Dear Staff,
Each October, we celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), which celebrates the contributions of America's workplaces and economy. At ACLD, we proudly celebrate this awareness month as one of Long Island's largest Supported Employment and Vocational Service providers. We are grateful to the over 100 businesses on Long Island who work with us to support adults with autism, learning and developmental disabilities. The theme for NDEAM is "Advancing Access and Equity." For more information, please visit https://www.dol.gov/agencies/odep/initiatives/ndeam
ACLD is proud to announce that we have been nominated for Bethpage Federal Credit Union's Best of Long Island in the Best Charity category. Voting is open through December 15th, and you can vote daily.
ACLD and the Board of Directors are proud to announce the return of the Exemplary Service Award and the Gail White-Rison Scholarship Awards. Please see the information below on how to apply. Please note that the deadlines for these applications are October 24, 2023.
In this edition of Limelight, you will read about some of your fellow coworkers going above and beyond for a person supported in Community Habilitation, see a sneak peek at an upcoming Broadway show from the ACLD Foundation's Enviable Life Ball, see some highlights from our last Organizational Care day, read employee spotlights, and other news from across the agency.
Sincerely,
Rob, Kim, Gerard and Anne Marie
Robert Ciatto, President/CEO
Kim Leonard, Chief Financial Officer
Gerard DiMuro, Chief Administrative Officer
Anne Marie Sime, Chief Program Officer
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The Board of Directors is excited to announce the 8th annual Exemplary Service Award for our staff. This award recognizes exemplary service and commitment to ACLD’s Mission and Vision to provide an enviable life to those supported in ACLD’s programs. The award application can be accessed by scanning the QR Code below or clicking the link below.
Please note: the deadline for submission is October 24, 2023.
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Gail White-Rison Scholarship |
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ACLD is pleased to announce that we will be offering the Gail White-Rison Scholarship Award again this year. This is a $1000 scholarship for people who are pursuing a degree through an accredited college or university. In order to apply either scan the QR Code below or click the link and it will take you to the application.
The deadline for submission is October 24, 2023.
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If you have any questions regarding these applications and the qualifications for them, please contact Anne Marie Sime or Alex Cohen.
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Organizational Care: School Spirit Day! |
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Training is a mandatory training for all ACLD employees.
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'Building Momentum' at the ACLD Foundation's Enviable Life Ball |
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On Thursday, October 5, ACLD Foundation celebrated their annual Enviable Life Ball at the Garden City Hotel. The evening kicked off with a special sneak-peek performance of the upcoming Broadway Musical, How to Dance in Ohio. Based on the critically acclaimed HBO documentary, How to Dance in Ohio follows seven teenagers with autism as they prepare for their first formal dance. All seven of the actors opening on Broadway also have autism, including Liam Pearce, who plays the lead role of Drew. We were fortunate enough to welcome Liam to open our Enviable Life Ball with 'Building Momentum' from the musical. Click below to watch Liam's fantastic performance
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On Saturday, September 16, Community Habilitation staff Thea Gauss took David Tamarin to a “Hearing Smiles Outreach” event at the Washington Heights Armory. David received hearing aids with the latest technology for free through the foundation (a $7,000 value).
Here is David and Thea with the founder of Starkey Cares, Bill Austin.
Thank you Thea for accompanying David on such a special day!
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Congratulations to the Mother of the Groom!
Congratulations to Laura Heidenfelder, from the Finance/Payroll department, whose son John married the love of his life, Rosemarie, on September 8th in Melville. A great time was had by all and even their dog Winston had a part in the wedding. Congratulations John, Rosemarie, Laura and all!
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Anniversary Milestones- September 2023 |
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1 Year
Mary Estrada Vega Respite Counselor, In-Home Waiver, Bethpage 807
Nazmun Nahar In-Home Waiver, Bethpage 807
Tamia Watson Direct Support Professional, Residential, Yorktown
Witchmy Hyppolite Direct Support Professional, Residential, Nichols Road
Juan Duclervil Direct Support Professional, Residential, Lynbrook
Alicia Boyer Direct Support Professional, Residential, Yorktown
Rama Abrahams Residential Manager, Residential, Nesconset
Samantha DeMato Direct Support Professional, Residential, Westwind
Jovanie Joseph Direct Support Professional, Residential, Dix Hills
Adele Meus Day Habilitation Specialist, Day Services, PWL
Katerin Lopez Garcia Teacher Aide- Bilingual, Children's Services, Kramer Learning Center
David Kerolle Direct Support Professional, Residential, Dix Hills
5 Years
Amy Shuren Behavioral Specialist, Children's Services, Spiegel Children's Center
Dieubina Laviolette Direct Support Professional, Residential, Bethpage 857
Daniel Carroccio Sorter, RewearAble
Jacklyn Young Registered Nurse, Residential, Bethpage 857
15 Years
Nimishaben Patel Program and Community Coordinator, Staff Training, Program without Walls- Commack
20 Years
Noreen Velazquez Direct Support Professional, Residential, Chichester
35 Years
Jeanne Chelius Assistant Director, Center Based Services, Bethpage 857
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Welcome September New Hires!
Johana Bautista Teacher Aide - Bilingual, Children's Services, Kramer Learning Center
Yamile Boisrond Direct Support Professional, Residential, Chichester
Saint-Hubert Chery Direct Support Professional, Residential, Seaford
Emily Colwell Lead Day Hab Specialist - Art Studio, Day Services, Bethpage 837
Daniel Cortes Day Habilitation Specialist, Day Services, Bethpage 837
Colleen Dinavitser Registered Nurse, Residential, Bethpage 857
Rosalvo Dort Day Habilitation Specialist, Day Services, Hauppauge
Romane Fleurvil Direct Support Professional, Residential, Oakdale
Cindy Inga Day Habilitation Specialist, Day Services, Hauppauge
Sarah Jablonski Respite Counselor - In Home Waiver, Day Services, Bethpage 807
Aryanna Johnson Direct Support Professional, Residential, Blake Ave
Mirlande Joseph Day Habilitation Specialist, Day Services, Program Without Walls - Commack
Erica Lamboy Special Educator - Bilingual, Children's Services, Kramer Learning Center
Jacquely Latortue Day Habilitation Specialist, Day Services Bethpage 837
Colleen Mahon Nursing Administrator, Residential, Bethpage 857
Nakeeta Mitchell Medical Coordination Specialist, Residential, Louis Kossuth
Carmen Mompoint Direct Support Professional, Residential, Ontario
Nana Obeng Direct Support Professional, Residential, Bethpage 857
Dominic Schiraldi Teacher Aide, Children's Services, Kramer Learning Center
Grace Scribner Special Educator, Children's Services, Kramer Learning Center
Janice Thomas Day Habilitation Specialist, Day Services, Bridges Day Hab - Glen Cove
Ashley Vazquez Day Habilitation Specialist, Day Services Hauppauge
Casey Zendler Special Educator, Children's Services, Spiegel Children's Center
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Shout Out Board
Don't forget to give a SHOUT OUT to recognize someone at your location for something special they did for you, your department or a person we support.
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Submit YOUR stories to Limelight
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Each month we include stories in The Limelight, ACLD's digital employee newsletter, about YOU and all the amazing staff here at ACLD!
BUT WE NEED YOUR HELP to find out about these stories. Please send us anything to include, such as:
· A story about how you or someone else went above and beyond to help the people we support, organized any fun or educational activity, or did anything to further our mission in any way.
· A few sentences on any staff member or team who should be spotlighted for their consistent, exceptional work.
· Information or news that is useful for staff across the agency.
· Proud moments for you or your family (personal or professional milestones, awards, weddings, educational degrees or works in the community.)
· Employee Engagement day photos of you and your team.
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"The Limelight" is produced by the
Development and Community Relations Department.
Thank you to all who have submitted information
and photos. Keep them coming!
We welcome your comments and suggestions.
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Adults and Children with Learning
and Developmental Disabilities, Inc.
807 South Oyster Bay Road, Bethpage, NY 11714
Newsletter contact: Sarah Klaum
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