Dear Staff,
Our employee holiday party is just around the corner! For those who registered, we are looking forward to seeing you next Wednesday at the Mansion at Oyster Bay. Stay tuned on our social media pages next week for a recap of this event.
We will be holding the final Quarterly Town Hall meetings on Tuesday, December 12 at 10 AM, and on Thursday, December 14 at 2:30 PM and 4 PM. We strongly encourage all ACLD employees to attend as we will discuss things happening around the agency.
In this edition of Limelight, you will get a recap from this past month's Organizational Care Day, see pictures from the Art Studio Program's showcase at SUNY Old Westbury and find out about other news from across the agency. We hope you enjoy this edition and have a safe, healthy and happy holiday season!
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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Final Town Halls for 2023 |
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President/CEO Rob Ciatto will be hosting the final quarterly Town Hall meetings this upcoming week.
Please use the following links below if you would like to participate:
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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
10:00 AM
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Thursday, December 14, 2023
2:30 PM
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Thursday, December 14, 2023
4:00 PM
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Autumn Colors at ACLD for Fall! |
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New Inductees to the Quarter Century Club! |
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We had the honor of celebrating six employees who have officially been inducted to ACLD's Quarter Century Club, which celebrates exceptional employees who have dedicated 25 years to ACLD's mission.
Congratulations to:
Fito Blaise, Residential Assistant Manager, West Hempstead
Claudette Lenora Osborne, Direct Support Professional, Residential Services, Syosset
Jennifer Angella Powell-Gibson, Direct Support Professional, Residential Services, Wildwood
Irene E. Roche, Physical Therapist, Children's Services, Kramer Learning Center
Bridgette A. Samuel, Entitlements Coordinator, Finance
Lynne Schnell, Team Coordinator, Day Services, Bridges Day Hab- Glen Cove
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From left to right: Scott Bradshaw, Mary Candela, Donna Celardo, Debra Adams, Alan Alexander, Jennifer Angella Powell-Gibson, Anne Stanton, Cheryl Randall, Anne Marie Sime, Liz Appel, Bridgette Samuel, Severina Popa, MaryCara Ferdinando, Ceil Irwin, Jeanie Shelton, Lynne Schnell and Fito Blaise. |
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From the HeART
Very exciting things happened this month in our Day Services & Art Programs!
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A huge thank you to Emily Colwell Lead Art Specialist in the Art Studio Program and Alumni from SUNY Old Westbury who connected ACLD with the school's Social and Environmental Justice Institute's Art Lab and help to coordinate ACLD's first Art Gallery Show in over three years!
“The ACLD Art Studio is thrilled that SUNY Old Westbury was able to provide us a space for the art exhibit - our artists are excited for the support and visibility," said Colwell, pictured here at the Art Lab with Fred Fleisher, Assistant Professor from the Visual Arts Department at SUNY Old Westbury.
A reception was held on November 28 for the gallery show, with many of the artists in attendance.
The display includes various art forms including clay masks, jewelry, pottery, and 3D paper artwork. This exhibit is running until December 15 and is open to the public Monday and Tuesdays from 11-3pm and Thursday from 2-5pm or by appointment. For more informaiton, please contact Diane Salomé-Diaz
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In the beginning of November ACLD staff attended the New York State Association of Day Service Providers Symposium in Saratoga. Jenice Dwivedi, Day Hab Specialist from Broadway Bridges was nominated and selected as this year’s winner of the New York State Association of Day Service Providers Direct Support Professionals (DSP) Award for the Long island Region. In addition, Diane Salome-Diaz, Art Studio Program Coordinator and Frenal Mezilas, Team Coordinator atB.L.U.E. did a presentation at the Symposium.
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Faces of Long Island: Frenal Mezilas |
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Frenal Mezilas, Team Coordinator at B.L.U.E. was recently featured in Newsday's Faces of Long Island series. Click here to read the full feature.
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A special thanks to the staff at the Bethpage Day Programs for their assistance in collecting items for Island Harvest this past month! |
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To Protect & Serve
Congratulations to Laura Heidenfelder, Payroll Assistant in the Finance Department, whose son Adam was sworn in as a Fort Lauderdale Police Officer on November 15. "After a 5-year career as a professional baseball player, Adam decided it was time to help keep people safe."
Thank you for your service, Adam, and congratulations Laura!
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Holiday Cheer in Oakdale!
Head out to CM Performing Arts Center in Oakdale for a very special production of Elf the Musical with Sarah Klaum, Community and Digital Media Relations Manager from the Development Department playing the role of Mrs. Claus! AND for even more cheer, check out to the lobby during intermission to purchase a Candleworks by ACLD Candle!
Elf the Musical runs from 12/2-12/17. Tickets are going fast! Get yours today here.
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Anniversary Milestones- November 2023 |
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1 Year
Anna Marie Barajas Direct Support Professional, Residential Services, Wildwood
Alexandra Orneus Direct Support Professional, Residential Services, Long Hill
Alyssa Gonzalez Teacher Aide, Children’s Services, Kramer Learning Center
Charlie Robinson Direct Support Professional, Residential Services, Long Hill
Ergens Fleurantin Direct Support Pressional, Residential Services, York Town
SahJae Haskins Teacher Aide, Children’s Services, Spiegel Children’s Cetner
Noldy Etienne Direct Support Professional, Residential Services, SLF
5 Years
Stanley Fleurimond Lead Day Habilitation Specialist, Day Services, Connections Bethpage
Sherina Blake Direct Support Professional, Residential Services, Roslyn Heights
10 Years
Anthony Lopez Direct Support Professional, Residential Services, Hawthorne
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Welcome November New Hires! |
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Roobens Georges Direct Support Professional, Residential, Blake Ave
Stephanie Guelce Direct Support Professional, Residential, Bethpage 857
Dominic Guerra Direct Support Professional, Residential, Yorktown
Marie JN Baptiste Direct Support Professional, Residential, Bethpage 857
Benjamin Jones Direct Support Professional, Residential, Bethpage 857
Geovanni Joseph Teacher Aide, Children’s Services, Spiegel Center
Colleen Kelly Social Worker, Children’s Services, Kramer Learning Center
Lauren Kemp Direct Support Professional, Residential Services Lynbrook
Poetry King Direct Support Professional, Residential Services, Straight Path
Jynell Lawrence Direct Support Professional, Residential Services, Dix Hills
Suzette Lewin Direct Support Professional, Residential Services, Johnson Ave.
Connie Lobalsamo-Sorbie Social Worker, Children’s Services, Kramer Learning Center
Barbara Pelczar Registered Nurse, Residential Services, Bethpage 857
Stephen Pravato Day Habilitation Specialist, Day Services, Hauppauge
Joseph Rannazzisi Day Habilitation Specialist, Day Services, Hauppauge
Warren Rattray Direct Support Professional, Residential Services, Long Hill Rd.
Thomas Renaud Direct Support Professional, Residential Services, Spur Drive
Jewel Robinson Job Coach, Vocational Services, Bethpage 857
Soliossofonie Simonis Direct Support Professional, Residential Services, Bethpage 857
Chad Steele Day Habilitation Specialist, Day Services, Bethpage 857
Gina Taylor Direct Support Professional, Residential Services, Ontario
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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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Thank you to all who have submitted information
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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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