Rose Ball 2023 Online Journal

NASSAU COUNTY AHRC FOUNDATION, INC. 73RD ANNUAL ROSE BALL to benefit children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities

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Thursday, June 8, 2023

HONOREES Leadership Award Recipient

Jean-Pierre Lardoux, AIA, NCARB Principal Architect Fusion Architecture, PLLC

Humanitarian Award Recipient

Julie Bates, M.D.

Medical Director Advantage Care Health Centers

Thomas F. Moore Rose Ball Chair

Lisa M. Cavalieri Rose Ball Journal Chair Fusion Architecture

The 2023 Rose Ball journal is a publication of the Nassau County AHRC Foundation

About AHRC Foundation In 1994, AHRC Foundation was founded by key members of Nassau County’s I/DD community and members of the Long Island corporate community.

The Foundation’s goal was simple; to provide a financial safety net for the I/ DD community that would ensure high-quality services would be available, regardless of budget shortfalls and/or the political climate.

Since then, the Foundation has provided needed and strategic supports grant awards that advance the health, education, independence, acceptance and varied opportunities for children and adults with I/DD across their lifetime.

The Foundation continues to raise needed funds through special events and planned giving/legacy programs.

AHRC Foundation manages two pooled special needs trusts. Unlike other types of trusts, pooled trusts are managed by a non-profit organization.

AHRC Foundation board members serve as the trustees and possess knowledge of the law, finance and the specific issues facing people with I/ DD. AHRC Foundation trusts are an option for families for whom setting up an individual supplemental needs trust may be too complicated, costly or when there remains a question of selecting a trustee.

The Foundation’s supports a continuum of services that include Health, Education, Respite for caregivers, community inclusion initiatives and guardianship supports. Recent areas of support and grantees include: Health – The Foundation’s commitment to health included a multi-year grant award to Advantage Care Health Centers, to support its expansion into the Freeport, Long Island community. Support continues as it builds upon its medical, dental and mental/behavioral health services all members of the community regardless of their ability to pay.

Education – Brookville Center for Children’s Services, an organization approved by the New York State Education Department and the Department of Health to provide educational and therapeutic services to children with developmental delays or disabilities. Operating 12 months a year, BCCS educates and supports over 1000 Long Island Children, with and without developmental disabilities.

Guardianship – The Foundation recognizes that there are people with I/DD who require the protections of legal guardianship as they exist in New York State. The Foundation actively supports guardianship services provided by AHRC Nassau. Each year, the Foundation grants funds to pay a portion of the salary of its Guardianship coordinator to ensure a dedicated representative is established to work in partnership with the person along with his/her other support systems.

Additionally, the Foundation provides support to the Center for Children, Family and the Law at the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University to assist families who do not have the financial resources to obtain guardianship for their family member who qualifies under the 17A guardianship law. It is a dynamic partnership, where law students under supervision, assist families through the guardianship process to achieve these appointments.

Respite and Recreation – The Foundation’s commitment to community inclusion and healthy living are fulfilled in grants made to Citizens Options Unlimited, and most recently, in its support to AHRC Nassau for the Thomas S. Gulotta Wheatly Farms & Arts Center. Full community inclusion, participation and access are areas of focus for the AHRC Foundation.

Additional Examples of Who We’ve Supported Over the Past Year: Autism Society of America / Nassau | Suffolk Chapter HorseAbility Long Island Center for Independent Living Nassau Suffolk Law Services Committee Nassau Suffolk Services for Autism (NSSA) Pal-O-Mine Equestrian Self-Advocacy Association of NYS (SANYS) Surf for All

To learn more, please visit us at www.ahrcfoundation.org Nassau County AHRC Foundation, Inc. 189 Wheatley Road, #3, Brookville, NY 11545 Mary McNamara, Foundation Director (516) 626 – 1075, ext. 1133

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Nassau County AHRC Foundation Board of Directors Officers Thomas P. Rosicki, Esq., President John M. Chase, Esq., Secretary Lloyd Groveman, Vice President Robert M. Pascucci, Esq., Treasurer Directors Martin B. Boorstein Rady Bruell Jack Garofalo Robert Griffith Kathleen C. Maggi Thomas F. Moore David L. Nagler, Esq. Jack N. Posner, Esq. Michael Ross Daniel Serota Harrietta Traversa Edward E. Yardeni, Ph.D. 189 Wheatley Road #3, Brookville, NY 11545-2699 (516) 626-1075, ext. 1138 • Fax (516) 626-1092 www.ahrcfoundation.org

Message from

Thomas P. Rosicki, Esq. President

Nassau County AHRC Foundation, Inc.

It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the AHRC Foundation Rose Ball.

Your support of our mission acts as a catalyst, igniting meaningful and lasting change in the lives of children and adults with developmental disabilities, their families, and the communities we call home. Your generosity goes far beyond monetary contributions; it exemplifies a profound commitment to inclusion, compassion, and understanding.

The AHRC Foundation stands as a beacon of philanthropic support for AHRC Nassau, Brookville Center for Children’s Services, Citizens Options Unlimited and Advantage Care Health Centers. Additionally, it extends its reach by providing grants to over a dozen community-based organizations dedicated to advancing focus areas of community inclusion, job readiness, health, and education. Over the past three years, the AHRC Foundation has awarded over $1,000,000 in grants across Long Island.

Through these funds, we are fostering of a more inclusive and accessible society…and there is more to do.

For this reason, I am especially pleased to share a very special thank you to tonight’s honorees – Leadership Award Recipient, Jean-Pierre Lardoux, Principal Architect, Fusion Architecture and Julie Bates, M.D., Medical Director, Advantage Care Health Centers. Through their respective professions, each honoree has made a lasting impact on the lives of people with developmental disabilities.

Every single one of you has played an essential role in our journey.

Tonight, let’s celebrate the “can do” spirit that defines us and embrace the excitement of what lies ahead.

NASSAU COUNTY AHRC FOUNDATION 2023 ROSE BALL COMMITTEE AND BOARD ROSE BALL CHAIR Thomas F. Moore

Kathleen Maggi* JP Morgan

ROSE BALL JOURNAL CHAIR Lisa M. Cavalieri Fusion Architecture

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Judge Gail Prudenti Center for Children, Families and the Law Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University

Martin A. Boorstein * Rady Bruell* John M. Chase, Esq. Chase, Rathkopf & Chase Harry “Hersh” D. Cohen Clearbridge Investments Adam B. Cole BDO USA, LLP Kerry Delaney Partners Health Plan Mary Ellen Diver Advantage Care Health Centers Jack Garofalo* Doug Golub President & Co-Founder, MediSked, LLC Robert Griffith* Credit Suisse

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Message from

Thomas F. Moore Rose Ball Chairman

We come together each year at the AHRC Foundation Rose Ball with a special purpose. It’s an evening to be present and show our support for children and adults with developmental disabilities while recognizing distinguished members of our community who have supported our mission in meaningful ways. We are deeply honored to be recognizing two individuals who have made a lasting impact within our community.

We are pleased to present the Foundation’s Leadership Award to JeanPierre Lardoux, AIA, NCARB, Principal Architect of Fusion Architecture PLLC. Throughout his career, JP has dedicated himself to enhancing safety and accessibility for the people with developmental disabilities at AHRC Nassau, Citizens Options Unlimited and countless other agencies serving people with I/DD. Over the past decade alone, JP has successfully completed more than 35 substantial renovation projects for AHRC. In addition to his hands-on involvement, JP serves as an ongoing expert resource for provider agencies.

The Foundation’s Leadership Award is being presented to one of our own, Julie Bates, M.D., Medical Director, Advantage Care Health Centers. Dr. Bates has been a part of the AHRC family for over 30 years and it is a privilege to recognize her care, compassion and service that goes well beyond her job title. Her professional and compassionate approach has touched the lives of countless families, and her commitment to the wellbeing of others is inspiring. We are so honored to have Dr. Julie Bates as our 2023 Humanitarian Award Recipient.

Thank you all again for your continued generosity. From the bottom of my heart, thank you and God bless.

Message from

Stanfort J. Perry CEO | AHRC Nassau

It is my pleasure to join with leadership in welcoming you to the annual Rose Ball. This evening is both a time of celebration and introspection as we acknowledge the valuable experiences of the past three years, knowing that there is more for us to accomplish together than we might have ever imagined.

To do this, we must be founded on supports and services of the very highest quality. AHRC Nassau continues to be a leader, within New York State and beyond. Last August, AHRC Nassau with affiliate organization, Citizens Options Unlimited, were reaccredited with the highest level possible from CQL | The Council on Quality and Leadership with their four-year PersonCentered Excellence Accreditation With Distinction. Following up this enormous achievement, in May, AHRC Nassau and Citizens were once again designated by New York State’s Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) as Compass agencies. Staff members, at every level of the organization, demonstrate our mission, vision and values in all they do and we are the stronger for it.

As we meet each new challenge and opportunity, we remain grateful for the support of families, a caring community, and friends in government. We gratefully add our deep appreciation and congratulations to honorees – Julie Bates, M.D., this year’s Humanitarian Award recipient and Jean-Pierre Lardoux, AIA, NCARB, this year’s Leadership Award recipient. Both honorees are part of the fabric of our community and continue to demonstrate the commitment and service we rely on to fulfill our promise to future generations.

Thank you for your caring, compassion and continued support. Enjoy the evening!

AHRC Foundation Community Trust Program AHRC Foundation Community Trust Program allows people with developmental disabilities to have their own trust fund to provide for their supplemental needs without affecting that person’s eligibility for government benefits. The trust can be funded by a parent, relative, any other person for a loved one or by the beneficiary individually.

Community Trust I is for parents, relatives or other loved ones who desire to utilize their own funds to establish a trust fund for a person with a developmental disability to ensure their supplemental needs are met after the donor has passed on.

Community Trust II allows a person with a developmental disability who already has their own resources through income, inheritance, lawsuit award or legal settlement to participate, thus protecting their assets while maintaining their government benefits. In some cases, this type of trust is the only option for those beneficiaries who want to have use of their funds during their lifetime while still benefiting from available government programs.

The minimum initial contribution is $10,000 upon acceptance of the Sponsor Agreement with the balance of the $25,000 to be paid within 5 years. Trust accounts can be funded during your lifetime or through a bequest under your will or as a designated beneficiary under a life insurance policy, retirement account or other asset.

The Trustees are Foundation Board Members, as well as parents or siblings of men and women with intellectual and developmental disabilities. These Trustees have extensive backgrounds in the law, banking, insurance and finance. The funds are invested in a balanced portfolio in accordance with the Trust’s investment policy, which is established by the Trustees. The Trustees utilize the services of a professional custodian and investment advisor.

To learn more about the Community Trust Program please call Mary McNamara, Foundation Director at (516) 626-1000, ext. 1133, or email foundationtrustservices@ahrc.org.

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2023 Leadership Award Recipient JEAN PIERRE LARDOUX, AIA, NCARB Principal Architect FUSION ARCHITECTURE, PLLC

For over 30 years, Jean-Pierre “JP” Lardoux, AIA, NCARB, has made significant contributions to the quality of life of Long Island’s disability community. In his role as Founder and Principal Architect at Fusion Architecture, PLLC, Lardoux has worked extensively increasing the ease, safety, and accessibility of spaces for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as elderly, mentally ill, low-income, and homeless populations.

In a career marked by excellence, Lardoux specializes in providing comprehensive architectural planning and development services. He has successfully spearheaded over 100 residential renovations for AHRC Nassau and Citizens Options Unlimited, certified by New York State’s Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD). He has also supported countless construction projects for day habilitation centers, Article 28, 31, and 32 Clinics, Corporate offices, schools, and summer camps. In addition to his hands-on involvement, JP serves as an ongoing expert resource.

He generously volunteers his time to assess potential projects and offer guidance, enabling the exploration of various options and solutions during the initial stages of decision-making through commissioning. His expertise and willingness to assist have proven invaluable in helping determine the best course of action across dozens of provider organizations.

In addition to his extensive experience, Lardoux has expanded his professional qualifications. A graduate of NYIT, he is a registered architect in seven states, maintains memberships with The American Institute of Architects (AIA), is certified by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB), serves as a NYS CEO, HERS Rater, BPI Certified professional, Certified Green Globes Professional, CSI CDT, and NYS Home Inspector.

Notably, Lardoux has been honored with six award-winning projects in the DOE Housing Innovation Awards for his expertise in zero-energy ready homes. These credentials further demonstrate his dedication and expertise in the field.

2023 Humanitarian Award Recipient JULIE BATES, M.D. Medical Director Advantage Care Health Centers

Julie Bates, MD, has dedicated her life to providing exceptional medical care to children and adults with developmental disabilities.

Guided by her father’s example and witnessing the impact doctors can have on the lives of others, she attended the prestigious Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara. From there she went on to complete the SUNY Stony Brook Fifth Pathway Program, specializing in Internal Medicine.

Recognized as Resident of the Year at Nassau University Medical Center, Dr. Bates began her career at AHRC Nassau in 1989, serving as the medical director for the newly opened Helen Kaplan Intermediate Care Facility (ICF).

In 1994, she became the medical director for the Article 16 Clinics located in Freeport and Plainview. During this time, Dr. Bates was an attending physician and member of the quality improvement committee at Northwell Plainview, while also working in private practice.

In 2004, Dr. Bates embraced a new chapter in her professional journey by accepting the full-time position of Medical Director and Primary Care Physician at the all-new Advantage Care Diagnostic and Treatment Center located on AHRC Nassau’s Brookville campus. Since then, Advantage Care Health Centers has emerged as an award-winning Federally Qualified Health Center. Today, Advantage Care supports the health of nearly 2400 patents through 32,0000 visits annually. Dr. Bates attributes this success to the remarkable team of caring professionals she is fortunate to work with.

With exceptional dedication and a genuine love for her work, Dr. Bates continues to welcome new patients. Her commitment to compassionate healthcare and her ability to connect make her a trusted and relied upon professional by her patients, their families, staff members and the greater community.

Rose Ball Humanitarian Award Recipients

2023 Julie Bates, M.D.

2022 Joseph S. Saladino

Medical Director Advantage Care Health Centers

Supervisor Town of Oyster Bay

2021 Laura Curran

2019 Judge Gail Prudenti

Nassau County Executive

2018 Martin B. Boorstein

Founding Director | Nassau County AHRC Foundation, Inc. Director and Finance Committee Chairman | AHRC Nassau Founder | Life Care Data Exchange, LLC Founding Director and Treasurer | Partners Health Plan, Inc.

2016 Steve Bellone

Suffolk County Executive

Dean and Executive Director Center for Children, Families and the Law Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University

2017 Madeline Singas

Nassau County District Attorney

2015 Michael Mascari

Executive Director, AHRC Nassau

Rose Ball Leadership Award Recipients

2023 Jean-Pierre Lardoux,

2022 Doug Golub

AIA, NCARB Principal Architect Fusion Architecture, PLLC

President and Co-Founder MediSked

2021 Stuart Herskovitz

2019 Neal L. Sweeney

2018 Edward E. Yardeni, PhD

2017 Carl M. Grady

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Marketing Executive CIGNA Healthcare

Fleet Management Director-New York Enterprise Fleet Management

Thursday, June 9, 2022 What a Night! Our honorees, sponsors, donors and guests made this an incredible evening filled with inspiration and generosity! Thanks to this incredible support, nearly $350,000 was raised to enhance the lives of children and adults with developmental disabilities on Long Island. A special thanks to the Rose Ball Committee, chaired

by Tom Moore and the entire AHRC Foundation Board. A special thanks to the evening’s honoree’s, Leadership Award Recipient, Doug Golub, President, MediSked, LLC and Humanitarian Award Recipient, Joseph S. Saladino, Supervisor, Town of Oyster Bay.

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2022 AHRC FOUNDATION WALK October 17, 2022: The AHRC Foundation Walk is one of the most looked forward to events of the year! This family fun day, held on October 17, 2022, welcomed over 1200 walkers, many walking behind hand-made banners, all showing support for AHRC Foundation and support for one another!

The sponsors, team captains, fundraisers and walkers – all together raised $100,000! The funds enable AHRC Foundation to award community-based grants to support a range of providers of services and supports that benefit children and adults with developmental disabilities.

2022 AHRC FOUNDATION GOLF OUTING October 25, 2022: Finally, after two delays, the AHRC Foundation Golf Outing was definitely worth the wait! Taking place at the Muttontown Club on Monday, October 25th, and led by Michael Ross, a member of the Foundation Board, the event hosted over 100 golfers and successfully raised over $130,000. All funds will benefit children and adults with developmental disabilities on Long Island. Thank you to everyone who supported this incredible event!

2023 REACH FOR THE STARS May 17, 2023: More than 260 parents, teachers, staff members, and alumni came together for an incredible evening of celebration of Reach for the Stars. Despite the windy conditions at the Cresent Beach Club, the evening was filled with joy and connection united in support of the BCCS students.

Special thanks to the sponsors and underwriters, the RFTS Fundraising Committee, PTO Co-Chairs, class parents, raffle donors, and guests! It was an impressive fundraising achievement, raising over $100,000 for the schools.

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Humanitarian Award Recipient

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You continue to inspire me with your courage, strength, determination and love.

David Neinken

We are so proud of

Gail Friedman

and her friends and staff at the Woodmere Residence Dad Allan, Val, Les, Florence - Nina Jason, Ben, Ari, Sari

Congratulations to Humanitarian Award Recipient Julie Bates, M.D. Dr. Bates, thank you for going the extra mile in caring for Daniel and in communicating with me during Daniel's health difficulties. You made a tremendous difference for both of us!

and

Leadership Award Recipient Jean-Pierre Lardoux, AIA, NCARB for your leadership and generosity to the AHRC Community

David Neinken

Many Thanks

T O A L L WHO S UPPORT NA S S A U C OUNT Y A HR C FOUNDATION

Marty Boorstein and Carole Slater

In Loving Memory of

Paul Neinken Father of Daniel and David Beloved Grandparents Sarah and Hyman Messer and Anna and Mortimer Neinken

In Loving Memory of

Herman Skolnick Stepdad of Daniel and David

In Loving Memory of Penny, Reagan and Dusty (Himalayn) Neinken

Forever in Our Hearts With Love, David

In Loving Memory of

Kenneth Crane

Beloved Husband and Father

Joan and Jeffrey Crane

Proud Sponsor of the

AHRC Foundation’s Rose Ball Faegre Drinker is committed to the community of persons with developmental disabilities and is honored to act as counsel for the Nassau AHRC Foundation Community Trusts.

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In Loving Memory of Gloria M. Altman Roslyn Berney Paul Bregman Sharon Buchheister Joe Caprio Pat Dalto Goldian M. Dennis Adele & Sam Deutchman Barbara Driskill Kim Duarte Diana B. Eisner Dorothy & Lany Fay Pat Focazio Carolyn Geltman Mary Giacobbe Dorothy Glasgow Paul Glasgow Adele & Diane Greco Ruth & Jack Greenblat Hillard Greenwald Ernie Harwell Martin Hirsh Jennifer Hunt

Grace Ann Inyard Lillian M. & Karl Kessler Wally Kuschell Phillip Lo Nigro Yosef Ben Meir Ivy Lynn Merles Rena & Dr. Alexander Messer Meyer Messer Arline & Carol Mishkin Carol Nash Jo Pantano Molly Pike Gertrude Rabinowitz Selma M. Rosen Irving Rosenzweig Kathy Sarna Carrie Schaller Katherine Schaller Bari Swedlow Gloria Troiano Donald Weinapple John Zamichieli

TRACY AND THE GAMELL FAMILY APPRECIATE THE WORK OF THE AHRC FOUNDATION AND CONGRATULATE TONIGHT'S HONOREES LEADERSHIP AWARD RECIPIENT JEAN-PIERRE LARDOUX HUMANITARIAN AWARD RECIPIENT JULIE BATES, M.D.

Memory of of InInMemory DanielNeinken Neinken Daniel

Ukrainian Culture in English

In Honor of Julie Bates, MD You are an Angel!

Thank you for your care of all the special children and adults, especially my son, Ricky.

You do God’s work!

THE HARVEY & ELLEN WEISENBERG SPECIAL NEEDS RESOURCE GROUP

In Honor Of Rhoda Greenwald, Judy Siegel, Sheryl Merles, Melanie Berzner and the entire Board of the N. Woodmere/Valley Stream Auxiliary.

Thank you for all of your efforts for AHRC and your friendship.

You have made a tremendous difference for countless people through your generosity.

My mom was very appreciative of each of you.

Only the Best, David Neinken

Jean-Pierre Lardoux Your accomplishments and your dedication in the field of architecture for those with developmental disabilities never ceases to amaze us. We are so proud of the contributions you have made to make this world a better place.

We love you.

Rona and Lucas Lardoux

Phyllis A. Downe

JULIE BATES, M.D. THANK YOU FOR DEDICATING YOUR MEDICAL CAREER TO PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.

ADDING TO YOUR PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE ARE KINDNESS AND COMPASSION, QUALITIES THAT ARE EQUALLY IMPPORTANT.

YOU ARE A HERO TO FAMILIES AND STAFF.

LISA GASSTROM, MICHAEL AND JOHN MASCARI, M.D.

BEST WISHES FROM ALL OF US AT THE

AHRC Floral Park Auxiliary TOGETHER, WE CAN ALL MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

In Appreciation

Jean Pierre Lardoux A “Thank You” is not nearly enough to express how grateful we are for your leadership and inspiration.

Every moment of your guidance has given us valuable insight and skills that have allowed us to hone our talents. You have made Fusion a place where we feel privileged to work, learn, grow, and adapt to the changing landscape of our industry.

Congratulations to Jean-Pierre Lardoux, AIA, for this well-deserved honor and thank you to AHRC Foundation for recognizing JP for the leadership he provides to all.

Congratulations

Dr. Julie Bates Humanitarian Award Recipient 2023

Martha & Walter Carney

Jack Garofalo, Jr. Hop on a Cloud, Sit on a Rainbow, Touch a Bright Star So When We Look Up, We Will See You Wherever You Are. Memories of You Fill Our Minds like Thousands of Bright Stars in the Sky. See You Over The Rainbow Love You, Miss You Mom, Dad, Judi & Brian

To Julie, With my utmost respect and admiration.

Congratulations

Jan Abelseth

Rhoda and the late Hillard Greenwald In Memory of Our Parents Harry and Ida Stein William and Ruth Greenwald In Memory of Our Dearest Friend Doris Neinken Skolnick a woman of great understanding In Memory of Daniel Neinken Who brought so much happiness to those who knew and loved him In Memory of Our Two Dearest Friends Sadie Freed and Sandra Freed Gralnik Good friends of the family

In Memory of Our Dearest Friend Carolyn Geltman A great listener and patient friend with a warm, beautiful In Memory of Edith Pearlstein

An "unofficial" Aunt and first babysitter for billy Love always, Rhoda and Billy Greenwald

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Congratulations to AHRC Foundation's distinguished honorees Leadership Award Recipient Jean-Pierre Lardoux, AIA, NCARB

Humanitarian Award Recipient Julie Bates, M.D.

To Honor the Memory of

Bob & Ethel Epstein Arleen Ross

the family of

Salvatore T.J. DiCristina & CaduceusHealth congratulate the

73rd Annual Ball Honorees Jean-Pierre Lardoux, AIA, NCARB Julie Bates, M.D.

a healthcare management services organization, provides hospital and office based medical practice groups a full scope of Services, including Revenue Cycle Management, Analytics, MSO and Governance Model.

Clients receive support from on-site staff and real-time data visibility permitting them to arrive at effective business decisions and yet focus on care for their patients. CaduceusHealth® invites medical practice groups inquiries on its services and technology which are far superior to outsourced solutions.

James M. Bonomo, C.E.O./ President

Vito G. DiCristina, Chairman of the Board

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Welcome child with a disability. To try to help people who have that, you need experience to understand it, to to Holland not sharedimagine how it would feel. It's like this...

I am often asked to describe the experience of raising a

When you are going to have a baby, it's like planning a fabulous vacation trip to Italy.

You buy a bunch of guide books and make your wonderful plans. The Coliseum, the Michelangelo David, the gondolas in Venice. You may learn some handy phrases in Italian. It's all very exciting.

After some months of eager anticipation, the day finally arrives. You pack your bags and off you go. Several hours later, the plane lands. The stewardess comes in and says, "Welcome to Holland."

"Holland?" you say. "What do you mean Holland?" I signed up for Italy! All my life I've dreamed of going to Italy."

But there is a change in the flight plans, they've landed in Holland and there you must stay.

The most important thing is that they haven't taken you to a horrible, disgusting, filthy place, full of pestilence, famine and disease.

It's just a different place.

So you must go out and buy new guide books and you must learn a whole new language and you will meet a whole new group of people you have never met. It's just a different place. It's slower paced than Italy, less flashy than Italy. But after you have been there for a while and you catch your breath, you look around and you begin to notice that Holland has windmills, Holland has tulips, and Holland even has Rembrandts.

But everyone you know is busy coming and going from Italy. They are all bragging about what a wonderful time they had there. And for the rest of your life you will say, "Yes, that is where I was supposed to go, that's what I had planned."

The pain of that will never, ever go away because the loss of that dream is a very significant loss. But if you spend your life mourning the fact that you didn't get to Italy, you may never be free to enjoy the very special, the very lovely things about Holland.

-Emily Kingsley, Author

God Bless You All

Doug, Ellen and Tom Moore

IN HONOR OF

RICHARD MILLER FATHER OF GARY MILLER HIS FAMILY

J.P. LARDOUX CONGRATULATIONS ON BEING HONORED FOR YOUR HARD WORK AND DEDICATION.

ALL OF US AT ASG&C INC. ENJOY WORKING WITH YOU AND ALL OF THE GREAT PEOPLE AT AHRC NASSAU.

JOE FORTIER & BRIAN SWIECICKI

ASG&C INC. 318 MIDDLE COUNTRY ROAD RIDGE, NEW YORK (631) 924-9747

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Humanitarian Award Recipient Dr. Julie Bates We congratulate you Julie on achieving this well-deserved honor.

Your leadership, compassion, and commitment to excellence in healthcare for all, are an inspiration to us.

We are grateful to have such a fine colleague and dear friend in you.

Dr. Mary Mulqueen Mary Ellen Diver Laura August Darci Weissbrot

Michael McCabe's family and friends truly appreciate all that AHRC does to make Michael's life experiences so enjoyable, rewarding and fulfilling Tom McCabe

Congratulations to Jean-Pierre Lardoux At the AHRC Rose Ball

On Behalf of Laurie Ann Woolnough Congratulations to Dr. Julie Bates on her years of dedication to AHRC Nassau and Advantage Care Health Centers

Thank You, Diane Woolnough

IN LOVING MEMORY OF

DOROTHY STERBENZ Treasured Wife, Mom and Nanny For her lifetime of love and devotion to her family and AHRC! We miss you and carry you with us in our hearts, always!

Love, Marie, Julie and Haley

TO KENNY STERBENZ Our Cherished Motor Mouth

So glad you are back in your newly renovated home on Jackson Street with a brand new basketball hoop! Get outside and practice your shots or else Hank is going to beat you with his dunk shots!

Remember to be positive, healthy and take care of YOU before you worry about what everyone else is doing. Keep walking, loving dogs and thanks for taking such good care of Lola and the farm animals!

We love you lots!

Marie, Julie, and Haley

Nassau County AHRC Foundation 73th Annual Rose Ball Best Wishes For The Continued Growth & Success of Your Organization Congratulations To This Years Slate Of Honorees:

2023 Leadership Award Recipient Jean-Pierre Lardoux, AIA, NCARB 2023 Humanitarian Award Recipient Julie Bates, MD

Construction Management Site Development Accessibility Contractors

Joseph A. Intrabartola Ralph Rowland & The Staff of E.B.C. Co. 686 Albany Avenue Amityville, NY 11701 Ph: 516 (354-0340) Fax: 516 (354-0445) General E-Mail: info@ebc-co.com

Jean-Pierre Lardoux, AIA, NCARB Principal Architect Fusion Architecture, PLLC

Leadership Award Recipient

Congratulations for all you do…

On behalf of Lynne Koufakis – Life's WORC Board Chair And the Life's WORC Team

OIL SERVICES (516) 371-3400

LAWN SPRINKLERS (516) 239-2744

RICHARD J. KELLY

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In Loving Memory of The Frank Ostafinski Family

Congratulations and Thank You Dr. Julie Bates John J. Sullivan and Eileen M. Goggins

THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR WONDERFUL SUPPORTERS Anonymous Baroletti Family I am grateful every day for the staff at Old Westbury and for AHRC Nassau.

My brother Frank has been with AHRC for over 60 years!

-Joanne G. Garber Kelly L. Kalmar, DMD KALMAR FAMILY DENTISTRY 62 Green Street Huntington, NY 11743 (631)-673-0670 www.kalmarfamilydentistry.com kalmarfamilydentistry@gmail.com Dear Dr. Bates, Thank you for always being there for Melissa and for us.

Melissa, Mary Jo & Les Mazure Jane McGreevy Diane & Tony Montaruli Pat Peter Scheideler Electrical, Inc. 481 Franklin Avenue Franklin Square, NY 11010 Joyce Shivers Wishing everyone the best.

Roberta & Ira Siegel In Honor of our daughter, Joyce Siegel Gary Tallini Teresa Valila

FAMILY CIRCLE LISTING Alexis Cohan Delorie Cohan Jeremy Cohan Makenna Cohan Sean Cohan Shiloh Cohan Family of Jon Peter D’Angelo Emily Furlong Jeanne Inglese Cathleen O’Connor Carol Santangelo | Allstate Insurance Company In Memory of Sally Ann Talko

Thank You for your continued support of the AHRC Foundation Thank You for your continued support of the AHRC Foundation

We gratefully acknowledge the contributions of those whose messages arrived too late Webegratefully the to included acknowledge in this journal. contributions of those whose messages arrived too late to be included in this journal.

WITH DEEP APPRECIATION FOR YOUR SUPPORT

BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS Saundra M. Gumerove, Esq. President Paul Giordano First Vice President Jack Garofalo Vice President Thomas F. Moore Vice President Brandon Semilof Treasurer Martin B. Boorstein Financial Secretary Rose-Angela Marazita Secretary William Mills Assistant Secretary

DIRECTORS Rita AbiZeid Susan T. Broderick Rady Bruell Jessica Campbell Josephine Connelly Patricia Desiderio Dean Lakis, Esq. Carrie McDermott Goldman Dennis Novick Thomas P. Rosicki, Esq. Eric Segal Dawn Tortora-Morici Harrietta Traversa HONORARY BOARD Arthur Asch Steven Cammer Hon. Delia DeRiggi-Whitton Vito G. DiCristina Matthew Dwyer

www.ahrc.org

189 Wheatley Road Brookville, NY 11545-2699 (516) 626-1000 | Fax (516) 626-1493

Steven Ettinger Dr. Robert V. Iosue Gloria Kotter Agnes Mendes Hon. Kathleen Rice Hon. Daniel Serota Bonnie Tricarico

AHRC NASSAU TODAY AHRC Nassau provides opportunities and choices for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/ DD) throughout Nassau County. Our mission is to empower people to live fulfilling lives, together with family – friends – community.

The Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) recognizes AHRC Nassau as a Compass agency, a distinction of excellence held by only four agencies in New York State. AHRC Nassau also holds the four-year Person-Centered Excellence Accreditation With Distinction by the international accrediting organization, CQL | The Council on Quality and Leadership, a distinction that is held by less than 20 organizations worldwide.

As one of the largest providers on Long Island, AHRC Nassau offers day habilitation services, pre-vocational and supported employment support, family respite services, community habilitation, guardianship, recreational opportunities and residential services for more than 2,000 people.

AHRC’S day habilitation services utilize a personcentered planning where people are supported to discover their personal goals. Men and women are supported to contribute, participate, and become valued members of the community, enjoying quality interactions with those around them. With nearly 30 community-based “starting points of action,” the men and women are actively involved in making the community a wonderful place to work and live. By shopping for the frail and homebound, providing support for local animal shelters, beautifying parks, welcoming people at events, and helping local organizations through local drives and volunteering – day habilitation is a partnership between the people supported and the community.

The opportunity to work and earn a competitive wage is another goal for the people supported through vocational and supported employment services.

At the Freeport Work Center, employment options are growing to meet the needs of people and area businesses, ranging from the Wheatley Farms Catering services, Wheatley Farms “Purchase With Purpose” candles and soap lines, all the way through to our landscaping division.

AHRC Nassau residential services supports over 600 men and women in every community throughout Nassau County to lead full and meaningful lives. Through 78 community-based homes and 48 apartments, the bedrock of the residential services are the direct support professionals (DSPs), who provide individualized levels of support to promote independence and an exceptional life experience throughout our shared communities.

Family supports include providing families with training and education, respite services, community habilitation as well as the disbursement of a home-based reimbursement grant. This grant supports families in need of care for a family member with a developmental disability living at home.

AHRC Nassau, as a chapter of The Arc New York, has the authority to act as guardian for an adult with I/DD residing in Nassau County. Guardianship is a legal process for adults with I/DD who are unable to make or communicate effective decisions about their daily self-care, health and safety. Corporate guardianship should only be considered as a last resort after all other potential guardians for the person have been exhausted. An applicant is expected to be a Life Member of the chapter and contribute financially to the lifetime costs of providing guardianship oversight. AHRC Nassau presently provides Guardianship to 27 people and additional supports for 56 others as an alternate and standby guardian.

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Thomas S. Gulotta Wheatley Farms & Arts Center Nature, creativity and community are the heart of Wheatley Farms & Arts Center. Building on a person-centered and community inclusive philosophy, Wheatley Farms offers the highest-quality outdoors and arts educational offerings, welcoming people of all abilities.

Wheatley Farms is where people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), including autism, can connect with members of the local community and learn through recreational, social and volunteer opportunities.

Members of AHRC Nassau’s adult day services are leading the wide range of nature, art, and wellness opportunities available at Wheatley Farms & Arts.

AHRC Nassau invites friends and neighbors to learn more at

ahrc.org/wheatleyfarms

With deep appreciation for your service and leadership on behalf of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Board of Directors Officers Marie Mamone Pinckney, Treasurer Janice Pascucci, Secretary

Directors Lloyd Groveman Nana Poku-Amanfo, RN

www.brookvillecenter.org 189 Wheatley Road | Brookville, NY 11545-2699 (516) 686-4496

leadership on behalf of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Children, Families and Educators Dedicated to Creating Exceptional Outcomes Board of Directors

Brookville Center for Children’s Services (BCCS) provides comprehensive services to children with an emphasis on assisting families in understanding Officers their child’s strengths and areas of need. With four schools in Nassau County,Marie BCCS provides education and therapeutic supports for children Mamone Pinckney, Treasurer with intellectual developmental disabilities, including speech-language Janice and Pascucci, Secretary disorders, traumatic brain injury and autism. BCCS is approved by the New York State Education Department (NYSED), the Department of Health (DOH) and the Office of Children Directors & Family Services (OCFS).

BCCS provides Lloyd Groveman Early Intervention ServicesRN (EI), offering evaluations for children 0-3 to Nana Poku-Amanfo, assess suspected delays or disabilities.

Preschool Special Education approved by the NYSED and the DOH to provide evaluations, educational and therapeutic services to pre-school students ages 3-5 with developmental delays or disabilities at four schools www.brookvillecenter.org across Nassau County.

189 Wheatley Road | Brookville, NY 11545-2699

(516) 686-4496 School Age Special Education approved by NYSED to provide education services for students ages 5-21 with intellectual disabilities, multiple disabilities, traumatic brain injury and autism. Students are educated using evidencebased curricula driven by NYSED Standards, Standards for Education (SED), their Individual Education Plan (IEP), their age, social and academic needs.

Home & Community-Based Services to children in their own homes, nursery schools, preschools or other natural environments by certified special education teachers and licensed/certified service providers. Services can include speech language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy psychological counseling and parent training.

Respite & Recreation Services weekend respite programs and a vacation/ recreation respite during the months of December, April and August.

Residential Services for Children with Autism Twenty-five children who attend the Children’s Education Center are supported until the age of 21 in a therapeutic residential environment to promote academic, social and educational growth.

From preschool to age 21, students receive a comprehensive educational experience that targets their educational, social, language and behavioral needs.

Center-based programming is offered at: Children’s Education Center (Preschool & School Age) 189 Wheatley Road, Brookville, NY 11545

Marcus Avenue Preschool 1983 Marcus Avenue, New Hyde Park, NYY 11042 Barbara C. Wilson Preschool 280 Crossways Park Drive, Woodbury, NY 11797 Post Avenue Preschool 550 Post Avenue, Westbury, NY 11590 (516) 686-4496 Our schools are licensed and approved by the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS), New York State Education Department, and Department of Health. All programs have school nurses How to Get Started Parents must apply through their school districts. BCCS contracts with Nassau County, Suffolk County and New York City School districts. Through collaboration with each student’s home school district and the Committees of Special Education (CSE) and Committees of Preschool Education (CPSE), an Individual Education Plan (IEP) guides an individualized curriculum and related services for the student.

Continuing Education Brookville Center is accredited to provide continuing education unites through the American Speech-Language-Hearing-Association (ASHA), Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) and Continuing Teacher and Leader Education (CTLE).

BCCS offers continuing education opportunities through webinars, workshops and conferences. We aim to disseminate the most current, evidence-based information by engaging with experts in a variety of disciplines.

We’re Hiring We are an equal opportunity employer, proud of our workforce diversity. We are looking for dedicated professionals to join our team.

Special Education Teachers • Teacher Assistants • Teacher Aides • Nurses Occupational Therapists • Physical Therapists • School Psychologists Social Workers • Speech Pathologists • Board Certified Behavior Analysts Direct Support Professionals for The Residential Program We offer an excellent benefits package including competitive salaries, low cost high-quality insurance, 403B and tuition reimbursement assistance after six months of employment.

For more information on Brookville Center for Children’s Services, please call 516.686.4496 or visit www.brookvillecenter.org brookvillecenter

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With deep appreciation for your service and leadership on behalf of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Board of Directors Officers Hallie Klein, President Ellen Moore, Secretary

Directors Joseph R. Bosnack, Jr. Michael Famiglietti Kathleen Maggi Edward L. Perlow, D.D.S. Devon Rivera

www.citizens-inc.org 189 Wheatley Road | Brookville, NY 11545-2699 (516) 626-1000

Citizens Options Unlimited, Inc. citizens-inc.org

Citizens supports people to live the life they choose. The organization provides supports and services across Long Island to more than 1,500 people with developmental disabilities.

Citizens’ services include selfdirection, family supports and education, respite and recreation and residential services. The Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) recognizes Citizens as a Compass agency, a distinction of excellence held by only four agencies in New York State. Citizens also holds the fouryear Person-Centered Excellence Accreditation With Distinction by the international accrediting organization, CQL | The Council on Quality and Leadership.

Citizens provides self-direction services, including fiscal intermediary (FI) and broker services. Self-direction is the philosophy that a person “self-directs” all aspects of his/her life through a plan that incorporates choices, such as where to live, how and with whom to spend time, as well as how to participate in the community. Self- direction also allows people the opportunity to hire his/ her own staff to provide services such as supported employment, community habilitation and respite.

Citizens’ Family Support Services (FSS) offers a wide range of unique programs. Recreation and social engagement, including virtual opportunities, provide exceptional opportunities for adults to connect with each other, the community, and the world. A family reimbursement grant is also administered to support families facing financial hardships and in need of goods and services related to the care of a family member with a disability.

Citizens’ respite services include residential services for both families’ crisis and traditional needs, as well as respite opportunities provided through Camp Loyaltown. Camp Loyaltown, is back after a 3-year hiatus. Camp provides one- of-a-kind camp experiences in Hunter, NY for people of all ages as well as respite opportunities throughout the year.

Citizens’ residential services are growing both in Nassau and Suffolk counties, from Port Washington to Shoreham.

Increased independence, inclusion, individualization and person-centered planning are the goals for each person receiving residential supports.

Men and women are provided with a variety of nursing services and clinical supports that include psychology, nutrition, physical therapy and human growth and development services. Every person is supported to reach their goals and dreams.

As Long Island's premier Federally Qualified Health Center, Advantage Care provides comprehensive health care services for both children and adults that include: Primary Care Pediatrics Dental Care

Psychotherapy Psychiatry Podiatry

We offer tele-health services to new and current registered patients in the privacy of your home through the secure website Doxy.me on mobile devices, tablets and personal computers.

Please visit www.advantagecaredtc.doxy.me.

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GIFTS FOR EVERY OCCASION Whether you want to celebrate a birthday or say thanks to a friend, One Stop Gift Shop has a wide selection of affordable gifts, including a curated selection of artisanal offerings.

All purchases will be trimmed and ready to be given as heartfelt gifts.

Jewelry | Home Decor | Agency Apparel Art Work | Seasonal Gifts

While our brick-and-mortar store is set to re-open summer of 2022, we welcome your support at our online shop. Orders are organized and packed with care by volunteers with developmental disabilities.

All proceeds go to local charities in the Hicksville area.

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 The Muttontown Club | Muttontown, NY 18 holes of golf, raffle prizes and more!

11:00am Check-in & Brunch 12:30pm Shotgun Grill and refreshments on the course 5:00pm Cocktails | Awards Dinner

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