significant contributions. Our educational team leaders have published teaching articles in professional ski journals and developed innovative adaptive equipment and teaching techniques. We may not have a world that is fully inclusive and accessible, but ARISE & Ski will continue to positively impact the world within our reach. Eric Kuersteiner, ARISE & Ski educational staff member, remembers the first lesson he taught to a 7-year old with cerebral palsy. “He used a wheelchair and had spent his winters inside. His mom brought him out to Tog, ’to give it a try’. She went outside with us as I explained how the bi-ski worked. Mom waited at the bottom of the mountain, while my student and I laughed, talked about movies, SU basketball and computers on his first chairlift ride. Mom was certain he would not like skiing and that his first run would be his last. Imagine her surprise when he met her
at the bottom, all smiles, ready for the next run. I’ll never forget that day, when the lives of a ski instructor, a student and his mom were forever altered, by the gift of ARISE & Ski.” Jeff Shaw, a longtime volunteer, offers this: “As I spent time with the participants I realized that it takes trust and a positive attitude. The participants have always shown me that regardless of what life has thrown their way, they were going to live life each day with a sense of adventure. The volunteers may provide the access, but the participants provide the drive and desire.” Jeremy Holden, a dedicated member of our team, says: “I think it’s the same thing that draws each member of the ARISE & Ski family to Toggenburg every weekend. It’s a love for a sport and the relationships that have been built around that love. From the early morning trips to the shed, readying the skis for a day of sliding, to the laughter and stories of the day around a table in the lodge, we all keep coming back because we have found in each other a fun family that gives us a feeling of being ‘home’.” “ARISE & Ski changed my life,” says Richelle Maki, program coordinator. “I’ve always been a person who wants to help and when I was given the opportunity to do two things that I love, ski and help, I was hooked.” Richelle, and all of us, have been changed by ARISE & Ski. What hasn’t changed is the magical power of snow sports to paint a smile on anyone’s face and in their heart.
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OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM
Connecting Community Volunteers with Seniors We all want folks in nursing homes to be happy and healthy, and volunteers with the Ombudsman Program look out for the health, safety, welfare, and civil rights of people living in nursing homes and adult care facilities. Terrific community volunteers in Cayuga County have been connecting with residents this way for several years. We are excited to now offer this program in Onondaga, Oswego, and Cortland counties as well. For a few hours each week, a volunteer Ombudsman can have a huge impact. Following the initial training, volunteers share one to two hours a week in the place they choose. There are lots of opportunities, since our goal is to have one Ombudsman per facility in each county. Volunteers who have been involved with the program in Cayuga County have many wonderful stories to tell, and say this is one of the most rewarding things they have ever done. If you are interested in learning more about the Ombudsman Program contact Kate Budlong at cbudlong@ariseinc.org or 315.255.3447 X314.
COMING TOGETHER TO MAKE IT HOME SWEET HOME Great Support and New Partners
Our Oswego County Ramp & Home Modification experienced tremendous progress and growth this year! Longtime volunteers continue to make this life-changing program possible. When people in Oswego County need a ramp but can’t afford one, their only option is ARISE. Sometimes a person develops a disability causing them to need a ramp in order to come and go from their home. Other times, a person is unable to go home from the hospital or a rehab center until a ramp is installed. Jim Karasek, our manager of Independent Living Services in Oswego, and his team work with amazing volunteers and supporters to make this happen. Before the snow really flies this winter, we will have provided ramps for more than 30 families this year. Seven were individuals who could not leave the nursing home or rehab center until their home had a ramp. In addition, six ramps that were no longer needed were taken down for re-use, and six ramps were repaired. G & C Foods gave us a large donation to start the year, allowing us to begin earlier than usual. Pathfinder Bank also made a financial contribution. Support from the Shineman Foundation made a big difference. A new partnership with Fastenal provides all of the hardware needed, representing a savings of $200-300 per ramp. Raby’s continues their longtime support. And students from CiTi began building ramp sections, and had the opportunity to actually participate in building ramps. Members of the Oswego Elks Club continued to share their time and resources, doing the work and funding ramps. We were thrilled to welcome employees from Novelis, who built four ramps and we received the added benefit of funds from the company for the materials. Scott and Dave from the First United Methodist Church in Oswego, Ricky from First United Methodist Church in Fulton, and many others shared their time to help neighbors. Jim Karasek has so many stories to tell, and he’d love to welcome you as one of our volunteers. According to Jim, “If you wish to be part of this wonderful program we have a place for you. It will not only change the life of someone you may or may not know. It will change yours.” Call Jim at 315.342.4088 X206 to learn more. 8
RIDING FOR A CAUSE
Tribute Ride Raises Money for Ramps
SPECIAL THANKS
Thanks to our community partners and friends, who have recently offered their support:
• AXA Longtime Farm supporter Matt DiNiro and his colleagues worked hard volunteering at the Farm in early October. Their work had an impact beyond that day, as the AXA Foundation made a generous donation in recognition of their efforts!
Michelle Godin wanted to honor her late father’s memory, so she decided to hold an event to raise money for a cause that would have touched his heart. After taking part in our ARISE & Ride for Ramps event in May and learning about our Ramp & Home Modification Program, Michelle knew she had found her cause! In just a few short months, she put together an incredible event. The first Forever 66 Ride kicked off at JP’s Tavern in Baldwinsville on September 27th. Michelle organized family and friends, putting together a fantastic event with four bands, food, raffles, and a great motorcycle ride. Funds raised will be used for ramps that are built in sections, so they can be re-used over and over. We are so grateful for all of Michelle’s hard work and we will be excited to watch her event grow in the future!
SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS CREATE FUN Caring Professionals Support The Farm
We are so grateful to Krista McCarten Williams and her colleagues in the NYS Association of School Psychologists for selecting ARISE at the Farm as the recipient of their fundraising efforts this year. We were delighted to be able to present to the group at the Turning Stone and appreciate their support of inclusive recreation.
KEY CLUB CHOOSES THE FARM Students Plan Events to Support Play For All
• Novelis Our great friends from Novelis spent another Saturday building ramps in Oswego. We are so grateful to these kind folks. The company makes financial contributions for their time, too! • Haylor, Freyer & Coon These wonderful community members do so much for us. Nancy Kern Eaton, ARISE Director of Development & Public Relations, was delighted to express our heartfelt thanks at their annual meeting in October. • Personal Care Bank Caring and generous church members contribute to and run our Personal Care Bank in Auburn, providing household supplies and personal items for people who connect with us and cannot afford to purchase them.
THANK YOU We are grateful for continued support from the United Way! ARISE staff members are proud to give to the annual United Way Campaigns.
Members of the Key Club at C.W. Baker High School in Baldwinsville, with their advisor, Dana Dugal Rubadou, have selected ARISE at the Farm as this year’s charity. They have already held some events and have great plans! We appreciate these busy and talented students who choose to make a difference. 9
Board of Directors
WHY I SUPPORT ARISE
Joseph Hatfield, ARISE Foundation Board Member I believe we should all share our time as a volunteer. The challenge is finding a way to make a difference without spreading
self-serving and in it for the right reasons. They consistently give 110% to everything they do. That type of focus and commitment is contagious. Those are the people with whom I want to surround myself.
I have been impressed by the outstanding track record that ARISE continues to achieve. In an environment that is always oneself too thin. challenging, I knew that ARISE manages “In an environment that is always my skills to consistently challenging, ARISE manages to in financial provide excellent services services. I consistently provide excellent would be don’t know any services.” useful to a organization that non-profit can do more with organization. As I have always been less. With additional resources, this drawn toward helping people, I looked outstanding organization can do even for an organization that impacted more. people’s lives. My search led me to As a member of the ARISE proudly join ARISE’s work to advocate Foundation Board of Directors, I am and fight to make it possible for every committed to making it possible for person to live a full life. ARISE to have an even greater impact ARISE is unique. Serving a broad on the lives of people in Central base, people of any age with any New York. There are many ways to type of disability, means that they support ARISE’s work, whether it’s don’t address just one set of issues through financial support, gifts through or needs. The type of people who your estate, and/or sharing your time. gravitate to join the staff are the For me, it’s a perfect fit. highest quality individuals; never
Susan Judge, President Susan Gray, Vice President Michael Cook, Treasurer Gary Forbes, Secretary Roger Benn Linda Erb Maurie Heins Kimberly Brown Michael Klaehn Cassandra Bulak Agnes McCray Matt Dadey Chad Norton David DelNero Bill Porta John Donovan
Foundation Board of Directors Kristen Smith, Chair Kim Brown, Vice Chair David Dreverman, Treasurer Connor McGough, Secretary Michelle Alletzhauser Joseph Hatfield John Bosco Carol Kranz Michael Bottar Sonnet Loftus Agnes McCray AJ Claflin Patricia Contant Clary Connor McGough Denise McGraw Dee Cobb Tom McKeown Marianne DiNiro Joseph Rotella Carol DiOrio BrandiLee Schafran Linda Erb Dan Schafran Jeffrey Grimshaw Janice I. Vitale Lynn Hamilton
Staff Leadership
Tom McKeown, Executive Director Tania Anderson, Chief Operating Officer Kim Sadowski, Chief Financial Officer Kate Budlong, Cayuga/Seneca County Office Susan Craig, Quality Improvement Nancy Kern Eaton, Development & PR Sabine Ingerson, Oswego County Offices Kimberly Langbart, Mental Health Services Jeremy Henderson, Finance Nina Lutz, Independent Living Services Karen Lynch, Human Resources Lori Zorn, Programs for People with Dev. Disabilities Sue Rogers, Executive Assistant Katie K. Button, Communications Associate Cynda Penfield, Development Associate
WELCOME OUR NEW BOARD MEMBERS Joseph Rotella
SUNY Oswego Foundation Board I am very proud to have been asked to serve on the ARISE Foundation Board. I look forward to assisting ARISE as the organization “works to ensure that everyone, regardless of disability, has the power to make life choices and achieve their dreams”.
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Kimberly Brown, MD
Doctor of Chiropractic Board of Directors Joining ARISE is like coming home. I grew up in the beginning of the Independent Living movement in the 1970s and 80s. I’m excited to see how far we’ve come and look forward to where we are going.
THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS
We’d like to thank the following individuals and organizations who made donations from August 15, 2015 November 6, 2015 in support of independence and access for all. Eileen Allen Jeny Alverez Tania Anderson Anonymous Donors Donna Archer AT&T Employee Giving Campaign George and Bonnie Backus Mike Batchelor Carriage Creek Gift & Coffee Shop Theresa Casper-Klock, DDS Andrew & Diana Chiasson Cicero Mattydale Lions Club, Inc. CNA Cuse Pit Crew
Dorothy DeHollander Mike Diebel Charlotte Dieroff Mike Dimatteo P. Drescher Co. Inc. James Farnam Fidelity Charitable Forever 66 - Michelle Godin Dominick Fudo & Martha Landers Terri L. Gondeck Joliese Haynes Helping Hearts Gemstone Jewelry Joseph J. Abt & Sons, Inc. Edward and Susan Judge
YOUR GIFTS IN TRIBUTE
Jim & Pat Karasek Kohl’s Department Stores, Inc. Danielle Liddic Nancy Anne Linnenbach Don Mack Christina Manning Maryanne Masuicca Denise and Owen McGraw Jason E. Mintz Ann Marie Myers Novelis Corporation Pathfinder Bank Paul B. Politzi Reefer Compressor and Parts, Inc.
Jennifer Rienhardt Beverly L. Riley James Roberts The Salvation Army of Oswego Susan Shaw Ben & Amy Shawley Molly Sowers Michael Surace Tucker-Haskins & Associates Warthogs of Jefferson County Carolyn Waterman Westminster Presbyterian Church Jennifer Wolf
We’d like to thank the following individuals and organizations who made gifts in memory or in honor of a friend or family member between August 15, 2015 and November 6, 2015.
In Memory Of: Ashley English John and Maureen Nastasi
THE SEASON OF GIVING
Give Back While Doing Your Holiday Shopping Did you know that you can give back while doing your holiday shopping? With AmazonSmile, you can help others in a very easy way! Visit www.amazonsmile.com and select your charity of choice; options include ARISE and ARISE at the Farm. A portion of your purchase comes directly back to ARISE. You can keep the charity selected all year round and continue giving back with ease. To learn more about giving opportunities, contact Nancy Kern Eaton at 671-2903 or neaton@ariseinc.org.
Planning a Spring Event with Extraordinary Honorees
The third annual Celebrating Inclusion & Achieving Independence Dinner will take place on April 20, 2016 at the Oncenter. Michael A. Bottar, Esq., a member of the ARISE Foundation Board of Directors, is chairing the event, at which we will honor Nienke Dosa, MD, MPH and Leola Rodgers, MPH. Dr. Dosa is a developmental pediatrician at SUNY Upstate Medical University and Medical Director of the Spina Bifida Center of Central New York. She currently holds the Upstate Foundation Professorship in Child Health Policy and is a Senior Fellow at Syracuse University’s Burton Blatt Institute. We are delighted to honor Dr. Dosa for her innovative and exceptional efforts to expand opportunities for people who have disabilities, as well as her work in connection with the transition to adulthood and inclusive fitness across the lifespan. Ms. Rodgers is the President and CEO of the Syracuse Community Health Center, Inc. (SCHC), a major primary health care provider in CNY. Prior to joining SCHC, Ms. Rodgers was Associate Administrator for the Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital, Ambulatory Services, Oasis and HealthLink at Upstate University. She has spent the last 25 years working in health care. We are proud to recognize Ms. Rodgers for her strong commitment to increasing access to mental health services and to integrating those services into overall wellness. To learn about sponsorship opportunities or other information about our dinner event, please contact Nancy Kern Eaton at 315.671.2903 or visit www.ariseinc.org/dinner. 11
635 James Street Syracuse, New York, 13203
About Us
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We are a non-profit organization organized and directed by people with disabilities. Through over 50 programs, we are dedicated to removing barriers, sustaining needs, strengthening skills, and enriching the lives of people with disabilities in CNY.
Our Locations Main & Onondaga County Office 635 James Street Syracuse, NY 13203 Voice: (315) 472-3171 TTY: (315) 479-6363 Oswego County Office 9 Fourth Avenue Oswego, NY 13126 Voice: (315) 342-4088 TTY: (315) 342-8696 Pulaski Satellite Office 2 Broad Street Pulaski, NY 13142 Voice: (315) 298-5726 Fulton Mental Health Office 113 Schuyler Street, Suite 2 Fulton, NY 13069 Voice: (315) 887-5156 Madison County Office 131 Main Street, Suite 102 Oneida, NY 13421 Voice: (315) 363-4672 TTY: (315) 363-2364 Cayuga/Seneca County Office 75 Genesee Street Auburn, NY 13021 Voice: (315) 255-3447 TTY: (315) 282-0762 ARISE at the Farm 1972 New Boston Rd Chittenango, NY 13037 Voice: (315) 687-6727
CELEBRATING INCLUSION & ACHIEVING INDEPENDENCE ANNUAL DINNER EVENT AWARD CEREMONY SILENT AUCTION
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 2016 ONCENTER, SYRACUSE Honoring Nienke Dosa, MD, MPH and Leola Rodgers, MPH Event Chair: Michael A. Bottar, Esq. Underwriting and ticket information available at:
ariseinc.org/dinner Š 2014 ARISE Child and Family Service, Inc.
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