Seneca ARC Annual Report '09

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annual report 2009

Our Mission, Values and Operating Principles

Seneca Cayuga ARC is a not-for-profit agency comprised of people dedicated to assisting and supporting individuals with disabilities, their families and the community.

We provide opportunities and choices for treatment, employment, education, recreation and community living to assist individuals with disabilities in realizing a productive and fulfilling life.

D I G N I T Y A N D R E S P E C TWe believe that our consumers and our staff are our greatest resource and should always be treated with dignity and respect.

P E R S O N A L G R OW T HWe believe that all people should be given the opportunity to achieve their full potential in an environment that promotes personal growth and supports individual life choices.

S TA N DA R D S O F E XC E L L E N C EWe are committed to standards of excellence to ensure quality of services.

C O M M U N I C AT I O NWe will work to promote open communication and teamwork.

S A F E T YWe will provide a safe and accessible work environment for staff and consumers.

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Our concern of a “challenging economic environment” certainly came true as the state government, whose agencies channel a large portion of our economic support to us, has gone through major challenges and changes. We have had to take fiscally conservative positions in our operations to assure the long term financial viability of the agency as we strive to provide more services of even higher quality to the people we serve.

We are very proud of the reaction of our entire agency staff as they under took the daunting task of finding ever-more efficient ways to deliver services to the people we serve. Changes are often difficult to contemplate, let alone implement. Time and time again our staff has come up with creative ideas for improvements which have allowed us to keep moving forward in meeting our mission.

Our most significant change has come in the way we are providing

employment services. With New York State’s shift away from funding workshops, we have set the stage for closure of our Waterloo sheltered workshop. In its place, the new Enhanced Supported Employment program will provide individual opportunities for up to 19 persons in our workshops to secure integrated community based employment. We also completed the move of our Knit and Textile operations to the ITT-Gould’s Pumps, Inc. facility in Seneca Falls, increasing our manufacturing base while employing people with disabilities within a larger workforce.

In Seneca Falls, the opening of a new day habilitation site has enabled 20 young men to have full access to community activities. Also, substantial renovations to the Cayuga Street and Sackett Street residences

will allow every resident to have their own bedroom.

Last year marked an amazing milestone as we joined our fellow chapter agencies in celebrating NYSARC’s 60 years of service. Through the devoted work of thousands of volunteers, as well as paid staff, what began as a group of 10 people meeting in a home in the Bronx in 1949 to address the needs of developmentally disabled persons has grown to an organization that provides daily services to more than 60,000 individuals across New York State.

As we move into 2010, we must tap into the spirit of our founders and build upon the groundswell of support that has carried the agency on its very successful path. We realize that we cannot rely solely on governmental funding for the programs and facilities that we want and need to provide.

With renewed energy and support from the entire SCARC family – the persons we serve, family members, staff and volunteers – we will find

creative ways to maximize our resources and operate efficiently while we expand our scope of services to a population of citizens in our community that continues to need our encouragement and assistance.

Peter KoonPresident

Kevin SmithExecutive Director

Message from the President and Executive Director

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Peter Koon, Board President and Kevin Smith, Executive Director Seneca Cayuga ARC.

“Aerodynamically,

the bumble bee shouldn’t be able to fly,

but the bumble bee doesn’t know it

so it goes on flying anyway.”

— Mary Kay Ash

Be the bumble bee.

As a 20-year old man with Down Syndrome, Scott Spurling’s employment plan originally was limited to a referral for the Seneca Cayuga Industries (SCI) sheltered workshop.

Scott enjoyed earning a paycheck and working alongside his friends, but after nine years in the workshop, he wanted a “real job.” With the guidance of his Employment Specialist, Scott completed training in food services and worked at the agency’s North Street cafeteria until it closed in mid 2009.

Soon after, SCI received approval for participation in a five-year pilot program developed by the New York State Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (OMRDD). Through the Enhanced Supported Employment (ESE) program, 19 persons receiving workshop services now have opportunities to work part-time in community businesses while getting more intensive individualized support.

“With SCI’s experienced staff on site to train, supervise, and support the workers, it has not been difficult to convince area employers of the program’s benefits,” according to Kevin Spillane, Director of Business Operations.

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Scott SpurlingMid-Lakes Navigation

Company became one of the first businesses to participate. The company, who offers daily lunch and dinner cruises on Skaneateles Lake, had an opening in food services. Aware of Scott’s interest, the vocational staff knew he would be a perfect candidate. When they discussed the opportunity with him, his face lit up as he excitedly asked, “I’m going to have a real job?”

The ESE program proved to be a great success for both employee and employer. “Scott performed many important tasks each day – separating baking potatoes, bagging ice, helping with supplies and cleaning projects,” remarked Jean Ellis, Kitchen Manager. “He worked in a friendly and conscientious manner while always amusing his co-workers with his great sense of humor.”

With a memorable summer of work experience on his resume, Scott is now eager to transition to a position that will offer year-round employment. The Mid-Lakes crew will miss Scott, but look forward to welcoming a new employee from the ESE program.

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“We are, each of us

angels with only one wing;

and we can only fly

by embracing one another.”

— Luciano de Crescenzo

Fly like an angel.

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When it comes to how Laurie Dymock performs her job, Transportation Manager Curt Schreiner doesn’t even hesitate, “She’s as solid as a rock, yet as gentle as an angel. She is one of the most dedicated and dependable staff I have ever had and she genuinely cares about each individual.”

As a Van Aide for the past twelve years, Laurie is well-trained in CPR, First Aid, and vehicle safety, but the big difference is something that can’t be acquired through training – true compassion.

Laurie’s route includes transporting several people in wheelchairs and she takes full responsibility for their safety and comfort. “It’s not an easy job,” claims Louise Maloney, Transportation Assistant. “Each vehicle entry and exit is repetitive and time-consuming, but the only time Laurie complains is if a route change will place someone on another bus and out of her care.”

That level of care will soon be available for more people with disabilities when Seneca Cayuga ARC assumes the lead agency role for establishing a Job Access Mobility Management Program in Cayuga County. Through the

New Freedom Program, the agency will be able to integrate the current fixed bus route systems of other not-for-profit agencies with ride-sharing and van-pooling. SCARC has already acquired and installed the first completely web-based transportation tracking and reservation system which will help to maximize the capacity of the existing county-wide transportation system for people with disabilities. Staff training and software modification will be complete by summer’s end.

“When this program is up and running, we’ll be able to network with other agencies to obtain information on who needs transportation, to where, and when. It will streamline efforts and increase efficiency, which will result in a great deal of savings,” says Doug Reiss, Director of Fiscal Services.

“While the New Freedom grant will assist in providing more efficient transportation, it is only through staff like Laurie that we can provide the high quality of care that that each and every person deserves.” says Kevin Smith, Executive Director.

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Laurie Dymock

“Be glad of life because

it gives you the chance to love

and to work and to play

and to look up at the stars.”

— Henry Van Dyke

Choose to be happy.

As the contractors put the finishing touches on renovated space at our Sackett Street house (an Individualized Residential Alternative or IRA), they had no idea of the impact it would have. For them, attaching a hinge on the new bedroom door was a sign the job was nearly done. For 49-year old Ricky Kime, it signified the beginning of a new lifestyle.

Since moving from home to Sackett Street in 1997, Ricky had shared his bedroom space with at least three different roommates over the years. While others in the house had their own bedroom, a portable divider cut his 13 by 14 foot room in half. When the agency announced its plan to reconfigure residential services to allow for single bedrooms, staff members were concerned about how he would adjust to the change.

It quickly became clear that not only has Ricky enjoyed his privacy, he has blossomed because of it. “Sometimes he watches television, sometimes he just enjoys the solitude, but having his own room, complete

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with new furniture and TV, has given Ricky a sense of pride that has helped to increase his independence”, states Karleen Stahlnecker, Certified Skills Coordinator.

Others residents have benefited as well. A new “quiet area” on the basement level enables them to visit with friends without having to share the common living room.

“These changes were all part of our residential reconfiguration initiative,” explains Jo Petroccia, Director of Residential Services. “Since 2001 we have opened ten IRA’s in Cayuga County and renovated two homes in Seneca County. We wanted to ensure that people have a choice of where they lived, each house accommodates single bedrooms for everyone and all homes are physically accessible.”

With the Sackett Street IRA renovation complete, the agency has accomplished this goal. As a result, that new door has opened to much more than a bedroom for Ricky and many other residents.

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Ricky Kime

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Looking to the FutureA little more than a decade ago, Seneca ARC and Cayuga ARC merged. The move combined the talents of many caring employees dedicated to improving the lives of each individual they serve. The merged entity has been able to offer varied services more efficiently and economically, while ensuring strong financial management of its resources.

The Clark Street Road facility in Auburn is a shining example. In 2008, the agency reduced operating expenses by moving a Day Habilitation program into specially designed, fully accessible space in the new building. Consolidating staff from nine different locations throughout Cayuga County has improved communication and cut

down on transportation expenses. With increased public visibility in a highly traveled area, Seneca Cayuga ARC also has gained greater name recognition in the community.

The agency is moving ahead to improve its programs, upgrade its facilities, and consolidate staff in Seneca County. The renovation of its former workshop building at 1083 Waterloo-Geneva Road in Waterloo will cut costs and streamline operations by uniting staff from five different sites. More importantly, the new Community Learning Center will offer a base for training persons with developmental disabilities to work in community jobs and receive the supports they need to succeed. Opportunities in employment training, life skills, leisure activities,

and volunteer work will provide many choices for meaningful participation in the life of the community.

Challenging economic times highlight our growing need to replace government monies that have been cut and discover new funding sources so that we may continue to provide essential services to more than 1,100 persons in Seneca and Cayuga counties. Community support from the businesses and residents of both counties will enable Seneca Cayuga ARC to continue to enrich the lives of individuals with intellectual and other developmental disabilities.

Challenging economic

times highlight our growing

need to replace government

monies that have been cut

and discover new funding

sources so that we may

continue to provide essential

services to more than 1,100

persons in Seneca and

Cayuga counties.

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The new Community Learning Center will offer a base for training

persons with developmental disabilities to work in community jobs

and receive the supports they need to succeed.

2009 Donors

Jeffrey L. Abbott

Thomas & Joanne Ackerley

David & Kathleen Alfieri

Grace Allison

Debra J. Anderson

Judi Anderson

Ruby F. Anderson

Mariellen Androsko

American Legion Post 1107

American Legion S-K Post 1324

Anonymous

Wendy Applebee

Austin Physical Therapy

Nancy Backus

Bailey, Haskell & LaLonde

Robert J. Baker

Eleanor Barber

Barrett Marine, Inc.

Bass Pro Shops

Doris Beauter

Jeb & Diana Becker

The Becker McClean Co.

Julie Bellone

Dennis & Mary Ann Bender

Bennett Bolt Works, Inc.

Mary Blodgett

BonaDent Laboratories, Inc.

The Bonadio Group

Richard & Kitty Boni

Bouck Real Estate

Boyle & Anderson, P.C.

Eugene B. Bradshaw

Lynn M. Bragg

Mai Buchhloz

Edward & Alecia Butts

BVR Construction Company

Case Avenue, Inc.

Rose Casper

Cayuga Lake National Bank

Cayuga Seneca Community

Action Agency

Central Exterminating Co.

Randy & Mary Ellen

Chamberlin

Jo Anne Charles

Duane Chrysler

John & Corrine Cochol

Coe-Genung Funeral Home

Marilyn Cole

Community Bank, NA

Community Computer

Services

Conley and Son Excavating

Wally Cooper

Corporate Care of the

Finger Lakes

Tom & Judith Coughlin

Peter & Sue Ellen Crego

Diane Dailey

D’Amico Plumbing & Heating

Teresa M. DeJohn

Jane Denman

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Alice DePasquale

Laurie Desotell

Debbie Dhalle

Samuel & Dorothy Dickieson

William & Wynn Donofrio

Wendy W. Doyle

Dryden Mutual Insurance Co.

Eagle Auto Center, Inc.

El Rayess Architects

Mark A. Elmer

Empire Hardware & Machinery

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Foundation

Eric & Marilyn Erickson

Joseph & Rose Errico

Arthur H. Evans

Edward & Kathleen Fagen

Finger Lakes Extrusion

Finger Lakes Podiatry

Betty C. Finsterwalder

First Presbetyrian Church

Gail O. Fletcher

John W. Foster

Dr. Edward Franzoni

Carlo L. Frappolli

Fucillo Ford of Seneca Falls

G. W. Lisk Company, Inc.

Gay & Son Agency, Inc.

Kim Granato

Klare A. Gunnip

Martha L. Hahn

Donald & Shirley Hake

Kimberly Halicy

Hanlon Architects PC

G. Scott & Mary Pat Harris

Gary Hart

Robert & Pamela Herman

Heieck-Pelc Funeral Home

Scott Heinekamp

Jeffrey & Deborah Hoffman

Dr. Herbert & Rebecca Holden

Wayne & Bonnie Hoskins

Howe & Rusling, Inc.

Richard & Irene Hubbell

Barbara S. Hunt

IESI Seneca Meadows, Inc.

Integrated Textile Solutions

ITT/Goulds Pumps, Inc.

Jack Donovan & Company

Linda Janas

Richard & Burnice Jarosz

Rhonda Jasper

Gordon & Gayle Jensen

Johnston Paper

Richard J. Jones

Marcia Kaiser

Dr. Joseph F. Karpinski

Martin Keough

Edward & Barbara Kime

Thomas & Karen Kime

Dorothy H. Kime

Knights of Columbus

Council 207

Diane Koester

Assemblyman Brian Kolb

Peter & Betsey Koon

Stanley J. Kott

David J. Kowatch

Kozy Heating &

Air Conditioning

Denise Kraebel

Ladies Auxiliary VFW

Post 1975

Thomas & Roberta Laribee

Kenneth Larsen

Richard & Arlene Laude

David & Anne Lee

David & Marielen Leonard

Susan Lipinoga

William Lockwood, Sr.

Linda Longwell

Al & Natalie Loucks

Clifford & Mary Lucas

Lynch Furniture of Auburn

Gerald & Diane Macaluso

Magee Country Diner, Inc.

Kathleen Maginnity

Michael & Louise Maloney

Charles & Ruth Mann

Jennifer L. Marquart

Michele Marribitt

Nancy A. McCormick

Ralph & June McDowell

Bill & Betty McMahon

MDI Truck

Microtel Inn & Suites

Midstate Mutual Insurance

Doris M. Mitchell

Ted & Joanne Moore

Moore Painting &

Wallpapering

Anna Morreale

Morse-Collins, Inc.

Mull Funeral Home

New York Bus Sales

We are pleased to recognize our supporters whose generosity enables us to provide choices and opportunities to the individuals we serve.

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Dr. David & Janice Nichols

Nicoletta Construction Co.

Albert Nivison

Ted & Pat Novak

Nucor Steel Auburn, Inc.

Assemblyman Bob Oaks

Oakwood Service Center

Denis O’Rourke

Margaret M. Osborne

Barbara Ostrander

Owasco Beverage Inc.

Rebecca Palmer

Rose Palmieri

Sylvia Papperman

Patchen Real Estate

Sandy Peer

Dr. Joseph T. Perillo

Peter Koch Chrysler-

Dodge-Jeep

Jim & Helen Petersen

Richard & Donna Peterson

Philadelphia Insurance

Companies

Rick & Marilyn Pierce

Eleanor Pinchak

Plis Funeral Home, Inc.

Beulah C. Pollard

Joseph Poole

Ray and Susan Porsch

Portico Properties

Robert C. Prosser

R. M. Lill, Inc.

Patricia Rafferty

Richard & Margaret Redmond

Paul & Teresa Reichhart

Daniela Reilly

Relph Benefit Advisors

Elaine M. Ross

Mary C. Roth

G. William & Ann Ryan

Barbara L. Ryan

Sacred Heart &

St. Ann Churches

Cynthia St. George

Salva Electric, Inc.

Ronald & Dina Sandroni

Cindy L. Saracino

Dominick & Suzanne Schillace

Willard & Jean Schwarting

Guy Robinson & Lynn Scott

Dave Sealy

Janet Seemann

Seneca Falls Savings Bank

Seneca Falls Veterinary

Hospital

Seneca-Ontario Community

Services

Sessler Companies

Richard & Elizabeth Shipley

Sinicropi and Healy, LLP

Colleen S. Siwarski

Kevin & Terri Smith

Edith Smith

Jeannette Smith

Paul Smith

Donna K. Southwood

Dr. Roger & Alice Spier

Stardust Foundation of CNY

Starlite Lanes

Statewide Roofing

Jeanne Stebbins

Kelly Stockwell

Isabelle Sullivan

Sunset Bowl

Superior Insulation

SureHands Lift &

Care Systems

Le Swallow

The Liberty Store

Kathryn Tomaselli

Marty & Judith Toombs

Total Lighting Concepts

Michael & Molly Trapani

Charles & Paula Trepcos

Sharon Trerise

Upstate Paving, LLC

Upstate Temperature Control

Valley Pharmacy

Donna M. VanAllan

Vance Metal Fabricator Inc.

Doug & Michele VanGiesen

Laurel Vargason

Wendy Varricchio-Fletcher

Neil & Karen Vellone

Gary & Anne Ventura

Anthony & Kathleen Vetrano

Villano’s Deli

Ben J. & Michelle Vitale

Gary Walborn

Wal-Mart Store #1705

Waterloo Eye Care

Waterloo Lions Club

Elizabeth Watkins

Wayne Cooperative Insurance

Susanne Webster

John M. Wejko

Ed & Karen Westburgh, Jr.

Westside Auto Repair

Arthur Whitney

Dorothy Jane Wilson

Pamela Wilson

Wilson Press & Mailhouse

Susan & Donald Witchey

Steven & Katie Wright

WVT Communications

Gary & Jene Younkin

Memorial Gifts

In memory of

Raymond Corrigan

Margaret Spencer

In memory of

John Leiker

Christina Malycha DeVos

Frances Ferrara

Paul & Brenda McGuane

Shirley Wikiera

In memory of

Dr. & Mrs. Gordon Eadie

Jeannette B. Chappell

In memory of

Delores McCann

Helen Sharp

In memory of Leonard Sathre

ITT Corporation

In memory of

Brett Hake

Robert & Joan Wittwer

In memory of

Lester McDowell

Lynn B.Bidwell

Scott Bidwell

In memory of

Irma Vasco

Nancy O’Hara

While every effort was made to ensure the accuracy of this listing, we apologize for any omissions. Please call the Resource Development Office at 539-5067 with any corrections or additions.

We also want to thank everyone who shared their dollars, gifts, time, and talents by supporting our fundraising efforts and providing activities for persons with disabilities. Every dollar and each special service has enriched meaningful programs such as Camp Columbus, The Gordon Eadie Activity Center, Early Steps and F.A.M.E.

Thank you for your generosity and support.

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Financial Report for 2009S U P P O R T A N D R E V E N U E

Medicaid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 19,361,328 Sales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,987,572 New York State OMRDD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,060,482 Participant Fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,232,277 New York State VESID/DOH/OMH . . . . . . . . . . 701,368 Grants/County/Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 634,276 Donations/Contributions/ Investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 339,002

TOTAL $ 28,316,305

E X P E N D I T U R E S

Day Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 6,946,359Seneca Cayuga Industries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6,690,026Residential Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,628,640Karl D. Warrner Clinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,073,992Early Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123,963Community Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,473,511Opportunities for People Through Services . . . 288,569Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 321,575Administration/Chapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2,359,500

TOTAL $27,906,135

P E O P L E S E RV E D

Intake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .267

Clinical ServicesClinic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .733Early Intervention/Preschool . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Community ServicesAlzheimer’s Day and Respite . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Day Habilitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34Residential Habilitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58Family Support and Reimbursement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .253Respite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206Service Coordination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .397Guardianship . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Behavioral Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Autism Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Individual Support Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Day ServicesDay Habilitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .285

F.A.M.E. Center for Creative Expression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Residential Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108Respite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Vocational ServicesDirect Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113Enhanced Supported Employment . . . . . . . . . .6Supported Employment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .251Workcenter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65Pre-vocational . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

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O F F I C E R SPeter KoonPresident

John E. Becker, IIVice President

Thomas AckerleyTreasurer

Rose PalmieriSecretary

A D M I N I S T R AT I V E S TA F FKevin SmithExecutive Director

Kate SinicropiAssociate Executive Director – Program Support

Maria HastingsAssociate Executive Director –Administrative Support

Jodi HollandDirector of Community Services

Bill KaminskiDirector of Human Resources

Maria MayoDirector of Vocational Services

Jo PetrocciaDirector of Residential Services

Douglas ReissDirector of Fiscal Services

David SealyDirector of Clinical Services

Kevin SpillaneDirector of Business Operations

Jeanne StebbinsDirector of Day Services

Martin ToombsDirector of Information Systems

Pam WilsonDirector of F.A.M.E. Center for Creative Expression

Susan WitcheyDirector of Quality Assurance

Peter Koon John E. Becker, II Thomas Ackerley Rose Palmieri Peter Crego

Rob Gould Mary Pat Harris Robert Herman Jeffrey Hoffman

Board of Directors and Administrative Staff

D I R E C T O R SPeter CregoRob GouldMary Pat Harris Robert HermanJeffrey HoffmanWill SchwartingMichael TrapaniSharon Trerise

A DV I S O R Y B OA R D M E M B E R Carlo Frappolli

Michael Trapani

Will Schwarting

Sharon Trerise Carlo Frappolli

SENECA CAY UGA A RC IS…

1083 Waterloo-Geneva Road Waterloo, NY 13165

Alzheimer’s RespiteCamp ColumbusCHANCES Autism Support ServicesCommunity RecreationConsumer-Directed Personal AssistanceDay HabilitationEarly StepsF.A.M.E. Center for Creative ExpressionFamily Support and Reimbursement

WATERLOO1083 Waterloo-Geneva Road Waterloo, NY 13165 315-539-5067(fax) 315-539-3735

www.sencayarc.org.

AUBURN1521 Clark Street RoadAuburn, NY 13021315-612-0100(fax) 315-255-2328

Gordon Eadie Activity CenterGuardianshipKarl D. Warner ClinicResidential ServicesRespite Seneca Cayuga IndustriesService CoordinationTransition SupportTransportation

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