INDEPENDENCE AND ACCESS FOR ALL
news FALL 2015
UPCOMING EVENTS UNIQUE Exhibitions
2015-2016 Community Locations Come see the artwork from the 2015 UNIQUE Magazine! uniquemagazine.org
Light Up The Night
Friday, October 2, 2015 Breitbeck Park, Oswego 5K Run/Walk around downtown Oswego to benefit ARISE. 342-4088 ext. 207 lightboxreg.com
Fall Barn Dance
Saturday, October 24, 2015 ARISE at the Farm Join us for the costume contest, music, dancing, and more! ariseinc.org/events
A MESSAGE TO OUR FRIENDS We have certainly had a busy summer! ARISE & Ride for Ramps in Oswego was delightful, with many motorcyclists, runners, and others. We are able to do this great work of ramp construction because of this support.
Tom McKeown
Executive Director
ARISE & Ride at the Farm included scores of folks who rode cycles and lots of other wheeled vehicles. So much fun, especially because our BEAUTIFUL AND FULLY ACCESSIBLE PLAYGROUND was ready for use. The UNIQUE reception at THE home of art in the region, the Everson Museum, provided us with the annual opportunity to honor the skills of artists and writers with disabilities. You can visit the exhibit until September 20th. We celebrated the 25th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act in various ways. • In Auburn, we combined the event with our very fine annual conference in June. (I must note that the brilliant keynote speaker was my cousin Kayla.) • In Oswego, our highly-regarded director, Sabine Ingerson, addressed the County Legislature. • In Syracuse and Oneida, we conducted rallies and then marched in numbers.
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Each of these events provided us with opportunities to spread the word about the values of the independent living movement fostered by ARISE as an organization directed and operated by people with disabilities. Our new, fully accessible playground at the Farm resulted from the dedication of time and talent, as well as the financial contributions, of many contributors. Wegmans led the way so many years ago at Onondaga Lake Park, and we (with Wegmans support among many others) built a playground that includes the latest in inclusive recreation. All families throughout the region are able to use this excellent playground; siblings and friends of children with disabilities can play with them. As our ARISE Foundation Board Chair, Edward Cook, says, it’s a “playground for all”. Thank you for making these events and the playground’s existence possible.
25th Anniversary of the ada A Quarter Century of Advocating for Equal Access
The 25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Signs during the marches included sayings like “See Act was July 26th. The Americans with Disabilities me, not my disability” and “Our homes, not nursing Act (ADA) is a landmark piece of legislation that homes”. The ADA has helped bring disability rights to resulted from decades of work by advocates, the Civil the forefront. Great strides have been made in many Rights Movement in the 1960’s, and the Independent areas, including accessible voting machines, braille Living Movement in the 1970’s. Because of the ADA, on ATMs, voice recognition software, adaptive sports, individuals with disabilities are guaranteed their right and more. But some areas, such as employment, are to equal access and still a struggle, where people opportunity in public disabilities often have a hard time “The next 25 years of the ADA should focus getting an interview and being accommodations, commercial facilities, on the supports that people with disabilities hired. employment, need to find employment, reduce our high “The passage of the ADA transportation, government rates of poverty and allow us to become full has helped to reduce the physical barriers that had kept services, and partners in our communities. ” people with disabilities from telecommunications. living independently in our -Phil Prehn, ARISE Statewide System Advocate In honor of this communities. The next 25 years anniversary, of the ADA should focus on celebrations were held in Syracuse, Oneida, Oswego the supports that people with disabilities need to find and Auburn that included speeches, awards, employment, reduce our high rates of poverty, and proclamations and marches around the cities. allow us to become full partners in our communities,” Hundreds of people came together to commemorate says Phil Prehn, ARISE Statewide Systems Advocate. this milestone anniversary and emphasize that while We look forward to working with you to bring about we have come a long way, since the passing of the more progress in the next 25 years! ADA, we still have a long way to go.
On Opposite Page: ARISE employees and community partners march in the Syracuse ADA Celebration.
Newsflash
ARISE & Ski Call for Volunteers
Giving that Goes Beyond
As the leaves start to change, do you start daydreaming about the upcoming ski season? The crisp mornings, sparkling snow on the ground and carving clean, circular arcs into the freshly groomed slopes. For many people with disabilities, the joys of skiing are dreams at best. Our ARISE & Ski Program can bring those dreams to reality.
We are always humbled when someone wants to leave a legacy beyond their lifetime by making a gift to ARISE. It is wonderful when a friend’s gift demonstrates their commitment to creating a world in which every person, regardless of disability, has the chance to live a full and independent life in such an impactful way.
Our ability to provide adaptive winter sports to the community is directly related to the number of volunteers we have, so your participation can truly have an impact. To learn more, contact Richelle Maki, Program Coordinator, at ski@ariseinc.org or 671-3094.
Over the last several months, we have learned of two such gifts. Though the individuals wish to remain anonymous, we want to express our gratitude to them for their strong belief in our ability to carry out their wishes and continue their impact in the world.
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UNIQUE ARTWORK SHINES AT THE EVERSON Exhibit Opening at the Everson Celebrates Local Artists and Writers Hundreds of people, with smiles on their faces, joined us at the Everson Museum of Art for the debut of UNIQUE 2015. Artist Joseph Rufo may have had the biggest smile when he walked in to a round of applause from the guests and saw that his piece, Fox at Night, was featured on the magazine’s cover. Every year, we receive many more submissions than we can include in the magazine. Our amazing Editorial Board members reviewed each of the 108 pieces submitted and selected the 58 visual and literary works included in the fifteenth edition. The artists and writers ranging in age from 13 to 80, and living in six counties, submitted work. In her remarks in the UNIQUE magazine, Elizabeth Dunbar, President & CEO of the Everson and a UNIQUE Editorial Board Member, said, “While the language of art - colors, shapes, and forms - binds us, it also reminds us that we all see the world differently through the lens of our own experience. And in that we are all unique, we are also all the same.” We are so proud to feature these outstanding creative works and are incredibly grateful to the Everson Museum of Art and all of the UNIQUE sponsors who make this publication and exhibition possible.
UNIQUE SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS:
The Drescher Corporation J.W. Burns & Co. Investment Counsel Haylor, Freyer & Coon, Inc. Tania S. Anderson | The Bonadio Group SUNY Oswego INFICON
The UNIQUE exhibit is at the Everson through September 20th. We hope you’ll go see it and please consider becoming an Everson member. Exciting things happen at our region’s premier art venue all year long! To learn more about UNIQUE and to find out where the exhibit will be traveling, visit ariseinc.org or contact us at 472-3171.
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| Tim, Sue & Robert George
EVERSON MUSEUM OF ART
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DID YOU KNOW? 6 Things You May Not Know About Our Consumer-Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP)
Artist Joseph Rufo realizing his piece, “Fox at Night”, was selected for the UNIQUE 2015 cover.
1. CDPAP is a Medicaid-funded program that makes it possible for you to hire a personal assistant to help you meet your needs, so you can remain independent at home. 2. We can also serve you if you are over 60 and don’t have Medicaid through the EISEP Program, which is funded by the Department of Aging & Youth. 3. If you are a veteran, we can assist you if we receive a referral from your VA physician.
Members of the 2015 UNIQUE Editorial Board, who selected the pieces featured in this year’s magazine and exhibit.
4. We offer CDPAP in Onondaga, Oswego, Madison, Cayuga, Seneca, and Oneida counties, as long as you have a managed care company for us to work with. 5. You can hire someone you know to be your personal assistant. 6. Currently, we are working with people who speak 18 different languages. If you have questions or would like more information, please contact:
Artist James McCampbell describing the process he uses when creating his art - sketching the subject and then scanning it into a computer to manipulate the image. His piece, “The Woman of the Still (Medusa)” is featured on the back cover this year.
Lorie Newcombe at (315) 671-2990 or lnewcombe@ariseinc.org for all counties except Oswego Cheryl Arnold at (315) 342-4088 x or carnold@ariseinc.org for Oswego County
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SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS:
Tania Anderson Bottar Leone, PLLC Brackens Financial Solutions Network J.W. Burns & Company Investment Counsel The Gerardi Family Haylor, Freyer & Coon BNY Mellon Tim, Sue and Robert George Syracuse Police PBA Chittenango Physical Therapy Edward and Svea Cook Tom and Kim Dando Doug Eaton and Nancy Kern Eaton Fucillo Ford of Seneca Falls INFICON, Inc. Edward & Susan Judge
Michael E. Mobile Sound
Today’s Rentals
Onondaga Hearing Services Tom & Lynne McKeown Denise McGraw - Arbonne Intl. Beth & Bruce Sherwood Toshiba Business Solutions Tucker-Haskins & Associates Tully Building Supply
Century Decorations
arise & ride at the farm Fantastic Day of Fun
It’s hard to believe this year marked the fifth anniversary of our ARISE & Ride at the Farm event! What a wonderful day it was! Hundreds of friends came out to enjoy cycling, walking, wheeling and playing! Plus, everyone was treated to a sneak peak of our new fully-accessible playground! Cyclists started the morning with the 25- and 12-mile scenic rides around Chittenango. Friends and family came together, formed teams, and made their way around the paved track at the Farm while participating in fun activities along the way during the Walk & Wheel-A-Thon. Lots of folks helped to make this event possible, including our sponsors, great planning committee, incredible friends from BNY Mellon, and other volunteers. We are grateful to dedicated partners like Tops Friendly Markets, who donate all of the food, and Mark Perrin from the bikery, who again provided SAG support, Michael E. Mobile Sound, for making it more fun with music and announcements, and Ed Falkowski, the Syracuse Police Department, and the Madison County Sheriff’s Department for their assistance with the ride! You all make it possible for magic to happen at the Farm all year long! We are already excited about next year and hope you will join us on July 24th, 2016!
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PLAYGROUND PARK
PROJECT
Playground for all complete Accessible Playground a Reality
We couldn’t be happier to announce that our brand new, fully-accessible playground is up and has been filled with kids! With generous support from so many local foundations, companies, and individuals, we were able to turn the dream of a playground that everyone can use into a reality. One of the most expensive parts of the playground was also vital to completely inclusive play. Thanks to the fully rubberized surface, wheelchairs can easily navigate around the grounds. Ramps provide access to all of the play equipment, including the single slides, triple slide, and the rocking ship! We have swings to accommodate all ages and abilities, a climbing tunnel, a ten spin, a covered pavilion and more! This playground gives people of all abilities the chance to share in the fun together! This was a big undertaking, and we are so proud that it has come to fruition. So many people worked to make this happen, and we are extremely grateful to everyone who shared time, energy and resources. Most importantly, you embrace the belief that every person should be able to experience recreation, fun, and adventure! We hope that you get the chance to head out to the Farm soon. We know you’ll have fun!
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SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR GENEROUS DONORS IN EXCESS OF $5,000:
Anonymous Bottar Leone, PLLC Allyn Foundation
NBT Bank Central New York Community Foundation Gorman Foundation Dorothy & Marshall M. Reisman Foundation Snow Foundation Boeheim Foundation Wegmans Lockheed Martin Employees Federated Fund Tania S. Anderson J. W. Burns & Company Investment Counsel
There are still ways to help! If you’re interested in leaving a lasting impression and naming a piece of the playground in honor or memory of a loved one, please contact Nancy Kern Eaton at 315.671.2903 or neaton@ariseinc.org 7
Oswego farm camp Days of Fun for Adults and Children
Once again this year, adults and kids from Oswego had the opportunity to come to Camp at ARISE at the Farm! They were able to take part in all of the Farm Camp activities including tie-dying, riding horses, cycling, fishing and the ropes course; and they got to spend time on the new playground! Everyone loved seeing the animals, especially Dazzle, a goat who was brought to the Farm after losing parts of her ears and her hind feet due to frostbite. Did folks have fun at Farm Camp? One child’s mother said that her daughter “was not only able to socialize but she experienced the farm with her peers. Without the farm program, she would not have had that experience or felt the freedom to be a ‘kid’.”
auburn conference Our Differences, Our Strength
Every year, our wonderful team in Auburn puts on a conference filled with learning, networking, and fun. They did it again this year, and it was even more special as we celebrated the 25th anniversary of the ADA and presented a posthumous award to Jim Kibbe, longtime advocate and friend. The audience was welcomed by Auburn Mayor Michael Quill and inspired by Jonathan Dunbar’s singing of the national anthem. Attendees chose from workshops covering a wide array of topics, including social networking, yoga, healthy sexuality and relationships, pathways to employment, L’Arche, cognition and aging, and stories from Otsego Academy’s first year. Keynote speaker Kayla McKeon gave a terrific speech in which she shared her stories of success and demonstrated that she has not been defined by any boundaries. Tom McKeown was thrilled to hear his cousin (last name spelled differently) present at the conference.
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ARise & ride for ramps
A Successful Event Helps Brings Ramps to Those in Needs Runners, bicyclists, and motorcycle riders came together in May to raise money for the ARISE Ramp Program in Oswego County. The day began with a 5K walk/run, followed by the motorcycle ride around scenic Oswego, and the bicycle ride on the Oswego Speedway! Following the activities, participants were treated to a delicious chicken barbeque from Lighthouse Lanes, as well as raffle prizes, bounce-houses, music, and more family-friendly activities. The support we receive for ARISE & Ride for Ramps makes it possible for people with disabilities to return to their community, rejoin their families, and live independently at home. The money raised will allow us to buy materials to build ramps for people who cannot afford one. We do not receive any government money for the Ramp Program, so this all happens through the generosity of caring community members. “Imagine being confined in your home, unable to go out into the community, or even just to your mailbox. This is the reality for many families,� according to Jim Karasek, ARISE Manager of Independent Living Services in Oswego. Our great friends at G&C Foods donated $20,000 to our Ramp Program. We also received support from the following sponsors:
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recent HAPPENINGS
SUMMER FARM CAMP We had another great camp season full of adventure and fun. We were delighted to welcome more than 150 campers to the Farm for horseback riding, cart driving, cycling, fishing, arts & crafts, games, and of course, tie-dying! Plus, all of our campers were able to experience our new, fully-accessible playground!
To become involved
CELEBRATING THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)
We celebrated the 25th Anniversary of the ADA in Syracuse, Oneida, Oswego and Auburn with speeches, awards, proclamations and marches! To become involved in our advocacy network, please contact Beata Karpinska-Prehn at 617-2929 or bkarpinska@ariseinc.org
upcoming events
LIGHT UP THE NIGHT 5K RUN On Friday, October 2nd, we will be lighting up the night in Oswego again with our 5K run at Franklin Square at 7:00 PM. Registration is $25/runner. Lace up and come on out! 10
FALL BARN DANCE Saturday, October 24th, will be our annual Barn Dance at ARISE at the Farm! Tickets are $5/person or $25/family. Hope to see you there!
SPECIAL THANKS
Thanks to our community partners and friends, who have recently offered their support:
HAYLOR, FREYER & COON Volunteers spruce up the Farm
Haylor, Freyer & Coon is a company that believes in giving back, and we are grateful for their support all year long. This year, they chose ARISE at the Farm for their big project. When these great folks decide to do something, amazing things happen! We are fortunate to have Pat Contant Clary serve on our ARISE Foundation Board, and she and sixty of her colleagues did great work. This large project, planned over a number of months, included meetings with the landscape architect, acquiring all of the materials, and spending three days doing the work. The result: two beautiful rain gardens and three new trees near the playground, as well as newly painted sheds, and flowers planted around the Farm. We join our friends from Haylor in thanking partners who supported this project: Kinsella Quarries, Sollecito Landscaping Nursery, Chuck Hafner’s Farmers Market & Garden Center, Pittsburgh Paints, Purcell’s Wallpaper & Paint Co., and P & L Landscaping. We extend a very special thank you to Ray Carney and his firm, Hawthorne Property Services, for donating their time and equipment to make this possible. We are so grateful to the wonderful folks at Haylor, Freyer & Coon for sharing their time and talent!
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Time Warner Cable Team Rolls Up Their Sleeves
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When Kristen Smith, then vice chair of the ARISE Foundation Board, invited colleagues to join her in a day of service at ARISE at the Farm, many hands went up. With hammers, crowbars, landscaping tools, and lots of energy, they removed rotted boards from our horse sheds and put up new boards. They also did some much-needed landscaping and helped groom the horses. We are thankful for everything these terrific friends did to make a difference at the Farm!
Novelis Employees Give Their All With great leadership by Brian Carpenter, he and colleagues from Novelis helped us in a big way this summer. They spent a weekend building ramps in Oswego County and a Saturday at ARISE at the Farm tearing down old boards and putting new ones up on some of the horse sheds. To make it even better, the company supported their efforts by making a contribution to ARISE based upon the number of volunteer hours given by employees! We applaud these great friends who spent their time off working very hard to help others. 11
WHY I SUPPORT ARISE
Carol Kranz, ARISE Foundation Board Member time-consuming it is to navigate There are so the complicated system with the many things overwhelming amount of services that amaze and programs available. To be me about honest, it’s just mind boggling to ARISE and even know where to start. the more I get involved, With the services and programs the more provided by ARISE and the wonderful thrilled I team of people, the complex am to be a system somehow doesn’t seem part of this so overwhelming. By watching my wonderful foundation. Before joining friend’s children grow, I realize the two years ago, I only knew a fraction importance of independence and of what ARISE does living life on their for others. Since then, I have learned “It is such an eye-opener own terms. It is such an eye-opener so much and have and heartwarming to see and heartwarming been amazed by individuals expand beyond to see individuals so many sincere expand beyond and caring people anyone’s expectation anyone’s expectation who truly care when given the right when given the right about the rights and opportunities. lives of people with opportunities. ” disabilities. As a business person, I have quickly I’d like to share that I have a few noticed that the quality of work close friends with children who have throughout the ARISE organization disabilities. Through the years, I is outstanding. The team there have seen and they have shared is kind, determined, incredibly the many challenges they have knowledgeable and proactive. They encountered. I understand how are driven to make a difference each desperately parents of children with and every day no matter what kind of disabilities want to give their loved obstacles they may face. ones access to every opportunity so they can lead enriched and full lives. I’m proud to be a part of a terrific foundation. Over the past several years, I have learned how difficult and
Board of Directors Susan Judge, President Susan Gray, Vice President Michael Cook, Treasurer Gary Forbes, Secretary Roger Benn Kimberly Brown Cassandra Bula Matt Dadey David DelNero John Donovan Linda Erb
Susan Gray Maurie Heins Michael Klaehn Agnes McCray Mitch Mitchell Chad Norton Bill Porta
Foundation Board of Directors Edward W. Cook, Jr., Chair Kristen Smith, Vice Chair David Dreverman, Treasurer Kim Brown, Secretary Michelle Alletzhauser Lynn Hamilton Joseph Hatfield John Bosco Carol Kranz Michael Bottar Sonnet Loftus AJ Claflin Patricia Contant Clary Agnes McCray Connor McGough Dee Cobb Denise McGraw Marianne DiNiro Tom McKeown Carol DiOrio BrandiLee Schafran Linda Erb Dan Schafran Jeffrey Grimshaw Janice I. Vitale
Staff Leadership Tom McKeown, Executive Director Tania S. Anderson, Chief Operating Officer Kim Lipke, 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 Nina Lutz, Independent Living Services Karen Lynch, Human Resources Lori Zorn, Programs for People with Dev. Disabilities Sue Rogers, Executive Assistant Katie Button, Communications Associate Cynda Penfield, Development Associate
SPECIAL THANKS
Thanks to our community partners and friends, who have recently offered their support:
• Bond, Schoeneck & King, who spent a day at the Farm getting lots done to help lighten our load! • Hezel Associates, who rolled up their sleeves and came to make a difference at the Farm! • Tom Kinsella and Kinsella Quarries for providing stone for our playground and the landscaping project. • Bob Schwitter, who spent countless hours putting in the electricity for the pavilion at our new playground and who provided tables, chairs, tents, and so much more for our ARISE & Ride at the Farm. Bob is always there when we call.
• Paul Mabe, who helped supervise work on the horse sheds and even lent us his tools! • Ray Carney and his company, Hawthorne Property Services, for helping with so much at the Farm. • CED Baldwin Hall, for donating the wiring supplies for us to bring power to the pavilion. 12
JOIN THE MOVEMENT WELCOME OUR NEW FOUNDATION BOARD MEMBERS Michael Bottar “I am excited to be a part of the mission of ARISE.”
AJ Claflin
“I am really excited to get more involved with ARISE. I had the opportunity first hand, to see how the organization helped people with disabilities when I hired on a Service Agent with the help of ARISE and their job coach team”
Sonnet Loftus
“I am honored to join the ARISE Foundation. What made me decide to join was the overwhelming passion I saw in the community members and all of the hard working volunteers who make such a difference in so many lives.”
WELCOME OUR NEW BOARD MEMBERS Roger Benn
“I am honored to become a part of the longstanding family of ARISE. I am excited to have an opportunity to advocate and make a difference in CNY.”
Chad Norton
“I am honored to be elected to the ARISE board. My goal is to help better the agency and the community for the disabled.”
To learn how you can join the movement, contact Nancy Kern Eaton at 671-2903 or neaton@ariseinc.org.
SPECIAL THANKS
Thanks to our community partners and friends, who have recently offered their support:
oswego elks club Elks Members Help Build Ramps
Members of the Oswego Elks Club do so much for others, including folks in Oswego County who need ramps. Elks members are active in our Oswego Ramp Program, building ramps for families. And they also make generous donations to help us purchase materials. If you would like more information on the Oswego Ramp Program, please contact Kris Rabideau, Housing Advocate/Ramp Coordinator, at (315) 342-4088 x207 or krabideau@ariseinc.org
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THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS
We’d like to thank the following individuals and organizations who made donations from May 1, 2015 to August 14, 2015 in support of independence and access for all.
Ahern’s Hair Salon Tania Anderson Anonymous Donors Arc of Onondaga Veronica Ashley Don & Nancy Baptista Janine Backman Phil & Susan Batten Diane Benedetto Michael & Jamie Bennett Robert & Penny Bennett Susan Bertrand Joe & Heather Bessette Charity Bianchi Big Don’s Wild River Mini Golf Irene Blake Riley Bland Kathleen Blandell Ruth Bliss BNY Mellon The Bolton Family Rosene Bordonaro Mallory Bower Bridgeport Salon & Spa Samantha Briggs Bruce Brown Timothy Brown Michael & Stephanie Buehler Jim & Kathy Burns Clare Burth Eric & Denise Caballero Barbara Carpenter Brian Carpenter Kaitlyn Carpenter Catholic Charities of Onondaga County Cazenovia Jewelry Emily Champagne Andrew & Diana Chiasson Carrie Chick Chittenango Middle School Philip Church CNY Community Foundation CNY Golf Course Superintendents Association Cyndy Colavita The Connery Family Robert Conrad Edward and Svea Cook Julie Crosby Tim & Maureen Crossman
Kelley Crough Diane Csornok Lucas Cullen Paul & Christine Curtacci Martha Czirr Matt & Rebecca Dadey Lorraine Dandignac Peter Denney Destiny USA Marianne & Matt DiNiro Nienke Dosa Mary Ellen Drescher P. Drescher Co. Inc. Ellen Duck Edmond Theobald Financial Services Stephen Ellis Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc. The Failla Family James & Colleen Fawcett Susan Fenocchi Ferndell Rebekah Lodge #154 Firley, Moran, Freer & Eassa, CPA, PC For The Care of Animals, Inc. Jennifer Foster Four Seasons Golf & Ski Center Susan Garand Gary’s Auto Brenda Geloff Tim, Sue & Robert George The Gerardi Family Samantha Gingold Jim Gleeson Mary J. Gordon The Gorman Foundation Edwin Gorski Greenview Country Club Jeffrey Grimshaw Greg & Emily Guy Tom & Nicole Hackett Kimberly Haley Lynn Hamilton James Hayes Haylor, Freyer & Coon Maurie Heins Paula Heinze Kristen Henderson Highland Park Golf Course Christopher Hoffman Dave Hogan
James Hohl Howard & Linda Hollander Jennifer Holmes Teresa Hoy Amy Hueber Heather Huggins Hummel’s Office Plus Tyler Hunt Elizabeth Hunt Steven & Sabine Ingerson Integrated Marketing ISSI Technology Professionals Linda Jabbour Ken James Richard Jordan JP Wholesale Jewelers Inc. Edward & Susan Judge Jim & Pat Karasek Charles & Andrea Kastler Mike Kaszubinski Nancy Kern-Eaton & Doug Eaton John Keytack Ting Khumkwa Shirley Kruszewski Kwik Fill Gas Station Mary LaMacchia Teresa LaMond William Lash Danielle Liddic Marianne Lindley John Longo Loretto’s Daybreak on St. Anthony Lou’s Village Service Nina Lutz Larry Lykins Lynch Furniture The M&T Charitable Foundation Mackenzie-Childs Joe & Kate Manahan John & Candace Marsellus Elizabeth McBroom McGowan’s Hardware Denise & Owen McGraw Tom & Lynne McKeown Lisa Miller Mary Ellen Miller Arthur Monastra Alisa Morgan David & Mary Morgan The MOST
NewsChannel 9 WSYR Robert & Jean Nicholson Marty Nowicki Craig & Michelle O’Neill Robert & Merle Ochsenbein Otsego Mutual Fire Insurance Company Pathfinder Village Performance Equine Dentistry Mike Phillips Patti Piedmont Kim Pietro Michele Pilchen & Joe Courcy Pinckney Hugo Group Joe & Chris Pirozzi Maria Pisano Joe & Jennifer Pitre Joyce Placito Paul Politzi Adam Porter Dave & Sue Potter David & Lindsay Potter Mike Pozefsky Tim & Noelle Raymond Jeff & Karen Rea Regina Redmond Reefer Compressor and Parts. Relph Benefit Advisors Brittany Reschke Thomas Richardson Right Coast Inc. Jim Romano Rosamond Gifford Zoo Miles Ross Matthew & Christine Rudnick Robert Ruth Sacred Heart/St. Ann’s Church Ann Salvagni Robert & Joyce Salvetti Jeff Sattora Erin Scala Dick Scheutzow & Kathleen Sullivan Jon & Thelie Selzer Joseph & Christine Serbun Kate Shaw Callah Shea Robert & Janice Shea Beth & Bruce Sherwood Shoppingtown Barbershop Kenneth & Sarah Skillen
Celinda Smith John & Maggie Smith Malcolm Smith The Smith Family Jen & Bryan Stanard William Stimeling Kelly Strine Jay Sullivan John & Diane Sutton Gail Swinburne Megan Sykes Frank Szatanek Robert Tackman Edmond & Bridget Theobald Dzevad Topic Danielle Toscano Town & Country Hospital for Pets Barbara Tracz Trappers II Pizza and Pub Steven & Amy Treadway Bertram & Alice Tucker Josephine Tzedou Yang-Patyi The Utica Zoo David Van Fleet, Jr. David & Terry Van Fleet Bradley Van Gorder Valerie Vannicola Sargrad Tom & Karen Vasile Deborah Vickery Andrei Vieru & Jaime Torrese Brad Vincent Katie Waltman Phyllis Weber Mark & Amy Weber Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Steve Weisbrod Shannon Wells Chuck & Angelika Wentworth Jodie Wilson-Dougherty WonderWorks Timothy Woods Cynthia Woody Ryan & Karen Wu Zerrillo Gardens Orselina Zinkovitch Zotos International
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. Sponsor an event or UNIQUE Art & Literary Magazine - Sponsorship is a great way to share your voice as an agent of change while our recognition of your gift invites others to join you. Events include our Celebrating Inclusion & Achieving Independence Dinner, ARISE & Ride for Ramps, ARISE & Ride at the Farm, UNIQUE Art & Literary Magazine, and Light Up the Night. 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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YOUR GIFTS IN TRIBUTE
We’d like to thank the following individuals and organizations who made gifts in memory or in honor of a friend or
In Honor of: Marley Aberdeen Colin Aberdeen Virginia Aberdeen Sandra Bigtree Lloyd Blanchard John Brown Corinne Driscoll Doug Evans Harold Fink Rebecca Fuller Vin Gleason Erica Harding Kenny Lisa Kane Ken Kellerman Dorothy Kye Chanda Lindsay Kim Linkinhoker Benjamin Mauro David Ouderkirk Kay Pearman Susan Pope Melissa Reider Fritz Scherz Karen Smorol Brian Spoor Shirley Stevens Michele Stirpe Ira Strum Thomas Touchette Keith Welch Barb Wilson Sharon Zebrowski Team BroomBroom Diane Acevedo Holly Block Mike Cook Nikki Dandignac
Caitlin George Donna Litwak John Bullen Helen Bullen John Bullen Carrie Chick Bonnie Bayly Louise Fowler Carolyn Greene Michelle Guilfoil P Scott Harmon Lori Kindon Stephanie Michaels Larry Power Edward Sheats Robert Conrad Tim Burkett Jean Conrad Betsy Regulbuto MaryAnn Wilkinson Margaret Contard Don Swete Jenna Davis Mary Davis Virginia Duda Team Dazzle Barbara Allott Kim Bingham-Posenauer Kelly Dobek Jessica Heim Laura Little Mikayla Mazur Barbara McMillan Jean Rowley Janice Vitale Deadra White
Sherie Zipadelli
Matthew Becker Gabrielle Bennett Shelley Cumming Jim Flath Lisa Guida Joseph Schiebler Vicky Sokolowski Mike Squires Karen Williams
Dylan’s Team Julie Bray Margaret Bray Michelle Duffy Dylan Edmonds Denise Eiholzer Sheila Guenette Mandi Hunsinger Anne Lasko Jacqueline Paventy Connie Sevey Laura Weyer
Laura Little and all who have helped Danae ride and enjoy camp for 15 years Daniel and Laura Schroth
Samantha Gingold Albert Julian Michael Webster Gman’s Gang of Glory Sarah Hamersma Dan and BrandiLee Schafran Team Hazel and Mabel Tiffany Crooker Molly Dando Tracy Mergler Colleen and Jason Shaw Howard Hollander Susan Marquith Lorelei Teisch Team Issac Warren Hamblet Kindergarten Teachers and Assistants at Onondaga Road Elementary The Ruetsch Family Loving Landon Beth Arnold
Jill Restifo Courtney Aloi Joanne Betters Lia Broderick Ina Cohen Anthony Corelli John Farley Kevin Formway Dana Lee Frances Ness Cheryl Restifo Joe Restifo Courtney Aloi Michelle Deschamps Fred Guida Demetrios Kollias Dana Lee Kenneth Madore Joseph Restifo David Tawa Patrick Young
Pam Walker Gavin Schafran Mandy Brotea Christopher Conklin Hazel Shaw Ted and Patricia Shaw Jamie Truax Richard Buck Christine Cincotta James Clark Candice McIntyre Richard Mulye James Thayer Jonathan Vieru Fuccillo Ford of Seneca Falls The Walkers Nicole Demperio Debbie Doran
In Memory Of: Beverly Hamilton Mary and William Coffin Suk Lepcha Birkha Lepcha Mr. and Mrs. Michael Szpak Robert Szpak Diane Webb David Webb
Rachel Romer Rebecca Kloss Katherine McDonald Margaret M. Romer
NATIONAL DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS MONTH By: Michael Theobald National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) is meant to create awareness for people with disabilities that are, or want to be, in the work force. The NDEAM began with an act of Congress in 1945, which originally only lasted for the first week of October, and was initially called National Employment of the Physically Handicapped Week. In 1962, “physically” was removed from the name. Then, in 1988, the week was expanded into a month and the name was changed to “National Disability Employment Awareness Month. In the past few decades there have been programs created to help people with disabilities find and/or maintain work. A large program that offers these services in Central New York is Adult Career and Continuing Education Services-Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR). ACCES-VR offers transitional services for people with disabilities that are in high school, and for people up to 25 years of age. For people with disabilities and who are of working age, ACCES-VR offers vocational
rehabilitation, subsidies and tuition assistance for those that attend college, to assist with the cost of books and other college fees, plus a full range of independent services, among other things. After attending the ACCES-VR orientation session and receiving a referral from them, ARISE, or another employment consultant group, can work with you to identify your employment goals, find a job, and provide support to help you retain the job. They can assist by: helping to complete job applications, write resumes, develop interview skills, and connecting people to local jobs. Once you start a job, ARISE provides continuing services to ensure you maintain employment in that specific job. Every person with a disability that is willing to work and has some ability to work should have the opportunity to do so, not only for financial stability, but because a job is also good for mental health. These programs have been put in place to assure that the opportunity is there, and National Disability Employment Awareness Month is a great way to support what is being done for the community that can benefit from these services.
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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
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CELEBRATING INCLUSION & ACHIEVING INDEPENDENCE ANNUAL DINNER EVENT AWARD CEREMONY SILENT AUCTION
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20, 2016 ONCENTER, SYRACUSE Honoring Underwriting and ticket information available at:
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