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<strong>Creating</strong> A <strong>World</strong> <strong>That</strong> <strong>Works</strong> <strong>For</strong> <strong>Everyone</strong>!<br />
YOUR RIGHTS YOUR ISSUES YOUR CHOICES<br />
THE<br />
ADVOCACY CENTER<br />
P u t t i n g P e o p l e F i r s t<br />
A N N U A L R E P O R T 2 0 1 1
Dear Friends,<br />
It is our pleasure to present to you <strong>The</strong><br />
<strong>Advocacy</strong> <strong>Center</strong>’s Annual Report for<br />
2011: <strong>Creating</strong> a <strong>World</strong> that <strong>Works</strong> for<br />
<strong>Everyone</strong>.<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Advocacy</strong> <strong>Center</strong> is committed<br />
to helping individuals, families, and<br />
communities create positive change,<br />
whether it is improved educational<br />
outcomes, enhanced employability, reduced family stresses<br />
or more inclusive communities. Our support takes many<br />
forms. However, our goal is always the same: to empower<br />
people with disabilities and their families to realize their<br />
goals and to enrich communities to be able to support and<br />
value all individuals. Together, we can create a world that<br />
works for everyone.<br />
In this report, you’ll see examples of how we support people<br />
in realizing their dreams and making positive changes.<br />
Stefanie Boise wants to work. Her service coordinator at<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Advocacy</strong> <strong>Center</strong> helped her obtain adaptive technology<br />
she needs to do that. Grisel Gonzalez wants her daughter<br />
to achieve in school so she can be successful in life. Support<br />
from <strong>The</strong> <strong>Advocacy</strong> <strong>Center</strong> empowered Grisel to be more<br />
effective in her daughter’s educational planning, so she can<br />
access proper educational services. D Chen learned valuable<br />
skills as a TIES student volunteer, supporting a peer who has<br />
disabilities. As a result, the community is able to witness<br />
what someone with a disability is capable of every time they<br />
see D and his friend Nick Schaertel working out at the gym.<br />
In the words of Nick’s mom, Maria, “Nick’s involvement<br />
gives community members the opportunity to welcome and<br />
embrace him …. to say to each other, ‘We want you here. We<br />
are happier and stronger when we are together.’ ”<br />
Indeed, we are stronger together. Thank you for the part you<br />
played in supporting our mission in 2011. We look forward to<br />
continuing to work together with you to create positive change.<br />
All the best,<br />
Adam Anolik Paul J. Shew<br />
President Executive Director
Change<br />
When asked what is most important to her, Stefanie<br />
Boise replied, “My independence. I only ask for help<br />
when I have to.” A strong advocate for herself, Stefanie lives<br />
in her own apartment and is very active in her community.<br />
She describes Diane Porcelli, her service coordinator from<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Advocacy</strong> <strong>Center</strong>, as “awesome,” someone who is there<br />
for her when Stefanie needs her.<br />
One thing Stefanie needed help with was being able to<br />
use the computer, because available mouse-driven and<br />
voice recognition systems did not work with her physical<br />
limitations. Diane found a mouth-driven mouse system,<br />
and now Stefanie regularly uses her computer. “I need it to<br />
be employable,” she commented.<br />
Stefanie’s next step is to work as an Advocate and<br />
Mentor for <strong>The</strong> <strong>Advocacy</strong> <strong>Center</strong>’s <strong>Creating</strong> a Life<br />
After High School series. In that role, she will be<br />
encouraging teens to advocate for themselves and<br />
to create positive change.<br />
C H A N G E F O R T H E I N D I V I D U A L
C H A N G E F O R T H E I N D I V I D U A L<br />
Preparing Adults for Competitive Employment<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Advocacy</strong> <strong>Center</strong> hosted Dr. Lou Brown, who presented on “<strong>The</strong><br />
Quest for Ordinary Life: Preparing Individuals with Disabilities to<br />
Function Productively in the Real <strong>World</strong> of Work” to an audience of<br />
two hundred individuals on October 20, 2011.<br />
Pictured at left are Elizabeth Campbell and Dr. Lou Brown.<br />
“This conference was very informative and gave me<br />
many new perspectives and experiences from others.”<br />
Success from the Start Conference<br />
-Success from the Start conference participant<br />
“It’s never too early to start planning” was the message at a conference<br />
presented by <strong>The</strong> <strong>Advocacy</strong> <strong>Center</strong> and the Ralph C. Wilson, Jr. School<br />
of Education at St. John Fisher College on September 24, 2011. <strong>The</strong><br />
conference, titled “Success from the Start: Strategies for the Journey to<br />
Adulthood,” featured keynote speaker, Dr. Loujeania Bost, Director of<br />
the National Dropout Prevention <strong>Center</strong> for Students with Disabilities<br />
at Clemson University. Over one hundred participants attended.<br />
Pictured at left are Courtney Dolan, lunch keynote speaker; Paul Shew,<br />
Executive Director; and Dr. Loujeania Bost, keynote speaker.
3,911 individuals connected to<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Advocacy</strong> <strong>Center</strong> at community<br />
outreach events.<br />
5,536 callers received information<br />
and technical assistance to help them<br />
advocate for themselves or a family<br />
member.<br />
405 individuals worked with an<br />
advocate on complex advocacy issues,<br />
such as appropriate educational services.<br />
156 individuals worked with service<br />
coordinators at <strong>The</strong> <strong>Advocacy</strong> <strong>Center</strong> to<br />
plan and coordinate their supports.<br />
1,810 individuals received<br />
information and advocacy assistance<br />
from WNYADD, Inc., our affiliate<br />
agency.<br />
94% of individuals receiving<br />
information and advocacy assistance<br />
reported they learned new skills or<br />
strategies to help them advocate.<br />
“We have been<br />
very pleased with<br />
the personal<br />
attention and<br />
careful assistance<br />
we’ve received<br />
from both<br />
our <strong>Advocacy</strong><br />
<strong>Center</strong> service<br />
coordinators.”<br />
-Family member<br />
Change
C H A N G E F O R T H E F A M I L Y<br />
Change<br />
Grisel Gonzalez is glad that she met Maritza Cubi of<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Advocacy</strong> <strong>Center</strong> at a workshop that Maritza<br />
presented in collaboration with Hillside Family of Agencies<br />
and Ibero-American Action League. With Maritza’s advice<br />
and coaching, Grisel was able to obtain an evaluation<br />
for her 11-year-old daughter, Alenis. <strong>The</strong> evaluation<br />
recommended a change in services for Alenis, and Grisel is<br />
looking forward to her daughter receiving the support she<br />
needs to succeed in school. “I am very grateful to Maritza,”<br />
she commented, “thanks to her, I was able to learn about<br />
my rights and the supports available for my daughter.”<br />
With information and encouragement from <strong>The</strong><br />
<strong>Advocacy</strong> <strong>Center</strong>, Grisel is securing the support her<br />
daughter needs to learn and to flourish. Alenis is on<br />
her way to a successful future.
Providing Education Online<br />
Webinars proved to be a successful way to provide information to people in a<br />
way that is convenient for them. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Advocacy</strong> <strong>Center</strong> hosted its first webinar in<br />
collaboration with Westchester Independent Living <strong>Center</strong> and Littman Krooks,<br />
LLP. <strong>The</strong> topic was transition; 53 people participated. Our second webinar, on<br />
Response to Intervention (RTI), drew 45 participants.<br />
Parents as Transition Helpers<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Advocacy</strong> <strong>Center</strong>’s Family-School Partnership piloted a series of PATH<br />
(Parents as Transition Helpers) conferences in a variety of locations. <strong>The</strong><br />
conferences provided tools and information to help parents work with their<br />
children to plan their futures.<br />
Parent Training & Information <strong>Center</strong> to Continue its Work<br />
<strong>The</strong> United States Department of Education, Office of Special Education<br />
Programs, awarded <strong>The</strong> <strong>Advocacy</strong> <strong>Center</strong> $524,874 for its Parent Training and<br />
Information <strong>Center</strong>, which serves all of New York State outside the five boroughs<br />
of New York City. <strong>The</strong> award is expected to continue annually for the next four<br />
years. Congresswoman Louise Slaughter notified <strong>The</strong> <strong>Advocacy</strong> <strong>Center</strong> of the<br />
grant. “I am delighted that <strong>The</strong> <strong>Advocacy</strong> <strong>Center</strong> has been recognized and will<br />
be able to continue their programming for parents of children with disabilities,”<br />
said Slaughter. “<strong>The</strong>y have a proven track record of helping tens of thousands of<br />
parents of children with a wide range of disabilities.”<br />
C H A N G E F O R T H E F A M I L Y
“<strong>The</strong> workshops<br />
I have attended<br />
have helped<br />
me organize<br />
my paperwork,<br />
document my<br />
issues with my<br />
child, and help<br />
communicate our<br />
needs and concerns<br />
effectively.”<br />
-Parent<br />
Change<br />
92 families received funding for<br />
needed goods and services through our<br />
family cash reimbursement program.<br />
89% of parents who received<br />
information and advocacy support<br />
reported that because of the<br />
information they received from <strong>The</strong><br />
<strong>Advocacy</strong> <strong>Center</strong>, they were able to<br />
work with the school to address a<br />
critical need for their child’s education.<br />
97% of parents who attended a<br />
workshop reported that because<br />
of the information they received<br />
at the workshop, they were more<br />
knowledgeable about how to work<br />
with schools.<br />
8,330 individuals participated in<br />
workshops to build their knowledge<br />
and skills.<br />
11,835 individuals in 57 counties<br />
received information, education,<br />
and advocacy assistance through our<br />
PTIC Core Community Partners.<br />
Core Community Partners<br />
Long Island <strong>Advocacy</strong> <strong>Center</strong><br />
Northern Regional <strong>Center</strong> for<br />
Independent Living<br />
Parent to Parent of the Capital District<br />
Parent Network of Western New York<br />
Westchester Independent<br />
Living <strong>Center</strong>
Change<br />
Nick Schaertel works out in his high school’s weight<br />
room every Monday with his friend, D Chen. As a<br />
volunteer for TIES (Together Including Every Student),<br />
D received training from <strong>The</strong> <strong>Advocacy</strong> <strong>Center</strong>’s Kathy<br />
Costello on how to effectively support individuals with<br />
disabilities in recreational activities. When asked what he<br />
likes about being a TIES volunteer, D said, “I normally<br />
come to work out anyway. Now I have a friend to do<br />
it with.” He added that volunteering has helped him<br />
develop communication and interpersonal skills that will<br />
help him in other areas of his life.<br />
Maria Schaertel, Nick’s mother, notes how the<br />
whole community benefits from TIES: “Nick’s<br />
involvement gives community members the<br />
opportunity to welcome and embrace him. It helps<br />
to fill the basic human need to extend ourselves to<br />
others, to say to each other, ‘We want you here. We<br />
are happier and stronger when we are together.’”<br />
C H A N G E F O R T H E C O M M U N I T Y
C H A N G E F O R T H E C O M M U N I T Y<br />
Newsletter for Supporters<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Advocacy</strong> <strong>Center</strong> published the first issue of <strong>Advocacy</strong> <strong>Works</strong>, a newsletter for<br />
supporters of the agency. <strong>The</strong> newsletter is available at www.advocacycenter.com.<br />
New Edition of <strong>Works</strong>hop Catalog Published<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Advocacy</strong> <strong>Center</strong> published a new edition of its catalog for <strong>The</strong> <strong>Center</strong> for<br />
Community Education. Several new workshops were featured in the catalog,<br />
including Bullying: Intervention Strategies for Parents and Professionals, Diploma<br />
Options, and Getting and Keeping the First Job.<br />
End the r-word<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Advocacy</strong> <strong>Center</strong> joined with people all over the world to take a stand against<br />
use of use of the r-word on March 2, 2011, the official Spread the Word to End the<br />
Word Day.<br />
Special Education <strong>Advocacy</strong> Series for Professionals<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Advocacy</strong> <strong>Center</strong> offered its first five-part series for professionals on the topic<br />
of Special Education <strong>Advocacy</strong>. Professionals attended this series and learned the<br />
information and skills necessary to be effective advocates.<br />
TIES Expands<br />
TIES (Together Including Every Student), a program of <strong>The</strong> <strong>Advocacy</strong> <strong>Center</strong>,<br />
received funding from the Finger Lakes and Western New York Developmental<br />
Disabilities Service Offices to expand its services into new areas. <strong>The</strong> program<br />
provides natural support from trained volunteers so that students with disabilities<br />
can participate in extracurricular and recreational activities.
4,747 readers received <strong>The</strong> Bridge<br />
newsletter, and 851 readers received the<br />
Family-School Partnership’s Roundtable<br />
newsletter.<br />
76 youths enjoyed activities of their choice<br />
with the one-on-one support of a TIES<br />
volunteer.<br />
49 individuals from accross New York State<br />
graduated from Partners in Policymaking,<br />
ready to create positive change in their<br />
communities.<br />
98% of individuals who attended<br />
a disability awareness workshop<br />
reported they increased their<br />
understanding of disabilities.<br />
3 local school districts collaborated<br />
with the <strong>Advocacy</strong> <strong>Center</strong> to provide<br />
Disability Awareness Days to fourth<br />
and fifth grade students. <strong>The</strong> full<br />
day of hands-on activities provides<br />
students with opportunities to<br />
understand some of the challenges of<br />
having a disability as well as ways they<br />
can support peers who happen to have<br />
a disability.<br />
“This organization<br />
has brought<br />
incredible<br />
perspective and<br />
quality experiences<br />
to our children.”<br />
- School principal<br />
Change
Supporting<br />
Change<br />
Friends<br />
of <strong>The</strong><br />
<strong>Advocacy</strong><br />
<strong>Center</strong><br />
Thank you for<br />
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Emily Arnold<br />
Jerry Baker<br />
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Michelle Battersby<br />
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Gary & Sue Baylor<br />
Michael Beatty<br />
William Belecz &<br />
Christopher Penders<br />
James & Bonnie Bendschneider<br />
Berkshire Farm <strong>Center</strong><br />
Erin Beyers<br />
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George Blais<br />
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Scott & Mary Ann DeLucenay<br />
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John Doerr<br />
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Carol Dovidio<br />
Geraldine Drasch<br />
Kenneth & Robin Drury<br />
Michelle Dundas<br />
Lisa Durant-Jones<br />
Keith Egnor<br />
Rosemary Eichenlaub<br />
Laurie F. Elkins<br />
Johan Engstrom<br />
Wendy Engstrom<br />
Scott & Mary Beth Fairchild<br />
Edward & Jennifer Faringer<br />
Elizabeth Fell-Dewalt<br />
Owen & Patricia Finnigan<br />
Falisha Fleisher<br />
Ruth Fried
Timothy & Barbara Galli<br />
Christine & Thomas Gibson<br />
Margaret & Francis Gilhooly<br />
Christopher Giordano<br />
Gina Gligora<br />
Martin, Donna, Jess & Joe Graen<br />
Bill & JoAnn Green<br />
Mr. & Mrs. James Grossman<br />
Brenda C. Hamling<br />
Charlotte Harvey<br />
Cindy Hempel<br />
Tracy D. Hendershott<br />
Sarah Hersey<br />
Karen Hodgeman<br />
Susan Hoh<br />
Mary E. Hotchkiss<br />
Leslie A. Hulbert<br />
Carol & Walter Hutkowski<br />
Michelle Ingle<br />
Jeffrey & Gretchen Jackson<br />
Marvin & Christina Johncox<br />
Nancy E. Johncox<br />
Laura Johnson<br />
<strong>The</strong>resa Kabes<br />
Suzanne Kahn<br />
Virginia Karl<br />
Olga Karwowski<br />
Aylanah L. Katz<br />
Kimberly Kazdan<br />
Debra & James Kenyon<br />
Greg & Kathy Kerr<br />
Neil Kerr<br />
Laura & Stephen<br />
Khederian<br />
Jean Kiedrowski<br />
Joan Kircher<br />
<strong>The</strong>odore Kitze<br />
Thomas & Barbara Klein<br />
Charles Konar<br />
Jeanne Krautwurst<br />
Cindy Kredo<br />
Tina Kreitzman<br />
Dr. & Mrs. Richard K. Kurz<br />
David Landon<br />
Lawn Maids Mowing<br />
Service<br />
Susan Lederer<br />
Sandra D. Lee<br />
Georgette Lesnak<br />
Jacqui Liebman<br />
Bill & Cindy Lill<br />
Karen Lukasiewicz<br />
Robert Lukasiewicz<br />
Jason Mancari<br />
Kristen Mancari-Koppers<br />
Berge & Elisabeth Mangerian<br />
Julie Marks<br />
Terese Mason<br />
Diane H. Mattys<br />
Heather McAdoo<br />
Kathleen McCarthy-Proulx<br />
Sharon McGovern<br />
Karen & Rob McGraw<br />
Molly Meath<br />
William & Patricia Mehls<br />
Eileen Mendoza<br />
Bruce & Pam Merkle<br />
Janet S. Merz<br />
Kathy Meskill<br />
Lenard Metzger<br />
Daniel & Rhonda Miga<br />
Richard Miga<br />
Joan F. Mitchell<br />
Calliope & Thomas Monna<br />
Robert Morse<br />
Sheila Murphy<br />
John & Susan Nettleton<br />
Emile & Ursula Nicholson<br />
Lisa Noll<br />
Craig & Lori Northrup<br />
Marybeth Nowak<br />
Kerri Noyes<br />
Obaida Omar<br />
Melinda Ophardt<br />
Teresa Ordway<br />
Jude O’Rourke<br />
Gillian Paku<br />
Michael Paolotto<br />
Margaret Pearson<br />
Skye Peebles<br />
Frank Pellegrino, Sr.<br />
Dr. Lori Jeanne Peloquin<br />
Marisa Perez<br />
Jim & Jean Perlet<br />
Charles Perotti<br />
Gina Perotti<br />
Anne Marie Perrault<br />
Jaime & Brian Pettit<br />
Sherie Pickering<br />
Sandra Hickey Pierce<br />
Darlene Pitt<br />
Pittsford Mendon High<br />
School Building Association<br />
Plymouth Spiritualist Church<br />
Thomas & Jacqueline Polito<br />
Arnold Pommerening<br />
Cindy Poole<br />
Donna Porcelli<br />
Rod & Becky Potter<br />
Diane Premnath<br />
Michael Proulx<br />
Robin Pulver
Funding Partners<br />
US Department of Education,<br />
Office of Special Education<br />
Programs<br />
NYS Office for People With<br />
Developmental Disabilities<br />
NYS Medicaid<br />
Monroe County Office of<br />
Mental Health<br />
NYS Education Department<br />
Neighborhood Legal Services, Inc.<br />
NYS Interest on Lawyer<br />
Account Fund<br />
University of Rochester<br />
Medical <strong>Center</strong>, LEND<br />
Cornell University, with NYS<br />
Developmental Disabilities<br />
Planning Council<br />
United Way Designated Donors<br />
Golisano Foundation<br />
Fred and Floy Willmott<br />
Foundation<br />
S U P P O R T I N G C H A N G E <strong>The</strong> <strong>Advocacy</strong> <strong>Center</strong><br />
WNYADD Affiliate<br />
Funding Partner<br />
NYS Commission on<br />
Quality of Care<br />
Linda Ratliff<br />
Patricia Reagan<br />
Kim Reisch<br />
Giovanna Reynolds<br />
Deborah Ribson<br />
Mary Richardson Family<br />
David & Nancy Rose<br />
Scott & Virginia Rose<br />
Deborah Rowe-Jarrett<br />
Jodi & Stu Sacks<br />
Christine Sands<br />
Mary R. Saporito<br />
Melinda R. Saran<br />
Maureen Scherer<br />
Pam & Greg Schwarz<br />
Stephen Schwarz<br />
Bill & Karen Schwingel<br />
Kristine Scialdone-Barrett<br />
Susan M. Sears<br />
Kevin & Julie Segerson<br />
Deborah Shaughnessy<br />
Paula Silvestrone & Paul<br />
Shew<br />
Mercedes Simmons<br />
R. Judson Sloman<br />
David L. Smith<br />
Greg & Sue Smith<br />
Stephanie Smith<br />
Eileen M. Snyder<br />
Peter Snyder<br />
Shaun & Mary Beth Speicher<br />
Joanne R. Spencer<br />
Sheila Sperr<br />
Lee & Deirdre Staley<br />
Joyce Steel & Scott Williams<br />
Sarah Stein<br />
Allyn Stelljes<br />
Lisa Stephenson<br />
Sharon Stettner<br />
Denise M. Stowell<br />
Kathleen Strojny<br />
Daniel & Joann Sudillo<br />
Laura J. Sugarwala<br />
Jeanne M. Sutton<br />
Lawrence S. Taylor<br />
Stephen L. Teitel<br />
Donna Terry<br />
Sue Tharrett<br />
Antonio Toscano<br />
Jean Tydings<br />
Sandra & Patrick Tydings<br />
Lilliam Valle<br />
David Vanable<br />
Judith A. Vavonese<br />
Mark Verdi<br />
Richard P. Versprille<br />
Victoria A. Vignare<br />
Paul Visca<br />
Harry B. Vought<br />
Janine Wagner<br />
Helene Waltz<br />
Bonnie L. Watson<br />
Betsy & Rick Waugh<br />
Wegmans<br />
Jerry Wein<br />
Joyce Weir<br />
Jillian K. & John T. Welch<br />
Robert W. Weston<br />
David Wheeler<br />
Robert & Mary Jo Wich<br />
Kathleen S. Wihlen<br />
Charles & Deborah Wilke<br />
David & Donna Willome<br />
Michael & Barbara<br />
Wischnowski<br />
Ricky Wright<br />
Adelheid Wurster<br />
Ray & Jackie Yingling<br />
Yee-hung Zimmer<br />
Kathryn Zipeto<br />
Brian & Beth Zorn<br />
Matthew Zyla
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Advocacy</strong> <strong>Center</strong>’s 6th annual major fundraising event was held June 4, 2011,<br />
at George Eastman House, a National Historic Landmark providing an exciting<br />
backdrop to the event.<br />
In addition to a wide variety of music, guests enjoyed the opportunity to: bid on artwork<br />
by local artists featured in the silent auction; stroll through the gardens; attend guided<br />
mansion tours; view gallery exhibits; and participate in a live auction. Evan Dawson of<br />
13WHAM News served as Emcee for the event.<br />
Presenting Sponsor<br />
MVP Health Care<br />
Music Sponsor<br />
AT&T<br />
Faraci Lange, LLP<br />
Art Sponsor<br />
Beth Platt & Associates, Inc.<br />
Manasi & Michael Ladrigan<br />
<strong>The</strong> ROI Companies<br />
Tru Salon<br />
Wells Fargo<br />
Dessert Sponsor<br />
Wegmans<br />
Patron Sponsor<br />
Corporate Woods<br />
Associates, LLC<br />
Diamond Packaging<br />
EOS CCA<br />
Hiscock & Barclay, LLP<br />
Islamic <strong>Center</strong> of Rochester<br />
KeyBank<br />
Mengel, Metzger, Barr<br />
& Co. LLP<br />
Mercantile Adjustment<br />
Bureau<br />
Randy Raetz, DDS<br />
Xtend Healthcare<br />
General Sponsor<br />
<strong>The</strong> Anolik Family<br />
Anonymous<br />
William Belecz &<br />
Christopher Penders<br />
Brighton Dental PLLC<br />
<strong>The</strong> Burke Group<br />
CBCS<br />
Corporate Communications<br />
Paul DiStefano<br />
EBS-RMSCO, Inc.<br />
Epoch Health Solutions, LLC<br />
FM Office Products<br />
Robert Morse<br />
Craig & Lori Northrup<br />
& Family<br />
<strong>The</strong> Pike Company, Inc.<br />
Mary Richardson Family<br />
Paula Silvestrone &<br />
Paul Shew<br />
Usherwood Office Technology<br />
Scott Williams &<br />
Joyce Steel, in memory<br />
of Charlotte Steel<br />
Supporting<br />
Change<br />
An<br />
Evening<br />
of Art<br />
and Jazz<br />
Thank you for<br />
your generous<br />
contributions.
S U P P O R T I N G C H A N G E<br />
Artists<br />
Sarah Anolik<br />
Jason Belicove<br />
Nathan Bettencourt<br />
Kristine Bouyoucos<br />
Tom Bringley<br />
Julie Buick<br />
Marlene Caroselli<br />
Cynthia Cawley<br />
Doris Clevinger<br />
Janet Cruz<br />
Paul DiStefano<br />
Elizabeth Fedison<br />
Karl Feuerherm<br />
Judith Gilvey<br />
Barbara Giordano<br />
Kathy Giordano<br />
Bill Gloss<br />
Denise Goetz<br />
Jennifer Grabowski<br />
Stephanie Gunderson<br />
Pat Gurnett<br />
Alex Holm<br />
Joe Jackson<br />
Andrew Jurman<br />
Jennie Keefer<br />
Nate Klein<br />
Tom Klein<br />
Paul Klonowski<br />
Harry Koller<br />
John Kosboth<br />
Aidan Ladrigan<br />
Manasi Ladrigan<br />
John Lenhard<br />
Shawn Lovejoy<br />
Tim Mack<br />
Jack Mars<br />
Paul Martin<br />
Kelly McGrogan<br />
Kristina Nelson<br />
Marty Ness<br />
Paul Nisbet<br />
Jeannie Nutting<br />
Michael Paolotto<br />
Sue Porcelli<br />
Kayla Rivera<br />
Michael Rivera<br />
Joan Scherff<br />
Matthew Scherff<br />
Alex Spinello<br />
Tom Sweeney<br />
Michael Teres<br />
Christine Waara<br />
Henry J. Yasses<br />
Kathleen York<br />
Diana Yurchak<br />
Auction & Event Donors<br />
2Vine<br />
Marvell Adams<br />
Albright-Knox Art Gallery<br />
Adam Anolik<br />
Arena’s Florist<br />
Laura & Kermit Arrington<br />
Janet Austin Cruz<br />
Baker Street Bakery<br />
Lori Barnard-Northrup<br />
William Belecz &<br />
Christopher Penders<br />
Jennifer Blais<br />
Blueground Jewelry<br />
Seneca Brashear<br />
Colleen Brown<br />
Buffalo Athletic Club<br />
Buffalo Bills<br />
Buffalo Sabres<br />
Julie Buick<br />
Joann Burns<br />
Brenda Cahill<br />
Casa Larga Vineyards
Linda Chadderdon<br />
Cheesy Eddie’s<br />
Chester Cab Pizza<br />
Classy Cookie & Deli<br />
Darien Lake<br />
Deltasonic<br />
Jim Diem & Family<br />
D’Marie Photography<br />
Downstairs Cabaret <strong>The</strong>atre<br />
Eagle Vale<br />
Don Eaton & Family<br />
Margaret Edinburgh<br />
Esperanza Rose<br />
Essentials Salon and Day Spa<br />
Friends of <strong>The</strong> <strong>Advocacy</strong><br />
<strong>Center</strong><br />
George Eastman House<br />
Christine Gibson<br />
Glen Moscoe Jewelers<br />
Hedonist Artisan Chocolates<br />
Cindy Hempel<br />
Tommye Hinton-Arnold<br />
Eric & Felicia Johansen<br />
Christina Johncox<br />
Edward Kennedy, Jr.<br />
Kathy Kerr<br />
Phil Kettell & Family<br />
Kittelberger Florist & Gifts<br />
Chris Klitgaard<br />
Land’s End<br />
LifeStream Rochester<br />
William & Cindy Lill<br />
Little Venice Pizzeria<br />
Lotus Salon<br />
Julie Marks<br />
Kathy McCarthy-Proulx<br />
Suzanne & Katherine McKim<br />
Memorial Art Gallery<br />
Mengel, Metzger, Barr<br />
& Co., LLP<br />
Pam Merkle<br />
Midtown Athletic Club<br />
Rhonda Miga<br />
Robert Morse<br />
Steven Morse<br />
Nazareth College Arts <strong>Center</strong><br />
Nouveau Wine & Spirits<br />
One of a Kind<br />
Open Face Eatery<br />
Palmer Food Services<br />
Payment Processing<br />
Consultants, Inc.<br />
Mike Radel & Family<br />
Ravenwood Golf Club<br />
Mary Richardson<br />
RMSC<br />
Rochester Amerks<br />
Rochester City Ballet<br />
Rochester International<br />
Jazz Festival<br />
Rochester Knighthawks<br />
RockVentures<br />
Salena’s<br />
Savoia Pastry Shoppe<br />
SeaBreeze<br />
Seneca Park Zoo<br />
Paul Shew<br />
Mercedes Simmons<br />
Southeast Family YMCA<br />
J. Claud Stewart<br />
Sticky Lips BBQ<br />
Susan B. Anthony House<br />
Tantalo Photography<br />
<strong>The</strong> Comedy Club<br />
<strong>The</strong> Pizza Chef<br />
<strong>The</strong> Sandbox Playground<br />
Thinh Nguyen Studio<br />
TP Signs<br />
Walmart<br />
Wegmans<br />
Jazz Committee<br />
William Belecz, Co-chair<br />
Joyce Steel, Co-chair<br />
Adam Anolik<br />
Janet Austin<br />
Lori Barnard-Northrup<br />
Jason Blackwell<br />
Seneca Brashear<br />
Patty Corvaia<br />
Paul DiStefano<br />
Jimmie Highsmith Jr.<br />
Christina Johncox<br />
Megan Johncox<br />
Cindy Lill<br />
Pam Merkle<br />
Yesenia Ramos<br />
Paul Shew<br />
Allyn Stelljes<br />
Lisa Stephenson<br />
Rick Wright<br />
Jazz Volunteers<br />
Nabiha Ahsan<br />
Kathleen Allen<br />
Sarah Anolik<br />
Laura Arrington
S U P P O R T I N G C H A N G E<br />
Molly Blackwell<br />
Joel Boyer<br />
Colleen Brown<br />
Julie Buick<br />
Lauren Burdett<br />
Carrie Burkin<br />
Ana Casserly<br />
Linda Chadderdon<br />
Lisa Chidsey<br />
Jay Cruz<br />
Maritza Cubi<br />
Evan Dawson<br />
April Dixon<br />
Linda Frey<br />
Kathy & Tony Giordano<br />
Cheri Greenauer<br />
Meg Henning<br />
Gretchen, Jeff, Elyse &<br />
Joe Jackson<br />
Justin & Ashlee Joachimiak<br />
Emily Johncox<br />
Katrina Jones<br />
Kathy Kerr<br />
Barb, Tom, Nate<br />
& Adam Klein<br />
Garry Koppers<br />
Kathy Koppers<br />
Bob Lukasiewicz<br />
Julie Marks<br />
Kathy McCarthy-Proulx<br />
Bruce & Dave Merkle<br />
Salah Najim<br />
Jessie Nimeh<br />
Kerri Noyes<br />
Deena Omar<br />
Nadeem Omar<br />
Obaida Omar<br />
Diane Porcelli<br />
Maria, Dave, Nick<br />
& Andrea Schaertel<br />
Norann Shiner<br />
Konstantin Silin<br />
Sarah Stein<br />
Sally Stelljes<br />
Adam Szczesny<br />
Debra Terry<br />
Jean Tydings<br />
Gwynne Wetherall<br />
Lillie Whitt<br />
Danielle Wigley<br />
Scott Williams<br />
Jackie, Ray, Rachel &<br />
Emma Yingling
REVENUES 2011 2010<br />
State & County Program Contracts 818,665 783,609<br />
Federal Program Income 675,018 625,813<br />
Medicaid 400,683 473,993<br />
Grants - Other 170,242 161,254<br />
WNYADD Affiliate 117,600 121,650<br />
Fee for Service 59,138 39,994<br />
Foundation Support 16,000 21,000<br />
Donations & Fundraising 104,068 84,340<br />
Total Revenues $2,361,414 $2,311,653<br />
EXPENSES 2011 2010<br />
Program Services 1,901,381 1,895,123<br />
Affiliate Program Services 118,080 122,638<br />
Administration 270,778 232,176<br />
Board Governance 2,311 2,922<br />
Fundraising 20,018 21,883<br />
Total Expenses $2,312,568 $2,274,742<br />
Surplus / (Deficit) $48,846 $36,911<br />
Financial Information extracted from the 2011 Independent Auditor’s Report from Mengel Metzger Barr & Co., LLP<br />
Supporting<br />
Change<br />
Financial<br />
Highlights<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Advocacy</strong><br />
<strong>Center</strong>, Inc. &<br />
WNYADD, Inc.<br />
<strong>For</strong> the twelve<br />
months ending<br />
December 31, 2011
Supporting<br />
Change<br />
Volunteers<br />
Thank you for<br />
contributing your<br />
time and talents.<br />
Lay Advocates<br />
Graduates of this multisession<br />
training volunteer<br />
to assist other families<br />
with special education<br />
advocacy issues<br />
Kay Allen<br />
Tami Ayers<br />
Randy Belcher<br />
Maria Bizardi<br />
Loretta Boerman<br />
Carol Brannaka<br />
Jennifer Burdett<br />
Sara Chetney<br />
Genevieve Clark<br />
Tara A. Dantzler<br />
Kimberly Drake<br />
Carol English<br />
Tara Ferriter<br />
Colleen Gates<br />
Amanda Gleason<br />
Noreen Goodman<br />
Barbara Harris<br />
Cindy Jay<br />
Maria Kurniawan<br />
Jennifer LaBombard<br />
Suzanne Lewandoski<br />
Lisa Lockwood<br />
Terry Mann<br />
Jean McMillan<br />
Michelle Nelson<br />
Jo Ann Rawleigh<br />
Tere I. Rivera<br />
Cynthia Rivera<br />
Christine Rogers<br />
Dawn Russell<br />
Karen Sayers<br />
Stacy Shepherd-White<br />
Kathleen Skinner<br />
Mark Speck<br />
Debra Terry<br />
Denise Thomson<br />
Maria Marta Tyler<br />
Christina Van Lieshout<br />
Sarah R. Ward<br />
June Ward<br />
Deborah Wilke<br />
Rachel Wood<br />
Office Volunteers<br />
Lauren Burdette<br />
Jennifer Butwid<br />
Cindy Lill<br />
Family<br />
Reimbursement<br />
Program Advisory<br />
Committee<br />
Diane Gudonis<br />
Bruce Merkle<br />
Sueanne Paprocki<br />
Michael Root<br />
Susan Solomon<br />
Tracie Taylor<br />
Ray Yingling<br />
Disability<br />
Awareness<br />
Speakers provide<br />
disability awareness<br />
experiences to schools<br />
and community<br />
organizations<br />
Pam Boy<br />
Samantha Brown<br />
Elaine Buchovecky<br />
Kathleen Buick<br />
Brennan Coon<br />
Nancy Cox<br />
Nancy Cubi
Jim DePuy<br />
Linda DePuy<br />
Jacob Dixon<br />
Natalie Dixon<br />
Marjorie Dobra<br />
Cindy Frank<br />
Navoline Giordano<br />
Tyler Giordano<br />
Philip Greenauer<br />
Barb Harris<br />
Diane Hecht<br />
Tom Klein<br />
Kathy Kostarellis<br />
Carla Piccaretto<br />
Becky Reinhart<br />
Bethany Reinhart<br />
Dee Staley<br />
Adam Szczesny<br />
Beth Simpson<br />
Susan Vreeland<br />
Phyllis Wickerham<br />
Partners in<br />
Policymaking<br />
Volunteers<br />
Terri Abrams<br />
Jason Belicove<br />
Susan Bergmann<br />
Stacy Berman<br />
Julie Buick<br />
Jan Campito<br />
Bridget Cariello<br />
Helene Fallon<br />
Joe Gerardi<br />
Marisol Getchius<br />
Larry Greenstein<br />
Roberta Grogan<br />
Laverne Hamilton<br />
Liberty Livecchi<br />
Ellen McHugh<br />
Rosemarie Burbank Miller<br />
Namita Modasra<br />
Lee Ann Piazza<br />
Susan Platkin<br />
Stacy Rebello<br />
Jim Swart<br />
Veronica Swart<br />
Tina Veale<br />
Trish Washburn<br />
<strong>Creating</strong> A Life<br />
After High School<br />
Jason Belicove<br />
Stefanie Boise<br />
Colleen Dox-Griffith<br />
Jeanne Ricigliano<br />
Jim Sandle<br />
Joe Santecesaria<br />
Caitlin Weir<br />
Family-School<br />
Partnership<br />
Advisory<br />
Committee<br />
Nancy Consol<br />
Nancy Cubi<br />
Kelly Endres<br />
Lia Festenstein<br />
Sharon Johnson<br />
Anne McAndrew<br />
Elva McBride<br />
Jill Mundy<br />
Susie Nettleton<br />
Eileen Peters<br />
Karen Sayers<br />
S U P P O R T I N G C H A N G E
2011 board of directors<br />
Adam Anolik, President<br />
Stephen G. Schwarz, Esq., Vice President<br />
Lori Barnard-Northrup, Treasurer<br />
Paul DiStefano, Secretary<br />
Peju Bakrin, Member at Large<br />
William E. Belecz, Member at Large<br />
Rev. J. Claud Stewart, Member at Large<br />
Matthew E. Crowley<br />
Donald B. Eaton<br />
Mary Beth Fairchild<br />
Jimmie Highsmith Jr.<br />
Kevin Judge<br />
Manasi Kadam Ladrigan, MD<br />
Robert Morse<br />
Obaida Omar<br />
Mary Richardson<br />
Agnes M. Seneway<br />
Shaun P. Speicher<br />
Lisa Stephenson<br />
Tabita Torres Rodriguez<br />
Paul Visca<br />
Jeanne Krautwurst, Honorary Life Member<br />
Maythorne Winterkorn, Honorary Life Member<br />
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Advocacy</strong><br />
<strong>Center</strong> Staff 2011<br />
Terri Abrams<br />
Laura Arrington<br />
Janet Austin<br />
Jason Blackwell<br />
Jennifer Blais<br />
Angela Blue<br />
Seneca Brashear<br />
Colleen Brown<br />
Shawn Brown<br />
Tamara Bruce<br />
Julie Buick<br />
Carrie Burkin<br />
Ana Casserly<br />
Linda Chadderdon<br />
Andrew Chinappi<br />
Kathy Costello<br />
Maritza Cubi<br />
April Dixon<br />
Carol Eustace<br />
Kathy Giordano<br />
Cheri Greenauer<br />
Cindy Hempel<br />
Jenny Hutkowski<br />
Christina Johncox<br />
Kathy Kerr<br />
Barb Klein<br />
Julie Marks<br />
Kathy McCarthy-Proulx<br />
Tracey Menapace<br />
Pam Merkle<br />
Ursula Nicholson<br />
Shayla Norton<br />
Kerri Noyes<br />
Diane Porcelli<br />
Maria Schaertel<br />
Ann Scherff<br />
Paul Shew<br />
Norann Shiner<br />
Deirdre Staley<br />
Joyce Steel<br />
Allyn Stelljes<br />
Debbie Terry<br />
Danielle Wigley<br />
Rick Wright<br />
Jackie Yingling<br />
interns<br />
Marc DeMoras<br />
Victoria Makofske<br />
WNYADD STAFF 2011<br />
Gretchen Jackson<br />
Roger Nellist<br />
Jean Tydings
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Advocacy</strong> <strong>Center</strong> empowers individuals<br />
with disabilities and their families to advocate for<br />
themselves and realize their personal goals.<br />
Together we build strong, inclusive communities<br />
by increasing the ability of community members to<br />
support and value all individuals.
<strong>The</strong> <strong>Advocacy</strong> <strong>Center</strong><br />
provides information,<br />
advocacy, service<br />
coordination,<br />
and educational<br />
opportunities for<br />
people with disabilities,<br />
their families, and the<br />
community.<br />
Contact us at<br />
585-546-1700<br />
or 1-800-650-4967<br />
(in New York State)<br />
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