the ARISE Spring 2016 Newsletter

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SPRING 2016
UPCOMING EVENTS
ARISE & Ride for Ramps
Saturday, June 4, 2016
Lighthouse Lanes
Motorcycle ride & 5K run in support
of the Oswego Ramp Program.
rideforramps.org
ARISE & Ride at the Farm
Saturday, July 23, 2016
ARISE at the Farm
25- and 12-mile cycle ride, Walk &
Wheel-a-Thon, and family festival.
ariseandride.org
UNIQUE Exhibition
August 19 - September 25
Everson Museum of Art
Come see the artwork and poetry
featured in UNIQUE 2016!
uniquemagazine.org
A MESSAGE TO OUR FRIENDS
In our already busy lives, many of us in the
spring and summer seasons tend to pack
even more into our schedules. We plan
our vacations and picnics. We venture
out more to reconnect with family and
friends now that the days are longer and
we don’t have to worry about a snowstorm
complicating our travel plans.
Tania S. Anderson
Chief Executive Officer
ARISE has a full calendar of special events.
Our third annual Celebrating Inclusion and
Achieving Independence dinner took place
on April 20. It was a wonderful opportunity
to celebrate the achievements of Leola
Rodgers and Nienke Dosa and celebrate
milestone anniversaries for our operations
in Oswego County and our ARISE & Ski
program. More importantly, it was a chance
for all of us to reconnect and celebrate the
work ARISE does every day to ensure that
every person, regardless of disability, can
live a full and independent life. Thank you
to everyone who supported this important
celebration.
Coming up on June 4 is the annual Ride
for Ramps at Lighthouse Lanes in Oswego.
This motorcycle ride, 5K run and good-old
fashioned BBQ is always fun and supports
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ARISE’s work in providing dozens of ramps
to families in Oswego County. We will
ride bicycles instead of motorcycles and
kids will have fun on the track doing the
Walk & Wheel-a-Thon on July 23 at the
ARISE and Ride at the Farm event. This
family-friendly day supports our inclusive
recreation programs at ARISE at the Farm
in Chittenango. Finally, we celebrate art
on August 18 with the opening night of our
exhibit of UNIQUE Magazine’s visual and
literary pieces at the Everson Museum in
Syracuse.
I encourage you to pencil any and all of
these events in your packed summer
schedules. I also encourage you to take a
break from the busyness, take a breath and
bask in the beauty of this season. For me,
that break comes when I drive my daughter
to the Farm where we can soak up the
simple joys of green grass, gentle horses
and caring folks. I hope you can discover
those joys and many others through ARISE
this season.
a fond farewell
ARISE Says Goodbye to Two Special People
In July of 2002, a new executive director took over
at ARISE. Tom McKeown led the organization until
his retirement on March 31. Over the course of
those 14 years, ARISE grew in significant ways. The
Independent Living Center for Onondaga and Oswego
counties, ARISE expanded and became a more regional
presence, serving Madison, Cayuga, and Seneca
counties.
Eleanor Michaels also retired on March 31 after 42
years of touching lives. Eleanor joined the staff of Child
& Family Service, Inc. in November of 1973. Among
the services provided by the agency were adoption
and mental health. Hired as the receptionist, Eleanor
soon took on the role of program assistant. Over the
year, the organization grew, moved offices, and added
satellite sites.
ARISE’s programs and services grew as well, and so
did the size of the staff. Ask any of our employees
about Tom, and they are sure to have a story to share.
Tom was always available to everyone, whether it was
a person connecting with us for services, a volunteer, or
an employee.
When Child & Family Service merged with ARISE in
1999, Eleanor became an ARISE staff member. As
part of the Mental Health Department, she conducted
intakes and assisted people who connected with the
clinic. Since the merger, Eleanor was the contact
person for people who called for information about
adoptions.
Tom’s commitment to the Independent Living
Philosophy, and person-centered services, guided
everything he did. His vision and commitment made
many terrific things happen. We are grateful to Tom for
his dedication and wish him all the best in this next part
of his journey.
We applaud Eleanor for her tremendous work ethic,
commitment to the people we serve, and dedication to
her colleagues. We will miss her and wish her health
and happiness.
Left: Tom McKeown and Eleanor Michaels at their retirement
party in March.
Newsflash
Celebrating the 26th Anniversary of the
Americans With Disabilities Act
Plans are already underway to celebrate the 26th
Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. In
Madison County, the celebration will take place at the
Kallet Civic Center on Friday, July 22 from 10:00 AM 12:00 PM. For more information, please call (315) 3634672 X228.
The Syracuse celebration will take place on Tuesday,
July 26 at The Atrium in Downtown Syracuse beginning
at 9:00 AM and will end with a parade around downtown
Syracuse beginning at 11:00 AM. For more information
on the Syracuse event, please call (315) 671-2929.
Oswego County Legislature will recognize the
anniversary on July 14.
ARISE CONFERENCE
Changes, Challenges, Choice
Thursday, June 30, 2016 | Holiday Inn, Auburn
Keynote Speaker: Kathy O’Connell
Workshops Include:
Diversity and Inclusion | Elder Law | PROSperity Program
Disability Rights | Fitness Inclusion Network
Understanding Diploma and Credential Options
for Students with Disabilities
Utilizing Service Dogs for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Register and learn more at ariseinc.org/conference or
call Sara Douglass at 255-3447 x318.
We hope you’ll join us in promoting awareness about
cross-disability rights and issues. This year’s theme
is voting and empowering people with disabilities to
participate in democracy.
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CELEBRATING INCLUSION & ACHIEVING INDEPENDENCE
3rd Annual Dinner Honors Nienke Dosa and Leola Rodgers
Two extraordinary honorees, a dynamic keynote speaker, a gifted master of ceremonies, and friends from
across the region came together to celebrate inclusion, access, and independence at our annual dinner event.
We were thrilled to honor Dr. Nienke Dosa, a developmental pediatrician, for her commitment to
her patients and their families. Dr. Dosa encourages families to focus not on medical conditions
but on lives that involve being artistic, athletic, theatrical, musical, and more. She is active in many
innovative fitness and inclusion efforts locally, nationally, and beyond.
Ms. Leola Rodgers is President & CEO of Syracuse Community Health Center. She worked
previously at Upstate Hospital and has spent more than 25 years working to ensure that everyone
has access to the best possible care, including mental health care. While at Upstate, Ms. Rodgers
was instrumental in partnering with ARISE to place one of our therapists in the Pediatric and
Adolescent Clinic.
Megan Coleman, news anchor at CNY Central, once again expertly performed the role of master of
ceremonies. ARISE Foundation Vice Chair Kim Brown once again served as a terrific auctioneer for our live
auction. We are so grateful to AAA of Western & Central New York for their donation of a Disney vacation
package! Thanks also to Michelle & Mark Alletzhauser and Marianne & Matt DiNiro for donating stays at their
vacation homes.
Dr. Anjali Forber-Pratt, a Paralympian medalist and faculty member at Vanderbilt University, delivered a
powerful keynote address. She shared her experiences in fighting for access in her high school and her
athletic accomplishments. Dr. Forber-Pratt quoted a high school English teacher who asked her, “Why are you
in Honors English, you won’t be going to college.” The collective gasp by members of the audience highlights
that we still have a long way to go in our work to change attitudes. Her personal philosophy: Dream. Drive. Do.
fits perfectly with the ARISE mission.
We hope you’ll plan to join us on Tuesday, April 11, 2017, for our fourth annual dinner event.
For more information on underwriting opportunities for the 2017 Dinner or other ARISE special events, please contact
Nancy Kern Eaton at 671-2903 or neaton@ariseinc.org.
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Saying goodbye
BrandiLee and Dan Schafran are the proud parents of three
wonderful boys. Their oldest son, Gavin, has cerebral palsy
and started taking riding lessons at ARISE at the Farm when
he was three. He has benefitted greatly from therapeutic
riding. When Gavin wanted to ski, Dan tuned up his skills so
that he could volunteer with ARISE & Ski and be part of the
fun.
We were thrilled when both BrandiLee and Dan agreed to
serve on the ARISE Foundation Board of Directors. When we
wanted to build a playground at the Farm, BrandiLee and Dan
shared our dream and were instrumental in making it a reality.
BrandiLee and Dan are now making their family’s dream
come true as they move to Tennessee. We are so grateful to
them for everything they have done, and we send them off
with love and wishes for a wonderful future.
SPONSORED BY:
ADDITIONAL UNDERWRITING PROVIDED BY:
Bond, Schoeneck & King | Carrols Restaurant Group
Haylor, Freyer & Coon | Hillside Commons | M&T Bank
Oneida Wealth Management | Welch Allyn
MEDIA SPONSORS:
VIDEO SPONSOR
PRINTING SPONSOR:
PHOTOGRAPHY SPONSOR:
AlterImage Photography
AV SPONSOR:
celebrating frankie
Seeing Frankie Barney ride at ARISE at the Farm was like
watching the definition of joy. Frankie loved the horses and
being at the Farm. He was one of the kids who participated
in our first 21-Day Challenge in 2012, making tremendous
progress and loving every minute of it.
Frankie also enjoyed skiing and flying down the slopes with
ARISE & Ski.
And we all loved Frankie. His mom, dad, sister, and his
constant companion and brother, Hunter, made sure that
Frankie was able to take part in all kinds of great experiences.
They never let his disabilities prevent him from being active.
News of Frankie’s death was devastating. He was
unforgettable and he touched many lives. We were moved
when Frankie’s family asked that contributions in his memory
be made to ARISE at the Farm. Frankie’s legacy continues
through those gifts. He will never be forgotten.
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upcoming events
ARISE & RIDE FOR RAMPS IN OSWEGO
Join us on Saturday, June 4, at Lighthouse Lanes in Oswego for our annual ARISE & Ride for Ramps event! We will have
a motorcycle ride, 5k run, BBQ, live music, family fun, and more! Funds raised provide ramps for families in need. To
register or purchase BBQ tickets online, please visit rideforramps.org.
ARISE & RIDE AT THE FARM
On Saturday, July 23, join us at ARISE at the Farm for a 12- or 25-mile bicycle ride around Chittenango, or bring your
friends and family for the Walk & Wheel-A-Thon around the paved track! We will have stations with fun family activities,
music, food, and more! Help support year-round inclusive recreation. Sign up today at rideatthefarm.org!
UNIQUE OPENING CELEBRATION
We are excited to debut UNIQUE 2016 at the Everson Museum of Art later this summer! UNIQUE is an art and literary
magazine published annually by ARISE. It’s a thrill to partner with the Everson again this year. The exhibit will run from
August 19 - September 25.
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what arise is
New Videos Share What ARISE Means to Those Connected to Us
As an organization that serves
people of all ages with all types
of disabilities, it can be hard to
tell our story. At our Celebrating
Inclusion and Achieving
Independence Dinner event
every year, we debut a new
video hoping to convey some of
ARISE’s impact.
Thanks to Janelle Fields, a
member of our Marketing
Committee, we connected
with the talented folks at
Congruent Media. These gifted
professionals know how to tell
stories in compelling ways, and
we were delighted when they
agreed to work with us.
We hoped to highlight the
five areas that encompass
our services: Advocacy and
Accessibility; Basic Needs
and Assistance; Education,
Employment and Skill-Building;
Health and Wellness; and
Recreation and Art.
We selected five individuals to
feature and the creative minds
at Congruent went to work.
Over the course of a week, they
spent time with each person
at their home or work, doing
interviews and learning about
their connections with ARISE.
AJ is a member of the ARISE
Foundation Board. He is an
executive with Enterprise
Holdings Company and has
hired people with disabilities
through our Employment
Department. AJ is impressed by
the highly qualified people we
have referred to him.
Donna first came into contact
with ARISE when she was
looking for a job in Oswego.
She knew what she wanted to
do and we helped her make it
happen. She recently celebrated
her 14th anniversary in her
position. This past fall, Donna
wanted to fulfill her dream of
living on her own. We helped
her get an apartment. Donna
loves her home and the busy life
she has made there.
Jim is the Exalted Ruler of the
Oswego Elks Club. He heard
about people in Oswego waiting
for ramps and mobilized his
members to volunteer with our
Oswego Ramp Program.
Katie is Director of Special
Education at Lyncourt School
and created a partnership with
ARISE to provide mental health
screenings and services for their
students. She has seen the kids
develop the skills they need to
be successful now and in the
future.
Rachel participates in our ARISE
& Ski program and rides at
ARISE at the Farm. She loves
being able to participate in
athletic activities and has never
let challenges stand in her way.
Congruent Media took their
stories and created five amazing
videos that are hosted on a
brand new site they developed
for us: #ARISEis. By going to
this site, you can watch each of
these outstanding videos and
meet people who tell their story
– and ours – so powerfully.
Rachel’s video debuted at our
dinner event and the response
was overwhelming. We are
proud of these videos and the
people in them. They showcase
so well the importance of our
work to make it possible for all
people, regardless of disability,
to achieve their dreams. As
Rachel says in her video,
“ARISE is important because
it shows that with a little help,
anything is possible.”
See all of the videos at
ariseis.org
Share with family and friends!
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Board of Directors
WHY I SUPPORT ARISE
Patricia Contant Clary, ARISE Foundation Board Member
Volunteering
became
important
to me after
I became
a widow
with three
daughters,
ages two,
four, and
six. Living in a place where I had
no family, I was amazed that people
I barely knew or didn’t know at all
stepped in to help us make it through.
At the time, one of those helpers told
me that someday I would be able to
feel joy, laugh, and experience a full
life again. She assured me that I
would then be able to do something to
make a difference for others.
I first learned about ARISE from my
employer, Haylor, Freyer & Coon, Inc.
Soon after that, I went to ARISE at the
Farm and immediately felt a strong
sense of connection. I will never
forget the smiles I saw on the faces of
the riders and everyone else. It gave
me an unbelievable feeling of joy, and
made me want to learn more. The
scope of ARISE’s work to promote
independent living, including inclusive
recreation, moved me to become
involved.
I love seeing what ARISE brings to
everyone – support, services, being
part of a community, and a focus on
abilities.
A person can live where he or she
wants to live because of ARISE. A
person can work where he or she
wants to work because of ARISE.
Whatever your ability, ARISE is there
to be part of someone’s journey
to make his or her own decisions
and choices. ARISE is about every
person living a full and joyful life as a
real part of their community.
The ARISE Foundation is building
financial security so that ARISE can
continue to do what it does so well.
We want to be sure that ARISE at
the Farm, ARISE & Ski, and all of the
services are available now and into
the future. I am happy to be able to
give back and proud to support work
that makes it possible for people to
have lives filled with joy, laughter and
choice. I am so honored to be part of
the Foundation Board that supports
this amazing organization.
Susan Judge, President
Susan Gray, Vice President
Cassandra Bulak, Treasurer
Gary Forbes, Secretary
Roger Benn
Linda Erb
Kimberly Brown
Maurie Heins
Michael Cook
Michael Klaehn
Georgia Crinnin
Agnes McCray
Matt Dadey
Chad Norton
David DelNero
Kathy O’Connell
John Donovan
Bill Porta
Foundation Board of Directors
Kristen Smith, Chair
Kim Brown, Vice Chair
David Dreverman, Treasurer
Connor McGough, Secretary
Michelle Alletzhauser Lynn Hamilton
Joseph Hatfield
Tania S. Anderson
Courtney Abbot Hill
John Bosco
Carol Kranz
Michael Bottar
Sonnet Loftus
AJ Claflin
Patricia Contant Clary Agnes McCray
Denise McGraw
Dee Cobb
Edward W. Cook, Jr. Joseph Rotella
BrandiLee Schafran
Marianne DiNiro
Dan Schafran
Carol DiOrio
Janice I. Vitale
Linda Erb
Jeffrey Grimshaw
Staff Leadership
Tania S. Anderson, Chief Executive Officer
Kate Budlong, Cayuga/Seneca County Office
Lisa Coggi, Quality Improvement
Nancy Kern Eaton, Development & PR
Jeremy Henderson, Finance
Sabine Ingerson, Oswego County Offices
Kristen Miguel, Mental Health Services
Nina Lutz, Independent Living Services
Karen Lynch, Human Resources
Lori Zorn, Programs for People with Dev. Disabilities
Sue Rogers, Executive Assistant
Katie Button, Communications Associate
Cynda Penfield, Development Associate
WELCOME OUR NEW BOARD MEMBERS
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Courtney Abbott Hill
Georgia Crinnin
Kathy O’Connell
“Working in the
Disability Rights
Clinic at Syracuse
University College
of Law made me
appreciate all that
still needs to be
done to ensure
independence and
access for all.”
“As a lifetime
resident of Central
New York, lawyer
and committed
individual with a
desire to advocate
for people with
disabilities, I
am honored to
join the ARISE
Board at such an
important time in
the organization’s
history.”
“I am honored to
become part of the
board because of
the influence ARISE
has in being a strong
leader in advocacy
and services to people
with disabilities.
I look forward to
being part of such
a growing agency
during this exciting
time of transition in
leadership.”
SPECIAL THANKS
Celebrating Community Partners and Friends
Thanks to our community partners and friends, who have recently offered their support:
• Chittenango Middle School and Bolivar Road Elementary Faculty &
Staff for their support of ARISE at the Farm!
• CW Baker High School Key Club who raised $1,500 to support the 21-Day
Challenge at the Farm!
Photo : Baker High School Key Club and Nancy Kern Eaton.
• CXtec for giving us the opportunity to present to their employees!
• Eagle Beverage for their donation of an elliptical machine for the ARISE & Ride
for Ramps raffle!
• Fastenal of Oswego & Syracuse for their donation of new tools to the Oswego
County Ramp Program!
• First United Methodist Church Quilters of Fulton for their donation
of a hand-made quilt to raffle with proceeds benefiting the ramp program!
Photo : Quilters group with Jim Karasek and Sabine Ingerson from our Oswego office.
• Novelis Employees for volunteering to build ramps again and Novelis for their
financial support!
• United Community Chest of Cazenovia, Fenner & Nelson for funding the
purchase of an English therapeutic riding saddle for ARISE at the Farm!
WAYS TO TOUCH LIVES
If you’re looking for a way to give back, share your time, and make a difference, check out our
wonderful volunteer opportunities:
ARISE at the Farm
There are lots of ways to join us at the Farm! Individuals and groups can volunteer to help with lessons, work in the barn with
the horses, do landscaping, help with building repairs and maintenance, or come up with your own project. We’d love to have
you or your group/company share in making inclusive recreation possible for all!
Oswego Ramp Program
ARISE is the only option for people in Oswego County who need ramps but cannot afford them. With no government funding
for ramps, our Ramp & Home Modification program makes it possible for people to remain at home rather than be forced
to go into a nursing home. We partner with local companies and groups to raise the funds for materials and coordinate
volunteers to build the ramps. You can change someone’s life by donating funds and/or sharing your time to build a ramp.
Ombudsman Program
ARISE coordinates the Long-Term Care Ombudsman program in Onondaga, Cayuga, Cortland, and Oswego counties. By
becoming a trained volunteer Ombudsman, you can be an advocate for people in nursing homes and adult-care facilities who
may have no family to check on them. For as little as 90 minutes a week, you can make a significant difference in the lives of
folks in their later years.
ARISE & Ski
Thanks to tremendous support from Toggenburg Mountain Winter Sports Center, ARISE & Ski has been making it possible
for people with all types of disabilities to take part in winter sports since 1996. Skilled instructors and trained volunteers
teach participants how to ski and snowboard, sharing the thrill of flying down the slopes. The number of participants we can
accept into the program each year depends upon the number of volunteers we have sharing their time. If you love skiing or
snowboarding and want to share the experience with people wanting to learn, we’d love to have you join us!
more about these opportunities at
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ariseinc.org/volunteer
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THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS
We’d like to thank the following individuals and organizations who made donations from November 7, 2015 - April 30,
2016 in support of independence and access for all.
AAA of Western and Central New York
Christopher Abbott
Courtney Abbott Hill
Kristen Aber
Jacqueline Abriel
Mary Anne Agan
Albro Photography
Ale n Angus Pub
Eileen Allen
Laura Allen
Joseph Allerton
Michelle and Mark Alletzhauser
American Red Cross - Syracuse Branch
Tania Anderson
Arc of Onondaga
Donna Archer
Chris Arnold & Ellen Yeomans
James and Nancy Asher
Dale Avers
Kathleen Ayer
Janine Backman
Barado’s Cafe
John and Carolyn Bertram
Faye Besaw
Wendy Blanck
Michelle Bode
Boldt Castle
Bolivar Road Elementary School Faculty & Staff
The Bonadio Group
Bond, Schoeneck & King
Debbie Bondi-Ellison
Michael & Tiffany Bottar
Bottar Leone, PLLC
Carol Braund
Randi Bregman & Ted Gottbrecht
Emera Bridger Wilson
Kim Brown
Kimberly Brown
Eileen & John Brown
Stephen Brucker
Buffalo Bills
Cassandra Bulak
Jim and Kathy Burns
C.N.Y. Medical Products
C.W. Baker High School Key Club
Robert & Zella Callahan
Canastota Central School District
Claudia Cannizzo
Christine Carney
Carrols Corporation
Christa Carson
Marjorie Carter
Catholic Charities of Onondaga County
Cazenovia Jewelry
Centro
Andrew & Diana Chiasson
Chittenango Middle School
Compass Credit Union
Denise Constanza
Patricia Contant Clary
Denise Cook
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Dennis Coon
John Cooper
Maureen Costa
Richard and Lisa Cote
Michele Cousineau
CPS Recruitment
Susan Craig
Michael Crinnin
Marian Crinnin
Georgia Crinnin
William Crist
Crouse Hospital
Ceme and James Curley
Curtin & DeJoseph, P.C.
Tom and Joan Dadey
Peter and Michelle Daly
Scott Dawson
Kathleen Decker
John & Linda DeFrancisco
David DelNero
Crystal Dennis
Dewitt CountryMax
Marianne and Matt DiNiro
Lisa Donaldson
Megan Donlon
John Donovan
Nienke Dosa
Doug’s Fish Fry
James and Paula Drake
P. Drescher Co. Inc.
David Dreverman
Mark Dungy
Eagle Beverage Co.
East Area Family YMCA
Nancy Kern Eaton & Doug Eaton
Edmond Theobald Financial Services
Colin and Miriam Elman
Scott and Linda English
Matthew Enigk
Linda & Michael Erb
Bruce Erickson
Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
Fastenal
James Fathers
Rose Favata
Finger Lakes Musical Theatre Festival
Firestone Complete Auto Care
Jaquelyn Fischer
Flat Iron Grill
Claire Fofi
Food Bank of Central New York
Gary and Julie Forbes
Francesca’s Boutique
NewsChannel 9 WSYR
Regina Frost
G & C Food Distributors Inc.
Jeffrey Gage
Galemont Farm Equestrian Team
Kristen Garrison
Winston Gaum
Susan George
Kathie Gerber
Louis Geswaldo
Grace Ghezzi
The Gifford Foundation
Mary Anne Gillson
Hetty Gingold
Giovanni’s Tuxedos
Jeannine Goodwin
Goodyear Auto Service Center
Susan Gorton
Susan and Richard Gray
Greene Point Marina Mobile Home Park, LLC
Jeffrey Grimshaw
Karen Grover Duffy
Wendy Gruenberg
Gutchess Lumber Co., Inc.
Lynn Hamilton
Wayne Hamilton
Hansen’s Advisory Services, Inc.
Teresa Hargrave
Janet & Jim Haskins
Joseph Hatfield
Haylor, Freyer & Coon, Inc.
Maurie Heins
Margaret Henderson
Kristen Henderson
Jeremy Henderson
Karen Hertzman
Hillside Park Real Estate, LLC
Dawn Holynski
Hospitality Concepts Group, LLC
Kristin Hueber
Hummel’s Office Plus
Jason and Lynn Hy
Impact Martial Arts
Steven and Sabine Ingerson
Margaret Ingraham
InterFaith Works of CNY
Ironworkers Local 60
Izzo’s White Barn Winery
J.B. Kane, Inc.
Virginia James
JetBlue Airways
Jim and Juli Boeheim Foundation
Melinda Johnson
Pat Jones
Joseph J. Abt & Sons, Inc.
JSD Associates
Edward and Susan Judge
Robert and Cheryl Kantak
Jim & Pat Karasek
Jeremy Kelley
Steve Kelly
Kathleen Kemblowski
Micheal Kent
Thomas Kinsella
Michael Klaehn
Christine Klaehn
Patricia Korta
Carol Kranz
Eric Kuersteiner
La Bella Hair Salon & Spa
Catherine Labucki
Lorrie Landry
Katie Lee
Danielle Liddic
Liz Liddy
Sarah Liggett
LillieBean
Nancy Anne Linnenbach
Liverpool Community Chorus
Lockheed Martin Employees Federated Fund
Sonnet Loftus
Natasha Lutz
Nina Lutz
Karen Lynch
John & Patti Lytwynec
Mabie Brothers
MacKenzie-Childs
Maureen MacPherson
Kenneth and Darleen Malone
Mama Nancy’s
Manning & Napier
Robert Markowski
Jennifer Martinez
Jared Massett
Maxwell’s
Mark McAnaney
Kim McEneny
Denise & Owen Mcgraw
Mary Grace McGuire-Kelley
Kevin and Nancy McKeon
Tom and Lynne McKeown
Victoria Meguid
Greg Mills
Shannon Mills
Betty Mitchell
Saundra Mnich
Health Foundation for Western and Central New York
Morse Manufacturing Co, Inc.
Roxanne Mott
Colleen Murphy
Tammy Murphy Morgia
MVP Health Care
Ann Marie and Gerald Myers
National Baseball Hall of Fame
NBT Bank
Lisa Neville
New Hope Mills
New York State Fair
Richard & Janet Newman
Dennis Nolan
NYS Association of School Psychologists
Terrance and Pat O’Brien
The Oncenter
Oneida Wealth Management, Inc.
Chuck O’Neil
Ontario Cleaners
John Orr, III
Owera Vineyards
Pacific Health Club
Paparazzi Day Spa Salon & Boutique
David Pasinski & Geri Hall
Pathfinder Bank
Pediatric Cardiology & Pediatric Surgery
Diana Pelletier
Eric Persons
Procopio Real Estate
Jim Pitcher
Maria Polsinelli
Mike Pozefsky
Michele and John Provo
Maureen Quigley
Radiant Abilities, LLC
Anne Raynor
Redhouse Arts Center
Reefer Compressor & Parts, Inc.
Relph Benefit Advisors
Joanne Riker
Gregory Rinaldi
Erika Robinson
Rock PMC
Patricia Roesch
Romano Subaru
Margaret Romer
Cary Rookey
Rosamond Gifford Zoo
Lisa Rosecrans
Rothschild’s Home Healthcare Center
James Rowley
The Rufo Family
Rural Health Network of Oswego New York
Sacred Heart/St. Ann’s Church
Kim and Eric Sadowski
Dan and BrandiLee Schafran
Karl Schindler
Steven Schoonmaker
Marie Schotthoefer
Joseph Schultzkie
Ruth Schwartz
Robert and Laurianne Schwitter
Mary Scimone
Sea Glass Fine Art Photography
Lisa Seguin
Robert Sellin
Sommer Shafer
Terry and Jean Shaffer
Mansukh & Lila Shah
Shelly Shatrau
Richard Sherman, Jr.
Richard S. Shineman Foundation
Skaneateles Festival
John and Marilyn Skopek
Jim and Cathy Skvorak
Roy and Myrtle Smith
John Sopchak
Andrea and Daniel Stoughtenger
Sun Chevrolet, Inc.
SUNY Oswego
Linda Sweredoski
Symphoria
Syracuse Chiefs Charitable Foundation
Syracuse Silver Knights
Target
Ron and Cynthia Tascarella
Teavanna
The Craftsman Inn/Limestone Grille
The Glimmerglass Festival
The Mission Restaurant
The Wild Animal Park
Robert & Mary Thomas
Time Warner Cable
Toggenburg Ski Center Inc.
Tompkins Trust Company
Tops Friendly Markets - 363
Gregory and Barbara
Tresness
Uncle Sam’s Boat Tour
United Community Chest of Cazenovia, Fenner & Nelson
United Way of Cayuga County
Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital
Upstate Medical University
Charles Viele
Visual Technologies
Janice and Gio Vitale
VNA Homecare Options
Norman and Joleen Watts
Jack and Linda Webb
Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.
Stephen Weisbrod
Welch Allyn
Darlene West
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Mary Wilhelm-Chapin
Griff and Carol Williams
Philip and Diane Windsor
Winebow Inc.
Women’s Club of Fulton
Casey Woodfield
Michelle Worden
Laurie Wright
YMCA of Oswego
Calvin and Susan York
Lori Mokry Zorn
YOUR GIFTS IN TRIBUTE
We’d like to thank the following individuals and organizations who made gifts in memory or in honor of a friend or
family member between November 7, 2015 - April 30, 2016.
Marley Aberdeen
Barbara Wilson
Theodore N. Conrad
Jean & Robert Conrad
Bev Hamilton
Celinda Smith
Frank Fisher Barney
AccessCNY Clinic
Carrie Jo Brunelle
Todd and Kimberly Chappell
Linda Clarke
Karen Colin
Mary Jane Dolengo
Barbara Downs
Nancy Kern Eaton
Joan Evans
Lindsay Giglio Costello
Barbara Grill
Chris and Sue Huxtable
Alix Krueger
Norman Seager
Ken and Judy Sieperman
Lewis and Patricia Straight
Heather Vavra
Catherine Wink
Lawrence and Beverly Wormald
Jenna Davis
Ronald and Virginia Duda
Lynn Hamilton
C & A Tucker
David DelNero
Ruth Schwartz
Ed & Sue Judge
John Judge
Dr. Nienke Dosa
Sari Feldman & Matt O’Dwyer
Winston Gaum, MD
Danielle Katz, MD
Steven Rothman, MD
Hassan S. Shukri, MD
Nancy Kern Eaton
Mike and Jane Reagan
Ted and Barbara Sullivan
Daniel Bayardi
Elizabeth & Armand Bayardi
Mary Gridley
Kevin Scheuer
Brian Colway
Bob and Pam Getek
Dylan Edmonds
Margaret Bray
Eliza’s Teachers at Meachem
Elementary
Tania Anderson
Barb Gleason
Rosemarie Zellers
Fern Halstead
Jim Nichols Contracting, Inc.
The Kern Siblings
Nancy Kern Eaton & Doug
Eaton
Gail Paster
Gabby Kreis
Ann and Jim Gensler
Laura Little & Farm Staff and
Volunteers
Kaitlyn O’Reilly
Daniel and Laura Schroth
Tom McKeown, Nan Eaton
and the wonderful staff at
ARISE
Randi Bregman & Ted Gottbrecht
Kathleen Schill
Mike and Sally Luton
Michael Nee
Steve and Bonnie Nee
Paul J. Sindoni
Susan Sindoni
Mary O’Connor
Susan O’Connor
David Panik
Carrie Henderson
Deb Sadowski
Sandy Sadowski
Diwash Rai
Birkha Lepcha
Dorothy Ricketts Truex
Peaceful Schools
Alex Roberts
Dick and Barbara Murphy
Agnes McCray
Keith and Kirby Minnick
Leola Rodgers
Patricia Numann, MD
Tom McKeown
Rosemarie Zellers
Gavin Schafran
Julie Files
Steven & Shelley Tiss
Hazel Shaw
Lawrence & Josephine Stocking
Sox & Smokey
Timothy Cleary
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Szpak
Robert Szpak
Michael Theobald
John and Martha Hannon
Don Zellers
Rosemarie Zellers
Rosemarie Zellers
Tim and Maureen Crossman
We are grateful to all donors and apologize if we have made an error or omission.
CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF ARISE & SKI
By: Michael Theobald
ARISE & Ski is the longest running
adaptive ski program in Central New
York. The program began at Toggenburg
Mountain in 1996, and has been growing
every year. The program provides people
with disabilities, no matter their age or
ability, with the proper equipment and
volunteer staff to assist them in skiing or snowboarding.
Like most adaptive equipment, the bi-ski was initially
created for disabled veterans returning after World War
II. Back then the adaptive skis were much different,
and they were normally at ski hills much bigger than
anything around Central New York. Most bi-skis now are
still intended for bigger hills because the ski takes some
adjustments to get on the lift, and then readjusted to go
down the hill.
Skiing can be expensive for anyone, but the costs of
skiing for someone with a disability can be in another
stratosphere, due to the adaptive equipment required.
ARISE & Ski provides all of the equipment needed for
participants. The relationships created during the program
can last far beyond the time in the program. Some
skiing participants and staff even go to events together
throughout the year.
The ARISE & Ski program’s mission statement states that
skiing should be available for everyone no matter their
ability. Skiing is a lot of fun for a person with disabilities
if they’re surrounded by the right people, and the right
people can be found at ARISE & Ski at Toggenburg.
For more information on ARISE & Ski or to sign up as a
participant or volunteer, visit ariseandski.org.
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635 James Street
Syracuse, New York, 13203
About Us
Non-Profit Org.
U.S. Postage
PAID
Syracuse, NY
Permit No. 1629
We are a non-profit organization
organized and directed by people
with disabilities.
Through over 50 programs, we are
dedicated to removing barriers,
sustaining needs, strengthening
skills, and enriching the lives of
people with disabilities in CNY.
Our Locations
Main & Onondaga County Office
635 James Street
Syracuse, NY 13203
Voice: (315) 472-3171
TTY: (315) 479-6363
Oswego County Office
9 Fourth Avenue
Oswego, NY 13126
Voice: (315) 342-4088
TTY: (315) 342-8696
Pulaski Satellite Office
2 Broad Street
Pulaski, NY 13142
Voice: (315) 298-5726
Fulton Mental Health Office
113 Schuyler Street, Suite 2
Fulton, NY 13069
Voice: (315) 887-5156
Madison County Office
131 Main Street, Suite 102
Oneida, NY 13421
Voice: (315) 363-4672
TTY: (315) 363-2364
Cayuga/Seneca County Office
75 Genesee Street
Auburn, NY 13021
Voice: (315) 255-3447
TTY: (315) 282-0762
ARISE at the Farm
1972 New Boston Rd
Chittenango, NY 13037
Voice: (315) 687-6727
Saturday, June 4, 2016 | Lighthouse Lanes, Oswego
Motorcycle Ride | 5K Run | BBQ | Music | Family Fun
rideforramps.org or 671-2909
Saturday, July 23, 2016 | ARISE at the Farm, Chittenango
25- & 12-Mile Cycle Rides | Walk & Wheel-A-Thon
ariseandride.org or 671-2909
© 2014 ARISE Child and Family Service, Inc.
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