Parents Run AMOC - Mental Health Association in Orange County, Inc.

Sponsored by:
Parents Run AMOC &
Mental Health Association in Orange County, Inc.
www.mhaorangeny.com/amoc.html
Move-a-thon Agenda
9:30am—3:00pm…………..…..….DJ/Party with Partytime
10:00am—11:00am …..…….....Registration and Breakfast
10:20am—10:40am …………………....…….Hula Hoop Demo
Casey O’Connell
10:40am …………………………………....Opening Ceremonies
Pledge
Community Youth Groups
Star Spangled Banner
Morgan Mangual
10:50am—11:05am …………..…………...…………...Warm Up
LIz Manko— Synergy Yoga Instructor
11:10am …………………………………….…...…...One Mile Walk
Led by Walker Valley Marching Band
12:00pm—12:30pm ……..Evan Gottfried/Musical Talent
2:15 pm ……………………………………………….Raffle Drawing
On-going Activities
Face Painting
Autism Related Items for Sale
Bouncy Castles
Information Tables
Food vendors
Mega Raffle
Character Meet –n– Greet
Children’s Activity Tent
Drums 2 Go
Orange County Hare Raisers
Petting Zoo
O.C. Sheriff’s Department
Free Family Photos
Trackless Train –rides
Information & Sales Tables
Ability Builders and Associates
Bumble Bee Project
Center for Spectrum Services
Chester Library
Crystal Run Village Inc.
Dynamic Center, Inc.
Epilepsy Society of Southern New York/Capabilities Partnership
Evan Gottfried—musician
Greystone Programs, Inc.
Iconical Knits
Inquiring Minds Bookstore
Independent Living, Inc.
Inspire—The CP Center
Jesse A. Saperstein—author
Jewish Family Services
Mental Health Association in Orange County, Inc.
Open Door Educational Advocates
Orange County AHRC
Orange County Sheriff’s Dept.—Operation Safe Child
4-H Orange County Hare Raisers
Parents Run AMOC
PULSES
Shanna’s Beads of Hope
Stellar Sunshine Hoops
SUNY ORANGE OTA Program
The Children’s School of Yoga
Usborne Children Books and More
Wayne Rock—Special Education Advocate
Zylophone—children’s music
The Autism Move-a-thon
of Orange County
Is proudly sponsored by
Parents Run AMOC and
Mental Health Association in Orange County, Inc.
The following sponsors donated $250.00 in
Cash, Goods or Services
Thank You!!!!
Ability Builder & Associates
Ages & Stages
Albany Post Storage
Anne & John Klingner
Bagel World—Monroe
Central Orange County Italian
American Association
Colonial Lanes
Cornell Cooperative Extension
Crystal Run Village, Inc.
Entenmann’s Bakery Outlet
Evan Gottfried
Greystone Programs, Inc.
Hudson Valley Nursery and Gardens
Hudson Valley Renegades
Hudson Valley Young Achievers, LLC
IBEW Local Union 363
Inspire—The CP Center
J. Ferrara Photography
Jay and Carol Anthony Foundation
Karyn Meier Photography
Knights of Columbus
Mental Health Association in Orange
County, Inc.
Middle Hope Fire Company—Ladies
Auxiliary
Minisink Valley Lions Club
Mobile Life Services
Orange AHRC
Orange County Department
of Mental Health
Orange County Department
of Parks and Recreation
Orange County Provider Coalition
Orange County Sheriff’s Dept.—
Operation Safe Child
Outdoor Affair
Partytime Productions
Roaming Railroad
Rudy and June Long
S.C.O.R.E. Training
Serrano II, Inc.
Smooches and Smiles, Inc.
Stewart’s—Goshen
Successful Learning Center
Thomas and Tom Szalczinger
The Center for Discovery
The Smile Place
Tucci Entertainment
UMAC - Warwick and Harriman
United Rental—New Windsor
Vanity Signs and Graphics
Zumba with Kelli West
Cornwall Central
School District
SEPTO
(Special Education Parent Teacher Organization)
Disability Awareness Fair
April 26, 2014
11am—3pm
Cornwall Elementary School
99 Lee Road, Cornwall, NY 12518
The Operation SAFE CHILD Card program is a free public
service administered by the New York State Sheriffs’
Association, Inc. with the technological support of the New York
State Division of Criminal Justice Services.
The Operation SAFE CHILD Card program is funded in part
through donations from concerned New Yorkers. 100% of
every contribution is used to locate and promote child safety.
Individuals or businesses interested in making a donation can
do so on-line at: www.nysheriffs.org, or mail a check or money
order payable to “Operation SAFE CHILD”, c/o New York State
Sheriffs’ Association, Inc., 27 Elk Street, Albany, NY 12207.
This donation is not tax deductible.
Orange County Sheriff’s Office
110 Wells Farm Road
Goshen, NY. 10924
845-291-7900
Sheriff Carl E. DuBois
For more information please contact
Holly Borzacchiello: 845-629-2720
borzacchiello@yahoo.com
Walter and Trudi of
S.C.O.R.E. would like
to congratulate the
Autism Move-a-thon
of Orange County on
it’s 10th Anniversary!
Autism Move-a-thon
Volunteers & Planning
Committee
Annie Kikel
Co-Chairperson
Volunteer Chairperson
Stacey Orzell
Photographer
AMOC Consultant
Amy Comisse
Co-Chairperson
Raffle Procurement
Lisa Currao
Entertainment Chairperson
AMOC Consultant
Holly Borzacchiello
Fiscal Chairperson
5K Chairperson
Carol Savits-Klein
AMOC member
AnnMarie Scotti
Raffle Procurement
Stephanie Harzewski
Informational Tent
Coordinator
Liz Hendrickson
Breakfast Chairperson
Nickie Ronsini
AMOC Advisor
With Special
Assistance from:
Sally Lewis
MHA Fiscal Dept.
Carol Anthony
Lesa Walsh
Emeritus Members
Congratulations to Nicholas for graduating Greenwood Lake
Middle School! We are so excited you are going to George F.
Baker High School in Tuxedo :-) Keep working hard and smiling!
"A child with special needs will inspire you to be a special person"
Kevin you are our true inspiration!
Daniel, we hope you ski your way through your last year of
middle school! Grandpa would love to see this!
Love you both, Mommy and Grandma Joanie
We want to thank Omi, Opi, our wonderful Kimmy, friends and family
for your love and constant support!
Special thanks to the Center for Discovery for another AMAZING year
for Kevin and all of us!!!
Mental Health Association in
Orange County, Inc.
Mission Statement
Mental Health Association in Orange County, Inc. (MHA) seeks to promote the positive mental health and emotional well-being of Orange
County residents, working toward reducing the stigma of mental
illness, developmental disabilities, and providing support to victims
of sexual assault and other crimes.
In partnership with service participants, families, volunteers, and the
community, MHA strives to fulfill its mission through culturally
competent advocacy, direct service, public education, and
responsiveness in times of community emergency.
The MHA family shares a system of values and behaviors that recognize
and respect the presence and contributions of all diverse groups.
We believe every person is to be treated with dignity, respect,
compassion and acceptance.
24 HOUR HELPLINE
1-800-832-1200
Outside Orange County 845-346-HELP
TEXT 4 TEENS
845-391-1000
Friday/Saturday/Sunday 5pm—12 am
MHA OFFICE
73 James P. Kelly Way, Middletown, New York 10940
Office: 845-342-2400 Fax: 845-343-9665
www.mhaorangeny.com
A developmental
play-based
approach to relationship
building
845-774-5899
89 Weygant Hill
Highland Mills, NY 10930
Carolyn Carsley
playworksbycarolyn@yahoo.com
Thank You AMOC for all you do!
Smooches & Smiles, Inc. is a hands-on, animal petting opportunity for people with
special needs. We bring well trained, small animals to you so that the time spent
with them can be enjoyed in the comfort of your home, or community based setting.
Our animals are trained to travel indoors & out and are comfortable in new settings
and meeting people individually or in groups. They are personal family pets that are
well cared for and surrounded by people of all ages who handle and love on them
daily! Smooches & Smiles, Inc. is about providing opportunities to experience love
in a way that transcends words and reaches to where it matters most…the Heart!
Minisink Valley
Lions Club
Special THANK YOU to the
MINISINK VALLEY LIONS CLUB
For their continued support for
AMOC through the YEARS!!!
MINISINK VALLEY LIONS CLUB
CRAFT FAIR
Sunday, December 8, 2013
9:00 am—3:00 pm
Minisink Intermediate School
Photos with Santa available
Congratulations to Parents Run AMOC
(Autism Move-a-thon of Orange County)
for 10 successful years!
“1 in 50 can’t wait!”
Keep up the GREAT work!!!
Autism Spectrum Fund
Access to Money Reimbursement Program
(ATM)
A lump sum of money is donated annually by the Autism Move-athon of Orange County for use as a flexible fund.
Families of individuals diagnosed with an autism spectrum
disorder living at home in Orange County, New York may apply
for an annual stipend for parent training and/or purchase of
goods/services for the person with an ASD> Parent training may
be attending a conference, seminar, or taking a course or
purchasing books or videos to help them better parent the
individual with ASD. For the individual, any item/service may be
purchased including but not limited to gymnastics, karate, camp,
clothing, toys, special food/supplements, social skills programs,
trampolines and more. The amount of the stipend will vary from
year to year depending on donations received by the Autism
Move-a-thon of Orange County.
Until the money is depleted, every family will be accepted with a
completed application form, HIPAA signature page, and a letter/
report from a medical doctor stating a diagnosis of Autism, P.D.D.
(pervasive developmental disorder), Asperger’s syndrome or ASD
(autism spectrum disorder).
For further information please contact:
Natasha Tomlins or Anne Klingner
845-342-2400-ext. 254 or 253
For an ATM application visit our website
www.mhaorangeny.com
Facts about Autism
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Autism is a lifelong disability with no known cure.
Autism is the fastest growing serious developmental disability in
the United States.
Boys are 4 times more likely than girls to have autism.
Presently, there is no definitive way to detect or cure autism but
there are aspects that are treatable.
Early detection combined with early and appropriate intervention
and educational planning are key to every to improving the quality
of life for all individuals with autism.
Individuals with autism can lead healthy, happy, productive lives in
our communities with the proper support and assistance.
Autism primarily affects a person’s ability to communicate, interact socially or engage in appropriate play/leisure skills. 40% of all
individuals with autism never speak,
So far, no specific underlying cause for autism can be identified,
but infectious, metabolic, genetic and environmental factors are
being investigated as causes.
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) range from mild to severe:
Autism
Asperger Syndrome
Pervasive Developmental Disorder—Not Otherwise Specified
(PDD-NOS)
Childhood Disintegrative Disorder
Rhett Syndrome
Possible indicators of Autism Spectrum Disorder in children:
Does not babble, point or make meaningful gestures by 1
year of age.
Does not speak one word by 16 months or combine two
words by 2 years of age.
Does not respond to their name.
Loses language or social skills.
Poor eye contact.
Doesn’t seem to play with toys appropriately.
Lines up toys or other objects.
May appear hearing impaired.
MHA James A. Lagarde Sr.
Volunteer of the Year Award
Dominick Comisse
Dominick Comisse recently graduated from Goshen High School.
He has been an extraordinary supporter to Parents Run AMOC
over the last nine years. He has used his unique and personal
perspective as an individual who lives with an Autism Spectrum
Disorder to help spread awareness, understanding, acceptance
and tolerance to the greater community about autism and
related disorders.
Dominick has spoken on several occasions to the Orange County
Legislature to help proclaim April as Autism Awareness Month,
bring the entire assembly to their feet in a standing ovation each
time. His message to the community has been positive, but
truthful about the struggles of a person living with autism. For
the last two years, he has also spoken at the Orange County
Runner’s Club to gain the club’s support for Parents Run AMOC’s
5K race “ Hustle for the Puzzle”. In March of this year, there was
not a dry eye in the room when Dominick concluded his remarks.
Dominick also supports Parents Run AMOC by attending all
fundraiser events and helping in a variety of capacities, including
breakfast preparation, running errands, carrying the American
Flag for the 1 mile walk, interacting with children in a Sponge Bob
costume and much more. It would be difficult to find a more
deserving person to receive the 2012 Parents Run AMOC
Volunteer of the Year Award and the very 1st MHA James A.
Lagarde, Sr. Volunteer of the Year Award.
Parents Run AMOC would like to express our extreme gratitude
to Dominick for his assistance and dedication. Congratulations
Dominick in this well deserved recognition.
Parents Run AMOC
(Autism Move-a-thon of Orange County)
Community Service Award
Orange County Hare Raisers
The Orange County Hare Raisers is an animal science club for
youth ages 7 to 18 run by 4-H under the direction of the Cornell
University Cooperative Extension-Orange County. Members of
the Hare Raisers primarily learn about the care of rabbits, but
also focus on community service, leadership development,
education, and fundraising for their club.
The members of the Orange County Hare Raisers have been an
unwavering supporter of Parents Run AMOC. Representatives
from the club have attended and volunteered at the Autism
Move-a-thon for the last nine years. Each year, several
members of their group bring their pet rabbits to share with all
of the participants at the move-a-thon. Many of the children
present are on the autism spectrum and the volunteers
patiently show them how to properly handle, pet, and interact
with their rabbits. For many participants, this may be the first
time they are exposed to a smaller animal. The club also
provides a calm, nurturing place for many participants to take a
break during the exciting day.
Parents Run AMOC would like to express their sincerest
gratitude to the members of the Orange County Hare Raisers for
the invaluable service they have provided to the Autism
Move-a-thon each year. They are very deserving of the 2012
Parents Run AMOC Community Service Award. We look
forward to a continued partnership with this extraordinary club
for many more years to come.
Parents Run AMOC
(Autism Move-a-thon of Orange County)
Community Service Award
Florida Fire Department
The Florida Fire Department in Florida, New York provides fire
protection, rescue operations and fire safety education to their
community. The department has embraced the importance of
fire safety education by developing fun and innovative ways of
teaching these important concepts to the children in their fire
district. They have a fire truck robot that talks to the children
about fire safety as well as the importance of having an exit plan
for their home. They also have built their own model of a house
that is on fire so that the children can use a fire hose to “put the
fire out”. This is not only a great way to teach about the dangers
of fire but also a way of sparking an interest as a career.
The Florida Fire Department has graciously shared these wonderful tools with Parents Run AMOC for the last 4 years. They
bring to the Move-a-thon the robot, model house, fire safety
education material, and those wonderful fire helmets that all the
children love to take home. They patiently allow participants to
talk to the robot and put the fire out over and over again. They
have embraced the autism community as their own and have
taught us about the importance of fire safety as well as how to
have a good time.
Parents Run AMOC would like to express our deepest gratitude
to the Florida Fire Department for coming to the Move-a-thon
year after year and extend sincere congratulations on being
awarded the 2012 Parents Run AMOC Community Service
Award.
Parents Run AMOC would
like to extend our sincerest
gratitude to the Castle for
participating in our giant
raffle and helping us host
sensory friendly
roller skating.
www.thecastlefuncenter.com
Eric,
Never change your style of
doing things!!
Jason Orzell—Big Brother
Congratulations to Dominick Comisse and his family
on being the recipient of the MHA Volunteer of the
Year Award! You are an inspiration!
Parents Run AMOC
Parents Run AMOC would like to Thank
SUNY ORANGE
Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
for there partnership and dedication to
the Autism Move-a-thon over the past
10 years!!!
Boosters
Kevin and Laurie Hannon
84 Quik Stop
The Salte Family
"NOT
BEING ABLE TO
SPEAK IS NOT THE SAME
AS NOT HAVING
ANYTHING TO SAY"
AUTISM AWARENESS!!
Ages & Stages, LLP is Proud to support the
Autism Move-a-thon
We are an organization dedicated to helping children and
their families grow and reach their potential.
Mario you have come such a long way and now onto
High School! Mommy, Daddy & Christina are very
proud of you. Keep up the good work and always know
your angels in heaven are watching over you.
2277 Goshen Turnpike
Middletown, NY 10941
Phone: 845-692-4391
Fax: 845-692-4397
E-mail: infor@ages-stages.com
Www.ages-stages.com
Maureen Plain, M.S., CCC-SLP
Speech/Language Pathologist
Donna Rumpf, M.S., Special Education
Special Educator
Susan Swiat, P.T.
Physical Therapist
We Love to see you
Smile!
www.thesmileplaceny.com
845-342-2125
Concerns you may have…
Communication
Movement
Eating
Sleeping
Playing
Behavior
Attention
Vision
Hearing
Services we provide
Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy
Speech/Language Therapy
Special Education
ABA Therapy
Floortime
Social Work
Parents Run AMOC would like to THANK
Parents Run AMOC
Founding Members
Lesa Walsh
&
Carol Anthony
Thank you for your wonderful idea of
a walk to benefit families affected by
autism.
After 10 years… we are still going
strong!!!
Anne Klingner and Natasha Tomlins
for their continued support over the last 10 years!!!
Parents Run AMOC would like to Thank
Orange County Provider Coalition
Specifically:
Carol Femenella—Accent on Ability
Diane Troeller—Independent Living
Suzanne Tremper– Independent Living
For their generous donation to the
Autism Move-a-thon of Orange County!!!
Parents Run AMOC
Special Olympic Team
Parents Run AMOC would like to thank The
Warwick Valley Knights of Columbus—
Council # 4952 for attending our event and
making DELICIOUS Funnel Cakes!!!
We also would like to thank you for all the
wonderful charitable activities you do
throughout the year!
Congratulations to the Parents Run AMOC
Special Olympics Team!
We are SO PROUD of all your hard work!!!
Keep on reaching for the stars!
If anyone is interested in joining our team, please
contact Lisa Currao - amoc@mhaorangeny.com
We would love to have you
Atypical: Life with Asperger’s in 20 1/3 Chapters
By: Jesse A. Saperstein
Author, Activist, & Motivational Speaker
www.jessesaperstein.com
JesseASaperstein@gmail.com
15 Patricia Drive
Tel: 845-635-3809
Pleasant Valley, NY 12569
Cell: 845-325-6152
Please look for Jesse’s new book,
“Getting a Life with Asperger’s” to be released in 2014.
STELLAR SUNSHINE HOOPS
Custom made hoops for happiness and health
www.stellarsunshinehoops.com
A one-woman small business dedicated
to spreading hoop love and helping YOU
find the right hoop. I love all things hoop
related, including creating new hoop
designs. Please don’t hesitate to contact
me with any questions you have. I’m
honored to help you along your hoop
journey.
All of the hoops featured in my shop are
custom and made-to-order. This means
YOU get to pick all the options. Choose
the tubing, diameter style, collapsible or
standard, and color.
Custom designed hoops
start at just $19.99
Thank you Mom & Dad for all the support that you have
given AMOC throughout the years. Gio & Nick are blessed to
have Grandparents like you! We love you!
To Gio & Nick- You make the world a better place because
you are in it. We love you more than words can ever say!
Please note that this coupon is valid every Thursday
and Friday starting October 17 thru the end of
November. Please considering dining out and
supporting AMOC!
I would like to thank my Family & Friends who have supported
us the last 10 years. We appreciate all you have done for us.
Thank you for coming out to support us today!
Love always, AnnMarie, Giovanni, Gio & Nick
Congratulations AMOC on your 10th Anniversary!
Dear Gio & NickGrandma & PopPop love you very much.
Keep up the good work. We are so proud
of everything you do and all the milestones
you make. Keep smiling and don’t let
anything get in your way.
Love, Grandma & PopPop Long
Financial
Assistance
Awareness
Parents Run AMOC
Upcoming Events
Holiday Breakfast—TBA
Hustle for the Puzzle 5K Race
Sunday, April 6, 2014
Candle Lighting—Sunday, April 27, 2014
Canine Convention for Autism
Saturday, May 17, 2014
Bowl-a-thon—TBA
Autism Move-a-thon
Sunday, October 12, 2014
(please continue to check MHA website and our facebook page for updates
www.mhaorangeny.com/amoc.html
Autism Move-a-thon of Orange County facebook page
Outreach
Community
Inclusion
‘Oh, the places we will go”
Brendan, Thanks for showing us a different way!!
Ages & Stages, LLC
along with
Parents Run AMOC
in partnership with
Mental Health Association
in Orange County, Inc. and
SUNY Orange OTA—CART
program
Save the Date
Will be hosting
FREE ABA Training
(Applied Behavioral Analysis)
For Parents and Professionals
Provided by: Navigating the Spectrum
October 19th & 20th
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
SUNY Orange
Gilman Center—Middletown Campus
Continental Breakfast will be provided
Please bring a bag lunch
RSVP to: amoc@mhaorangeny.com
Middlehope Fire Department
Ladies Auxiliary
Upcoming Pancake Breakfast’s
Sunday 10/27/2013 - 8:00 am—11:30 am
Sunday 12/8/2013 - 8:00am—11:30 am
Thank you to the Middlehope Fire Department Ladies
Auxiliary for hosting a pancake breakfast last year and
donating the proceeds to Parents Run AMOC. Your
generosity helped us continue our mission of helping
families affected by autism through financial assistance,
outreach and awareness about the disorder.
Parents Run AMOC would like to
express their heart felt thanks to
Stewart’s for their generous
donation of delicious food and ice
cream to help us celebrate our
10th year!!!!
www.stewartsshops.com
Stacy’s Pet Sitting
James A. Lain
President
Winter Auto Parts
84 East Main Street
Sussex, New Jersey 07461
Phone: 973-875-3147
Fax: 973-875-9803
*Dog Walks
*Vacation Coverage
*Overnight Stay’s
*Livestock Care
Bonded/Insured
Vet Recommended
845-313-3933
Stacy Schmoyer
Pet Care Specialist
critter11z@yahoo.com
Amore’s
ITALTIAN RESTAURANT
Take Out * Delivery * Catering
182 W. Main Street, Goshen, NY 10924
845-294-1492
FREE DELIVERY
with $10 minimum purchase
Please note that this coupon is valid October 25, 26, & 27 at the
Ruby Tuesday in the Orange Plaza Mall (near Panera Bread). Please
consider dining out to support AMOC!
Large Pizza,
Dozen Wings
2 Liter Soda
19.99 + tax
Large Pizza
Dozen Wings
2 Liter Soda
Doz. Garlic
Knots
$24.95 + tax
2 Large Pizzas
Dozen Wings
2 Lite Soda
Doz. Garlic
Knots
$34.95 + tax
Large Pizza
Every Monday
$9.00 + tax
Zumba with Kelli West
Serving the community for over 30 years!
Parents Run AMOC would like to express their sincerest
gratitude to Mobile Life Support Services, Inc. for
providing ambulance coverage at the Autism Move-athon for the past several years! You have helped to
make a FUN day a SAFE one too.
Kelli West
Zumba Instructor
Santer Fitness Center
Washingtonville, New York
Facebook.com/ZumbawithKelliWest
Zumba is an amazing cardio workout in a
fun filled environment!!
Zumba changes your lifestyle in a
positive way!!!
www.milb.com