news INDEPENDENCE AND ACCESS FOR ALL UPCOMING EVENTS FALL 2013 Festival of Races October 6, 2013 Syracuse University 5K Run, 3K Fun & Fitness Run, and Community Walk to benefit ARISE. 671-4643 / [email protected]Fall Barn Dance October 26, 2013 ARISE at the Farm Join us for the costume contest, music, dancing, and more! 687-6727 / [email protected]UNIQUE Exhibitions 2013-2014 Check at ariseinc.org for locations Come see the artwork from the 2013 UNIQUE Magazine! 671-2909 / [email protected]
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newsINDEPENDENCE AND ACCESS FOR ALL
UPCOMING EVENTS
FALL 2013
Festival of Races October 6, 2013 Syracuse University5K Run, 3K Fun & Fitness Run, and Community Walk to benefit ARISE.671-4643 / [email protected]
Fall Barn Dance October 26, 2013 ARISE at the FarmJoin us for the costume contest, music, dancing, and more!687-6727 / [email protected]
UNIQUE Exhibitions2013-2014 Check at ariseinc.org for locationsCome see the artwork from the 2013 UNIQUE Magazine!671-2909 / [email protected]
Pictured Above: Releasing balloons at the Madison County ADA Celebration Catch more pictures at facebook.com/ARISEcny8
A few years ago I accompanied one of our UNIQUE artists to Channel 9’s daily live Bridge Street program. The artist, Michael Simmons, brought with him the painting that was featured in UNIQUE that year. Michael happens to be blind.
The casual observer might say to him: “You can’t paint; you can’t see.” And he would respond: “Yes, I can.”
And paint he did. When Bridge Street started, Michael had a blank canvas. By the end of the one-hour program, Michael had painted a landscape showing trees with leaves in beautiful fall colors.
Maybe you have heard voices from others or even from within, voices that suggested that “you can’t do that.”
Every single day, our dedicated team of 600 advocates and passionate volunteers in Onondaga, Oswego, and Madison counties work to achieve access, independence, and success. We are committed to advocacy with the person who says, “Yes, I can!”
Yes I can:
• Make choices about how and where I want to live
• Study in a school in my own neighborhood, with my friends
• Contribute my skills as a valuable employee
• Advocate for change• Ride a horse or ski down the slopes• Write from my heart• Draw from my imagination• Dance to my own beat
Here at ARISE, we’re always focused on each person’s strengths, skills, hopes, and dreams – not on perceived limitations.
As we move into our 35th anniversary year, we are grateful. Grateful for all of the advocates like you, who have contributed to the movement to create a community that offers independence and access for all. Thank you.
Tom McKeown Executive Director
A MESSAGE TO OUR FRIENDS
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Consolidated Support ServicesWe are pleased to announce that we now offer Start-Up and Support Broker services to help families design and manage their self-directed Consolidated Support Services (CSS) through the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD). To learn more about this program, visit our website or call Lisa Seguin (Oswego County) at 342-4088 x208 or Andrea Stoughtenger (Onondaga & Madison Counties) at 671-2989.
Integrated Care at UpstateAn ARISE clinician is now based in the Upstate Pediatric and Adolescent Center thanks to a collaboration with the hospital and support from the NYS Office of Mental Health. By working alongside medical professionals, we are excited to provide holistic services to children in our community that focus on both physical and mental wellness.
Skaneateles Festival ConcertThe Skaneateles Festival took some of our consumers on a musical journey through a special performance put on for friends and families connected to ARISE and Enable. Elinor Freer and David Ying, Artistic Directors of the Skaneateles Festival, performed a series of pieces on the piano and cello at St. Paul’s Cathedral in Downtown Syracuse to show the power of music to connect, communicate, and inspire.
Shineman Foundation Makes New Program Possible As our Ramp Program has grown over the years, we’ve seen families who desperately need internal home modifications. Sometimes, the ramp makes all the difference. Other times, while the ramp makes it possible to get to the front door, interior accessibility challenges remain.
Thanks to support from the Richard S. Shineman Foundation, we are excited to offer a new program to complement our existing Oswego County Ramp Program.
The new Housing Options Made through E-Modications (HOME) Program will cover the cost of minor interior home modifications (installing grab bars, widening doorways, etc.) that become necessary due to mobility issues. With these modifications, we hope that even more of our neighbors will be able to stay in their homes or move back from rehabilitation centers.
“Our Foundation is thrilled to support this new initiative from ARISE as part of our commitment to be a catalyst for positive change in Oswego County. Not only does the program profoundly impact the lives of individuals with mobility challenges, but it eases the burden of taxpayers who would likely bear the cost of nursing home care,” said Lauren Pistell, Executive Director of the Shineman
Foundation.
If you’d like to learn more about HOME, visit our website or call 342-4088.
Oswego County Ramp Program Update Even though the intense heat followed by lots of rain created many weather challenges this summer, our Oswego County Ramp Program managed to accomplish an amazing feat. With the help of volunteers, not only were we able to build three ramps for three different
families living in three different parts of the county in one weekend - we were able to do it twice!
We’re always looking for volunteers so if you’d like to lend a hand and help a family regain their independence, call Jim Karasek at 342-4088 x206 or Kris Rabideau at 324-4088 x207.
INCREASING HOME ACCESSIBILITY New HOME Program Complements Oswego County Ramp Program
NEWSFLASH
“We are so grateful to the Shineman Foundation...their support means that we can help people remain at home, preserving their independence and family connections.”
- Sabine Ingerson Director of Oswego County Offices
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UNIQUE ART & LITERARY MAGAZINE Opening Night Reception Marks Start of Traveling Exhibitions
Hundreds of friends joined us for the 2013 UNIQUE Opening Night Reception to celebrate the 60 talented artists and their powerful works of self-expression. We were delighted to once again debut the body of work featured in UNIQUE at the region’s premier art venue, the Everson Museum of Art.
From the record-breaking 141 submissions that were received, the UNIQUE Editorial Board was tasked with selecting the final 59 pieces. Dan Cummings commented, “[Serving on the Editorial Board] was extremely difficult and rewarding at the same time. Difficult, thanks to the number of high-quality entries. Rewarding, because each entry gave me a glimpse into the life of another human being.”
After the opening exhibition, UNIQUE will travel to many community locations with the first stop at the Oswego County Literacy Fair on September 21st.
We are proud to feature the stunning work of CNY artists and writers in UNIQUE and are extremely grateful to all of the sponsors, donors, and Editorial Board Members who make the magazine and traveling exhibition possible. We’d also like to express our thanks to the Everson Museum of Art for hosting the UNIQUE opening exhibit.
To learn more about UNIQUE, visit ariseinc.org or contact Elizabeth Martin at 671-2909 or [email protected].
See more photos at facebook.com/ARISEcny8
IN MY OWN WORDSSarah Hamlin Poet Featured in UNIQUE 2013
For me writing poetry is a way for me to see my heart more clearly. All my hopes and my dreams can be put to light, brought to the surface by a particular song or scene, and all I do is throw my emotions and imaginations down on paper, eventually critiquing
it here and there, before I am truly satisfied.
ARISE recognizes and encourages this individuality, especially through their annual UNIQUE magazine. The magazine gives disabled artists an opportunity to share their stories in ways that are unique to who they are on the inside.
If you were to shut your eyes and just doodle your heart only based on your emotion and thoughts, what would you produce? The outcome might look splotchy and not much like anything, but that’s the beauty of individuality. It’s the same with poetry; you let your heart design your work.
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How can I use the new ARISE website to find programs that can help me?If you’ve been to our website recently, you may notice that it looks quite different!
After brainstorming with consumers, staff, and other community members, we went back to the drawing board and designed a new website that went live in August.
In an effort to make it easier for people to find programs, we are excited to share a new feature that allows you to filter our 50+ programs by your location as well as by core program areas.
This new feature can be accessed by visiting any core program area page (ex: Advocacy & Accessibility) or on any program page (ex: Medicaid Service Coordination).
When you visit the page for a specific program, you’ll also notice we added more detailed descriptions as well as contact information for each program.
We’d like to send a special thank you to our Marketing Committee and to Bentley Hoke for their help with this project! We hope the new website makes it easier, more convenient, and more enjoyable for you to browse and learn more about all that we have to offer.
If you have any questions about our new website, please contact Gigina Long at 671-4643 or [email protected].
YOUR QUESTIONS
The Drescher CorporationJ.W. Burns & Co. Investment Counsel
Haylor, Freyer & Coon, Inc.Tania S. Anderson
The Bonadio Group PurEnergy LLC
SUNY Oswego V.I.P. Structures, Inc.
EVERSON MUSEUM OF ART
Tim, Sue, & Robert George INFICON
Onondaga Hearing Services Relph Benefit Advisors
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS:
CARDS & NOTECARDS
Enjoy UNIQUE all year long with a 2014 Calendar or a 12-pack of Notecards for $10 each!
To order yours, contact Elizabeth Martin at 671-2909 or [email protected].
UNIQUE
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SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS:
3RD ANNUAL ARISE & RIDE AT THE FARM Cyclists and Families Ride and Play In Support of Inclusive Recreation
The sun was shining as a few hundred people came out to the Farm for the 2013 ARISE & Ride at the Farm Festival. With the support of the participants, sponsors, and raffle donors, we were able to raise over $18,000 in net proceeds for the inclusive recreation programs offered at ARISE at the Farm!
Cyclists started the day off with a scenic 25- or 12-mile ride through the Chittenango countryside. Families joined us in the afternoon for the Farm Festival featuring pony rides, the high ropes course, carnival games, and more.
Many hands pitched in to help make the event a success. Our fantastic planning committee worked all year long. Friends from BNY Mellon helped with our cheer stations and prepared the food donated by TOPS Friendly Markets. Mark Perrin from the bikery provided SAG support, Michael E. Mobile Sound donated his great DJ services, and Banner Envy donated all of the beautiful banners and signs. We are so grateful to everyone who shared their time, energy, and resources to support the magic that happens at the Farm.
If you would like to be involved with the next ARISE & Ride at the Farm Festival, contact Nancy Kern Kronen at 671-2903 or [email protected].
SAVE THE DATE - JOIN US NEXT YEAR SATURDAY, JULY 26, 2014
Adam’s Apple Services, Inc. Brackens Financial Solutions Network
Chittenango Self Storage, Inc. Ed & Svea Cook Driver’s Village
Doug Eaton & Nancy Kern Kronen INFICON, Inc.
Jake Hafner’s Restaurant & Tavern Jerome Fire Equipment Co.
Susan & Edward Judge Tom & Lynne McKeown
Oliva Companies Onondaga Hearing Services
Pure Transformation – Arbonne Ra-Lin
Beth & Bruce Sherwood Sun Chevy & Auto Warehouse
Visions FCU
PurEnergy, LLCThe Gerardi Family
Century Decorations
www.oneidawealth.com
315-474-1707
www.bhlinsurance.com www.bcgcny.com www.whsny.com
315-457-1830 315-474-1707 315-413-4442
Michael E. Mobile Sound
Tim, Sue, & Robert George
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Catch pictures from the event at facebook.com/ARISEcny8
IN MY OWN WORDSRachel Romer ARISE & Ride at the Farm Cyclist
I have been involved in ARISE’s inclusive recreation programs since 2000. Some of the programs I take part in are horseback riding, skiing, and recently I also participated
in the 2013 ARISE & Ride at the Farm bike ride that was twelve miles long.
As an individual who has Cerebral Palsy, I feel that ARISE’s inclusive recreation programs and their wonderful volunteers and employees have made it easier for me and countless others to take part in skiing, horseback riding, and bike rides. In addition to being able to take part in these activities, they also give me a sense of independence and joy.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNERS!
Join us in congratulating:
• CNY Cranks for being the largest riding team!
• Jill Restifo for collecting the largest number of pledges!
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Share your camp memories from the Farm! You can post them on facebook.com/ARISEattheFarm8
For eight weeks this summer we were thrilled to welcome more than 225 campers to the Farm to delight in the joy of adventure. Camp Director Jes Sudol and her team once again did a fantastic job.
For the kids who love working with horses, Horsemanship Camp gave them hands-on experience caring for horses, practicing their riding skills, making delicious treats for the animals, and creating equine-themed crafts.
Meanwhile, our Adult and Tot camps gave kids and adults of all ages the full summer camp experience that was specially tailored to their interests.
We were also excited to introduce something new to Farm Camp to make it even more special for the campers - weekly themes! From the pirate treasure hunt to the superhero costumes, our campers were able to experience all that the Farm offers with an extra layer of imagination and wonder.
We’d like to send a special thank you to all of the campers and their families, counselors, buddies, volunteers, and friends for joining us for another memorable summer camp season at the Farm.
SUMMER CAMPS AT THE FARM Creating Memories and Sharing in the Fun
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You can participate in the Festival of Races while also making a difference.Help make our dream of an accessible playground come true! By collecting pledges in support of your run or walk, you can make it even more fun to be at the Farm.
Every dollar you raise will bring us one step closer to building an accessible playground for children of all abilities at our inclusive recreation center, ARISE at the Farm.
To learn more, visit ariseinc.org/festival-of-races or contact Gigina Long at 671-4643 or [email protected].
SPECIAL THANKS Thanks to our community partners and friends, who have recently offered us their support:
Thanks to some of our wonderful volunteers, who generously shared their time and talent:
• CENG for their support of Call-N-Ride which provides curb-to-curb transportation services for the elderly and people with disabilities in Oswego County.
• Atlas Fence for generously donating pipes that were used to create bike racks for ARISE & Ride at the Farm.
• BNY Mellon Employees for cheering at the turn stations and donning their chef hats to prepare all of the food at our annual ARISE & Ride at the Farm event.
• Bob Schwitter for donating corn and running the hay rides at our ARISE & Ride at the Farm Festival.
• Jessica Sbiroli for creating and selling lovely handmade scarves in support of ARISE at the Farm.
• Carmelo and Dwight for all of their help cleaning and organizing equipment in our Equipment Loan Closet.
GET INVOLVED Syracuse Festival of Races5K Run 3K Fun & Fitness Run Community Walk
IN MEMORY Remembering Bev Hamilton
This past June we were honored to dedicate a new accessible picnic table at ARISE at the Farm in memory of Bev Hamilton.
Bev and her husband, Wayne, became a part of our family as
they shared wonderful moments volunteering at the Farm for many years.
We are extremely grateful to Barb Greene for organizing and leading the effort to create this lasting tribute to Bev at the Farm.
Pictured (top): Bev and Laura LittlePictured (bottom): Barb and Wayne presenting Bev’s picnic table
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“I believe in the people connected to
ARISE and I believe in the purpose of ARISE.”
So many things impress me about ARISE and the more I learn, the more excited I am to be involved.
At ARISE there is a genuine sense of care and concern. In addition to helping people reach their individual goals and achieve independence, ARISE also cares about the people who make up the diverse and dedicated workforce. And, ARISE treats board members and volunteers with such a high level of respect that it is an honor to serve.
As a business person, I value productivity and performance. The quality of work throughout ARISE
is excellent. The staff members are caring, creative, knowledgeable, and diligent. They work to provide the best services for consumers, creating the greatest opportunities and finest experiences for people of all ages with any type of disability.
ARISE seeks to remove limitations and boundaries so that every person has a chance to thrive. It is wonderful to see what happens at ARISE at the Farm and on the
slopes through ARISE & Ski. UNIQUE Art & Literary Magazine also touches me in a very special way. This beautiful publication invites
and features artistic expression in a powerful way.
I believe in the people connected to ARISE and I believe in the purpose of ARISE. That’s why I am proud to be a part of this movement seeking independence and access for all.
John IzzoSue JudgeMichael KlaehnAgnes McCrayBill Porta
Foundation Board of Directors Denise McGraw, ChairJeffrey Grimshaw, Vice ChairDavid Dreverman, TreasurerAgnes McCray, SecretaryJohn BoscoKim BrownEdward CookMarianne DiNiroLynn HamiltonJanet Haskins
Carol Kranz Tom McKeownBrandiLee SchafranDan SchafranKristen SmithJanice Vitale
Staff Leadership Tom McKeown, Executive Director Susan Craig, Quality Improvement Sabine Ingerson, Oswego County Offices Nancy Kern Kronen, Development & PR Kimberly Langbart, Mental Health ServicesKim Lipke, Finance Nina Lutz, Independent Living Services Karen Lynch, Human Resources Sue Rogers, Executive Assistant
JOIN THE MOVEMENTWELCOME OUR NEW FOUNDATION BOARD MEMBERS
To learn how you can join the movement, contact Nancy Kern Kronen at 671-2903 or [email protected].
WHY I SUPPORT ARISE Kristen Smith, ARISE Foundation Board Member
Janet Haskins“After serving on the ARISE Board for over five years, joining the ARISE Foundation is very exciting
since it enables me to serve ARISE in a broader and more impacting capacity.”
Dan & BrandiLee Schafran
“We cannot express how thankful we are for the opportunity to
have participated in the 21-Day Challenge. We are so excited and thrilled to be able to get involved and give back because ARISE has done so much for our son Gavin.”
Janice Vitale“The Farm is a hidden gem. I’ve seen such a difference in my brother, even at 50. He has learned, grown,
and been excited. I feel a passion to grow the programs because of the great benefits they provide. So much more can be done if we put our heads together!”
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THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS
AAA of Western & Central New YorkAdvance CycleryThe Allyn FoundationTania AndersonAnonymous DonorsJanine BackmanBailey, Haskell & LaLondethe bikeryBJ’s Wholesale ClubBNY MellonAmy Borio-AltRobert BoutellJim & Kathy BurnsJennifer ByrneJohn CappelliChina Towne FurnitureMr. & Mrs. John ContiEd & Svea CookDiane CsornokAndrea & Jason DellichP. Drescher IncorporatedDavid DrevermanDUMAC Business Systems IncDunk & Bright Furniture Co., Inc.R. Douglas EatonEmpire Brewing Company
Joe SolazzoMary & James FailingEdward & Nicole FalkowskiGary & Julie ForbesThe Gerardi FamilyJudy GilsonGirl Scout Troop #10547Marvin & Vivian GoldingGrooves SalonMegan GrovesRaymond W. HackbarthLynn HamiltonMaurie HeinsINFICON, Inc.J.W. Burns & Company Investment CounselMike JanuszkaKaren JohnsonJim & Pat KarasekMichael KlaehnVincent & Jacqueline KrahlNancy Kern KronenKim Lipke & Eric SadowskiLockheed Martin Employees’ Federated FundLou’s Village Service
Karen LynchBob MarkowskiCindy McAllisterElizabeth McBroomDenise & Owen McGrawTom & Lynne McKeownDavid & Mary MorganMorningstar Residential Care CenterMVP Health CareOliva CompaniesOnondaga Hearing ServicesOswego FirefightersMary & John PolitisMaryjane PoulinMike PozefskyPurEnergy, LLCRaLin’sMike & Jane ReaganReefer Compressor & Parts, Inc.Jill RestifoSue RogersGerald RudolphBob & Joyce SalvettiSamson & Co. SalonDon Scholl
Rena SgambelloneDanielle ShelleyBeth & Bruce SherwoodRichard S. Shineman FoundationKristen SmithSparky Town Restaurant & CateringSun Auto Warehouse of CortlandSyracuse BicycleTarget - CamillusTime Warner CableTucker-Haskins & AssociatesTwo Sisters Beauty SalonDonna VinceVince’s Gourmet ImportsJanice VitaleWalmart #2444Walmart FoundationPaula WeigeltGregory WeilandSteve WeisbrodWelch AllynWest Genesee Central School District - Ski ClubLaurie Palmiero WildeRobert Wilmot
We’d like to thank the following individuals and organizations who made donations from June 11, 2013 to August 30, 2013 in support of independence and access for all.
GIFTS IN TRIBUTE
In Honor of Melissa DeFerioRaymond W. Hackbarth
In Honor of Hank FlynnGary Clark & Dolores Carp
In Honor of The Headless HorsemenDiane CsornokThe Russo FamilyThe Zacchanelli Family
In Honor of Nancy Kern KronenJason & Lynn HyG. Richard & Mary Grace Kelley
In Honor of Liz MartinBill & Tracie Martin
In Honor of Denise McGrawDeborah Tilton
In Honor of Mike NortmanMatthew DwyerJames McCarthyRobert & Jennie Shearin
In Honor of Joyce PlacitoRich KurdesJeff PlacitoMaggie PlacitoSis Schmid
In Honor of Jill RestifoRhonda BelzileJennifer BornIna CohenAnthony CorelliAnthony DianaJames LynchCheryl Restifo-LynchWendy MillerPhil & Geri Restifo
In Honor of Jill Restifo (ctd.)Joseph RestifoJohn Farley
In Honor of RexJanice Vitale
In Honor of Rachel RomerLisa GroussoRudy FreidbergJeff BermenJane & Dan MacWilliamsLouise RomerCaitlin BrownMaryEllen BrownCyndi ColtoiteKatie McCarthyNatlie LovlopeSara DeatherageJulie HokeKatherine McDonald
In Honor of Rachel Romer (ctd.)Colleen GribbonsKathy Stanley LavolpeMargie Romer
In Honor of Ed & Bridget Theobald’s 35th AnniversaryGary & Linda StoddardBrian & Laura Stoddard & FamilyAdrienne & John Turbeville & Family
In Memory of Anna BlasczienskiGary Clark & Dolores Carp
In Memory of Peter GreenJoanne Linnenbach
We’d like to thank the following individuals and organizations who made gifts in memory or in honor of a friend or family member between June 11, 2013 to August 30, 2013.
LEAVE YOUR LEGACYA gift to our endowment, naming ARISE in your will, and gifts of stock are some of the most important investments you can make to ensure the future of our services. Your impact will multiply in perpetuity and continue to touch lives for generations to come. To learn more, contact Nancy Kern Kronen at 671-2903 or [email protected].
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Special Thanks to the West Genesee High School Ski Club!
Permit No. 1629About UsWe are a non-profit, community based organization run by and for people with disabilities.
Through over 50 programs, we provide a wide range of services that promote the social, educational, economic, and individual interests of people with disabilities.
Our LocationsOnondaga County/Main Office635 James Street Syracuse, NY 13203 Voice: (315) 472-3171 TTY: (315) 479-6363
Oswego County Office9 Fourth Avenue Oswego, NY 13126 Voice: (315) 342-4088 TTY: (315) 342-8696
Pulaski Office2 Broad Street Pulaski, NY 13142 Voice: (315) 298-5726
Fulton Office113 Schuyler Street, Suite 2 Fulton, NY 13069 Voice: (315) 887-5156
Madison County Office131 Main Street, Suite 107 Oneida, NY 13421 Voice: (315) 363-4672 TTY: (315) 363-2364
ARISE at the Farm1972 New Boston Rd Chittenango, NY 13037 Voice: (315) 687-6727
We are so grateful to the West Genesee High School Ski Club for making a donation to ARISE & Ski in order to help other people participate in a sport that they love so much!
Do you want to help someone feel the thrill of flying down the slopes? We’re always looking for volunteers (both on the mountain and off!). To learn more, visit ariseandski.org or contact Richelle Maki at 671-3094 or [email protected].
