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For more information:
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LAWRENCE NYSARC ANNOUNCES 29th ANNUAL FUND RAISER
WINNERS
A Grand Prize of $10,000
Awarded to Matthew Keller of Potsdam, NY
St. Lawrence NYSARC (www.slnysarc.org), a
private, non-profit corporation dedicated to working for and
with people with intellectual and other developmental
disabilities, conducted the 29th Annual Fund Raiser
on November 6, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at the Best Western University
Inn, Canton, New York. The Agency sold 4,338 certificates for a
gross profit of $36,813. The Agency gave away forty-four
prizes with a cash value of more than $28,000. Matthew Keller of
Potsdam, New York won the grand prize of $10,000 cash!
The Agency's Fund Raiser was hosted by
WWNYTV's Jeff Cole, the anchor of "7 News This Morning" and "7
News at Noon." Patricia Campanella, President of St.
Lawrence NYSARC's Board of Directors, gave the opening comments
for the evening. Those presiding over the drawing included: Mark
Waterstram, C.P.A. from The Bonadio Group, Officer Andy Dow,
Canton Police Department, and Richard L. Laurin, past Executive
Director.
Daphne Pickert, Executive Director of St.
Lawrence NYSARC, expressed enthusiasm for the community's
support of the Fund Raiser. "Especially in this difficult
economic climate, this annual appeal is crucial to sustain
programs for people with disabilities in St. Lawrence County"
said Pickert. "The funds raised maintain services such as Dodge
Pond Summer Camp, Nexus for children with Autism, and the new
Book Club Program. Our business partners' donations of
prizes for the drawing are vital to the success of this Fund
Raiser."
St. Lawrence NYSARC 28th Annual
Fund Raiser Winner List
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1st
Prize $10,000 Cash Prize |
Winner: Matthew Keller, Potsdam |
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2nd
Prize $4,200 12,000 Watt Generator by Team Blevins,
Ogdensburg and Gouverneur |
Winner: Debra Scott, Potsdam |
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3rd
Prize $1,300 His & Hers Wittnauer Watches by Carbino's
Jewelers, Ogdensburg |
Winner: John P. Richards, Norfolk |
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4th
Prize $1,249 Personal Computer by Advanced Business
Systems, Watertown |
Winner: Don Kirley, Ogdensburg |
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5th
Prize $1,000 Cash Prize Sponsored by Casella Waste,
Potsdam |
Winner: Hermon Volunteer Fire Dept, Hermon |
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6th
Prize $1,000 Cash Prize by Tracy's Used Cars, Canton |
Winner: Donald Deruchia, Massena |
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7th
Prize $850 Electric Reclining Lift Chair by Harris
Medical, Potsdam |
Winner: James F. Peets, Brasher Falls |
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8th
Prize $600 Star Quilt by Gouverneur Roofing & Sheet
Metal, Gouverneur |
Winner: Kathy Black, Lafargeville |
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9th
Prize $600 Digital Battery Charger by Gillee's Auto
Truck & Marine, Canton |
Winner: Sandra Villeneuve, Colton |
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10th
Prize $599 Best Recliner by Green Furniture, Canton |
Winner: Mike Poirier, Spencerport, NY |
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11th
Prize $480 Golf/Hotel Package by Best Western, Canton |
Winner: Carol Backus, Waddington |
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12th
Prize $450 Manual Sunroof by Moser's Custom Trim Shop,
Massena |
Winner: Larry Friot, Canton |
| 13th
Prize $325 Hockey Tickets 2010-2011 Season by St.
Lawrence University, Canton |
Winner: Molly Bray, Potsdam |
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14th
Prize $300 Cash Prize by NCC Systems, Inc., Potsdam |
Winner: Danielle Walton, Gouverneur |
| 15th
Prize $300 Cash Prize by First Class Aire, Potsdam |
Winner: Reginald LaPoint, Russell |
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16th
Prize $300 Cash Prize by Community Bank, Canton |
Winner: Robert & Virginia Morrow, Heuvelton |
| 17th
Prize $280 Website Hosting - 1 year by Slic.com, Potsdam |
Winner: Merrill Bresett, Jr., Massena |
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18th
Prize $275 (2) Keurig Office Pro Coffee Makers, Season's
Gift Shop by Sullivan's Office Supply, Massena |
Winner: Andrew Neer, Norfolk |
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19th
Prize $250 Cash Prize by Benjamin Murphy Associates,
Potsdam |
Winner: Kris Besaw, DeKalb Jct. |
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20th
Prize $250 Cash Prize by Potsdam Elks Lodge #2074,
Potsdam |
Winner: James/Barbara Kelly, Pyrites |
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21st
Prize $250 Cash Prize by Merriman's, Norwood |
Winner: Crystal Delorme, Canton |
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22nd
Prize $250 Cash Prize by Penski, Inc., Potsdam |
Winner: Raymond "Buzz" Dumas, Childwold |
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23rd
Prize $250 Cash Prize by Scott's Auto Center, Potsdam |
Winner: Ralph Cree, Hogansburg |
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24th
Prize $250 of Fuel by Griffith Energy, Potsdam |
Winner: Sylvia Boyden, Canton |
| 25th
Prize $250 Cash Prize by The Relph Agency, Watertown |
Winner: Lucille
Montgomery, Ogdensburg |
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26th
Prize $225 "A Bay" Framed Giclee Print by John Morrow,
Ogdensburg |
Winner: Jermiah
Perrin, Marian, NY |
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27th
Prize $200 Savings Bond by North Country Savings Bank,
Canton |
Winner: Mickey Kenyon, Canton |
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28th
Prize $200 Gift Certificate by Brown's Jewelry Store,
Gouverneur |
Winner: Bettye Green, Hermon |
| 29th
Prize $200 Savings Bond by SeaComm Federal Credit Union,
Massena |
Winner: Donna Hammond, Rensselaer Falls |
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30th
Prize $139 Stihl Trimmer by Wood Chop Shop, Canton |
Winner: Dawn Hewlett, Potsdam |
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31st
Prize $105 Gift Basket by Nature's Storehouse, Canton |
Winner: Bill Gardner, Ft. Covington |
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32nd
Prize $100 Cash Prize by Les Baker, Canton |
Winner: Lillith Griffith, Gouverneur |
| 33rd
Prize $100 Cash Prize by Randy L. Peets, Esq., Massena |
Winner: Bonnie LaFay, Norfolk |
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34th
Prize $100 Cash Prize by S & L Electric, Colton |
Winner: David Winters, Potsdam |
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35th
Prize $100 Gift Certificate at White's Flowers, Canton |
Winner: Edward &
Joyce Saber, Raymondville |
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36th
Prize $100 Punch Card for Pizza by Pizza Hut, Canton |
Winner: Martha McLean, Massena |
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37th
Prize $100 Gift Certificate at Route 11 Truck &
Equipment, Canton |
Winner: James Erwin, Ogdensburg |
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38th
Prize $100 Cash Prize by Don Brown Bus Sales, Inc.,
Johnstown, NY |
Winner: Marcia Beale-Merkel, Morristown |
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39th
Prize $100 Cash Prize by Gibson & Son, Inc., Canton |
Winner: Kim Demers, Ogdensburg |
| 40th
Prize $100 Cash Prize by Massena Savings & Loan, Massena |
Winner: Cheryl Dumas, Waddington |
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41st
Prize $100 Cash Prize by Potsdam Big M, Potsdam |
Winner: Mr. & Mrs. Donald Coughlin, Massena |
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42nd
Prize $100 Cash Prize by St. Lawrence Credit Union,
Ogdensburg |
Winner: Fernando & Cathleen Rufa, Winthrop |
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43rd
Prize $100 Gift Certificate by Stewart's Shops, Canton |
Winner: Connie French, Gouverneur |
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44th
Prize $100 Gift Certificate to Dine-n-Dash by Kuno Oil,
Co. Inc., Canton |
Winner: Carolyn Filippi, Richville |
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ST. LAWRENCE NYSARC
ATTENDS WALK IN ALBANY TO RAISE AWARENESS FOR
PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL
DISABILITIES
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St.
Lawrence NYSARC, (www.slnysarc.org)
a non-profit corporation dedicated to working for people with
intellectual and other developmental disabilities, participated in a
statewide event which culminated at the steps of the New York State
Capitol in Albany on September 17, 2009. Twelve staff and
program participants from St. Lawrence NYSARC were part of the
procession of more than 1500 people walking to raise awareness of
the funding needs for people with disabilities.
During the ceremony at the Capitol steps, remarks were given by
several public officials including: Albany Mayor Gerald Jennings;
Senate Majority Leader, Ron Canestrari; Senate Assistant Majority
Leader, Neil Breslin; Assemblyman James Tedisco; Director for
Constituent Relations for Senator Roy MacDonald, Jim Church;
Director of Mental Hygiene for Governor Paterson, Michael Seereiter;
and OMRDD Executive Deputy Commissioner, Max Chmura.
St.
Lawrence NYSARC's parent agency, NYSARC, Inc., is the largest
organization in the nation serving people who have developmental
disabilities, participated in the celebration walk in recognition of
the Organization's 60th Anniversary. The Walk to the Capitol
was symbolic of what NYSARC, Inc. represents - local grassroots
agencies spreading from community to community to ultimately come
together as a statewide, parent-driven organization that supports
more than 60,000 people with developmental disabilities as they
pursue their dreams and personal goals.
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In the photograph from left to right: Tim Welpe,
row): Mike Wood, Daphne Pickert, Sue Hall,
Samantha MacArthur, and John Morrison. |
Tom Williams, and Michelle Quinell; (l to r bottom
May Logan, Trudy Davis, Jennifer Thomas, |
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With representation in every county in New York
State, NYSARC has played a leading role in legislative advocacy.
NYSARC initiated the historic suit against New York State which
resulted in the signing of the Willowbrook Consent Decree and paved
the way for a massive national policy shift toward
deinstitutionalization. The Organization was also instrumental
in the creation of a separate Office of Mental Retardation and
Developmental Disabilities. More recent advocacy efforts
include a major role in the passage of landmark legislation in
health care decision making for people who have developmental
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POTSDAM ELKS #2074 DONATE TO
ST. LAWRENCE NYSARC SUMMER CAMP
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Potsdam
Elks #2074 recently donated $750 to St. Lawrence NYSARC's Dodge Pond
summer camp program.
The donation is in support of the Rotary Children's program held at
Dodge Pond from August 10-15, 2009.
The contribution will be used to sponsor young campers with
intellectual and other developmental disabilities
who want
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In the photograph from left to right: Joseph
Montgomery, Program Director of St. Lawrence NYSARC's Dodge Pond
and Tim Welpe, NYSEA Youth Activities Chair for the Potsdam Elks
Lodge.
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ST. LAWRENCE NYSARC HOLDS 50th ANNIVERSARY
DINNER TO HONOR ACHIEVEMENTS |
In the photo from left to right: Trudy
Davis, Seaway Industries' Employee of the Year; Daphne Pickert,
Executive Director; and Christina McIntosh, St. Lawrence NYSARC's
Staff Member of the Year. |
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St. Lawrence NYSARC,
(www.slnysarc.org) a
non-profit corporation dedicated to working for people with
intellectual and other developmental disabilities, held their 50th
Anniversary Dinner on May 29, 2009 at SUNY Potsdam's Barrington
Student Union. The celebration honored the organization's
strong foundation as a provider of innovative programs suited for
individual needs and interests.
Staff members, program participants,
volunteers, and employees were recognized for their achievements
during the past year. The St. Lawrence NYSARC Staff Member of
the Year for 2008 is Christina McIntosh, Habilitation Assistant, who
works at one of St. Lawrence NYSARC's residential homes in DeKalb
Jct., N.Y. McIntosh was selected for her reliability,
dedication, and participation in activities that highlight
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Trudy Davis received the 2008 Seaway Industries Employee of the Year
Award. She works at the Agency's Confidential Services work
site in Canton, N.Y. Davis was recognized for her positive,
helpful attitude, and long-standing commitment as an employee.
The
elected officers for St. Lawrence NYSARC's Board of Directors for
2010-2011 are as follows: Patricia Campanella, President; Jackie
Sauter, 1st Vice President; Randy Peets, Esq., 2nd
Vice President; Clyde Butz, Treasurer; and Phyllis Shimmel,
Secretary.
Board Members and Administration also recognized
staff members celebrating an anniversary for years of service.
The following staff members were acknowledged for five years
of service: Dale Allen, Jacinda Barney, Candy Bjork,
Jack Clough, Megan Cockayne, Martin Connett, Charlene Day, Mary
Lalonde, Thomas Leitch, Maurice Lemieux, Joshua Love, Valerie
Matice, Owen Meashaw, Lisa Norman, Tina Oney, Jamie Oshier, Roy
Patraw, Derek Pearson, Peggy Pearson, Andrea Quinell, Michelle
Quinell, Marsha Rafter, Bernard Rubadue, Gregory Southwick, Jessica
Stratton, Marci White, Peter White, Kimberly Willard, and Evelyn
Williams.
In honor of ten years of service, the following people were
recognized: Carolyn Barker, Stephen Burgess, Chris
Cryer, Jane Daniels, Susan Freego, Elaine Gabenski, Edward Kahrs,
Trevor Keyser, Dawn MacDonald, Grace Mittelstaedt, Becky Moulton,
Laurie Nowak, Elizabeth Richards, Nancy Wilson, Sally Wing, Ryan
Wood, and Janine Young.
In honor of 15 years of service, the Agency acknowledged:
Erin Backus, Terri Bombard, Nichole Crump, Michael
Davis, Bridgette Denny, Fred Deshane, Angela Donaldson, Linda Love,
and Barbara Morpaw.
The following staff members were recognized for
20 years of service:
Daniela Austin, Peter Bodway, Katy
Brown, Jeri Lynn Chartrand, Laurie Clemens, James Davey, Faye Farr,
Lorrie Isaman, Barb Kahrs, Carole Keyser, Joseph Kovach, Robert
LaCoss, Tracy Miller, Douglas Ramsey, Kelley Rheaume, Daphne Smith,
Liz VanBrocklin, and Michelle Woodard.
St. Lawrence NYSARC also honored Denise Kingsley,
Sue Fountain, and Elswood Love for 25 years of service.
Robert Spears and Thomas VanOrnum were recognized
for 30 years of employment to the Agency. |
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ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY ROTARY CLUBS DONATE
TO ST. LAWRENCE NYSARC SUMMER CAMP
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The St. Lawrence County Rotary Clubs donated more than $11,000 to
St. Lawrence NYSARC's Dodge Pond Summer Camp Program.
The donation is in
support of the Rotary Children's program held at Dodge Pond from
August 10-15, 2009.
The contribution will
be used to sponsor 50 young campers with intellectual and other
developmental disabilities who want to attend camp. |
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left to right: Rene-Paul Forier, Rotary Club President; Joseph
Montgomery, Program Director of St. Lawrence NYSARC's Dodge Pond;
and Fred Peets Rotary Club Secretary and Dodge Pond Committee Chair. |
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ST. LAWRENCE NYSARC'S ACTORS, DANCERS, MUSICIANS,
AND VISUAL ARTISTS FEATURE PERFORMANCES AND ART DISPLAY |
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St. Lawrence NYSARC,
a private, non-profit corporation dedicated to working for and with
people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, announced
that tickets are now available for The 5th Annual Arts
Showcase which will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at
SUNY Potsdam's College Theatre. The Showcase is presented by
the Agency's Community Arts Program and sponsored by SUNY Potsdam's
Drama Department.
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The
Community Arts Program was established to give people with
disabilities the opportunity to explore interests in the cultural
arts. Individuals involved in the program practice their craft
year-round with weekly workshops taught by professionals in each
artistic field. Since 2006, St. Lawrence NYSARC has had a
standing partnership for annual productions. SUNY Potsdam
students collaborate with people involved in the Arts Program at
weekly meetings on campus.
The
family-friendly Showcase runs about two hours with an intermission.
The event highlights the talents of 35 participants in the Community
Arts Program, including performances from the works of: Abbott &
Costello, Edward Albee, Maya Angelou, Arthur Miller, Neil Simon, and
Tennessee Williams; Tap, Jazz, and Ballroom Dance; original music
from a Blues Band; a live multimedia art performance featuring a
video documentary; as well as a display of fine art work.
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ST. LAWRENCE NYSARC HOSTS COUNTY'S
FIRST ANNUAL TBI AWARENESS WALK
St.
Lawrence NYSARC (www.slnysarc.org,) a private, non-profit
corporation dedicated to working for and with people with
intellectual and developmental disabilities, is holding the county's
first walk fund raiser to benefit local people with Traumatic Brain
Injury on Saturday, March 28, 2009 at the Maxcy Hall Gym on SUNY
Potsdam's campus. Registration begins at 10:00 a.m. and the
Walk starts at 11:30 a.m. The event is sponsored by Price
Chopper and hosted by Team NYSARC, the Agency's volunteer outreach
group. Additional sponsorship is being provided by the Elks
Lodge #2074 in Potsdam.
The
TBI Awareness Walk is a non-competitive walk to promote education
about Traumatic Brain Injury and raise funds to support the local
programming for people with TBI. Join us for a fun-filled day
with music, informational booths, refreshments, and more.
Walkers who raise $50 or more will receive a free TBI Awareness Walk
T-shirt. The first 200 registered participants will get a free
gift bag. To register for St. Lawrence NYSARC's TBI Awareness
Walk contact Team NYSARC Coordinator, Susan Freego, at 315-386-3529
or
sfreego@slnysarc.orggg. Full details are available at
www.slnysarc.org.
According to the Brain Injury Association of America, the number one
cause of death and disability among children and young adults in the
U.S. is TBI. Traumatic Brain Injury is caused by auto
accidents, falls, bicycle crashes, sports injuries, and abuse.
Brain injuries affect people both physically and mentally, altering
skills and personality.
The
Traumatic Brain Injury Program is designed to help people with TBI
gain an optimal level of independence in the home, at work, and in
the community. Individuals involved in the program develop
skills through an individualized plan that is directly supported by
trained staff members. For more information about St. Lawrence
NYSARC?s TBI Waiver Program, contact Alexis Gleeson, Service
Coordinator 315-386-2837 or email
agleeson@slnysarc.org.
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ST. LAWRENCE NYSARC CELEBRATES 50
YEARS
OF ACHIEVEMENT FOR PEOPLE WITH
INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
St. Lawrence NYSARC, a private, non-profit
corporation dedicated to working for and with people with
intellectual and developmental disabilities celebrates their 50th
Anniversary in 2009. Since 1959, St. Lawrence NYSARC has
honored the determination of people, providing consistent care and
support for program participants and their families. The
Anniversary campaign includes a variety of events and television
advertisements that feature the Agency motto, "Together we do the
extraordinary."
Beginning as a small group of parents who
desperately needed services for their children, the Agency has grown
to serve more than 650 people at 36 active locations in St. Lawrence
County. Those dedicated families started a legacy of respect
and support for fulfilling people's goals. St. Lawrence NYSARC
offers personalized services for all age groups and types of
disabilities.
The Agency employs 597 staff members and is managed
by Executive Director, Daphne Pickert. The parent-driven Board
of Directors is directed by President, Patricia Campanella.
There are 32 programs available for a variety of services including
home and school-based learning opportunities, community-based
employment, daytime activities, medical therapies, residential
options, art therapy, and more.
In 2008, the Agency workforce remained stable, while
the number of people served increased by 38 individuals. "This
increase, in conjunction with zero budget growth in governmental
funding challenges the organization at all levels and makes it
difficult to maintain St. Lawrence NYSARC's vision of community
inclusion for everyone," said Daphne Pickert.
In 2009, St, Lawrence NYSARC is focusing on the
difficult financial landscape to sustain the multitude of services
available for people with disabilities. The Agency will remain
a trailblazer for unique services again this year with programs such
as Nexus for children on the Autism Spectrum; Community Arts for
actors, dancers, musicians, and visual artists; Team NYSARC for
people interested in volunteerism; as well as a variety of social,
recreational, and family support programs. To learn more about
St. Lawrence NYSARC log on to our website,
www.slnysarc.org, email info@slnysarc.org, or call the main
office in Canton at (315) 379-9531. St. Lawrence NYSARC:
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ST. LAWRENCE NYSARC HOSTS NYSDOT
DRIVER TRAINING
SIMULATOR TO PROFILE DRIVER'S
ABILITIES.
St. Lawrence NYSARC, (www.slnysarc.org)
a non-profit corporation dedicated to working for and with people
with disabilities, is currently hosting the New York State
Department of Transportation’s Mobile Training Simulator through
July 11, 2008. The simulator is available for those interested
in improving their driving skills for either work or personal use.
There are also applications that could help drivers with
disabilities or elderly people interested in obtaining or reapplying
for a license.
"We are pleased to be able to offer the driver
training simulator as a free service to the community," said Daphne
Pickert, Executive Director for St. Lawrence NYSARC. "This
allows us a unique opportunity to provide additional training for
all our operators, including the CDL holders, and assist other local
agencies and drivers in the community who want to test their
skills."
The simulator, which is provided by the New York
State Department of Transportation, contains six car analyzer units
and two bus analyzer units. The units are a product of Doran
Precision Systems. The purpose of the simulator is to provide
a means to measure three elements, perception/recognition time,
reaction time, and braking distance; all of which make up total
stopping distance. The system is designed to develop cognitive
and perceptual defensive driving skills. The simulator acts as
a tool to demonstrate how distractions and alcohol affect driver
behavior.
A number of local agencies have already utilized the
free service including, The Sherriff's Dept., Clinton County ARC,
the Head Start Program, and Community Development Program.
St. Lawrence NYSARC's own transportation group of 60 CDL drivers has
also taken the course.
The program runs two hours, is free of charge and
will be available until July 11, 2008. The simulator will be
available for drivers in St. Lawrence County again next year.
Upon successful completion of the simulator course, drivers will
receive a certificate from the Department of Transportation.
Vacancies are still available for the simulator at
St. Lawrence NYSARC. Agencies, businesses, groups, or
community members interested in taking the class may call Jerry
Filiatrault, Director of Operations at 315-379-9531.
Filiatrault is a certified Simulator Training Instructor and has a
Master Training Certificate from TransitScore in nine areas of fleet
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CONGRESSMAN JOHN MCHUGH SUPPORTS
LEGISLATION TO
AID PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
Northeastern and Central
Chapters of NYSARC Inc. Visit Washington D.C. and
Join Forces to Garner Support
for Critical Issues
Leaders in the field of intellectual and
developmental disabilities representing the 23rd
Congressional District recently traveled to Washington to meet with
Congressman John McHugh (R-NY) to discuss crucial Medicaid funding
matters. Chapter Executives from parent-organization NYSARC
Inc., and the Northeast Regional Chairperson of the Executive
Director's Association used the visit to extend appreciation for
Congressman McHugh's past support of disability-related legislation,
including H.R. 1279, "The Direct Support Professionals Fairness and
Security Act of 2007." This bill seeks to provide funds to increase
wages paid to direct support professionals under the Medicaid
Program.
Wage Fairness continues to be the single most
critical issue facing not-for-profit human service providers today.
In order to maintain the quality services offered, organizations
must be able to provide staff members with wages that acknowledge
their contribution. The NYSARC Inc. Chapters in Congressman
McHugh's district that depend on Medicaid funding to serve people
with disabilities comprise a budget of over a quarter billion
dollars and employ more than 6,200 people.
During the meeting, Congressman McHugh was asked to
Co-Sponsor several bills to block regulations proposed by the Bush
Administration aimed at cutting Medicaid that are extremely damaging
to services for persons with disabilities. On March 13, 2008
the bills were combined into one, titled the "Protecting the
Medicaid Safety Act of 2008" (HR 5613.) Congressman McHugh has
already signed-on in support of this legislation, which covers
critical issues including: rehabilitation service options, coverage
for school based administration and transportation; and coverage for
case management.
The bill seeks to extend existing moratoriums on
regulations which would cut Medicaid funded services. The
regulations would narrow the scope of treatment services available
by limiting day habilitation programming for essential skills and
communication training.
If the "Protecting the Medicaid Safety Act of 2008"
does not pass, funding will be eliminated for students with
disabilities who need specialized transportation to services such as
physical, speech, and occupational therapies. The bill also
seeks to stop the restriction of transitional case management
services that provide individuals with disabilities supported
independence as they move from the care of an organization into the
community.
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