SEPTEMBER 2025

Dear Staff,

Welcome to September! As an organization, we join the rest of our community celebrating our exceptional DSPs for Direct Support Professional Recognition Week, starting on September 7th. Our DSPs are truly the heart of ACLD. Through their tireless dedication, they transform lives and bring our mission to life every single day. Please know that our gratitude extends far beyond this week. Your hard work, compassion, and selflessness are appreciated each and every day.

Later in September we will also celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15- October 15. At ACLD, we proudly celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month as a time to honor the rich histories, cultures and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities that strengthen our company and our country.

In this edition of Limelight we will celebrate these two important recognitions, take a look at the most recent Organizational Care dress-up days, and learn about other news and activities from around 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

Organizational Care Corner

Anniversary Milestones- September 2025

1 Year

Andrew Miano Day Habilitation Specialist, Day Services, Oasis Hauppauge

Alexa Sautter Job Coach, Vocational Services, Bethpage 857

Lisa Cassenti Special Educator, Children's Services, Kramer Learning Center

Caitlin Ryan Teacher Aide, Children's Services, Kramer Learning Center

Rebeca Rancy Direct Support Professional, Residential Services, Malts Ave

Jude Denis Direct Support Professional, Residential Services, Nesconset

Christelle Cadet Direct Support Professional, Residential Services, Hawthorne

Bethchina Louisdor Direct Support Professional, Residential Services, Louis Kossuth

Annastaisa Williams Direct Support Professional, Residential Services, Bethpage 857

Arnelle Hilaire HRIS, Human Resources, Bethpage 807

Carolina Artigau-Immor Teacher Aide-Float, Children's Services, Bethpage 807

Cherline Jean Jacques, Residential Nurse, Residential Services, Bethpage 857

Anika Simpson Behavior Intervention Specialist, Residential Services, Bethpage 857

Arlyn Cruz Day Habilitation Specialist, Day Services, B.L.U.E.

Kristin Smales Teacher Aide, Children's Services, Kramer Learning Center

Bethzaida Zilerion Behavior Support Specialist, Children's Services, Kramer Learning Center

Johnson JeanFrancois Direct Support Professional, Residential Services, Chichester

Michael Nolan Maintenance Aide, Administrative Services, Bethpage 857

Tyler Mann Direct Support Professional, Residential Services, Sejon

Mariah Colon Job Coach, Vocational, Bethpage 857

5 Years

Marclees St Vil Direct Support Professional, Residential Services, Magnolia

Amber Fitzgerald Direct Support Professional, Residential Services, Seaford

James Adeus Direct Support Professional, Residential Services, Baldwin

Jeanne Louis Respite Counselor, Day Services, Bethpage 807

Rachele Beaubraun Direct Support Professional, Residential Services, Lybrook

10 Years

Jemina Charestin Direct Support Professional, Residential Services, Bethpage 857

Barbara Sheppy Direct Support Professional, Residential Services, Syosset

Jennifer Perry Lo Bue Senior Compliance Analyst, Administrative Services, Bethpage 807

Heather Angstreich Assistant Director of Development and Community Relations, Administrative Services, Bethpage 807

25 Years

June Morter Human Resources Assistant, Human Resources, Bethpage 807

Welcome August New Hires



Alexa Alfieri Behavior Support Specialist, Children's Services, Kramer Learning Center

Gay Auguste Direct Support Professional, Residential services, Bethpage 857

Betty Charles Direct Support Professional, Residential Services, Bethpage 857

Ella Chen Day Habilitation Specialist, Day Services, Levittown Bridges

Christine Hagemann Speech Therapist, Children's Services, Spiegel Children's Center

Neissa Jacques Direct Support Professional, Residential Services, Alice Court

Wandelson Lauredent Direct Support Professional, Residential Services, Phelps

Bigord Mystal Direct Support Professional, Residential Services, Phelps

Mariela Riasco Mendieta Teacher Aide, Children's Services, Kramer Learning Center

Shatrinda Smith Lead Day Habilitation Specialist, Day Services, Bethpage 837

Invya Towns Day Habilitation Specialist, Day Services, Hauppauge

Ruth Vargas Day Habilitation Specialist, Day Services, PWW East Islip

Dae-Vonna Williams Day Habilitation Specialist, Day Services, Hauppauge

Jeff Brice Direct Support Professional, Residential Services, Baldwin

Beddly Cambronne Day Habilitation Specialist, Day Services, Hauppauge

La Niya Clark Teacher Aide-Float, Children's Services, Kramer Learning Center

Natalie Dana Registered Nurse, Residential Services, Bethpage 857

Shanelle Garvin Residential Assistant Manager, Residential Services, Syosset

Eileen Gibbons Special Educator, Children's Services, Kramer Learning Center

Kendria James Payroll Specialist, Finance, Bethpage 807

Reana Lamptey Direct Support Professional, Residential Services, Russell Gardens

Max Renois Direct Support Professional, Residential Services, Bethpage 857

Amanda Robinson Direct Support Professional, Residential Services, Bethpage 857

Dawn Taylor Residential Manager, Residential Services, St. James

Krishaniya Thompson Day Habilitation Specialist, Day Services, Glen Cove Bridges

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