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UPCOMING EVENTS ARISE & Ride for Ramps
Saturday, June 4, 2016 Lighthouse Lanes Motorcycle ride & 5K run in support of the Oswego Ramp Program. rideforramps.org
ARISE & Ride at the Farm
Saturday, July 23, 2016 ARISE at the Farm 25- and 12-mile cycle ride, Walk & Wheel-a-Thon, and family festival. ariseandride.org
UNIQUE Exhibition
August 19 - September 25 Everson Museum of Art Come see the artwork and poetry featured in UNIQUE 2016! uniquemagazine.org
A MESSAGE TO OUR FRIENDS In our already busy lives, many of us in the spring and summer seasons tend to pack even more into our schedules. We plan our vacations and picnics. We venture out more to reconnect with family and friends now that the days are longer and we don’t have to worry about a snowstorm complicating our travel plans.
Tania S. Anderson Chief Executive Officer
ARISE has a full calendar of special events. Our third annual Celebrating Inclusion and Achieving Independence dinner took place on April 20. It was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the achievements of Leola Rodgers and Nienke Dosa and celebrate milestone anniversaries for our operations in Oswego County and our ARISE & Ski program. More importantly, it was a chance for all of us to reconnect and celebrate the work ARISE does every day to ensure that every person, regardless of disability, can live a full and independent life. Thank you to everyone who supported this important celebration. Coming up on June 4 is the annual Ride for Ramps at Lighthouse Lanes in Oswego. This motorcycle ride, 5K run and good-old fashioned BBQ is always fun and supports
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ARISE’s work in providing dozens of ramps to families in Oswego County. We will ride bicycles instead of motorcycles and kids will have fun on the track doing the Walk & Wheel-a-Thon on July 23 at the ARISE and Ride at the Farm event. This family-friendly day supports our inclusive recreation programs at ARISE at the Farm in Chittenango. Finally, we celebrate art on August 18 with the opening night of our exhibit of UNIQUE Magazine’s visual and literary pieces at the Everson Museum in Syracuse. I encourage you to pencil any and all of these events in your packed summer schedules. I also encourage you to take a break from the busyness, take a breath and bask in the beauty of this season. For me, that break comes when I drive my daughter to the Farm where we can soak up the simple joys of green grass, gentle horses and caring folks. I hope you can discover those joys and many others through ARISE this season.
a fond farewell
ARISE Says Goodbye to Two Special People In July of 2002, a new executive director took over at ARISE. Tom McKeown led the organization until his retirement on March 31. Over the course of those 14 years, ARISE grew in significant ways. The Independent Living Center for Onondaga and Oswego counties, ARISE expanded and became a more regional presence, serving Madison, Cayuga, and Seneca counties.
Eleanor Michaels also retired on March 31 after 42 years of touching lives. Eleanor joined the staff of Child & Family Service, Inc. in November of 1973. Among the services provided by the agency were adoption and mental health. Hired as the receptionist, Eleanor soon took on the role of program assistant. Over the year, the organization grew, moved offices, and added satellite sites.
ARISE’s programs and services grew as well, and so did the size of the staff. Ask any of our employees about Tom, and they are sure to have a story to share. Tom was always available to everyone, whether it was a person connecting with us for services, a volunteer, or an employee.
When Child & Family Service merged with ARISE in 1999, Eleanor became an ARISE staff member. As part of the Mental Health Department, she conducted intakes and assisted people who connected with the clinic. Since the merger, Eleanor was the contact person for people who called for information about adoptions.
Tom’s commitment to the Independent Living Philosophy, and person-centered services, guided everything he did. His vision and commitment made many terrific things happen. We are grateful to Tom for his dedication and wish him all the best in this next part of his journey.
We applaud Eleanor for her tremendous work ethic, commitment to the people we serve, and dedication to her colleagues. We will miss her and wish her health and happiness.
Left: Tom McKeown and Eleanor Michaels at their retirement party in March.
Newsflash Celebrating the 26th Anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act Plans are already underway to celebrate the 26th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. In Madison County, the celebration will take place at the Kallet Civic Center on Friday, July 22 from 10:00 AM 12:00 PM. For more information, please call (315) 3634672 X228. The Syracuse celebration will take place on Tuesday, July 26 at The Atrium in Downtown Syracuse beginning at 9:00 AM and will end with a parade around downtown Syracuse beginning at 11:00 AM. For more information on the Syracuse event, please call (315) 671-2929. Oswego County Legislature will recognize the anniversary on July 14.
ARISE CONFERENCE
Changes, Challenges, Choice
Thursday, June 30, 2016 | Holiday Inn, Auburn Keynote Speaker: Kathy O’Connell Workshops Include: Diversity and Inclusion | Elder Law | PROSperity Program Disability Rights | Fitness Inclusion Network Understanding Diploma and Credential Options for Students with Disabilities Utilizing Service Dogs for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Register and learn more at ariseinc.org/conference or call Sara Douglass at 255-3447 x318.
We hope you’ll join us in promoting awareness about cross-disability rights and issues. This year’s theme is voting and empowering people with disabilities to participate in democracy.
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CELEBRATING INCLUSION & ACHIEVING INDEPENDENCE 3rd Annual Dinner Honors Nienke Dosa and Leola Rodgers
Two extraordinary honorees, a dynamic keynote speaker, a gifted master of ceremonies, and friends from across the region came together to celebrate inclusion, access, and independence at our annual dinner event. We were thrilled to honor Dr. Nienke Dosa, a developmental pediatrician, for her commitment to her patients and their families. Dr. Dosa encourages families to focus not on medical conditions but on lives that involve being artistic, athletic, theatrical, musical, and more. She is active in many innovative fitness and inclusion efforts locally, nationally, and beyond. Ms. Leola Rodgers is President & CEO of Syracuse Community Health Center. She worked previously at Upstate Hospital and has spent more than 25 years working to ensure that everyone has access to the best possible care, including mental health care. While at Upstate, Ms. Rodgers was instrumental in partnering with ARISE to place one of our therapists in the Pediatric and Adolescent Clinic. Megan Coleman, news anchor at CNY Central, once again expertly performed the role of master of ceremonies. ARISE Foundation Vice Chair Kim Brown once again served as a terrific auctioneer for our live auction. We are so grateful to AAA of Western & Central New York for their donation of a Disney vacation package! Thanks also to Michelle & Mark Alletzhauser and Marianne & Matt DiNiro for donating stays at their vacation homes. Dr. Anjali Forber-Pratt, a Paralympian medalist and faculty member at Vanderbilt University, delivered a powerful keynote address. She shared her experiences in fighting for access in her high school and her athletic accomplishments. Dr. Forber-Pratt quoted a high school English teacher who asked her, “Why are you in Honors English, you won’t be going to college.” The collective gasp by members of the audience highlights that we still have a long way to go in our work to change attitudes. Her personal philosophy: Dream. Drive. Do. fits perfectly with the ARISE mission. We hope you’ll plan to join us on Tuesday, April 11, 2017, for our fourth annual dinner event.
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Saying goodbye
BrandiLee and Dan Schafran are the proud parents of three wonderful boys. Their oldest son, Gavin, has cerebral palsy and started taking riding lessons at ARISE at the Farm when he was three. He has benefitted greatly from therapeutic riding. When Gavin wanted to ski, Dan tuned up his skills so that he could volunteer with ARISE & Ski and be part of the fun. We were thrilled when both BrandiLee and Dan agreed to serve on the ARISE Foundation Board of Directors. When we wanted to build a playground at the Farm, BrandiLee and Dan shared our dream and were instrumental in making it a reality. BrandiLee and Dan are now making their family’s dream come true as they move to Tennessee. We are so grateful to them for everything they have done, and we send them off with love and wishes for a wonderful future.
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celebrating frankie
Seeing Frankie Barney ride at ARISE at the Farm was like watching the definition of joy. Frankie loved the horses and being at the Farm. He was one of the kids who participated in our first 21-Day Challenge in 2012, making tremendous progress and loving every minute of it. Frankie also enjoyed skiing and flying down the slopes with ARISE & Ski. And we all loved Frankie. His mom, dad, sister, and his constant companion and brother, Hunter, made sure that Frankie was able to take part in all kinds of great experiences. They never let his disabilities prevent him from being active. News of Frankie’s death was devastating. He was unforgettable and he touched many lives. We were moved when Frankie’s family asked that contributions in his memory be made to ARISE at the Farm. Frankie’s legacy continues through those gifts. He will never be forgotten. 5
upcoming events
ARISE & RIDE FOR RAMPS IN OSWEGO Join us on Saturday, June 4, at Lighthouse Lanes in Oswego for our annual ARISE & Ride for Ramps event! We will have a motorcycle ride, 5k run, BBQ, live music, family fun, and more! Funds raised provide ramps for families in need. To register or purchase BBQ tickets online, please visit rideforramps.org.
ARISE & RIDE AT THE FARM On Saturday, July 23, join us at ARISE at the Farm for a 12- or 25-mile bicycle ride around Chittenango, or bring your friends and family for the Walk & Wheel-A-Thon around the paved track! We will have stations with fun family activities, music, food, and more! Help support year-round inclusive recreation. Sign up today at rideatthefarm.org!
UNIQUE OPENING CELEBRATION We are excited to debut UNIQUE 2016 at the Everson Museum of Art later this summer! UNIQUE is an art and literary magazine published annually by ARISE. It’s a thrill to partner with the Everson again this year. The exhibit will run from August 19 - September 25.
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what arise is
New Videos Share What ARISE Means to Those Connected to Us As an organization that serves people of all ages with all types of disabilities, it can be hard to tell our story. At our Celebrating Inclusion and Achieving Independence Dinner event every year, we debut a new video hoping to convey some of ARISE’s impact. Thanks to Janelle Fields, a member of our Marketing Committee, we connected with the talented folks at Congruent Media. These gifted professionals know how to tell stories in compelling ways, and we were delighted when they agreed to work with us. We hoped to highlight the five areas that encompass our services: Advocacy and Accessibility; Basic Needs and Assistance; Education, Employment and Skill-Building; Health and Wellness; and Recreation and Art. We selected five individuals to feature and the creative minds at Congruent went to work. Over the course of a week, they spent time with each person at their home or work, doing interviews and learning about their connections with ARISE. AJ is a member of the ARISE Foundation Board. He is an executive with Enterprise Holdings Company and has hired people with disabilities through our Employment Department. AJ is impressed by the highly qualified people we have referred to him. Donna first came into contact with ARISE when she was looking for a job in Oswego. She knew what she wanted to do and we helped her make it happen. She recently celebrated her 14th anniversary in her position. This past fall, Donna wanted to fulfill her dream of
living on her own. We helped her get an apartment. Donna loves her home and the busy life she has made there. Jim is the Exalted Ruler of the Oswego Elks Club. He heard about people in Oswego waiting for ramps and mobilized his members to volunteer with our Oswego Ramp Program. Katie is Director of Special Education at Lyncourt School and created a partnership with ARISE to provide mental health screenings and services for their students. She has seen the kids develop the skills they need to be successful now and in the future. Rachel participates in our ARISE & Ski program and rides at ARISE at the Farm. She loves being able to participate in athletic activities and has never let challenges stand in her way. Congruent Media took their stories and created five amazing videos that are hosted on a brand new site they developed for us: #ARISEis. By going to this site, you can watch each of these outstanding videos and meet people who tell their story – and ours – so powerfully. Rachel’s video debuted at our dinner event and the response was overwhelming. We are proud of these videos and the people in them. They showcase so well the importance of our work to make it possible for all people, regardless of disability, to achieve their dreams. As Rachel says in her video, “ARISE is important because it shows that with a little help, anything is possible.” See all of the videos at
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Board of Directors
WHY I SUPPORT ARISE
Patricia Contant Clary, ARISE Foundation Board Member Volunteering became important to me after I became a widow with three daughters, ages two, four, and six. Living in a place where I had no family, I was amazed that people I barely knew or didn’t know at all stepped in to help us make it through. At the time, one of those helpers told me that someday I would be able to feel joy, laugh, and experience a full life again. She assured me that I would then be able to do something to make a difference for others. I first learned about ARISE from my employer, Haylor, Freyer & Coon, Inc. Soon after that, I went to ARISE at the Farm and immediately felt a strong sense of connection. I will never forget the smiles I saw on the faces of the riders and everyone else. It gave me an unbelievable feeling of joy, and made me want to learn more. The scope of ARISE’s work to promote independent living, including inclusive
recreation, moved me to become involved. I love seeing what ARISE brings to everyone – support, services, being part of a community, and a focus on abilities. A person can live where he or she wants to live because of ARISE. A person can work where he or she wants to work because of ARISE. Whatever your ability, ARISE is there to be part of someone’s journey to make his or her own decisions and choices. ARISE is about every person living a full and joyful life as a real part of their community. The ARISE Foundation is building financial security so that ARISE can continue to do what it does so well. We want to be sure that ARISE at the Farm, ARISE & Ski, and all of the services are available now and into the future. I am happy to be able to give back and proud to support work that makes it possible for people to have lives filled with joy, laughter and choice. I am so honored to be part of the Foundation Board that supports this amazing organization.
Susan Judge, President Susan Gray, Vice President Cassandra Bulak, Treasurer Gary Forbes, Secretary Roger Benn Linda Erb Kimberly Brown Maurie Heins Michael Cook Michael Klaehn Georgia Crinnin Agnes McCray Matt Dadey Chad Norton David DelNero Kathy O’Connell John Donovan Bill Porta
Foundation Board of Directors
Kristen Smith, Chair Kim Brown, Vice Chair David Dreverman, Treasurer Connor McGough, Secretary Michelle Alletzhauser Lynn Hamilton Joseph Hatfield Tania S. Anderson Courtney Abbot Hill John Bosco Carol Kranz Michael Bottar Sonnet Loftus AJ Claflin Patricia Contant Clary Agnes McCray Denise McGraw Dee Cobb Edward W. Cook, Jr. Joseph Rotella BrandiLee Schafran Marianne DiNiro Dan Schafran Carol DiOrio Janice I. Vitale Linda Erb Jeffrey Grimshaw
Staff Leadership
Tania S. Anderson, Chief Executive Officer Kate Budlong, Cayuga/Seneca County Office Lisa Coggi, Quality Improvement Nancy Kern Eaton, Development & PR Jeremy Henderson, Finance Sabine Ingerson, Oswego County Offices Kristen Miguel, 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
WELCOME OUR NEW BOARD MEMBERS
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Courtney Abbott Hill
Georgia Crinnin
Kathy O’Connell
“Working in the Disability Rights Clinic at Syracuse University College of Law made me appreciate all that still needs to be done to ensure independence and access for all.”
“As a lifetime resident of Central New York, lawyer and committed individual with a desire to advocate for people with disabilities, I am honored to join the ARISE Board at such an important time in the organization’s history.”
“I am honored to become part of the board because of the influence ARISE has in being a strong leader in advocacy and services to people with disabilities. I look forward to being part of such a growing agency during this exciting time of transition in leadership.”
SPECIAL THANKS
Celebrating Community Partners and Friends Thanks to our community partners and friends, who have recently offered their support: • Chittenango Middle School and Bolivar Road Elementary Faculty & Staff for their support of ARISE at the Farm! • CW Baker High School Key Club who raised $1,500 to support the 21-Day Challenge at the Farm! Photo : Baker High School Key Club and Nancy Kern Eaton.
• CXtec for giving us the opportunity to present to their employees! • Eagle Beverage for their donation of an elliptical machine for the ARISE & Ride for Ramps raffle! • Fastenal of Oswego & Syracuse for their donation of new tools to the Oswego County Ramp Program! • First United Methodist Church Quilters of Fulton for their donation of a hand-made quilt to raffle with proceeds benefiting the ramp program! Photo : Quilters group with Jim Karasek and Sabine Ingerson from our Oswego office.
• Novelis Employees for volunteering to build ramps again and Novelis for their financial support! • United Community Chest of Cazenovia, Fenner & Nelson for funding the purchase of an English therapeutic riding saddle for ARISE at the Farm!
WAYS TO TOUCH LIVES
If you’re looking for a way to give back, share your time, and make a difference, check out our wonderful volunteer opportunities: ARISE at the Farm There are lots of ways to join us at the Farm! Individuals and groups can volunteer to help with lessons, work in the barn with the horses, do landscaping, help with building repairs and maintenance, or come up with your own project. We’d love to have you or your group/company share in making inclusive recreation possible for all! Oswego Ramp Program ARISE is the only option for people in Oswego County who need ramps but cannot afford them. With no government funding for ramps, our Ramp & Home Modification program makes it possible for people to remain at home rather than be forced to go into a nursing home. We partner with local companies and groups to raise the funds for materials and coordinate volunteers to build the ramps. You can change someone’s life by donating funds and/or sharing your time to build a ramp. Ombudsman Program ARISE coordinates the Long-Term Care Ombudsman program in Onondaga, Cayuga, Cortland, and Oswego counties. By becoming a trained volunteer Ombudsman, you can be an advocate for people in nursing homes and adult-care facilities who may have no family to check on them. For as little as 90 minutes a week, you can make a significant difference in the lives of folks in their later years. ARISE & Ski Thanks to tremendous support from Toggenburg Mountain Winter Sports Center, ARISE & Ski has been making it possible for people with all types of disabilities to take part in winter sports since 1996. Skilled instructors and trained volunteers teach participants how to ski and snowboard, sharing the thrill of flying down the slopes. The number of participants we can accept into the program each year depends upon the number of volunteers we have sharing their time. If you love skiing or snowboarding and want to share the experience with people wanting to learn, we’d love to have you join us!
more about these opportunities at 8 Learn ariseinc.org/volunteer 9
THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS
We’d like to thank the following individuals and organizations who made donations from November 7, 2015 - April 30, 2016 in support of independence and access for all. AAA of Western and Central New York Christopher Abbott Courtney Abbott Hill Kristen Aber Jacqueline Abriel Mary Anne Agan Albro Photography Ale n Angus Pub Eileen Allen Laura Allen Joseph Allerton Michelle and Mark Alletzhauser American Red Cross - Syracuse Branch Tania Anderson Arc of Onondaga Donna Archer Chris Arnold & Ellen Yeomans James and Nancy Asher Dale Avers Kathleen Ayer Janine Backman Barado’s Cafe John and Carolyn Bertram Faye Besaw Wendy Blanck Michelle Bode Boldt Castle Bolivar Road Elementary School Faculty & Staff The Bonadio Group Bond, Schoeneck & King Debbie Bondi-Ellison Michael & Tiffany Bottar Bottar Leone, PLLC Carol Braund Randi Bregman & Ted Gottbrecht Emera Bridger Wilson Kim Brown Kimberly Brown Eileen & John Brown Stephen Brucker Buffalo Bills Cassandra Bulak Jim and Kathy Burns C.N.Y. Medical Products C.W. Baker High School Key Club Robert & Zella Callahan Canastota Central School District Claudia Cannizzo Christine Carney Carrols Corporation Christa Carson Marjorie Carter Catholic Charities of Onondaga County Cazenovia Jewelry Centro Andrew & Diana Chiasson Chittenango Middle School Compass Credit Union Denise Constanza Patricia Contant Clary Denise Cook
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Dennis Coon John Cooper Maureen Costa Richard and Lisa Cote Michele Cousineau CPS Recruitment Susan Craig Michael Crinnin Marian Crinnin Georgia Crinnin William Crist Crouse Hospital Ceme and James Curley Curtin & DeJoseph, P.C. Tom and Joan Dadey Peter and Michelle Daly Scott Dawson Kathleen Decker John & Linda DeFrancisco David DelNero Crystal Dennis Dewitt CountryMax Marianne and Matt DiNiro Lisa Donaldson Megan Donlon John Donovan Nienke Dosa Doug’s Fish Fry James and Paula Drake P. Drescher Co. Inc. David Dreverman Mark Dungy Eagle Beverage Co. East Area Family YMCA Nancy Kern Eaton & Doug Eaton Edmond Theobald Financial Services Colin and Miriam Elman Scott and Linda English Matthew Enigk Linda & Michael Erb Bruce Erickson Excellus BlueCross BlueShield Fastenal James Fathers Rose Favata Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival Firestone Complete Auto Care Jaquelyn Fischer Flat Iron Grill Claire Fofi Food Bank of Central New York Gary and Julie Forbes Francesca’s Boutique NewsChannel 9 WSYR Regina Frost G & C Food Distributors Inc. Jeffrey Gage Galemont Farm Equestrian Team Kristen Garrison Winston Gaum Susan George Kathie Gerber Louis Geswaldo Grace Ghezzi The Gifford Foundation
Mary Anne Gillson Hetty Gingold Giovanni’s Tuxedos Jeannine Goodwin Goodyear Auto Service Center Susan Gorton Susan and Richard Gray Greene Point Marina Mobile Home Park, LLC Jeffrey Grimshaw Karen Grover Duffy Wendy Gruenberg Gutchess Lumber Co., Inc. Lynn Hamilton Wayne Hamilton Hansen’s Advisory Services, Inc. Teresa Hargrave Janet & Jim Haskins Joseph Hatfield Haylor, Freyer & Coon, Inc. Maurie Heins Margaret Henderson Kristen Henderson Jeremy Henderson Karen Hertzman Hillside Park Real Estate, LLC Dawn Holynski Hospitality Concepts Group, LLC Kristin Hueber Hummel’s Office Plus Jason and Lynn Hy Impact Martial Arts Steven and Sabine Ingerson Margaret Ingraham InterFaith Works of CNY Ironworkers Local 60 Izzo’s White Barn Winery J.B. Kane, Inc. Virginia James JetBlue Airways Jim and Juli Boeheim Foundation Melinda Johnson Pat Jones Joseph J. Abt & Sons, Inc. JSD Associates Edward and Susan Judge Robert and Cheryl Kantak Jim & Pat Karasek Jeremy Kelley Steve Kelly Kathleen Kemblowski Micheal Kent Thomas Kinsella Michael Klaehn Christine Klaehn Patricia Korta Carol Kranz Eric Kuersteiner La Bella Hair Salon & Spa Catherine Labucki Lorrie Landry Katie Lee Danielle Liddic Liz Liddy Sarah Liggett LillieBean
Nancy Anne Linnenbach Liverpool Community Chorus Lockheed Martin Employees Federated Fund Sonnet Loftus Natasha Lutz Nina Lutz Karen Lynch John & Patti Lytwynec Mabie Brothers MacKenzie-Childs Maureen MacPherson Kenneth and Darleen Malone Mama Nancy’s Manning & Napier Robert Markowski Jennifer Martinez Jared Massett Maxwell’s Mark McAnaney Kim McEneny Denise & Owen Mcgraw Mary Grace McGuire-Kelley Kevin and Nancy McKeon Tom and Lynne McKeown Victoria Meguid Greg Mills Shannon Mills Betty Mitchell Saundra Mnich Health Foundation for Western and Central New York Morse Manufacturing Co, Inc. Roxanne Mott Colleen Murphy Tammy Murphy Morgia MVP Health Care Ann Marie and Gerald Myers National Baseball Hall of Fame NBT Bank Lisa Neville New Hope Mills New York State Fair Richard & Janet Newman Dennis Nolan NYS Association of School Psychologists Terrance and Pat O’Brien The Oncenter Oneida Wealth Management, Inc. Chuck O’Neil Ontario Cleaners John Orr, III Owera Vineyards Pacific Health Club Paparazzi Day Spa Salon & Boutique David Pasinski & Geri Hall Pathfinder Bank Pediatric Cardiology & Pediatric Surgery Diana Pelletier Eric Persons Procopio Real Estate Jim Pitcher Maria Polsinelli
Mike Pozefsky Michele and John Provo Maureen Quigley Radiant Abilities, LLC Anne Raynor Redhouse Arts Center Reefer Compressor & Parts, Inc. Relph Benefit Advisors Joanne Riker Gregory Rinaldi Erika Robinson Rock PMC Patricia Roesch Romano Subaru Margaret Romer Cary Rookey Rosamond Gifford Zoo Lisa Rosecrans Rothschild’s Home Healthcare Center James Rowley The Rufo Family Rural Health Network of Oswego New York Sacred Heart/St. Ann’s Church Kim and Eric Sadowski Dan and BrandiLee Schafran Karl Schindler Steven Schoonmaker Marie Schotthoefer Joseph Schultzkie Ruth Schwartz Robert and Laurianne Schwitter Mary Scimone Sea Glass Fine Art Photography Lisa Seguin Robert Sellin Sommer Shafer Terry and Jean Shaffer Mansukh & Lila Shah Shelly Shatrau Richard Sherman, Jr. Richard S. Shineman Foundation Skaneateles Festival John and Marilyn Skopek Jim and Cathy Skvorak Roy and Myrtle Smith John Sopchak Andrea and Daniel Stoughtenger Sun Chevrolet, Inc. SUNY Oswego Linda Sweredoski Symphoria Syracuse Chiefs Charitable Foundation Syracuse Silver Knights Target Ron and Cynthia Tascarella Teavanna The Craftsman Inn/Limestone Grille The Glimmerglass Festival The Mission Restaurant The Wild Animal Park
Robert & Mary Thomas Time Warner Cable Toggenburg Ski Center Inc. Tompkins Trust Company Tops Friendly Markets - 363 Gregory and Barbara Tresness Uncle Sam’s Boat Tour
United Community Chest of Cazenovia, Fenner & Nelson United Way of Cayuga County Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital Upstate Medical University
Charles Viele Visual Technologies Janice and Gio Vitale VNA Homecare Options Norman and Joleen Watts Jack and Linda Webb Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. Stephen Weisbrod
Welch Allyn Darlene West Westminster Presbyterian Church Mary Wilhelm-Chapin Griff and Carol Williams Philip and Diane Windsor Winebow Inc.
Women’s Club of Fulton Casey Woodfield Michelle Worden Laurie Wright YMCA of Oswego Calvin and Susan York Lori Mokry Zorn
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 family member between November 7, 2015 - April 30, 2016. Marley Aberdeen Barbara Wilson
Theodore N. Conrad Jean & Robert Conrad
Bev Hamilton Celinda Smith
Frank Fisher Barney AccessCNY Clinic Carrie Jo Brunelle Todd and Kimberly Chappell Linda Clarke Karen Colin Mary Jane Dolengo Barbara Downs Nancy Kern Eaton Joan Evans Lindsay Giglio Costello Barbara Grill Chris and Sue Huxtable Alix Krueger Norman Seager Ken and Judy Sieperman Lewis and Patricia Straight Heather Vavra Catherine Wink Lawrence and Beverly Wormald
Jenna Davis Ronald and Virginia Duda
Lynn Hamilton C & A Tucker
David DelNero Ruth Schwartz
Ed & Sue Judge John Judge
Dr. Nienke Dosa Sari Feldman & Matt O’Dwyer Winston Gaum, MD Danielle Katz, MD Steven Rothman, MD Hassan S. Shukri, MD
Nancy Kern Eaton Mike and Jane Reagan Ted and Barbara Sullivan
Daniel Bayardi Elizabeth & Armand Bayardi
Mary Gridley Kevin Scheuer
Brian Colway Bob and Pam Getek
Dylan Edmonds Margaret Bray Eliza’s Teachers at Meachem Elementary Tania Anderson Barb Gleason Rosemarie Zellers
Fern Halstead Jim Nichols Contracting, Inc.
The Kern Siblings Nancy Kern Eaton & Doug Eaton Gail Paster Gabby Kreis Ann and Jim Gensler Laura Little & Farm Staff and Volunteers Kaitlyn O’Reilly Daniel and Laura Schroth
Tom McKeown, Nan Eaton and the wonderful staff at ARISE Randi Bregman & Ted Gottbrecht
Kathleen Schill Mike and Sally Luton
Michael Nee Steve and Bonnie Nee
Paul J. Sindoni Susan Sindoni
Mary O’Connor Susan O’Connor David Panik Carrie Henderson Deb Sadowski Sandy Sadowski Diwash Rai Birkha Lepcha Dorothy Ricketts Truex Peaceful Schools Alex Roberts Dick and Barbara Murphy
Agnes McCray Keith and Kirby Minnick
Leola Rodgers Patricia Numann, MD
Tom McKeown Rosemarie Zellers
Gavin Schafran Julie Files Steven & Shelley Tiss
Hazel Shaw Lawrence & Josephine Stocking
Sox & Smokey Timothy Cleary Mr. and Mrs. Michael Szpak Robert Szpak Michael Theobald John and Martha Hannon Don Zellers Rosemarie Zellers Rosemarie Zellers Tim and Maureen Crossman
We are grateful to all donors and apologize if we have made an error or omission.
CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF ARISE & SKI By: Michael Theobald
ARISE & Ski is the longest running adaptive ski program in Central New York. The program began at Toggenburg Mountain in 1996, and has been growing every year. The program provides people with disabilities, no matter their age or ability, with the proper equipment and volunteer staff to assist them in skiing or snowboarding. Like most adaptive equipment, the bi-ski was initially created for disabled veterans returning after World War II. Back then the adaptive skis were much different, and they were normally at ski hills much bigger than anything around Central New York. Most bi-skis now are still intended for bigger hills because the ski takes some adjustments to get on the lift, and then readjusted to go down the hill.
Skiing can be expensive for anyone, but the costs of skiing for someone with a disability can be in another stratosphere, due to the adaptive equipment required. ARISE & Ski provides all of the equipment needed for participants. The relationships created during the program can last far beyond the time in the program. Some skiing participants and staff even go to events together throughout the year. The ARISE & Ski program’s mission statement states that skiing should be available for everyone no matter their ability. Skiing is a lot of fun for a person with disabilities if they’re surrounded by the right people, and the right people can be found at ARISE & Ski at Toggenburg.
For more information on ARISE & Ski or to sign up as a participant or volunteer, visit ariseandski.org.
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635 James Street Syracuse, New York, 13203
About Us
Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Syracuse, NY Permit No. 1629
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
Saturday, June 4, 2016 | Lighthouse Lanes, Oswego Motorcycle Ride | 5K Run | BBQ | Music | Family Fun
rideforramps.org or 671-2909
Saturday, July 23, 2016 | ARISE at the Farm, Chittenango 25- & 12-Mile Cycle Rides | Walk & Wheel-A-Thon
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