PEOPLE • PROGRESS • POTENTIAL

In This Issue:

Executive Director’s Message • Pg. 2

Employees of the 3rd Quarter • Pg. 3

2010 Autism Conference • Pg. 4

Membership Update • Pg. 4

Stann as WIB Training Mentor • Pg. 5

Burkle Receives Award • Pg. 6

Workshops on Aging with DD • Pg. 7

Sensitivity Training at Rome PD • pg. 7

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A Message From:Angela Z. VanDerhoof, Executive Director

At our busy Agency, I can usually find a subject that interests me for my News & Views column. This edition is no exception, because we celebrated a very impor-tant and meaningful Conference on September 16th and 17th. It was a Conference of recognition and appreciation for our Direct Support Professionals. Those of you who read this, may know what these skilled and committed staff members do, but it bears repeating to remind you and me of their value and worth. At this Agency, they are the ones who are with the people we support day in and day out and depending upon their positions, sometimes evenings and weekends. Regardless of where they work, they work extraordinarily well to keep our special people safe, comfortable and continually learning so that life can be good. All of The Arc Family honors our Direct Support Professionals every single day.

Is a semi-monthly newsletter published by The Arc, Oneida-Lewis Chapter, NYSARC © 2010A United Way Agencywww.thearcolc.org

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Publisher: Anne Van Strander, Director of Community Development

Editor/Designer: Pamela DelMedico, Public Relations Coordinator

Colleen Bottini, Asst. Director of Service Coordination (S)Deborah Barrett, Special Projects CoordinatorFrank Centola, Deputy Director of Residential ServicesJo-Ann Mox, Community Development AssistantKatie Haney, Staff Development InstructorMary Jane Tottey, Director of Residential ServicesMichele White, Project CoordinatorShannon Clark, Children’s Programs CoordinatorSharon Daktor, Quality AssuranceTerrie Ripp, Habilitation Coordinator (N)Victoria Hillebrand, Director of Community Recreation

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Historic Change Removes the ‘R’ WordQuotes and excerpts from Governor Paterson’s press release dated July 13, 2010, and NYSARC, Inc. Chapter Bulletin dated July 16, 2010.

On July 13, 2010, Governor David A. Paterson signed into law a bill which changed the name of the New York State Office of Mental Retardation and Develop-mental Disabilities (OMRDD) to the New York State Office for People With Develop-mental Disabilities (OPWDD). The historic legislation removed the words ‘Mental Retardation’ from the name of the State agency and from State statute and regula-tions, and took effect immediately.

“This name change sends a strong mes-sage that New York values the dignity and respect of individuals with developmental disabilities,” Governor Paterson said. “For many people with developmental dis-abilities the words ‘mental retardation’ are hurtful and represent a disrespectful term. The Office for People With Develop-mental Disabilities is a name that respects their rights as people with developmental disabilities to have an agency name that invokes pride and not shame.”

The change of the agency’s name was the result of several efforts over the last few years, the most recent being a stakeholder meeting of parents, advocates, providers and individuals with developmental dis-

abilities. They overwhelmingly agreed that the time had come to remove the ‘R’ word. Marc Brandt, Executive Director of NYSARC, Inc., said, “As the organization that initiated the idea of a separate office for persons with developmental disabilities nearly half a century ago, we applaud the Governor and the Legislature for a successful initia-tive that keeps with the tradition of dignity and respect that our families and their loved ones have fought to maintain for so many decades.”

NYSARC, Inc. was instrumental in naming the new agency. In a bulletin to NYSARC chapters dated July 16, Mr. Brandt related that “Commissioner Ritter and the Gov-ernor’s Office advanced a name change bill, but they did so without consulting NYSARC. NYSARC blocked the proposed name change – a move that struck some as unthinkable. For many parents the bill symbolized an attempt to cut off input by families and individuals who had originally created the agency. After some conten-tious moments, followed by real input, we [NYSARC] and the State agreed to the ‘Office for People With Developmental Dis-abilities’…This wasn’t about money. It was about principle. We are gratified with the new name and believe it is a step forward for New York State and the people and families we serve.”

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Frank Coluccio, Quality Assurance in the Service Co-ordination depart-ment of The Arc has been named Employee-of-the-Third-Quarter for the south region. According to Divi-sion Head, Renée Rich, Frank was

promoted from Service Coordinator (SC) to a management position late last year. “Frank continues to ensure that individuals he served as a SC continue to receive the services they desire and which promote opportunities that enhance their daily lives,” says Rich. Catherine Robertaccio, who nominated Mr. Coluccio, is one of those individuals. “Even though he has a new job, he keeps me on his case load. He knows how sad I would be if he was no longer my SC. He is an impor-tant person to me. He helped me through rough times and helped me get a better life, be independent and get into a group house. I am very lucky to have Frank as my SC. He is a great person.” Mr. Coluccio is the first employee to be nominated by an individual served by The Arc. SC Supervi-sor, Karen Shanley, says that “Catherine’s move out of her grandparents’ home and into her own home was a lifetime goal for her and her family, but also a major transition. Frank was there with assistance and support every step of the way. Frank has always gone above and beyond his job duties as a SC and he continues to improve the lives of the individuals we serve on a daily basis.” Mr. Coluccio resides in Utica, NY. He has been employed at The Arc since December 2007.

Janine Stoddard, Service Liaison in the Community & Family Services (CFS) deparp-ment of The Arc, Oneida-Lewis Chapter, NYSARC, has been named Employee-of-the-Third-Quarter for the north

region. Barbara Carney, CFS Division Head, says “Janine’s commitment to the people we serve is extraordinary. She quietly does extra work with those in crisis, often assisting them on her own time. Janine always gives the maximum. She is diligent, professional, thoughtful, caring and enables others to reach their goals.” Ms. Stoddard’s super-visor, Terrie Ripp, and Deb Morley, who nominated Ms. Stoddard, agree that Janine is very intuitive and creative in developing habilitation plans to fit the abilities and preferences of the individuals we serve. Her considerate, calm demeanor and pa-tience are good for our individuals and for co-worker’s morale. She provides guidance to coworkers and is always willing to share her wealth of knowledge and experience.” Ms. Stoddard, who resides in Lowville, NY, has been employed at The Arc for 11 years.

Employees of the 3rd Quarter

Frank Coluccio Janine Stoddard

RTMV and The Arc Renovate Lewis County Residence

On August 17 and 18, volunteers from Re-building Together Mohawk Valley teamed up with volunteers from The Arc, Oneida-Lewis Chapter and Hamilton College to help renovate the home of members of The Arc family in Port Leyden, New York. The proj-ect was awarded to The Arc after Wayne Brown and Mary Ingersoll, Arc Service Co-ordinators in the North, worked together to complete the Rebuilding Together Mohawk Valley application.

The family home was in need of several repairs. Rebuilding Together Mohawk Valley replaced the weakened front porch, which made the structure both safer and handicap accessible. They also replaced a broken window and fixed the garage door,

both of which will help to prevent heat loss in the upcoming winter months. The vol-unteers completed needed yard work and gave the home a fresh coat of paint. Matt Wilson, Board President for Rebuilding Together Mohawk Valley, said, “We were pleased to collaborate with The Arc and Hamilton College to make this project pos-sible.” Mary Ingersoll, Arc Service Coordina-tor, added, “This project made the couple proud of their home and assured their personal safety. It accomplished things for them that would be out of their financial reach otherwise. We appreciate the hard work of Rebuilding Together Mohawk Val-ley and all the volunteers that have worked so hard to make this family’s dreams come true.”

On Sunday, August 15th, many mem-bers of The Arc’s staff came together at Westmoreland Golf Club to participate in the 2010 Arc Employee Golf Tournament. This year was a very special year as the tournament was renamed, The Ed Smith Memorial Golf Tournament in memory of our dear friend and colleague.

Ed was an avid golfer and spent a lot of his time enjoying the fairways. Arc staff worked together with Tom and Roxanne Cullen, owners of the club, to plant a tree on the course in Ed’s name. “Thank you to The Arc for holding another great tour-nament here at Westmoreland Golf Club. Ed was a great friend, and we appreciate you dedicating this event to him,” said Tom Cullen, owner.

Ed Smith Memorial Golf Tournament

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SAVE THE DATE: Dr. Tony Attwood Presents: A Complete Guide to Autism/Aspergers Syndrome

The Madison Cortland ARC, The Arc, Oneida-Lewis Chapter, and Herkimer ARC are pleased to bring you: A Complete Guide to Autism/Aspergers Syndrome, from relationships and making friends to emotional man-agement and social skills. The Conference will be of-fered on November 1, 2010 at the Turning Stone Resort featuring Dr. Tony Attwood.

“More and more children today are diag-nosed as being on the Autism Spectrum. There are also many adults who were not diagnosed in their youth, but who are now recognized as being on the spectrum. Con-sequently, there is a great need and desire for information so we can understand and interact positively with these individuals. We are indeed fortunate to have the es-teemed Dr. Tony Atwood at our conference as we seek such knowledge,” said Angela Z.

VanDerhoof, Executive Direc-tor The Arc, Oneida-Lewis Chapter. Dr. Attwood has over thirty years experience with individuals with autism, Aspergers’s Syndrome and Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD). He has worked with several thousand individuals, from infants to octogenarians, people with

profound disabilities to univer-sity professors. Dr. Attwood works in private practice in Brisbane, Australia, but is also an adjunct professor at Griffith University, Queensland. He presents workshops and training courses for parents, professionals, and individuals with autism all over the world.

“Having Dr. Attwood, an internationally recognized expert in the field, is truly a great opportunity for individuals to learn from the very best. The collaboration of the three agencies has opened the door for

this incredible one day event. This seminar should not be missed by anyone interested in developing the tools to more adequately manage the difficulty of working, living, and caring for individuals with Autism/Asperger Syndrome. We look forward to his message and are glad that collectively we have been able to bring him to upstate NY for the benefit of many,” said Kevin Crosley, Executive Director Herkimer ARC.

“There are many families who are desper-ate for information on autism and we are pleased that we can provide this confer-ence for them.” Says Ray Lewandowski, Executive Director Madison Cortland ARC. “The ARC’s have provided hope and sup-ports to thousands of families for many decades. No longer does an individual or a family need to feel isolated and alone. We are here to help. Together we can unravel the mysteries of autism. I encourage every-one to attend this conference.” For more information contact the Herkimer ARC at 315-574-7812.

Bravo! Fine Arc Day Hab Promotes Fine Arts

Membership Campaign Up Date

The Arc is pleased to announce that its new program, Fine Arc Day Habilitation, was in-augurated earlier this month in the former Thrift Store space at 14 Arnold Avenue in Utica. The program, designed for individu-als with intellectual and developmental dis-abilities having a special interest in theatre arts, is a collaboration of The Arc and the Players of Utica. Through a lease agree-ment with Players, individuals from The Arc enjoy working two days each week in the Players’ Black Box Theatre space.

Players President, Vince Scalise, said, “We are familiar with The Arc’s StageWorks program and have wanted to find a way to partner with the agency. Over a year ago, Arc Executive Director, Angela VanDerhoof, former Players President Linda Yost, Day Services Director, Gail Miskowiec and I began talks about the possibility of col-laborating and what we could do.” Scalise says the arrangement benefits Players because they have 10,500 square feet of

The Arc ex-tends a sin-cere thank you to new members and those who re-newed their member-ships this

year. As a result of this year’s campaign, our roster was increased by nearly 350 for a total of 889 members.

Our chapter’s membership adds to the col-lective voice of NYSARC in Albany, protecting programs and funding on behalf of people with intellectual and developmental dis-abilities. Yes, your voice counts and member-ship matters! It’s never too late to become a member of The Arc, to join again or to give membership as a gift In Honor Of or In Memory Of someone special. Call 315-272-1533.

theatre space that is not used at all during the day. “We are just leasing the theatre space at this time, but we hope to become more involved in actual mentoring in the future. The Fine Arc program needs scripts right now, so we are trying to supply some scripts they can use. We will provide some guidance for StageWorks productions and they will be able to use the theatre for their productions,” said Scalise.

Fine Arc Day Habilitation, which runs Monday through Friday, is certified to serve up to 10 people each day. Gail Miskowiec said, “This is a very exciting venture that we have waited a long time to see come to fruition. At The Arc, we see all the talents people have and we are pleased to be able to offer a program to tap into these talents. Further, the opportunities that such collaboration will bring will benefit both parties and we look forward to a long, productive partnership.”

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Lowe’s Companies, Inc., located in the Riverside Shopping Mall, has been selected as the NYSARC, Inc. 2010 Central Region Employer of the Year. Joanne Donaruma, Employment Services Director for The Arc, Oneida-Lewis Chapter, said Lowe’s was commended for various reasons, one of which was their absolute intolerance for the use of derogatory terms for persons with disabilities.

The prestigious NYSARC award will be presented October 15, 2010, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Albany during the Annual

Stann Selected as WIB Training Mentor

Lowe’s Named NYSARC’s Central Region Employer of the Year

Employment Services has been participating in a Customized Employ-ment Grant (CEG) project with the Workforce Invest-ment Board (WIB). The project provides specialized employ-ment services to individuals with disabilities using the Discovery Model. The model is a guide for customizing an employment relationship with an applicant and an employer.

Director Joanne Donaruma says, “Because we did such a good job at providing these services, we have been asked to be part of a WIB mentoring team that will train the next group of providers who will use the Discovery Model. Placement Specialist, Susan Stann, is one of two individuals in NY State selected to participate as a mentor. She will be mentoring new job placement trainees at a human services agency in Syracuse, NY, helping the consumer-staff teams achieve their goals. At this time, the assignment is scheduled to last three months for 10 hours each month. Stann says she took a course given by the Dis-covery Model’s developer, Mike Callahan (Marc Gold & Associates, Gautier, MS), about 15 years ago, and she has been

applying the basic principles of the model in her work ever since.

Discovery uses practical, qualitative research procedures to gain an in-depth understanding of a person and inter-prets their activities of everyday life into employment pos-

sibilities. This approach is called “Intensive Supported Employment,” says Stann. “You focus on developing a working knowledge of the person outside the realm of their disability by spending quality time with them in the home or other environment. You learn about their interests, hobbies and preferences. You identify skills, a discreet skill or talent, and translate it to an employable skill. Then, you work with an employer to identify the exact type of job that best suits the individual and the em-ployer.” Stann worked with Kaycie Moore, Career Specialist in Employment Services, on the CEG/WIB project. “You need an additional individual,” says Stann. “There’s a lot of discussion, a lot of note taking and observing of body language involved. Part of the process requires generating a highly detailed report that documents every-thing– a report that someone else can read in the future that provides an answer to the question “Who is this person?”

L to R: Joanne Donaruma, Director of Employment Service and Susan Stann, Placement Specialist

Lynda Ford Memorial Golf

Tournament Winners

The Friends of the Arc Foundation held its 19th Annual Golf Tournament on Monday, July 19 at Valley View Golf Course. Co-chairs of the event were Darlene Mahady and Bob Curri. Golfers enjoyed lunch, 18 holes of golf (best ball format), door prizes, a steak dinner and beautiful weather.

This year, the Friends of the Arc Foundation re-named it’s golf tournament in honor of Lynda Ford. Mrs. Ford was not only an avid golfer, but served for many years on The Arc’s Foundation Board of Directors and also as president of the board for two years. In addition, Lynda Ford was a mem-ber of the Agency’s CollegeWorks advisory board. The Foundation established an award fund in her name for students who need assistance to attend CollegeWorks and unanimously voted to dedicate the an-nual golf tournament in her memory.

Corporate Cup winners are the team from D’Arcangelo & Co.,LLP; Men’s 1st place: D’Arcangelo & Co.,LLP; Mixed 1st place: FM Resources; and Women’s 1st place: Excellus BlueCross/BlueShield. Raffle winners were Gary Bringham, Chanatry’s $500 gift certifi-cate, Mary Cifarelli, Joe Tahan’s $250 gift certificate and Renee Edwards, Symeon’s Greek Restaurant $100 gift certificate. Billy Harris was the proud winner of a Ping Driv-er, which was donated by Steve Nacewicz.

The Friends of the Arc would like to give a very special thank you to all the event sponsors; Major Sponsors: AXA Advisors, LLC, Paradigm Consulting, Inc., AT & T, Arlott Office Products, Cosco Enterprises, Inc., Digestive Disease Medicine, Scalzo, Zogby & Wittig, Inc.; Corporate Cup Spon-sors: Adjusters International/Basloe, Levin & Cuccaro, Carbone Auto Group, ConMed Corporation, D’Arcangelo & Co., LLP, Delmonico’s Italian Steakhouse, Excellus, Express Systems Integration, HSBC, Mrs. Bunny Putnam, Weichert Campion- Weeks. Hole Sponsors: FM Resources, Holland Farms Bakery & Deli, & Strategic Financial Services, LLC.

NYSARC Convention Awards Luncheon. Car-rie Barry, HR Manager from Lowe’s, Matt Symula from The Arc’s Employment Ser-vices Division, Joanne Donaruma, Director of Employment Services and other Employ-ment staff will attend. A slide presentation featuring candid photos of The Arc indi-vidual at work, a quote from the company about the individual’s value to Lowe’s and brief remarks will be part of the award presentation. The Arc extends congratula-tions to Lowe’s, along with sincere appre-ciation for their support of the individuals we serve.

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“Supplemental Group Day Hab” Sees Results

Gary Burkle Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

By: Sharon DaktorLife on one’s own can be tough, but life is easier when you have friends nearby to help you through the hard times and share in the good times. Thanks to a new Supple-mental Group Day Habilitation program in Lewis County, some individuals living on their own are participating in groups where they are making friends and enjoying the benefits of a social support system. Com-munity & Family Services identified the need for socialization and peer network opportunities for individuals with disabili-ties who are living on their own. Through a funding stream called “Supplemental Group Day Habilitation,” these individuals are able to get together once a week in the community, get to know one another and learn social skills and beneficial life skills. One of the goals of the program is for indi-viduals to eventually use the group as their social support group. Instead of relying on staff to do things for them, they will come to rely on one another.

Two groups have been established, one in Boonville and the other in Lowville. The Lowville group of six is led by Hab Special-ist II, Martha Nortz. The group has been meeting weekly on Tuesday afternoons

since August 2009, with staff present. They enjoy a variety of activities, including baking, quilting, ceramics, volunteering at the hospital, walking dogs, swimming and trips to Old Forge. Violet, Bernadette and Frances “talk to each other on the phone now.” The three women live in the Lowville area and are now able to reach out to one another and share in the struggles and joys of everyday living. This indicates that the goal of a group forming independent of the program is being realized. The Boon-ville group of four, led by Service Liaison, Lindsey Bailey, has been meeting on Thursdays since January 2009. Their activi-ties include volunteering at the dog shelter and church, going to the Farmers’ Market,

Gary Burkle was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Self Advocates Regional Conference held at the Carnegie Conference Center in Cicero, NY this past summer. Dan Flanigan, Regional Coordi-nator for the Self Advocates of New York State (*SANYS), says, “Gary has been active in three different self advocacy groups in the state. He has been very helpful to our organization in organizing conferences and he also acts as an advisor. We are very proud of Gary.” Flanigan also said that they don’t present this particular award every year, but, given all that Gary has done, it was very appropriate to recognize him at this time.

In 2007, Gary was presented with the NYS Disabilities Planning Council’s Exceptional Personal Growth Achievement Award. Last year, he was appointed by Governor Pater-son to sit on the NYS OPWDD Commission-er’s Advisory Council. The council is made

Individuals from the Supplemental Group Day Hab

arts and crafts and swimming. Tiffany and Deb live in the same apartment complex and also talk on the phone fairly often. On August 24th, the two groups coordinated a picnic at Whetstone Gulf State Park. Each person knows that during these events they are working on their individualized goals. Some recited their goals: “Waiting my turn to speak. I can tend to interrupt,” “Expressing myself more – I am quiet,” and “Leaving my personal issues behind. I talk about them a lot and I shouldn’t.” Group members talked about what they learned through their group: cooking skills, learn-ing fire safety; and they all recited, “Do not let someone into your apartment if you don’t know them!” and “Do not leave your toaster plugged in.”

Terri Ripp, Day Hab Coordinator, oversees the “Supplemental Group Day Habilitation” program. She sees success with the indi-viduals in terms of their goals and social-ization. Participants are optimistic about staying in their group and appreciate what they have learned and experienced, reach-ing formal and informal goals and making friends who will hopefully be involved in their lives for a very long time.

up of self advocates, parents and service providers to gather input and feedback on OPWDD issues and activity.

Not one of these remarkable accomplish-ments comes as a surprise to those who know Gary and his history. Gary attended elementary school through the first grade, but public school presented a harsh environment for a child with developmen-tal disabilities. In 1962, the then “ARC” opened its doors as a one room school house in Washington Mills, and it was there that Gary found a place where he felt comfortable and was challenged to be the best he could be. In 1966, he moved on to the Rome State School where he continued to excel. In 1972, Gary became a pioneer as one of the first individuals with devel-opmental disabilities to live independently. He set goals for himself and went about achieving them one by one. In addition to living independently, Gary obtained a job,

used public transportation to commute to work and go shopping, and proved that, with the right mindset, no mountain that lay before him was too high.

In 1999, Gary suffered a stroke that result-ed in left side weakness. He handled the major setback as if it were a small hurdle, found strength and persevered to a great recovery. Out of this too, Gary found a way to give back to the community. He became a member of the Faxton-St. Luke’s Hospital Stroke Support Group, where he is current-ly a spokesperson. Gary is also a member of The Arc, Oneida-Lewis Chapter’s Day Services Committee where his ideas and opinions are held in highest regard.

The Arc extends congratulations to Gary on his awards and great appreciation for his accomplishments as a self advocate.

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The Arc Holds Sensitivity Training at the Rome Police Department

The Arc’s Institute On Aging & Developmental DisabilitiesTo Host Fall Workshops

The Arc has been communicating with local police departments over the past couple of years in an effort to improve their under-standing of individuals with developmental disabilities, increase awareness of their presence in the communities and to further insure their safety. Sharon Daktor, QA/Incident Review Coordinator at The Arc, has been the acting liaison to law enforcement agencies in both Oneida and Lewis counties. “Special credit goes to Detective Commander Tim Bates of the Rome Police Department for his continued interest in people with intellectual and developmental disabilities,” says Daktor. “He feels very strongly that officers in his department should understand individuals with disabilities living in and around the city.” Sergeant Tom Smith arranged for Ken Vibbard, Education & Training Director for The Arc, to conduct a series of five sensitivity training workshops at the station in Rome. “Refresher training will also be provided in the future,” said Smith.

The Arc’s Institute on Aging & Developmen-tal Disabilities is hosting a series of three training workshops this fall on the first Tuesday of the month, October through December, from 9:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. in The Arc’s Training Center, 245 Genesee Street in Utica. Staff from The Arc and other agencies located in the greater Utica area serving the aging and/or people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are invited to attend.

Session dates and topics include: Oct 5 - Overview of Aging with Developmental Dis-abilities (Myths & Stereotypes of Aging w/DD, Factors of Aging, Aging w/DD and Body System Changes & Aging); Nov 2 - Health Care Advocacy (Importance of Health Care Advocacy, Reserve Theory & Aging in Persons w/IDD, Risk Factors in Aging in Persons w/IDD and Health Care Advocacy Tips); and Dec 7 - Aging, the Environment

Detective Bates says, “We recently hired eight new officers, so this is a good time to have this training. We received very positive feedback after the first session.” He noted that there is a considerable population of persons with developmental

disabilities living independently or in group residences in Rome. “This is a vulnerable population. We need great insight on the different levels of disabilities and an un-

and Sensory Processing (Sensory Process-ing, Aging & the Environment, The Seven Senses & Aging and Practical Environmental Modifications).

The workshops will be conducted by Dr. Kathleen M. Bishop, a consultant with The Arc and the Oneida County Office for Aging and Continuing Care. Dr. Bishop received her PhD in Aging with Disabilities from Syracuse University. She has over 34 years of experience in the developmen-tal disabilities field and over 20 years as a gerontologist specializing in aging with developmental disabilities. She is currently the Director of the Program on Aging and Developmental Disabilities at the Strong Center of Developmental Disabilities, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry. To read Dr. Bishop’s full biog-raphy, visit our website at www.thearcolc.org.

There is a registration fee of $20 per ses-sion. Please pre-register by contacting Ken Vibbard by phone 315-272-1611, or by email at kvibbard@thearcolc.org. Partici-pants will receive a Certificate of Comple-tion for each session attended. Spring workshops are planned for May and June of 2011.

derstanding of people with developmental disabilities in order to deal effectively with them. It will be safer for our officers and safer for the individuals.”

At some time in the future, officers from the Rome Police Department will give a presentation at The Arc in Utica for individuals who live independently, and those who live at home, to ad-dress issues of awareness and safety.

The Arc will be happy to give a presentation to your neighborhood group, Neighborhood Watch group or fraternal organization or club, to increase awareness and understand-ing of persons with developmental disabilities living in your community. For more information, please contact The Arc Speakers’ Bureau at 315-272-

1533. If you are interested in schedul-ing sensitivity training workshops for your staff or other group, please contact Ken Vibbard at 315-272-1611.

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Board of Directors2010 - 2011Joanna Greco, PresidentJack Spaeth, Vice PresidentDavid Scharf, TreasurerDeborah McGrath, SecretaryRaphael AlcuriCarl AnneseLouis DunlayJoan EhlingerLouise GlassoDavid HarrisJohn KowalczykSuzanne LavinDavid MathisLeland McCormacPhilomena NowakowskiRobert Payne, Jr.Ruth RidgwayLou SteppelloFrank TomainoPatricia VilleloDavid Wojnas

Friends of the Arc Foundation Board 2010 - 2011Peter Baildon, PresidentSteve Gassner, Vice PresidentAnthony Battaglia, Secretary/TreasurerKristen Basi - ScheibelMichael ColuzzaJoseph DeSarroJames D’OnofrioJames E. EllisDenise FlihanCrystal GravesZain HaiderDawn HamlinDiane HobaicaDavid LupiaDarlene MahadyGail ManfredoZaida MorellSteve NacewiczRichard PreskyGregory RaabStephen RoefaroLaurie SchoenCullen StevensRosemary TalaricoSymeon Tsoupelis

Executive Director of The ArcAngela Z. VanDerhoof

Upcoming Events

November 2010November 1st, Autism Conference at the Turning Stone Resort with Dr. Tony Attwood

November 8th, Arc Employee Recognition event at the Radisson Hotel Utica-Centre

December 2010December 3rd, The Arc Holiday Party sponsored by the Utica ROTARY ClubMohawk Valley Community College

January 2011January 22nd, The Arc 25th Annual GalaThe Yahnundasis Golf Club