Annual Report 2016

For people with intellectual and developmental disabilities

CHANGING THE WAY PEOPLE LEARN, WORK AND LIVE

2016 ANNUAL REPORT

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Revolution in the Workplace Arc of Westchester’s ongoing partnership with the UNC TEACCH® Autism Program has resulted in revolutionary employment successes. One such example is our placement of Grant, a Project Search graduate with ABB Optical Group, one of our newest employer partners. Grant’s job responsibilities include using a computer and an engraving machine.

TEACCH work systems and guided pictures were used on the job to help him master the steps needed to operate the equipment. The result? His speed and accuracy improved to the point where he was assigned additional responsibilities on a second engraving machine! This is just the beginning.

“Nobody does it better than Grant and Joseph, another Arc of Westchester hire. They hit their numbers all the time by way of their attention to detail and focus,” explains Vince Monaghan, vice president of lab operations at ABB Optical Group. “Anytime you can get employees who will focus on the job you give them and consistently accomplish the goals you set out for them, you can’t ask for much more than that.”

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2016 ANNUAL REPORT

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

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ur mission is to empower children, teens, and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including individuals on the autism spectrum, to achieve their potential by strengthening families and encouraging personal choices, abilities, and interests.

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THIS CULTURAL REVOLUTION REQUIRES Dear Arc of Westchester Members and Friends, When Arc of Westchester began in 1949, the parents who founded this organization had a simple goal: they wanted their children with developmental disabilities to play and learn alongside their typical friends.

At the time, it was a radical idea. Now, look how far we’ve come.

Today, our focus is on self-direction.

Each person is encouraged to define for himself or herself what they consider meaningful in learning, working and living.

Richard P. Swierat

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This cultural revolution requires an attitudinal sea change.

Here at Arc of Westchester, we don’t serve – we support a person’s pursuit of their own life choices. The best way we can do this is through actively seeking to learn an individual’s wants, instead of assuming we already know.

This year, we were proud to receive accreditation from The Council on Quality and Leadership (CQL).

I urge you to read more about

CQL on pages 6 and 7 of this

year’s report.

This rigorous process reinforced our mission and values. The children, teens and adults we support are not only reaching their goals, they are creating new ones.

And we’re committed to expanding their horizons. This transformation in thinking is reflected in how students learn in our schools, prepare for work in our communities and live more independently.

As reflected in this 2016 Annual Report, we continue to be leaders of change on behalf of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. I invite you to join with us as we journey into the future.

Thank you for your interest and your continued support.

Warmly,

Richard P. Swierat Executive Director

AN ATTITUDINAL SEA CHANGE Dear Arc of Westchester Members and Friends, It has been sixteen years since I brought my son Ethan home from the hospital and I had to answer the question “what do I do now?” I knew that, despite his developmental disabilities, he deserved an education and a good quality of life. I turned to Arc of Westchester and The Children’s School, and I’ve never looked back.

I know my son’s future is bright because Arc of Westchester has provided us with a thorough understanding of what is available to support a life of meaning and opportunity.

As a parent, that’s what I want most for my child.

As President, I have sought to continue the revolution our founders began. Every day, I approach my position by asking “what I can do” to serve the agency, and, in the process, serve my son. This is what guides me. I want to do what’s right.

Last year, I stated my goals: expanding and diversifying our board and revitalizing our grassroots movement to engage more members as advocates at all levels. I’m proud to say that we’re achieving these goals. Our new nominees to the board are both ethnically and career diverse. We have individuals from various countries and cultures, as well as those who have chosen different life missions and careers from those in the past.

With recent local and federal legislation that affect the quality of life and services available to people with disabilities, our community has begun to speak up. Many more families are now calling Congress and the State House, writing letters and proactively helping the underserved. It’s a testament to all of us as a group that so many are answering the call.

I’m proud of all our contributions on behalf of Arc of Westchester. I pledge to continue my efforts to make the agency sustainable for years to come.

Together, we will continue to expand our programs to offer the latest in technology and other advancements.

Thanks to Arc of Westchester, Ethan has the support he needs to design the life he wants – and that’s the life I want for him as well. Together, with hard work and continued advocacy, we can open doors of personal choice and opportunity to more men, women and children with developmental disabilities and autism.

I look forward to continuing to lead the board in the achievement of our mutual goals.

Sincerely,

Rosa Rodriguez President

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CQL ACCREDITATION ACHIEVED! OUR PASSIONATE

I support the

CES N A R U S S A C I S

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For more than 30 years, CQL, The Council on Quality and Leadership, has been a leader in working with human service organizations and systems to continuously define, measure, and improve quality of life and quality of services. We are proud to have received a 4-year accreditation.

Arc of Westchester, NYSARC, Inc.

Respect and dignity for all

September 30, 2016 – September 30, 2020

Honoring everyone’s human rights Everyone’s right and need to belong Everyone enjoying their rightful place in their own community Everyone’s right to feel safe, secure and free from harm

‘‘ Know me

by my name, not my diagnosis.’’

People accessing good healthcare and experiencing their best possible health People decide with whom and where to live Staff that listen to people and respect them for their unique gifts and abilities Staff who support choices

Left to right: Patsy Ginese, Ric Swierat, Laurel Ross, Epp O’Neil, Christine Norris, Ann Eller, Tibisay Guzmán, Steve Yellen

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To read more about the Accreditation Letter to Governor Andrew Cuomo and Arc of Westchester, go to: www.arcwestchester.org/what-cql

COMMITMENT TO SUPPORT QUALITY OF LIFE Label Jars, Not People A conversation with Laurel Ross Assistant Executive Director of Quality Improvement and Staff Development

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What sets CQL apart?

Accreditation used to be very simple. CQL is different because they raised the bar when they began doing their personal outcome measures. They started listening to people and that defined and drove their accrediting process and their evaluations. They were the first organization to really do that. So that sets CQL apart.

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Why does Arc of Westchester use CQL? CQL is cutting edge. The language and their work has been used in central Medicaid services and in federal and state statutes, so what we are implementing today as regulations are really the values that came out of CQL’s work.

What’s new and different about this approach?

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We’re using personal outcome measures, which means we’re learning to listen and build our supports based on the preferences of the individuals in our programs. It’s a whole radical change in the way we provide supports for people.

We are not doing “for,” we are doing “with.” We are not doing “to,” we are empowering people to express themselves.

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What challenges has Arc faced with CQL? It can be a little bit harder if someone is non-verbal, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have something to say. It’s our job to learn from the individual and the people who know them well. We have to learn their “language.” This approach also takes more time, training, and quality of staff, all of which are already in place.

What does this mean for Arc staff ?

The staff here is wonderful – they know the people they are supporting and their preferences. Our direct support professionals define the quality of Arc. We want the best on the front lines.

What does this mean for the people Arc supports?

People who have natural supports in their community are happier, healthier and safer. It’s a human necessity to have a connection to the greater whole. We have people who have been marginalized throughout their lives. We’re changing that.

Why is CQL so important?

It’s more than the accreditation. It’s a cultural shift and a revolution. It’s slow, but civil rights movements are slow.

25 years ago, The Arc was instrumental in getting the American Disabilities Act passed – and as a result children with disabilities can go to school. CQL takes us to the next level.

Go to www.arcwestchester.org/what-cql to learn what CQL Accreditation means to Arc of Westchester and the people and families we support.

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CHANGING OUR WORLD –

N O I T U L O V E R starts here!

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hange has to start somewhere, and at Arc of Westchester, we start at the beginning. The Children’s School for Early Development is the largest provider of community-based services for children with developmental disabilities in Westchester County. We don’t just teach our boys and girls; we

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shape their futures. Our teachers encourage the talents and abilities of our young students, so that each one can do better and accomplish more as they grow. In fact, our students often exceed expectations.

Our approach to learning is revolutionary!

ONE CHILD AT A TIME Note to a teacher from a grateful family

D e a r L is a , T ha n k yo u s o m u ch fo r a ll yo u r ha rd w or k w th e s e p a s t tw it h m y d a u g ht o ye a rs . A s s oo er n a s I m e t yo u ha d he r b e s t in , I k n e w yo u te re s ts a t he a rt a n d th a t yo p ro vi d e a w a tc u w e re g oi n g to hf u l e ye a n d k in d he a rt . L oo k ha s co m e – it ’s a t ho w fa r s he a m a z in g ! T ha n k yo u fo r s ha ri he a rt , p a ti e n ce n g yo u r s e lf , an to m y w ho le fa d g u id a n ce w it h he r. It m e a n s s o m u ch m il k n ow a ll th a t m y. I p ro m is e to k e e p in to u ch a n d le t yo u y li tt le g ir l g oe s on to a ch ie ve !

In fi n it e th a n k s ! Love, T

To learn more about how we’re setting the standard for excellence, visit: www.arcwestchester.org/services/childrens-school-for-early-development

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HEROES OF CHANGE – SHOWING

LIFE CHANGERS Spotlight on Mark Bryant and Margaret Burton-Forrester

SUCCESS

#bfair2directcare Thanks to everyone’s hard work and advocacy, our #bfair2directcare campaign was victorious! After eight years without a funding increase, New York State budgeted to improve wages for direct support professionals. We’re one step closer to winning DSPs the respect they deserve. Your voice made the difference! Thank you!

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Left to right: Mark Bryant, Evelyn Ramos and Margaret Burton-Forrester.

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argaret, a Treatment Coordinator, and Mark, a Senior Prevocational Specialist, were at work at the Yonkers Training Center when they noticed that Evelyn Ramos, a program participant, was in distress. She was slurring her words and sweating profusely. Mark checked her vital signs while Margaret called 9-1-1. Through their quick wits, they kept her engaged and alert until an ambulance arrived.Together, they provided comfort and support on the ride to the hospital, where she was diagnosed with a heart attack. Their quick and caring response saved Evelyn’s life.

CARE AND RESPECT EVERY DAY

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t’s not easy to summarize the work of an Arc of Westchester Direct Support Professional. Day to day, they may be responsible for the dressing, grooming, transportation or meal preparation of a person they’re supporting. In more complex circumstances, they provide medical administration such as tube feeding, diabetic care or oxygen management.

They are also teachers who convey the importance of personal care, money management and behavioral skills. Through it all, they are someone’s communicator and trusted guide. They build trusting relationships with those they support and their families, preserve the dignity of others and help people achieve all they can.

Our Care Awards are given to Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) who surpass expectations by helping embrace and cultivate the talents and dreams of individuals with developmental disabilities. Congratulations to all our winners.

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ARC OF WESTCHESTER EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM –

Left to right: Tibisay Guzmán, Arc of Westchester Associate Executive Director/Chief Operating Officer; Rosa Rodriguez, Agency Board President; Kathleen C. Hochul, Lt. Governor; Ric Swierat, Executive Director.

28th Annual Employer Recognition Breakfast

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n April 28, 2016, we saluted our 250 employment partners who exemplify a commitment to inclusion in the workplace through the development of meaningful employment opportunities for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities. We also recognized our 300 valued employees who continue to make us proud of their successes on the job!

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he event featured Lt. Governor Kathleen C. Hochul as the keynote speaker and recipient of the 2016 Share of Voice Award.

ou can’t underestimate the power of someone who really wants a job – how hard they’ll work for you,” Hochul explained. “Today, so many children with disabilities grow up with loving parents and siblings – and then it’s time for them to launch their lives and there’s nowhere for them to go. Now it’s our time to step up and help.

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Award Winners:

Share of Voice Award: Kathleen C. Hochul, Lt. Governor, State of New York Civic Partnership Award: Westchester County Department of Environmental Services eDocNY’s New Business Partnership Award: Research Foundation of CUNY (City University of NY) Distinguished Partner Award: Atria Woodlands Senior Living New Partnership Awards: HMS Host and Northern Westchester Hospital Bridge to Employment Award: CVS Advocate Award: Bill Arco, Flik Hospitality Group The Anthony Cannata Memorial Employee Awards: Crystal Hudson, Goodwill Industries and Evan Rohrlick, The Mines Press, Inc.

BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS AND BREAKING RECORDS Defying Expectations – Shayna’s Breakthrough Job

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hayna is an important member of the healthy dining department at Northern Westchester Hospital. She takes meal orders, prepares meals, and delivers them to the patients – on her own, and with a smile on her face. here was a time when a job requiring this level of independence wouldn’t have been considered for someone with a developmental disability. But

thanks to Arc of Westchester’s groundbreaking employment program that provides both training and support, employers like Northern Westchester Hospital are opening new doors of opportunity for qualified people in our community.

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e have had a great impact on Shayna, and Shayna has had a great impact on us,” says Kelly Flynn Barrett, RN, MS, Vice President of Human Resources at Northern Westchester Hospital.

“She knows her job really well. She understands the seriousness of working in a hospital, how important it is and the value she provides to her patients.

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achievements Nationwide, the employment rate for individuals with disabilities is only Our employment rate for individuals with disabilities is an astounding

Shayna on the job.

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33% 60%

ince 1987, our new job placements have increased from 1 to 50 annually – a record-breaking achievement that marks our place as a leader in our community.

Arc of Westchester’s Employment Services provide businesses with solutions for their staffing needs. To learn more about Arc of Westchester’s renowned employment program, visit www.arcwestchester.org and watch our video “Making Sense for Business.”

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ArcWestchester

ARTISTS DISPLAY Art has the ability to change lives, and our revolutionary gallery265 does just that. Fostering an all-inclusive cultural community with ongoing social interactions, and promoting self awareness and support, gallery265 creates opportunities for all our artists – both visual and performing – to share their work with the public.

Paramount Hudson Valley Theater

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n July, gallery265 displayed “African Masks & Art – Life in the Village” at the Paramount Hudson Valley Theater in Peekskill, NY. The opening of the exhibition coincided with a performance from Ladysmith Black Mambazo, a four-time Grammy winning vocal group based in South Africa. The exhibit featured paintings, masks, figurines and other pieces that captured the mysticism of African culture.

The majority of the pieces displayed were created with upcycled and natural materials, such as laundry detergent bottles, brooms, rocks, fabric, cardboard, and more.

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HSBC in Pelham

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uring November, patrons of HSBC Bank, USA, N.A. in Pelham enjoyed a lobby art exhibit featuring original works from gallery265. The exhibit was coordinated by Ralph and Annette Mauro, longtime supporters of Arc of Westchester, whose daughter Jennifer has Down syndrome and attended The Children’s School for Early Development as a young child. Jennifer, who has now graduated from high school and is transitioning into the workforce through Arc of Westchester’s Choices program, is an active participant in the gallery265 program, and her poetry was on display at HSBC.

THEIR WORK ACROSS THE COUNTY! gallery265 provides our artists with the chance to explore and develop their talents alongside other artists in the program and throughout the community,” says Ric. “gallery265 supports equal rights and inclusion for all.

These exhibits allow our artists to feel a sense of pride and genuine connection to the community.

Artistic expression is an essential natural support to those we serve,” Ric Swierat, executive director of Arc of Westchester, explains. “Through art, people learn to express their feelings, and it can serve as an alternative form of communication. Art also improves a variety of cognitive functions, such as organization, sensory perception and memory, while also refining fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.

Since gallery265 opened in May of 2009, it has featured 950 works of art in 24 exhibits – 20 were agency-wide and 4 were special or group exhibits. gallery265 currently highlights 44 works of art in our permanent collection.

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CHANGING OUR WORLD Dear Arc of Westchester Friends and Supporters,

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rc of Westchester has always been a maverick – and that’s what I find exciting about this organization. From our acclaimed Children’s School, gold standard CQL accreditation, groundbreaking employment programs and expanding role in innovative adaptive-technology, we have always led the charge on behalf of people with autism and other intellectual and Nancy Patota developmental disabilities.

One thing I’ve learned here is that Arc of Westchester is not afraid to make tough choices and take the road less traveled. We strive to demonstrate to the world what is possible when you give every person an opportunity to make his or her own choices – and then provide the support needed to be successful.

Arc of Westchester Foundation provides the funds that give this agency its winning edge – and help fuel creative development in all program areas.

We can’t depend on public funds to promote excellence and innovation.

It’s the generosity of our valued families and friends that has enabled us to continually move forward. Thank you, truly, for all that you do to support our Foundation.

In this annual report, we have highlighted some of our many successes.

To continue this innovative work and move forward, we encourage your engagement. If you want to be a part of something incredible, there’s an opportunity for you right now, here at Arc of Westchester.

Please join our winning team, and let’s change the world together.

Many thanks,

Nancy Patota Executive Director, Arc of Westchester Foundation

We are grateful to the following restaurants who so generously served their signature dishes and beverages to over 400 guests at A Matter of Taste.

Abigail Kirsch An American Bistro

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Mima Vinoteca

Augie’s Prime Cut

NoMa Social

Caperberry Events

North Street Tavern

Chocolations Chutney Masala Culinary Tech Center Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits Doral Arrowwood Hotel and Conference Center Feze Turkish Meze Glen Island Harbour Club Infusion Lexington Square Café

DONATE NOW www.arcwestcher.org/donate

LuLu’s Cake Boutique

Path Coffee Roasters Piccolo Gourmet Poppy’s Cheesecake Rye Roadhouse Texas de Brazil The Great American BBQ The Twisted Branch Tramonto Wuji Yonkers Brewery

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WORKING TOGETHER Dear Friends, Families and Supporters,

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his year, our family celebrated a major milestone: our son Alex, who has severe autism, turned 30. I think I can speak for many parents of children with disabilities when I say that birthdays are emotionally complicated events. Taking stock can be tough. But this year, amidst an Nancy Patota avalanche of chocolate cake, we celebrated Alex’s birthday with “an attitude of Elaine Masket, Esq. gratitude”—not only for Alex’s continuing good health and development, but for Arc of Westchester, which is traveling Alex’s lifelong journey with us. Indeed, although 30 seems a little old to us, it is our hope that Alex will be celebrating another 60+ birthdays with his Arc of Westchester family, long after my husband and I are gone.

As our relationship with Arc has deepened, my family has learned a great deal. We have learned how important it is to have visionary, passionate, and experienced leaders at the helm. We have learned that a staff of 800+ can support 2,000 individuals with a singular goal: to help them achieve lives of distinction. It is deeply moving to witness the countless ways this mission is pursued, each and every day.

We’ve also learned that private financial support is essential to keep the magic going. Where once our family gave to organizations intent on finding cures, we now focus our giving on Arc of Westchester—to benefit people who are here, right now, and who need our help. Giving to Arc of Westchester has been a singularly joyous experience for us, because we know what each dollar means, and how carefully it is spent. It is a privilege to do our part to change lives.

I know that many of you have been loyal supporters as well, and have felt that same satisfaction. Thank you for your generosity, and for the essential role that you play in keeping Arc of Westchester so vibrant and effective.

Let’s work together to spread the word, increase our ranks, and ease the journey ahead.

To Arc of Westchester, forever!

A Matter Of Taste 2016 generated $400,000 to help support innovative programs and services!

With deepest gratitude,

Elaine Masket, Esq.

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FUNDING OUR FUTURE

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CAMPAIGN UPDATE

he Arc of a Life Campaign was designed to make possible a bright future for thousands of individuals and their families who depend on us every day – despite ever-increasing funding challenges. Since its public launch in October 2015, over 3 million dollars have been committed to The Arc of a Life Campaign, and some funds have already helped Arc of Westchester maintain its leadership role in the use of technology to support individuals in realizing their potential. Some of the Campaign’s accomplishments include:

• The creation of our “Technology Enhanced Simulated Studio” (TESS), which

provides young adults with a modern, age-appropriate, educational environment. Simple, everyday technologies (tablets, laptops, smart phones, game stations, and smart boards) are being used to teach important life skills such as meal preparation, employment preparation, communication and socialization.

• The successful growth of our collaboration with Mercy College in support of the research and application of everyday technology to access personal achievement, increase independence and foster overall well-being.

To learn more about The Arc of a Life Campaign for Arc of Westchester, please contact Nancy Patota, Executive Director, Arc of Westchester Foundation, at 914.495.4625 or email npatota@arcwestchester.org.

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• Our work with UNC TEACCH Autism® Program – supporting the use of evidenced-based “structured TEACCHING” techniques, including smart training program technologies and apps, to aid prevocational and employment preparation for improved placement, retention and job satisfaction outcomes.

• The addition of Lauren Pepa, Ph.D., BCBA, in collaboration with the Center

for Autism and the Developing Brain (CADB) at New York-Presbyterian Hospital, as our new behaviorist in residence. Dr. Pepa is evaluating current behavioral plans and working with staff to enhance services in the residences for an improved quality of life.

For a full list of campaign goals, go to www.arcwestchester.org/campaign

TESS is a new technology space for transitioning adults.

OUR DONORS MAKE THE DIFFERENCE! VIRGINIA DONOVAN

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irginia Donovan’s involvement with Arc of Westchester began decades ago when her daughter Karen was a young child. Virginia searched for a proper placement for her daughter, and was repeatedly turned away by numerous schools and service providers.

“The Arc of Westchester’s Children’s School said yes, when all of the others said no,” Virginia recalls. She was inspired by a deep gratitude for the life-changing services that Karen received through our organization.

A parent, benefactor and treasured member of the Arc of Westchester family, Virginia has donated generously and consistently, making Arc of Westchester a philanthropic priority.

We thank all of our generous and compassionate supporters whose contributions make Arc of Westchester such a special and successful organization.

BILL DEUTSCH

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ill is the Founder and Chairman of Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits (DFWS), now celebrating its 35th year. Bill became involved with Arc of Westchester five years ago, inspired by its mission and the positive impact our lifelong programs and services have on the lives of thousands of individuals and families impacted by autism and other developmental disabilities. Leveraging what they do best, Bill and DFWS have made extraordinarily generous annual contributions of wine, spirits, and financial support to A Matter of Taste.

“What I find most moving about the Arc of Westchester is that this organization was founded by families, for families, for life,” Bill explained.

Bill Deutsch and Virginia Donovan — Honorees at 2016 A Matter Of Taste.

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ARC OF WESTCHESTER FINANCIAL REPORT 2016

Current Assets

STATEMENT OF REVENUES AND EXPENSES

Year ended December 31, 2016 Operating Revenues Program Revenue

$54,183,941

Other Revenue

$1,233, 410

Total Revenue

$55,417,351

Operating Expenses Salaries and Fringe Benefits $39,492,907 Other than Personnel Services

$11,557,178

Equipment – Provider Paid

$1,399,209

Property – Provider Paid

$3,226,999

Total Operating Expenses

STATEMENT OF FUND BALANCES

$55,676,293

Cash and Cash Equivalents Assets Held in Custody Investments at Fair Value Accounts Receivable Prepaid Expenses and Deposits Due from Affiliates Total Current Assets Assets Limited as to Use Fixed Assets, Net Security Deposits Subordinated Loans

Total Assets

$1,970,606 $19,896,233 $82,839 $3,763,909 $46,116,247

Accrued Salaries and Vacation Payable Accounts and Accrued Expense Payable Client Funds Other Liabilities Current Portion of Loans Payable Current Portion of Bonds Payable Due to Government Agencies

$2,634,572 $2,527,729 $405,767 $1,208,263 $104,118 $804,455 $1,603,671

Total Current Liabilities

$9,288,575

Total Long Term Debt Net

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$20,402,660

Current Liabilities:

Total Term Liabilities Loans Payable Net of Current Maturities Bonds Payable Net of Current Maturities

Meet Joseph. He’s one of three individuals from Arc of Westchester hired by employer-partner ABB Optical Group, a leading distributor of optical products. Joseph and his colleagues work with computers, scanning equipment and engraving machines. Their boss says, “Nobody does it better than these young men. They bring out the best in the people around them.”

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$5,936,863 $1,537,320 $3,811,871 $8,830,606 $161,778 $124,222

Total Liabilities

$190,292 $7,617,029 $7,807,321 $17,095,896

Total Net Assets Unrestricted

$29,020,351

Total Liabilities and Net Assets

$46,116,247

WHERE THE FUNDS CAME FROM 5%

2% 71%

10%

n Medicare & Medicaid n Government Grants n SSI & SSA

2% 3% 2%

n School Education Department

5%

n State Funded n Third Party n Contributions

and Other n Contract Sales

WHERE THE FUNDS WENT

2%

2%

2%

6% 43%

n Residential n Consumer Support

10%

n Recreation/Respite n Clinic

ARC OF WESTCHESTER FOUNDATION The Arc of Westchester Foundation’s mission is to increase public awareness and to raise financial support from the community, generating income through long-term investments, and making contributions to support services for people with developmental disabilities served by Arc of Westchester. Since many of the agency’s most innovative services receive little to no public funding, and government funding is constantly shifting, the Foundation attends to the longterm health of Arc of Westchester.

Total net assets on hand as of December 31, 2016, were $5,344,973, compared to $4,065,186 in 2015.

The Foundation exceeded its annual revenue goal with total revenues of $2,311,412, and contributed nearly $500,000 to Arc of Westchester programs that are either not funded or under funded by the government, yet are of critical importance.

Through careful control of expenses, the Foundation held its cost to raise a dollar to less than 11%. As a result, almost 90% of the value of your donation is available for the direct benefit of Arc of Westchester.

We are proud to be such effective and careful stewards of your donor dollars, and are grateful for your continuing generosity.

n Other Programs

9%

n Preschool n Vocational Services n Day Services 19%

n Agency Administration 7%

The sun was shining as more than 130 golfers hit the course for > Arc of Westchester’s 16th Annual Golfing for Kids outing at Hampshire Country Club in Mamaroneck, NY. The event, which raised more than $180,000, benefits children with autism, Down syndrome and other developmental disabilities served by Arc of Westchester’s Children’s School for Early Development.

Honorees - Mary Calvi, Caring for Kids Award; and Bernard A. Krooks, Esq., Advocate of the Year Award.

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Galaxy of Stars We recognize donors who have generously given cumulative lifetime gifts exceeding $250,000 to Arc of Westchester.

Their extraordinary commitment is an inspiration to us all.

John M. and Katharine W. Conroy Ms. Annette Edwards* Arnold D. Frese Foundation Mr. Gerard Gleeson* Mr. Justin Israel* Kresge Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Rudolf Laager Mr. and Mrs. Jim P. Manzi MBIA Foundation Inc. The New York Community Trust John H. & Ethel G. Noble Charitable Trust Singer, Netter, Dowd and Berman The Taft Foundation The Tudor Foundation, Inc. United Way

The Walbridge Fund Ltd. *Deceased

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2016 DONORS We are grateful to all our members and donors for their gifts in 2016.

SUPER STARS $200,000+ Golfing for Kids Mr. Justin Israel Mr. and Mrs. Rudolf Laager A Matter of Taste The Taft Foundation DIAMOND STARS $50,000+ Mr. and Mrs. Donald Moriarty The Tudor Foundation, Inc. PLATINUM STARS $25,000+ Ms. Virginia Donovan Elaine and Steven Masket S&L Marx Foundation The Walbridge Fund Ltd. Mr. and Mrs. David B. Walker GOLD STARS $15,000+ Arent Fox LLP Deutsch Family Wine and Spirits Jennifer M. Gruenberg Parsons & Whittmore, Inc. Patricia Bailey Remainder Trust The New York Community Trust Mr. and Mrs. John D. Walker SILVER STARS $10,000+ Anderson Kill, P.C. Anonymous Rita A. Aranow Family Fund The Coleman Institute for Cognitive Disabilities

Mr. and Mrs. William Deutsch Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Mascia Mr. John Shapiro and Dr. Shonni Silverberg Southern Glazer’s Wine and Spirits BRONZE STARS $5,000+ Butterflies from Jodie, Inc. David Bouley Kathleen Connor Mr. John Corgan Couch Braunsdorf Insurance Group Entergy Nuclear Northeast Jack Fanning Memorial Foundation Enterprise Fleet Management Mr. Patrick Flavin Fross Zelnick Lehrman & Zissu PC Ms. Tibisay Guzman and Mr. Paul Sturr Harman International Industries Inc. Mr. and Mrs. William Healey Ms. Lisina Hoch Stanley and Barbara Hochhauser JP Morgan Chase Mr. Gary Katcher Keybank National Association Bernard Krooks, Esq.

Mr. George Landegger, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Majsak Mr. Will Masket and Ms. Kristin Kahlich Mr. Michael Meagher MetTel The Shanken Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Richard Swierat Tradition Energy Trimble Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Yen Wong John and Mary Zampino RISING STARS $1,000+ Anonymous (3) Abitbol & Cherry, LLP Mr. Robert F. Aeberli American Petroleum Ms. Margie Anik Apache Oil Company, Inc. Family and Friends of Arc of Westchester Ms. Diane Arditi Assured SKCG, Inc. Atlantic Tomorrow Office Autism Science Foundation Mr. Joseph Barbieri Baumeister and Samuels, P.C. BDO Seidman Tom and Kathy Bendheim Foundation Mr. Ronald G. Blum and Ms. Karen W. Lindsay

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Our Voice. Our Choice!

Young women from Arc of Westchester attended the 2016 Annual State Self- Advocacy Association of NYS Conference in Albany. This year’s theme is “30 Years of SPEAKING UP for Ourselves and Others.”

The Bulova Stetson Fund Mr. Benjamin Brafman Brae Burn Country Club Brescome Barton, Inc. Mr. Peter C. Brown Boyanci Wine Mr. Edward Caffrey Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Capurso Mr. and Mrs. Michael Carmody Mr. Fred Chakar Tom and Penny Chiusano Mr. and Mrs. Roger Coleman Con Ed Solutions Connexus Credit Union Ms. Stephanie Conolly and Mr. Larry Wood John M. and Katharine W. Conroy Country Bank Ms. Fanny Culleton Mr. and Mrs. Peter DaPuzzo Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Deely Ms. Miriam DeLeon Design Lighting by Marks Mr. Peter Deutsch Jack Devito Foundation Mr. and Ms. Robert J. Dilworth Divney Tung Schwalbe, LLP Mr. Chet Dudzik Mrs. Linda B. Evans Federal Law Enforcement Foundation, Inc.

Mr. and Mrs. Kevin J. Fee Mrs. Cynthia Ferguson Mr. Jonathan Ferguson Mr. Keith E. Ferguson Mr. Richard Freire Dr. and Mrs. William Frishman Mr. Bill Furber General Re Corporation Mr. and Mrs. Carl Genna Mr. Alan Getz Mr. Mark Glucksman and Ms. Roberta Leiber Mr. and Mrs. Alex Goldblum Mr. and Mrs. David Graff Grassy Sprain Long Term Care, Inc. Gretel and Brian Green Mrs. Leon Green Ms. Nikol Gruning Thompson Ms. Jill Haggerty Mr. Will Hanlon Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hughes ICI Mutual Ms. Karen Isaac Jackson Lewis P.C. Mr. Tom Kallish Ms. Melissa Keeports Mr. and Mrs. Simon Kooyman Ms. Felicia Korenstein Mr. and Mrs. Alan Kurzer Carl & Renee Landegger Family Charitable Trust Ms. Eva Landegger

Mr. and Mrs. George Landegger, Jr. Mr. Michael Langan Lapine Associates Mr. Stephen Lebowitz Mr. and Mrs. Jay Lerner Littman Krooks, LLP Ms. Teresa Lombardi M&T Bank Ms. Marie Maccarone Mr. Todd Magee Mr. and Mrs. Edward Marx Ms. Joan Masket Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Mauro Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Mazzella, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Larry McNaughton, Jr. Ellin Menlow Mines Press, Inc. Marcel Mis Morgan Stanley Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Mulroy Mr. John Munn, III Ms. Jane Neustadter Mr. Berk Nowak Mr. William O’Connor Ms. Kyle O’Loughlin Cahill OneGroup Inc. Orange County Trust Company Mr. and Mrs. Philip Orlando Mr. James O’Toole Parker & Carmody

Pictured here: Amie Lulinksi, Ph.D., Director of Research and Evaluation of The Arc of the United States, and Jaimie Timmons, ICI Research Associate, talk to Ric Swierat.

Mr. Benjamin Parker Ms. Nancy Patota Pepsico Foundation Personal Podiatry P.C. Dr. and Mrs. Rich Petriccione Mr. Sherman Pincus Mr. and Mrs. Erik Porcaro Mr. and Mrs. Eugene J. Porcaro Pozzi Family Wine and Spirits LCC Mr. and Mrs. Eric Prideaux Mrs. Salvatore F. Pugliese Mr. William Quinn Mr. Arthur Ragone Red Oak Transportation Mr. Peter Roggemann Mrs. Rita Ross Philip Russotti, Esq. Mr. Arick S. Rynearson Mr. and Mrs. Edward Saggese San Carlos Hotel Chad and Christina Sarchio Mr. and Mrs. Michael Schneck Dr. Simeon Schwartz and Dr. Ellen Greenebaum Mrs. Frank Scolaro Mr. Laurence Simon Ms. Alison Singer Sloman Foundation Mr. Eugene Small Mr. Mike Spano Standing Room Only Mr. and Mrs. Tom Steffanci

Recognized! The University of Massachusetts’ Institute of Community Inclusion (ICI) has recognized the revolutionary transformation of Arc’s employment program and selected Arc to take part in their study on implementing employment programs for people with developmental disabilities.

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Sterling National Bank Mr. and Mrs. David Stern Mr. Peter D. Sturr SWC Office Furniture Mr. Jeffrey Szymanski Mr. and Mrs. Norman P. Szymanski T&M Protection Resources, LLC Mr. and Mrs. Val Taubner Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Tessler Danielle Trissi Jewelers TimesSquare Capital Managment, LLC Mr. Kevin Timmons Ms. Camille R. Tomao Tommie Cares Foundation Tropham Foundation, Inc. Turner Construction Company Vanguard Investors, Ltd. Ms. Margaret N. Vogt Ms. Susan Weis Western Carriers, Inc. Ms. Cory Scott Whittier Wine Enthusiasts Mr. and Mrs. James Wooley TWINKLING STARS $500+ The Ajana Foundation Mr. Damon Amadio Amenta Emma Architects Ms. Irene Auerbacher

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Mr. and Mrs. Gary Aviv Mr. and Mrs. Scott Baken Mr. Michael Barnes Mrs. Beth Beck Bedford Golf and Tennis Club Mr. and Mrs. Michael Bellantoni Mr. Joseph Benefico Mr. Richard Breeden Mr. John Briganti Brown Advisory Tory Burch Ms. Elise Burke Mr. Stephen Bush Mr. George Carmel Mr. Joseph Cassarini Ms. Lori Centioni Guillaro Chanel Christie’s Auction House Club Fit Mr. John J. Coll Congress Hall Containment Solutions CountyFair Appliance Rescue Cross County Asphalt Corp.

Ms. Janice Dion Mr. Glenn Dopf The Thomas Doran Trust Mr. William Earle Ms. Stephanie Egan Ms. Elizabeth Evans Fenway Golf Club Fifty NYC

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Mr. Ronald M. Finkelstein Mr. and Ms. Bertrand Fontaine Mr. and Mrs. Gary Friedman Mr. and Mrs. Robert Galford Dr. Ruth Gottesman Mr. William Greene Hampshire Country Club Mr. Mark Haranzo Mr. Roger M. Harris & Dr. Claudia Sickinger Harris Mr. Todd Harrison Dr. and Mrs. Zindel H. Heller Hollow Brook Hospice of Westchester IBM Retiree Charitable Campaign If Only Intergrated Protection Services LLC. Dr. Barbara Kail and Mr. Adam Stoler Mr. and Mrs. David Kaplan Mr. and Mrs. David W. Kenyon Krass, Snow & Schmutter, P.C. Ms. Annie Lage The Lawn Brokers Mr. John Lawton Mr. Georges G. Lederman, Esq. Ms. Judith Levy Mr. and Mrs. Michael Luskin John and Allys Macken Mr. John T. Mancini and Ms. Filomena DiSisto

Going Green!

County Executive Robert P. Astorino presented Ric Swierat with the official Westchester Green Business-Certification (WGBC), saying, “Arc of Westchester is a long-time partner of the County and a shining example of environmental leadership in our community.”

Joseph Manzi, DDS Mr. Louis Martirano Mr. Alex Masket The Masters School Mr. and Mrs. Marc Mazur Mr. David Mcnamara Ms. Nicole Menlow MRA Physicians New Rochelle Rotary Club Foundation, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Nuccio Office Dynamics, Inc. Old Oaks Orsid Realty Corp.

Mr. Stacy E. Osborne Oyster Bar Ms. Danusia Pawska Mr. Matthew Peeler Pepsico Silicon Valley Community Foundation Mrs. Muriel Persanis Pfizer United Way Campaign Mr. and Mrs. Daniel R. Pisani Mr. Bill Porcaro Mr. and Mrs. Fred Price Ms. Roseann Ragone Mr.and Mrs. Peter Recchia, Jr. Mr. Ralph Robbins Ms. Colleen A. Roche Ms. Patti A. Ronnederger Dr. Bruce Roseman Ms. Sandra Rosenbaum

Mr. Joshua S. Rubenstein Mr. Benedict Salanitro Mr. Steven Schnur Lynda and Michael Schrier Wirth Schwab Charitable Mr. William Shubert Mr. and Mrs. Irwin B. Simon Simons Foundation Killy E. Smith Mr. Roderick Spiegel Mrs. Robert Stanley Ms. Dana Stein Dr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Stein Mary Ellen and David Stein Mr. and Mrs. Ron Stoppelmann Mr. Peter Szemenyei Team Electric Inc. Ms. Judy Tenney and Mr. Robert Haines Tomkins Financial Tradition Mr. and Mrs. Foster Tudor Mr. John Vanmetre Wallsé Watson’s Catering & Events Mr. Ronald Weiner Mrs. Sally Weinraub Mr. and Mrs. James P. Welch Wells Fargo Bank Westchester Hills Golf Club Westchester Insurance Professionals

Mr. Bernard Wiesenberg Mr. Elliot Winick Mr. Eric Wistrand WMZC Family Foundation Ms. Marina Yoegel Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Zabar Mr. Alan J. Zimmermann

LEGACY OF LOVE SOCIETY We are honored to give special recognition to those compassionate, forwardthinking donors who have included Arc of Westchester Foundation in their estate plans and are helping to ensure future services for people with autism and other developmental disabilities.

Fulfilled Gifts Robert Blauner Ingeborg Childs Neil Cifichiello Murray Collier Constance Dimond Thomas Doran Annette Edwards Miriam G. Ekstein Marjorie A. Elbers Alfred S. Gano Gerard Gleeson and Family

< Summer Fun! Teens and young adults enjoyed a weeklong overnight camp stay at the Taconic Outdoor Education Center.

Jean Gustafson Pauline C. Halpin Helen M. Harris William Jarad Horton James B. Hosmer Edward H. Hussey Justin Israel Mary A. Jensen Heinrich Joachim Noreen Koenig Charles Kingsley Lucille Kirschner Aldo Mazzarati Anne McGuire Ira Meirowitz Helen Melnick Theresa Pietsch Jay Robinson Gabriel Rubino Florence Schwartz Stella and Simon Sheib Rose Simon Marion L. Silbert Milton G. Sincoff Eleanor C. Stambaugh Robert E. Stein Laura Thorn Joseph F. Vandernoot Heljo Vosari Louise Wick Margaret Annie Wilkins Edwin F. Zimmer

Promised Gifts Gazella Allen Lorraine Bauchman Beth Beck Judith and Peter Christ Deborah Lea Cohen Ann and John Coneys Katharine Wilson Conroy Betty D’Alton Joan and Edward Dusenberry Douglas and Cynthia Ferguson Dr. William and Esther Frishman Mary Greeny Emily Perl Kingsley Theodore and Patricia Levine Julia McGuire Larry and Angela McNaughton Mohan and Suzanne Mehra Margaret Mulvey MG and Dennis Power Sheryl Frishman and Rob Rosman Rita and Mort Ross Judith Solomon Anne F. Sweazey Susan and John Walker Gertrude and Irving Wasserman Louise C. Weston, Ph.D.

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A college experience for young people with classes in work, life skills, plus recreational activities.

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OUR LEADERSHIP ARC OF WESTCHESTER BOARD OF DIRECTORS

ARC OF WESTCHESTER FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS

ARC OF WESTCHESTER EXECUTIVE STAFF

Rosa Rodriguez President

Elaine Masket, Esq. President

Richard P. Swierat Executive Director

Bernard A. Krooks, Esq. Immediate Past President

John J. Corgan, Esq. Treasurer/Secretary

Joseph Cassarini President-Elect

DIRECTORS Katharine W. Conroy, Esq. William V. Healey, Esq. Rudolph Laager Steven Masket, Esq. Lawrence McNaughton Donald Moriarty Laura Scherr Saggese David Walker Susan Walker

Tibisay Guzmán Associate Executive Director/ Chief Operating Officer

Mark Glucksman Treasurer Katharine W. Conroy, Esq. Secretary Patricia Capurso Miriam DeLeon Jonathan Ferguson Patsy Ginese Robert Hunt Sheryl Frishman, Esq. Carolyn Holodak Barbara Kail Anne Majsak Kyle O’Loughlin-Cahill Christopher Orlando, DPM Danusia Pawska Sarah Phelan Rita Ross Susan Solomon Jeff Wood

MEMBERS Anthony Assalone Katharine W. Conroy, Esq. Bernard A. Krooks, Esq. Jonathan Ferguson Abby Reuben Gerald Singer Susan Walker Nancy Patota Executive Director Fran Higgins Assistant Executive Director

Arc of Westchester 2016 Annual Report is published by: Arc of Westchester, a chapter of NYSARC, Inc. and The Arc of the U.S. Photography: Regina Moore, Eric Vitale Photography Editorial: Regina Moore and Whittier & Associates, Inc. Design: Matthew J. Schwartz, mjaycreative.com

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Claudia Sickinger-Harris, M.D. Medical Director Rosemarie Crisafi Assistant Executive Director Residential Services Lawrence Faulkner, Esq. Director of Corporate Compliance and General Counsel Fran Porcaro Assistant Executive Director Educational Services Laurel Ross Assistant Executive Director Quality Improvement and Staff Development Soosan Tehrani Chief Financial Officer (Effective January 2017)

Myriam Vocke Director of Human Resources Steven R. Yellen Assistant Executive Director Innovations and Community Development

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PICTURE HIGHLIGHTS

Food. Glorious Food! Arc of Westchester’s day programs in Northern Westchester created a garden at the Ann Manzi Center in Mount Kisco in collaboration with the Food Bank for Westchester’s “Food Growing Program.” Produce from the garden will be provided to the Food Bank and distributed to hungry Westchester residents.

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Jump! Arc of Westchester’s fitness program at the Boys & Girls Club of New Rochelle features professional trainer Jeff London (pictured at far right) who volunteers his time to add health and fitness to the weekly schedule of over 30 young adults with developmental disabilities.

Japan Calling.

Hitoshi Nakanishi of ASAHIGAWA-SO, a social welfare corporation that provides programs and services for over 3,000 children and adults throughout Japan, paid Arc of Westchester a visit to learn more about the innovative supports we provide for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Left to right: Hitoshi Nakanishi; Carol Gearing, Arc of Westchester Director of Life Planning; Shari Lewitt, Arc of Westchester Director of Career Development and Support; Maria Varga, Career Supports Coordinator; and Nora Kohri, Translator, Care the World.

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For people with intellectual and developmental disabilities

The Gleeson-Israel Gateway Center 265 Saw Mill River Road Hawthorne, NY 10532 914.949.9300 www.arcwestchester.org

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