Annual Report '12-'13

Where miracles happen

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The Opening of the Gallaudet-Clerc Education Center is a watershed moment in both the history of the American School for the Deaf and deaf education.

Never before has there been such state-of-the-art technology in a deaf-specific learning environment.

As we look ahead to our bicentennial in 2017, we do so knowing that ASD remains at the forefront of deaf education worldwide.

This would not be possible without your friendship, generosity and support, and for that we are deeply grateful. The entire ASD Family, especially the very special students we serve, thanks you!

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From the President of the Board

Governor Dannel P. Malloy State of Connecticut ex officio Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman State of Connecticut ex officio Deputy Mayor Shari Cantor Town of West Hartford ex officio OFFICERS President David W. Carter Magellan Health Services First Vice President Harold A. Smullen, Jr. Smullen & Associates, LLC Second Vice President Katherine A. Carver Community Volunteer Treasurer Catherine M. Burns Farmington Bank Secretary Christine G. Bogino Community Volunteer DIRECTORS-AT-LARGE Peter J. Adamowicz Gilbane Building Corporation Leandre Adifon Ingersoll Rand Dr. Isaac O. Agboola Gallaudet University John E. Ahearn Retired Dr. Cristi L. Alberino CT State Department of Education Frank W. Barrett Retired Wendella Ault Battey WWB Associates Carlene D. Bush Community Volunteer L. Philip Cote French Cleaners Sara C. Gerhold State of CT Commission on the Deaf and Hearing Impaired Paul B. Hebert United Healthcare Dental Christine T. Homa RSDSA Benjamin C. Jensen Robinson & Cole, LLP Maybelle Mercado-Martinez Hartford Behavioral Health Dr. Susan M. Mather Gallaudet University Alexandra M. McGee President, ASD Alumni Association ex officio Arthur S. Moore Sprint Carleton N. Mowell Community Volunteer Jeffrey G. Nardozza St. Paul Travelers Insurance Co. Jonathan N. Rubin Magellan Health Services Dr. Sarah E. Schlegel CT Children’s Medical Center James Sener IDEAZ Nelson Simons TD Bank Derek A. Stubbs Urban League of Greater Hartford Thomas F. Tresselt Retired

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To the ASD Community and Our Many Friends and Supporters: This has been a particularly exciting year at the American School for the Deaf (ASD), and on behalf of the school’s Board of Directors I am pleased to share this Annual Report with you. I can report that the school is fiscally sound, continues to fulfill its mission to educate the deaf and hard of hearing, and is a vibrant environment for learning.

ASD began our 197th school year in September, and we celebrated this milestone by opening and dedicating our new state-of-the-art facility, the Gallaudet-Clerc Education Center. This new center was just a dream for more than twenty years and is now a reality, housing most of our students and providing the latest technology to aid in their learning. We have many friends and supporters to thank for the tangible support that allowed this project to move forward. I want to especially thank John Patrick, Chairman, President and CEO of Farmington Bank and Liam McGee, Chairman, President and CEO of The Hartford for their outstanding leadership of our first capital campaign in two decades.

Great organizations anticipate change and continuously transform to meet new challenges, and that is exactly what we have done and are doing at ASD. The construction of the Gallaudet-Clerc Education Center is just the most visible sign of a series of proactive actions we are taking as we prepare for the school’s 200th anniversary in 2017.

It is important to realize that ASD is more than just a collection of buildings on a beautiful campus. The real magic at ASD happens when students are exposed to our dedicated and passionate faculty and staff. In many ways, these interactions that happen each day between faculty and staff remind us of the special dedication of Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet and Laurent Clerc who first brought deaf education to our country.

As the oldest school for deaf education in the United States, we have a unique responsibility to be wise stewards of our school and its heritage. Because of the meaningful steps we have taken, ASD is on sound footing and will be able to move ahead and serve children and young adults into a third century. Very few schools are as fortunate.

Thank you for your support and dedication to ASD. Sincerely

David W. Carter President, Board of Directors

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Current Board President David Carter (center) stands with past presidents (left to right) Barbara Puffer, Fred Larson, Brian Clemow and Carle Mowell

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From the Executive Director

Dear Friends of ASD: The 2012-2013 school year proved to be exciting and highly productive. Programmatically, we had a number of achievements and challenges. Listed below are some of our major achievements: • Graduating a class of 30 students • Completion of a three-year Literacy Grant Project • Private school approval and relicensing by the Connecticut State Department of Education, New York State Department of Education, New Jersey State Department of Education and Connecticut Department of Children and Families • Stable enrollment to include the enrollment of 12 international students • Expansion of our After School Language Program • Continued support of the Robotics and French Exchange Program • Expanded offerings in both interscholastic and recreational sports teams with over 80% of residential student participation The most visible, and exciting aspect of the 2012-13 school year was the ground-breaking and opening of our new 62,000 square foot Gallaudet-Clerc Education Center. Considerable time was spent on construction planning and review meetings with the architect, Tai Soo Kim Partners, and our construction manager, Bartlett Brainard Eacott. We also involved staff for suggestions and design review to help ensure that the new facility would meet student needs.

We met periodically with our neighbors, parents, alumni, and West Hartford Town officials. Keeping everyone informed proved to be challenging, not only in terms of the building’s progress, but also of the overall plans for the school to transition to a new campus and a renewed vision.

Despite some controversy, the needs of the children remained our primary goal, and we moved forward with the new building and the plan for a transformed campus that better meets our needs. The new building and campus will efficiently enhance our effectiveness which will allow us to use our resources to support education and learning.

Our Institutional Advancement Office, with the help of the Foundations for the Future Capital Campaign Steering Committee, has been very successful and continues to work hard to raise the funds needed to meet the private fundraising goal set in the budgeting process. We made many new friends in the process and reconnected with longtime supporters of the ASD mission. The community’s generosity and support of ASD continues to be a wonderful asset for which we are very grateful.

Sincerely,

Edward F. Peltier Executive Director

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From the Chief Operating Officer

Dear Friends of ASD: For me, and many in the deaf community, ASD represents our history. It is known as the Mother School and is where Deaf Education began in the United States.

ASD has been part of the fabric of Connecticut and nation for nearly two hundred years. While I am proud of our amazing history, my sights are set forward. The opening of the Gallaudet-Clerc Education Center has given us the opportunity to once again chart the course for the future.

I was truly honored when asked by the ASD Board of Directors to become ASD’s Chief Operating Officer. I have been given the responsibility of the day-to-day operations of the school, and the Board has entrusted me with developing and implementing a vision that will preserve our strengths and develop new ones. ASD is blessed with many resources including a forward-thinking, dedicated board that had the courage to make the Gallaudet-Clerc Education Center a reality.

Since the time the American School for the Deaf was founded, the educational landscape for deaf and hard of hearing students and the available technology advancements have changed. In order to remain at the forefront of Deaf Education and in accordance with research findings, this building has been designed based on the expertise and knowledge of our teachers, staff, and school leadership team who remain focused on ASD’s mission for quality education and the continued removal of barriers for our students. From the ground up, the building was designed to meet the unique visual and auditory learning styles of deaf and hard of hearing students. The technology, which is so important in leveling the playing field for deaf learners, is second to none. We have a dedicated, passionate staff who stand ready to embrace change, and with me, make ASD an exemplary place to teach deaf and hard of hearing youngsters.

As we begin our 197th school year, I would like to take the opportunity to thank you, our donors. From our humble beginnings in a small hotel in Hartford, to the state-of-the-art Gallaudet-Clerc Education Center, we have had the philanthropic support of the community and beyond. You have made our storied history and bright new beginning possible. Thank you.

American School for the Deaf Senior Management Team Edward F. Peltier Executive Director

Jeffrey S. Bravin Assistant Executive Director/ Chief Operating Officer

Kerry McDowell Executive Coordinator

Tommy Meehan Director of Education

Cindy Paluch Director of Admissions/ Family Education Services & Student Management

Fern Reisinger Director of Outreach and Special Projects

Marilyn Rettig Director of Institutional Advancement

Patricia Schoenfeld Director of Human Resources

Sincerely,

Thomas M. Wood Chief Financial Officer

Jeffrey S. Bravin Chief Operating Officer, Assistant Executive Director

Artist rendering of new building.

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2012-2013 School Accountability Report Card SCHOOL PROFILE Established in 1817, the American School for the Deaf (ASD) has educated Deaf and Hard of Hearing children for 197 years. ASD is fully accredited by the Connecticut State Department of Education, Massachusetts Department of Education, New York State Education Department, as well as the Conference of Educational Administrators of Schools and Programs for the Deaf (CEASD).

ASD serves students ages 3 to 22 from Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire, Vermont, Tennessee, Maryland, Rhode Island and Minnesota. Infants and toddlers are also served through the Birth-To-Three Program.

Current campus instructional programs include: Elementary Program – Preschool, Kindergarten through 5th grade; Middle School Program – 6th through 8th grade; High School Program – 9th through 12th grade; Physical and Adaptive Physical Education Programs; PACES (Positive Attitudes Concerning Education & Socialization – an academic and behavioral treatment program with residential options) Program; CATS (Career Academy & Transition Services) Program focusing on vocational skills and Student Employment Training Programs (both on and off site).

Related Services Supports include: Speech Language Pathology Services, Audiological Services, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Counseling, Transition Services and evening Academic Tutorial Services. In addition, there is an After-School Language Enrichment Program (ASLEP) for the elementary and middle school programs as well as outreach services to public schools serving Deaf and Hard of Hearing students.

ACADEMIC OVERVIEW The American School for the Deaf is a communicatively accessible campus with an academic program that emphasizes proficiency in English literacy and general academics, curricula aligned with the Common Core State Standards, transition services and extra-curricular activities. The Professional Development Training currently focuses on providing teachers with skills and tools to create exemplary Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) that promote successful achievement for deaf learners.

Visual supports and advanced computer technology are at the forefront of ASD’s methodology. All of the classrooms are equipped with state of the art electronic interactive whiteboards, television access for messaging, bulletins and news as well as electronic, colored light alerts. Our computer centers are equipped with the latest technology and are available for larger class sessions. The average age of admission ranges from early childhood to high school. Students come from various schools and states with varying degrees of English language competence. Through a variety of assessments and evaluations, an effective IEP is developed and placement is determined. The assessments include state mandated testing, teacher observation, scientific research-based protocols, student portfolios and teacher made tests.

ASD serves both residential and day students. Other than those served in the PACES Program, students arrive Monday morning and return home Friday afternoon. Supervision is provided by the Residential Life staff. Day students have opportunities to participate in extra-curricular activities that occur after school and in the evening.

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2012-2013 School Accountability Report Card INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM ASD is recognized worldwide as a leader in deaf education. We have a comprehensive International Program to meet the needs of students from other countries who choose to be educated in the U.S. These students, generally with sponsorship from their governments, request application and once all necessary documents are completed and an agreement is made between the sponsors and ASD, the students are welcomed for a limited amount of time, generally two to three years.

The focus for these students is improvement in English language development and application, advancement in mathematical studies, skill development in American Sign Language and further training in computer technology. In addition to these academic components, speech, articulation and audiological services are provided. The program is rounded out by evening tutorials, weekend academic assistance and excursions to local places of interest.

COUNSELING AND SUPPORT STAFF Like all exemplary schools, it is the goal of the American School for the Deaf to assist students with personal and transition goals. To this end, ASD employs a team of professionals including licensed professional counselors, social workers, a school psychologist, and school counselors. Additionally, audiologists; cochlear implant specialists; reading and literacy specialists; and a team of nurses, communication skills teachers; speech and language pathologists and occupational and physical therapists are available as needed.

LIBRARY

Staffed by a highly skilled librarian, the library provides an extensive collection of reference, visual, electronic and special interest materials.

The library staff is also available to provide research assistance to both students and staff.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT For the 2013-2014 school year, ASD has contracted with CREC (Capitol Region Education Council) to provide 75 training opportunities for teachers, counseling staff, speech, communication skills and hearing services staff, classroom paraprofessionals and residential counselors. Among the topics that are being provided are: Building Powerful IEPs to Increase Student Achievement; Writing Standards Based IEPs; Instructional Implications of the Common Core State Standards for Special Education; Data Collection and Progress Monitoring of the IEP. In addition, a focus on differentiating instruction to include a variety of methods and specially designed instruction will be explored.

For the Paraprofessionals and Residential Counselors, the COMPASS (a nationally recognized, comprehensive, jobembedded professional development curriculum aligned with the national paraeducator standards) will be the focus of training. This includes (but is not limited to) Definitions of Roles and Responsibilities; Instructional Strategies for the Paraeducators; Data Collection assistance; and Supporting IEP Mandates.

For the Counseling Group, the training will focus on Functional Behavior Assessments, Data Collection, Interpretation, Developing Behavior Intervention Plans and Trans-disciplinary collaboration for Behavior Programming. In addition, facilitation to establish collaboration protocols for coordination of services among teachers, counselors and adult supports will be provided. The use of behavior data tracking systems will assist personnel in implementation of Behavior Plans.

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2012-2013 School Accountability Report Card For the Communication Group, the focus will be on increasing their cohesion and capacity to collaborate and communicate within the group and with the ASD community at large. Topics related to the IEP process will be explored with regard to provision of services and testing in aural habilitation, speech language pathology and cochlear implant utilization. Roles of the Speech Language Pathologists and Communication Skills Teachers will be discussed as per the IEP mandates.

SUMMER PROGRAMS ASD continues to offer both Extended School Year (ESY) services and camp sessions at Isola Bella. Students are referred to ESY based upon their individual IEP meetings. Some Local Education Authorities (LEAs) will fund the camp activities, because time spent at camp is enriched with language experience which aids in the continuous development of language skills. Generally, ESY for the Core Program is a three-week, full school day, intensive class schedule focusing on English and mathematics skills, and applications for increased socialization with peers and/or work experience opportunities. The summer program for seven-day PACES students includes one week at Camp Isola Bella and six weeks of summer school - an extension of their academic year.

PARENT INVOLVEMENT Parent involvement is a high priority. Every effort is made to maintain a high level of communication with families. The school has an open door policy for parents to visit. To minimize disruption to students, parents are asked to contact their child’s program principal prior to visiting classrooms.

Our PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE (PAC) meets five times a year to share ideas and explore issues regarding the education, social and residential programs with school managers. PAC members assist with school functions by welcoming families to scheduled events and encourage families to be involved and actively engaged.

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Support the School Like non-profit organizations everywhere, the American School for the Deaf (ASD) depends upon contributed income. Unrestricted gifts are the lifeblood of ASD as they allow us to use your donation to support the school’s most critical needs.

You may also choose to make a gift to the Foundations for the Future Capital Campaign in support of the beautiful, new Gallaudet-Clerc Education Center. For more information, including recognition opportunities, please contact Marilyn Rettig (contact information below).

Here are a few of the many ways gifts and contributions enhance the lives and educational experiences of our students:

Early Childhood Services After School Language Enrichment The Technology Center, including PrintWorks Culinary Arts Center Camp Isola Bella French Exchange Program ASD’s History Room Planned Gifts: Planned gifts provide an opportunity for the donor and the Institutional Advancement office to work together in developing a mutually beneficial strategic plan for charitable giving. To learn more about planned giving, visit the website “Leave a Legacy” at www.leavealegacy.com

Donate Online: You can also make secure online donations by going to our website www.asd-1817.org and clicking on “support”.

Be sure to include your name, address and email on the form when you make your online contribution so that we can send you an acknowledgement of your contribution. For more information on supporting ASD, please write, call or email: Marilyn Rettig Director of Institutional Advancement 139 North Main Street West Hartford, CT 06107 860.570.2353 (Voice) Marilyn.rettig@asd-1817.org

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The Gallaudet-Clerc Education Center is a visually impressive building that recalls, without repeating, the iconic stature of Gallaudet Hall, designed by Tai Soo Kim Partners with assistance from Deaf architect John Dickinson.

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Facts at a Glance • 62,000 Square Feet

• Library and Cafeteria

• Visually Open with Natural Light

• Science Labs

• 28 Classrooms

• Life Skills Labs

• Dedicated Birth-to-Three and Early Childhood Education Area

• Computer Labs

• Audiological Services • Two Community Areas for Student Instruction

• Related Services

(Counseling and Communication Skills)

• Occupational/Physical Therapy Room • Student Health Center

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Who We Serve: ASD provides a comprehensive menu of services and resources to over 100 school districts in Connecticut and throughout the region, both on our West Hartford campus and in the students’ home school districts.

At the time of publication, these are the numbers of students served in each program.

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Birth-To-Three Program:................. 71

Audiology Services:....................... 360

Core/Campus Program:............170

Adult Vocation Services:..............44

Outreach Program:............................19

Family Education Services:.....115

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Third Century Circle Gifts of $10,000 or more

Aetna Inc. ASD Alumni Association Frank D and Sharon Barrett Bartlett Brainard Eacott Inc. Edith C. Blum Foundation, Inc. Karen and Grant Bogle Budd Family Fund Mr. and Mrs. Edward S. Carrier David D and Pamela Carter Brian C and Susan Clemow Connecticut Light and Power Company Connecticut Natural Gas Corporation Cornelia Cogswell Rossi Foundation Inc. The Cote Family Gladys B. and Robert E. C Dunn Fund Ensworth Charitable Foundation Farmington Bank The Fund for Greater Hartford Howard Hunt Garmany Fund at Hartford Foundation for Public Giving Richard P. Garmany Fund at Hartford Foundation for Public Giving The Harry E. Goldfarb Family Foundation, Inc. The Hartford Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company Maximilian E. and Marion O. Hoffman Foundation, Inc. The Larsen Fund Macri Associates Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Liam McGee William and Alice Mortensen Foundation Carleton D and Lawrence Mowell Newman’s Own Foundation Cindy and Terry Paluch Mary W. Parker Mr. and Mrs. Edward F. Peltier RC Knox/ People’s United Realized Solutions, Inc. Shipman & Goodwin LLP The Skolnick Family Sodexo Estate of Maxine L. Thumin University of Connecticut Office of Sponsored Programs USI Connecticut Whittlesey & Hadley, PC Marie S. and Thomas M. Wood

Sustainers Society

Gifts of $5,000 or more Cristi Alberino D ASD Alumni Association Christine D and Robert Bogino Jeffrey and Naomi Bravin Catherine D and Robert Burns Carlene D and Ronald Bush John C and Marla Byrnes Mr. and Mrs. Edgar C B. Butler, Jr. Blake and Elizabeth Cabot Barbara J. Cassin C Civitillo Masonry Inc. Combined Federal Campaign The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven Michael J. Croll C Wilson and Janet Faude Fiduciary Investment Advisors, LLC Joseph H. Fisher C Benjamin C. Jensen D

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Diane Lillo-Martin, Ph.D. Lily Palmer Fry Memorial Trust Alexandra D and Peter McGee MessageNet Systems Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur D Moore Jeffrey D and Maureen Nardozza Linda C and Bichop Nawrot New England Financial Services, LLC Otis Elevator Company Partitions, Inc. James and Susan C Pedersen Emily W. Rankin C Marilyn and Peter Rettig Rotary Club of West Hartford Patricia Schoenfeld Mr. and Mrs. Harold D A. Smullen, Jr. Sorenson Pearson Family Foundation, Inc. Kathleen Strauss Mr. and Mrs. DeRoy C. Thomas Tom D and Sally Tresselt United Steel, Inc.

Founders Society

Gifts of $1,000- $4,999 Anonymous Jacqueline Abbott, Ed.D. Peter Adamowicz Isaac D and Jumoke Agboola Mr. and Mrs. John D E. Ahearn American Camp Association New England Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield ASD Cohort ASD Jr. High Quad AT&T Employees’ Community Services Fund Headquarters Region Mr. and Mrs. Craig A. Bemis Berkshire Bank Foundation The Honorable John Berman Noreen Branley The Brookside Fund Carla’s Pasta, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Carroll, Jr. C, C The Cheryl Chase and Stuart Bear Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Brian Clarke Connecticut Association of the Deaf Connecticut Business Systems The Cridders Drs. Booker T. C and Elena L. DeVaughn Dr. and Mrs. William Druckemiller Eagle Rivet Roof Service Mr. and Mrs. George L. Estes, III Kathy Falco Fisher Foundation, Inc. Barbara French Gilbane Building Company Mr. and Mrs. David Gordon Griffin Electrical Contractors, Inc. Paul B. Hebert D Hillyard - RoVic Aaron & Simon Hollander Funds Hooker & Holcombe, Inc. Jennyfer A. Holmes Charise Hoyt Maria and Ed Jacovino Tai Soo and Ryoung Ja Kim Ann and Fred Larson L & M Paving Learning Center for the Deaf Lions Club of Berlin Lions Club of Glastonbury Lions Club of Torrington, Inc. Macy’s D= Current Director

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Magellan Health Services Leonora McDevitt Kerry L. McDowell Paul Mersereau Mr. and Mrs. Ted Meyer Holly Miller Heather Musante Mitchell Msgr. Robert Bergin Scholarship Fund David and Laura Oren Rennie and David Polk Thomas and Barbara C Puffer Puffer and DeMore Families Dr. Chitraleka Ramanan Fern and Charlie Reisinger Robinson & Cole Mr. and Mrs. James C A. Rooney Jonathan D and Viviann Rubin Elizabeth Rudden Mr. and Mrs. Peter G. Russell Mary T. and Joseph † D. Sargent The Schuman Family Fund William Beecher Scoville Foundation Doreen Lee Simons C Secure Energy Solutions, LLC Security 101 Sorenson Communications, Inc. Jeff C and Jane Soto Sprint Relay Karen and Andrew Stockton Dr. and Mrs. Paul Sullivan June and Wade Terry The TJX Foundation, Inc. Humphrey Tonkin C and Jane Edwards TRC Environmental Corporation, Inc. United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut W.B. Mason Co., Inc. Westfarms Associates Lisa Wilson-Foley C The Miriam and Robert Zadek Charitable Gift Fund James H. Zmijewski Nancy Zurek

Benefactors Society Gifts of $500- $999

David Ahlness Mr. and Mrs. James Betts B-G Mechanical Service, Inc. Robert L. Boyett Susan Campbell Cynthia Cartier C Coleman H. and Jo Champlain Casey Community Hartford SNET Connecticut Elks Past Exalted Rulers Association Dr. and Mrs. Harvey J. Corson Terri Davenport Terry Della Vecchia Holly DeYoung Dr. and Mrs. Matthew G. Ely III Hartford Union of the King’s Daughters and Sons Hear Here Hartford Hitachi Cable Manchester, Inc. Mary S. Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Greg Jones Joseph S. Stackpole Charitable Trust Lions Club of Greater Hartford Host Lions Club of Harwinton Lions Club of Marlborough Lions Club of Terryville Lions Club of Windsor Locks Charities Mr. and Mrs. Douglas B. Marshall Patricia Meyers Thomas Nicotera

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w w w . a s d - 1 8 1 7. o r g John and Sally O’Hara Nicolina Pallone Alyssa Pecorino Iris Perez Red Thread Mr. and Mrs. Edgar M. Reed Arthur J. Renner Mr. and Mrs. Ezra H. Ripple IV Helen M. Saunders Charitable Foundation Sarah Schlegel D and Liam Doran Scott Schoem C and Rachel Garron Mr. and Mrs. Barry Schuman Tamara and Andrew Selinger Spencer Turbine Foundation Peter J. Stasz Deborah Swan Edward Tomlinson C Carl and Deborah Ullman Walmart Foundation Mr. and Mrs. David C K. Ware Richard Walauski Janet A. York

Headmasters Society Gifts of $200- $499

Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. Robert Albanesi Aldo DeDominicis Foundation Dr. Robert L. Alexander Annamarie Andrews Scot Atkins C Joseph M. Basile Mr. and Mrs. William A. Beauclair Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Bolton Rick Borchardt Mr. and Mrs. Steven G. Borsotti Mr. and Mrs. Dale Brown Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Canavan Katherine A. Carver D Centris Group, LLC Connecticut Deaf Senior Citizens Mary H. Crary Mr. and Mrs. Alex W. C Creedon, Jr. CRF, Inc. Randy D’Angelo Mr. and Mrs. Albert W. Darby Elizabeth Davison Sean P. Dee Beatrice S. Desrosier Evelyn Nevers DeWenter Sia Dowlatshahi Mr. and Mrs. James E. Elsner Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Foss Mr. and Mrs. Arthur W. Frank, Jr. Sara D and David Gerhold Blanche and Steven Goldenberg Leon N. Goodman Shannon Graham Grant Thornton LLP Rick Gross Mr. and Mrs. David H. C Halberg Mr. and Mrs. R. Bartley Halloran Mr. and Mrs. Dietrich A. Hernandez, Sr. HTMF Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Kimball Hunt Mr. and Mrs. Bradford Jones Kellner Plumbing & Heating, LLC Mr. and Mrs. Daniel B. Lepore Jean M. Linderman Lions Club of Avon Lions Club of Bethlehem Lions Club of Bristol

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Lions Club of East Granby Lions Club of East Windsor Lions Club of Simsbury Lions Club of South Windsor Lions Club of Southington Lions Club of Thomaston Lions Club, Hartford Diversity Charter Rosemarie and Paul Longo Robert H. Lord Company, Inc. Peggy Lorence Dawn and Randy Love Robert H. Margolis Mr. and Mrs. Leigh C. Martin Mather & Pitts Insurance, Inc. Susan Mather D Gail A. McCormack Mark and Karen Monborne Daniel and Catherine Morley Thomas F. Mullaney C Mr. and Mrs. Anthony W. Neidlinger Bob Nitko Peter and Cathy Nolan Anne Nutt Mary K. Pacyna Tracy and Jeff Pelletier Christy E. Pinyoun Jennifer L. and Emilio Pizzoferrato Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Polka Claire Pryor Quota International of Candlewood Valley Retirement Research, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. Rhoten Scott R. Robinson Pasquale J. Salemi, Jr. Fred Shapiro Fatima M. Silvestre Richard and Luisa Soboleski Solvit and Fletcher Home Services Stanley Wiesen, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. James H. Steane II Deborah Swan Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Tanona Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Tracy Lucille Traina United Way of Coastal Fairfield County, Inc. V.F. McNeil & Company Inc. Christine Wade John Watts Associates, Inc. Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. † Michael Wilder Karen Wilson Mason Woods Zachs Family Foundation, Inc. Carol Zurek

Friends of ASD Gifts up to $199 Anonymous (6) Carollynn C. Albanese Karen Alfonso Elizabeth R. Allen Joan Allen Aimee Altemus Jane D. Amoruso Patricia S. Anathan Mr. and Mrs. Donald Anderson Robin Andrighetti Ken Arcia Carol Arnold ASD Executive Director Fund ASD Food Service Staff D= Current Director

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ASD PACES ASD Quad 1 ASD Staff Antonietta A. Avery Margery Baer Elaine H. Baine Barbara L. Bajurny Janet Baker Nancy L. Bancroft Fran Barnett-Scata Barton & Barton Insurance Agency Barbara A. Baurer Bayberry Insurance Baystate Deaf Senior Citizens Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Beaudoin Hilary and Geralyn Becker Steven Bednarz Benjamin Benson Cynthia Bercowetz Lillian Berelson Ina Berson Mr. and Mrs. Valmont F. Berube Jeff Birnbaum and Sue Lee Robert B. Birnbaum Kelly J. Bishop Ryan Bishop Blue Back Dental Elena Blue Randall Bobb Christa Bolen Mr. and Mrs. Richard Borchardt Darlene Borsotti Mr. and Mrs. Cosimo J. Bosco Heather Boughton Stephen Bourassa Colleen Bowes S. Craig Boyce Dr. and Mrs. James C. Boyle Ellen Boyne Muriel Boysen Joan M. Bozak Eliza Breno Samuel N. Brodow John Brooks Laura K. Brown Mr. and Mrs. Tim Bruflat Sandra Bryant Mr. and Mrs. Scott Bucci Margaret F. Buck Bern W. Budd Mr. and Mrs. Edward H. Bugbee Bureau of Rehabilitation Services at Future Works Kim Burrell Vivian L. Bushy Lisa and Bryan Bywater Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Cabell Carol Cadoret Megan E. Cagno Steven B. Callahan and Randall R. Dwenger Shari Cantor D Mr. and Mrs. Mario Carabetta Mr. and Mrs. William D. Carpenter Juan Carrasquillo Mary Carrier Dwayne Carson James Caruso, Sr. Catherine M. McGee Middle School Marcia Cavanaugh Susan Cerciello Mr. and Mrs. Alan D. Cetel Carl T. Chadburn C John Cheffer Janice Chisholm Fidelina R. Chupas Thomas G. Ciccarillo

w w w . a s d - 1 8 1 7. o r g Georgine M. Clark Cristine C. Coco Kenneth Coco Community Mental Health Affiliates, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Myles Connell Dr. and Mrs. William D. Conrad Richard Cook Michael Corson, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Corson Raymond Cotto Country Financial Mr. and Mrs. James M. Courville Patrick Craig Jill Crouch Jane and William Crowley Dottie Dabbs Mr. and Mrs. Robert Daddario Agatha C. Darby Allan David William R. Davis John C and Deanie Davison Donald K. Deitch Mary Jane Delahunt Delta Zeta Sorority Thomas E. Dennis Elizabeth S. Denorfia Thomas Desmarais Teresa D’Esopo Umberto J. DeStefano Ether A. Diaz Dotti Dillon Elaine C. Dimpelfeld Mr. and Mrs. John DiPace Mr. and Mrs. Dominic Divenere Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Dlugosz Mr. and Mrs. David Dolan, Jr. Susan Dolan Karen Dooley Dr. and Mrs. James Dougherty John F. Droney, Jr. Raymond R. Dudginski East Coast Septic Service, LLC June R. Eastman Nell Eden Mr. and Mrs. Michael Emmons Mr. and Mrs. Nelson V. Erickson Milly Espinosa Darlene Ewan Mr. and Mrs. Richard V. Fabian, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Sik Sang Fan Anita and Hugh Farquhar Kristen Feldman Maria E. Felicissimo Mr. and Mrs. Warren M. Ferdina George W. Field, Jr. Sandra H. Filep Mr. David J. Finn Michael R. Finneran C Rosa Flores Flow Tech Inc. Kate Foley and David Wright Dagnall Folger Marilyn H. Ford Nancy Forsberg Mr. and Mrs. Edward R. Frith Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Fuchs Mr. and Mrs. George Gallant Dolores K. Gallon Dr. and Mrs. John A. Gannatti David and Pamela Garry Norma Gates Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Gatzuras Meghan E. Geary-Strenk Daryl Gehlbach Rebecca Ghalayini

Gale Gilchrist Corinne Gill Susan M. Giniso Mary H. Gionfriddo C Rita Giordano Sue “Twiggy” and John Girouard Elaine M. Glennon Assunta and Donald Goguen Patricia and Richard Golebiewski Jennifer Goode Selma Gordon Gail S. Granger Carol M. Grant Darcy W. Gray Mr. and Mrs. Mike Haupt Susan Gray, Arthur Hermes and Family Denise Graziani Rosemarie and Gary C Greco James M. Griffith Mr. and Mrs. Peter H. Guerra Joyce Guiliano Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Guinta Mr. and Mrs. Philip C E. Gutfran Jewel A. Gutman Amy J. Hadden Samuel Hallaway Bradley Hammond Joan Hanna Hanover Insurance Michael and Maureen Harris Hartford Club of the Deaf Mr. and Mrs. W. Ross Hatch Cheryl Havel Mr. Steven Hayden Curtis Hayward Teresa Hearn Shirley Heim Joan S. Helms Mr. and Mrs. Bill Helveston Vanessa Hernandez Dr. and Mrs. David H. Hild Mrs. Carl E. Hill Robert L. Hill Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Hires Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hlibok Elaine B. Hodgson Shane Hogan Elaine Hokansson Karen A. Hollant Mr. and Mrs. Timothy S. Hollister Jennifer L. Hong Maureen and Ralph Horowitz Joanne K. Hoye John Hoyt Betty Hudson Mark W. Hughey Sandra Inzinga Carole R. Ireland Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Jachym Mr. and Mrs. Jay C Jackson Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence B. Jackson Jacqueline Jacobs Joe Corbi’s Wholesale Pizza, Inc. James H. Johnston, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy S. Jones Anita Jorgensen Jean F. Joseph Marion Judy Zoe Ann Kaminski Marshall Kaplan Dean Karabetsos Steven G. Karagianis Mr. and Mrs. Daniel W. Keating Kevin F. Keeffe Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Kiely D= Current Director

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Mary Jean Kilfoil Ms. Lisa Kinsman Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Knapp Peter Kozlowski Karen Krick Sophie Krzys Mr. and Mrs. Christopher La Forte Mr. and Mrs. Ercole J. Labadia Mr. and Mrs. Alphonse S. Labieniec Mr. and Mrs. Terry Lagier Maryann Lagocki Patricia S. Lang Mr. and Mrs. George Langevin Gail C. Lawrence Rene` Legal Linda Leimberger Mr. and Mrs. William J. Lema Kathleen Lenarcic Barbara R. Levine Mr. and Mrs. Leo R. Liddle Dr. Harold Lieberman Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lincoln Cynthia D. Lindenberger Mr. and Mrs. Alan S. Lindquist Kirsten A. Lingenheld Trinity College Lions Club Lions Club of New Britain Lions Club of Winsted Lite-N-Up Eatery Edwin Lomerson, Jr. Michaela Long John Longo Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Loomis Paul T. Loughlin Mr. and Mrs. Walter W. Lowell Robertson Mackay Arlene Manchester Mr. and Mrs. Alexander R. Mancini Frances Mandato Mark and Kathy Mangini Karen S. Manko Karen Mann Sybil C. Martin Mr. and Mrs. Geoffrey P. Mather Barbara B. Matthews Donna Maxwell Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Mc Fadden Haley Gienow-McConnell and Patrick McConnell Mr. and Mrs. Raymond R. McDevitt David K. McGill Michele McLean June and Robert McMahon Joan E. McVey Tish Meade Joseph Meehan Mary Ellen Melesko Ellen Melfi Robin and Joseph Mengual Frank Merenda Mr. and Mrs. Harry E. Meyer Mr. and Mrs. Steve Meyer Reverend and Mrs. Gary Miller Robyn Miller Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Mischke Mr. and Mrs. Michael Missari Mr. Steve Moniz Denise Monte Rupert L. Moore Mr. and Mrs. Winchell M. Moore Milmaglyn M. Morales Gretchen Wohlgemuth and Daniel Morey Evelyn Stewart and Craig Morrison Frances and Frank Moseley Anne E. Mowell Louise Munro

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w w w . a s d - 1 8 1 7. o r g Daniel A. Murphy Timothy Murphy Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Negri New London Lodge of Elks No. 360 Lea Neylan Bonnie Nicol Mr. and Mrs. Cecil A. Nix, Jr. Holly E. North Kenneth Oliver Jean Orientale Mr. and Mrs. Michael Oryl, Jr. Dennis Palka Patricia G. Pallanck Lora Palmer Mr. and Mrs. Louis Pandolfe Patricia Pangborn James Parent Dr. Kourosh Parham and Ms. Stephanie Bowers Keecha L. Parker Mr. and Mrs. Saul M. Pasternack Dr. Joseph E. Pavano Anna Peltier Rebecca S. Peters Eleanor D. Peterson Dr. Paul C. Peterson Mr. and Mrs. Robert S. Peterson Mary Agnes Phelan Margaret Plikaitis Fay Poles Betty B. Poster Pratt & Whitney MCL Ann Pudlowski Mr. and Mrs. Robert Putnam Mr. and Mrs. Arthur L. Quirk, Jr. Barbara Raimondo Mr. and Mrs. Edward F. Rainville Gillian Ratcliffe Jane Recht Mr. and Mrs. Jerrid L. Redekas Ms. Elinor Reiss Daniel Peter Rex Mr. and Mrs. Gary Reynolds Conny J. Richard Anna Maria Rinaldi Mr. and Mrs. Arnaldo Rivera Riverwood Poetry Series Inc. Richard and Terry Roach Betsy Rockefeller Polly Rodie Joanne A. Romaniello Margaret E. Rooney Joy Rooy Sandy and Allan Ropper James Rosen Mr. and Mrs. Steven Rosen Helen M. Roth Fonda Rothblatt Frances E. Roy Mr. and Mrs. Augustine Ruotolo Kenneth Russo, Sr. Diann Sahlin Robyn S. Samuels Jerald Sanders Jerry Sanders Robert A. Santaniello Louis Santoro Mr. and Mrs. William Sarmuk, Jr. Suzanne Sattler Rene` Frederic R. Schadt Mark J. Schaffman Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth P. Scheer, Jr. Carol Schiller Sally Scully Ann K. Sedgwick Robert N. H. C And Marcie Sener

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John Servidea Janice A. Sessamen Mariano Shonti Karen and Bryan Siebenthal John R. Simmon Darlene M. Smith Kathy Smith Maria Spanos Angelo and Sharon Speranza Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Spickler St. Paul’s Mission for the Deaf Thomas St. Pierre Grace Stack Mr. and Mrs. William K. Stahl Mr. and Mrs. Craig J. Stalk Shirley K. Stephson Raymond P. Stevens Konstantinos Stoidis Ray Stone Mr. and Mrs. Peter F. Storms John Strattos Anne P. Streeter Janet K. Stuck Janet S. Stulting Janet Gallaudet Sturges James R. Swallow Mr. and Mrs. Norman Taillon Jenilee Terry Thomaston Savings Bank Mr. and Mrs. Victor S. Thomsen Charley Thorn Maxwell Toczydlowski Anthony Tranghese Mr. and Mrs. Paul R. Truebig Lisa Turcotte Jonathan P. Twiss Rachel Tyson UNICO - Avon Chapter Mr. and Mrs. George D. Van Wormer Mary Jane Vidnansky Keith Vinci Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Vinick VMR Mechanical Contractors, Inc. Kae and Lou Volpintesta Piyush Vora Joan Walden and J. Mendelssohn Patricia and Dennis Walsh Edwina Watroba Marg and Jim Weaver Carol J. Weber Mr. and Mrs. Lynton Wells Barbara P. Wener Donald J. Wetzel Marian Whitcomb Bernard F. Wilbur Donna M. Wilson Marjorie Wilson Mary Winchell Adele Wise Mr. and Mrs. Frederick J. Wohlgemuth Phillip Y. C. Wong Catherine Wright Velma M. Wright Daniel Wynne Betty and Grant Young Betty P. Zajicek Florence S. Zocco Edith S. Zolkower Sherri and Jamie Zummo

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Matching Gifts

The following corporations made matching gifts: Bank of America BNY Mellon Community Partnership Chevron Humankind CIGNA Corporation GE Foundation Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies McKesson Foundation Microsoft Pfizer Foundation Prudential Foundation Red Thread Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. Tiffany & Co. Travelers Foundation United Health Group

In Memory Of Jay Amoruso Robert J. Andrejko Francis J. Asklar Robert Baer Linda Baine Liboria R. Balas Ellen Gallaudet Fabian Barry Joseph Basile Herman Bercowetz Monsignor Robert D. Bergin Bernice Bertash Elizabeth Blanchard George Borsotti Matthew X. Boyne Gladys Brooke Julia K. Buske Thomas Carver Donald Cassin Annette Chester Mark Corson Jeanne Cote Danielle A. Crumb Wayne J. Dabbs Nicholas Di Salvo Robert M. Dick Bessie L. Diot Alexandra and Arthur Dlugokecki Frances M. DonAroma Paul F. DonAroma, Jr. Betty V. Dorman Marie Dunn Gilbert C. Eastman Ruth Ecker Rocco E. Fiorino Frances R. Formeister Catherine Fritz John & Anna Fronczek T.H. Gallaudet Arthur Giavara Ethel M. Giett Anthony Giniso Frank P. Gionfriddo Joseph Giordano Mary Golebiewski Loy Golladay Peter H. Gott M.D. Anna Griffith John and Elizabeth Hoffman Wilton C. Johnson Jerry Jones Paul and Ruth Keeffe John Klein Marian Kyburg

w w w . a s d - 1 8 1 7. o r g Robert LaGier Francis X. Leonard Frederick J. Lepore Mary Naomi Cogswell Button Lieberman Shannon Weber Linn Nellie Magnoli Joseph Mangini Joseph, Melva & Victoria Marino Pamela L. Matthews Charlotte and W. Winfield McChord Kathleen McCollum Robert McDevitt Maggie A. McGee Tim McKay Evelyn Mclachlan Helen W. Miles Jean Miller James Monheim Douglas A. Moody John D. Moran Mabel M. Morelli Eunice D. Newell Dorothy Fuller Mather Noble Mary Loder Noble Thomas Lot Norton Harold A. Olson Barbara Ostrowski Mary E. Pacyna Susan Parker Sherrie Peck George Peterson Mary & Henry Pierz Rosemary M. Rex Taylor Robinson Walter and Miriam Rockwell Walter C. Rockwell Frances P. Rooney Sam Savino John Schone William Beecher Scoville Pierre Sevigney Adeline B. Stasiewski William T. Sugiyama Edward & Marie Marino Szopa H. Grant Thomas Joseph G. Vallo Irma Van Deusen

In Honor Of Rebecca Abeyta Annamarie Andrews ASD Founders ASD Interpreting Staff ASD’s Life Skills Program Carol M. Barkasy Frank and Sharon Barrett Zachary Bessette Christa Bolen Jeffrey Bravin Brock University Department of History Paul Brockman Lorraine I. Bulba Victoria Bumbala-Mallach Kim Burrell Carlene D. Bush Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Buzzell Antonio S. Carabetta Karen and Fred Carr David Carter Katherine A. Carver Alvin Chege Elizabeth S. Citron Jonathan Clark Philip Cote Leimarie Diaz

Cynthia Dively Bryan D. Dolan Doris Durning Mr. and Mrs. Richard Emanuel Anita Farquhar Dag Forsberg Nancy E. Gallant Thomas Gallaudet and Laurent Clerc Herbert Gallaudet Mr. and Mrs. David H. Halberg Bradley Hammond Faith Hensel Michael J. Hodgson Adam Hokansson Family Isola Bella Sue and Richard Smith Adam Lemay Anthony N. Maluccio Luis Mandato Karen S. Manko Linda Marino Ashley Mazur Tommy and Mary Ann Meehan Arthur, Beth, Brandon and Kevin Moore Beth Moore Beth and Art Moore The Moseley Family Carle and Larry Mowell Dawn K. Oryl-Patino Cindy Paluch Sandy Peck Anna Pelser Edward F. Peltier Robby Porter Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Rettig Mrs. Roberta Rinzler Diane and John Rodriguez Schafer Children Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Schafer Bob & Marcie Sener Robert N. H. Sener Kim A. Silva Raymond P. Stevens Michael Thal The Mathus Family Cottage on the Lake The New Building Gary E. Wait Ashley Zaletta Nancy Zurek

Gifts-in-Kind A & R Communications, LLC Peter Adomeit Carol Arnold ASD PrintWorks Frank and Sharon Barrett Big Sky Blue Fox Run Kathy Boczar Bodywork for the Soul Bombay Olive Boston Red Sox The Brickman Group Bridgeport Bluefish Professional Baseball The Bushnell Park Carousel Carlene D. Bush Carbone’s Kitchen The Children’s Museum Clemow Consulting Group, LLP Connecticut Business Systems Connecticut Science Center Connecticut Tigers D= Current Director

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Connecticut Veterinary Center Contours Spa & Wellness The Corner Pug The Counter The Crown Market Crystal Rock, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Albert W. Darby Dari Farms Ice Cream Distributors DeRobertis Jewlers Effie’s Place Family Restaurant Essex Steam Train & Riverboat Farmington Bank Farmington Miniature Golf & Ice Cream Parlor First & Last Tavern of Plainville Footprints French Cleaners, Inc. Heidi Giaccone Catherine Gibson Sue “Twiggy” and John Girouard Gouveia Vineyards Catherine Grabowski Harriet Beecher Stowe Center Harry’s Bishop’s Corner Hartford Stage Hartford Symphony Orchestra Healthtrax Fitness & Wellness Paul B. Hebert A Hero’s Legacy Comics & Collectibles Margaret Huang Joey’s Pizza Pie Kidcity Children’s Museum Kiwanis Club of West Hartford Lake Compounce Family Theme Park Cynthia D. Lindenberger Loomis Chaffee School Lutz Children’s Museum Lux Bond & Green Inc. Mandell Jewish Community Center Karen Mann The Mark Twain House & Museum Marriott Residence Inn Dr. Susan Mather Maximum Beverage McIntosh Communication, LLC Robyn Miller Mohegan Sun Moscarillo’s Garden Shoppe Bradford P. Moseley IV Mr. Sparkle Car Washes, Inc. Mystic Seaport The Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame New Britain Museum of American Art New Britain Rock Cats New England Revolution Charitable Foundation New York Football Giants New York Jets Newtown Woman’s Club Noodles & Company O’Neill’s Chevrolet & Buick P. S. Dandini, Builders Mary K. Pacyna Cindy and Terry Paluch Alyssa Pecorino James and Susan Pedersen A.C. Petersen Farms Pfau’s Hardware Playhouse on Park Plimpton’s Rennie and David Polk The Preservation Society of Newport County Tina Presley Barbara Preston Quota Club - New Haven Fern and Charlie Reisinger The Ridgefield Woman’s Club

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w w w . a s d - 1 8 1 7. o r g Rizzuto’s West Hartford Shop Rite of West Hartford Shubert Theater Zina M. Smith Luisa and Richard Soboleski Solinsky Eyecare, LLC Staten Island Yankees Stew Leonard’s Subway June and Wade Terry The New England Carousel Museum Theaterworks Timex Group USA, Inc. Travelers Championship Keith Vinci W.B. Mason Co., Inc. Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art Gary E. Wait Walt Disney World Waterford Group Charitable Foundation West Hartford Yoga Janet A. York

Bequest Maxine Thumim

1817 Society Joyce Allaire † Jane Austin † Mabel K. Bass †

Virginia Belknap † James Gordon Bethell Eunice W. Bouchard † Lillian Brace † Muriel Braithwaite † Irene V. Brzezinski † Sarah T. Butler † Paul M. Butterworth † Mary R. Camilleri † Mr. and Mrs. Dennis T. Cardello Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Carroll, Jr. C, C Joseph A. Caso Rhoda S. Clark † Winifred Clark † Helen Clarke Clason † Brian Clemow C Mr. and Mrs. Frederick U. Conard ‡ Etta Cornwell † Mrs. John J. Daniels Janice E. DeDominicis Anthony J. Deferari † Mary L. Derrick † Christine Dever † Frank J. Dever, Jr. † Dr. and Mrs. Robert C E. Dunn Morton Elsner † Roger Evarts Mary L. Ferrari † William Finkelstein † Anna Fronczek † John Fronczek † Julia Gazsi † Frank M. Gionfriddo Mary H. Gionfriddo C Dorothee R. Grenon † Ralph Harrison † D= Current Director

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Guy B. Holt † Katherine A. Hughes † Georgianna T. Ives † Joseph Hamilton Jackson † Mr. and Mrs. Earl Kasulke ‡ Robert C. Knox, Jr. † Laura C. Krieble † Walter B. Kuligowsky † Alice Liebson C Ann MacBride † Alberta A. Monte † Audrey J. Mordavsky, RT David E. Mordavsky, DTE Mary Morton † Carleton N. Mowell D Richmond P. Paine † Mary Parker Laura Parsells † Dennis Povesko † Abbie Jean Quick † Ann T. and Edward C. Roberts ‡ Cornelia C. Rossi † Lois Parker Schipul † Madeline Schuh † Lucille A. Schults † Bessie Somer Sigel † Dorothy and Samuel Snider ‡ Helen B. Sobolewski † Joseph S. Stackpole † James A. Stewart † Maria Marino Szopa † Elizabeth Taylor † Maxine Thumim † Rose Tierney Elizabeth H. Webster † Anna Zaharevitz †

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Jeffrey Bravin, Liam McGee, Chair, President and CEO of The Hartford, Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman, David Carter and Edward Peltier

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Foundations for the Future In May 2011, the ASD Board of Directors and Administration made the courageous decision to build the Gallaudet-Clerc Education Center. The economy was still recovering and philanthropic donations to non-profits were lagging, yet they felt confident that funds could be raised through the loyal friendship and support that has strengthened ASD throughout the years. The funding plan, calling for a $3 million dollar capital campaign, was unanimously approved by the Board.

This beautiful state-of-the-art education center would not have been possible without you, our donors. Thank you!

Anonymous Peter Adamowicz Leandre Adifon Aetna, Inc. Isaac and Jumoke Agboola Mr. and Mrs. John E. Ahearn Mr. and Mrs. Robert Albanesi Cristi Alberino Karen Alfonso Jane D. Amoruso Patricia S. Anathan Annamarie Andrews ASD Alumni Association ASD Class of 1961 ASD Cogswell Staff ASD Cohort ASD Driver Education Program ASD Executive Director Fund ASD Jr. High Quad ASD PACES ASD Quad 1 Leslie Asfour Scot Atkins The Beatrice Fox Auerbach Foundation Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving Fran Barnett-Scata Frank and Sharon Barrett Bartlett Brainard Eacott Inc. Joseph M. Basile Tammy Boutin and Paul Batch Mr. and Mrs. Craig A. Bemis Berkshire Bank Foundation The Honorable John Berman Mr. and Mrs. James Betts B-G Mechanical Service, Inc. Ryan Bishop Elena Blue Bodenheimer Charitable Trust Christine and Robert Bogino Christa Bolen Rick Borchardt Darlene Borsotti Mr. and Mrs. Steven G. Borsotti Mr. and Mrs. Cosimo J. Bosco Dr. and Mrs. James C. Boyle Noreen Branley Jeffrey and Naomi Bravin Mr. and Mrs. Philip W. Bravin Eliza Breno Sandra Bryant Budd Family Fund George W. Burke, Jr. Catherine and Robert Burns Carlene and Ronald Bush Mr. and Mrs. Edgar B. Butler, Jr. John and Marla Byrnes Lisa and Bryan Bywater Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Cabell Blake and Elizabeth Cabot Susan Campbell

Canton Middle School Students Juan Carrasquillo Mr. and Mrs. Edward S. Carrier Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Carroll, Jr. Dwayne Carson David and Pamela Carter Cynthia Cartier Katherine A. Carver Coleman H. and JoAnn Champlain Casey Barbara J. Cassin Heidi Catalan Susan Cerciello Carl T. Chadburn John Chakalos John Cheffer Civitillo Masonry Inc. Georgine M. Clark Estate of Rhoda S. Clark Rodney L. Clark Brian and Ellen Clarke Brian and Susan Clemow Clemow Consulting Group, LLP Connecticut Association of the Deaf Connecticut Light and Power Company Connecticut Natural Gas Corporation Dr. and Mrs. William D. Conrad The Cote Family Patrick Craig Mary H. Crary Michael J. Croll David Cullison Sarah and Tony D’Agostino Randy D’Angelo Terri Davenport Allan David John and Deanie Davison MaryAnn Dayton-Fitzgerald Terry Della Vecchia Ms. Melissa Dennis Raymond M. DeRosa Drs. Booker T. and Elena L. DeVaughn Holly DeYoung and Tom Donahue Ether A. Diaz Michael D. DiMarzio Kathleen DonAroma Dr. and Mrs. James Dougherty Sia Dowlatshahi Dr. and Mrs. William Druckemiller Robert E. and Gladys B. Dunn Eagle Rivet Roof Service Ruth Ecker Dr. and Mrs. Matthew G. Ely III Deborah S. Emmons Ensworth Charitable Foundation Milly Espinosa Mr. and Mrs. George L. Estes, III Kathy Falco Farmington Bank Community Foundation Anita and Hugh Farquhar Mr. and Mrs. Wilson H. Faude D= Current Director

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Kristen Feldman Fiduciary Invesment Advisors, LLC Alexandra J. Fischer Joseph H. Fisher Sharon F. Flannery Dagnall Folger Beverly Forsberg Dagnall Forsberg Nancy Forsberg Denise M. Forsberg-Dimarzio Gregory and Susan Foss Clarence E. Foster, III Barbara French The Fund for Greater Hartford Lori Gardner Howard Hunt Garmany Fund at Hartford Foundation for Public Giving Richard P. Garmany Fund at Hartford Foundation for Public Giving GE Foundation Meghan E. Geary-Strenk Sara and David Gerhold Rebecca Ghalayini Corinne Gill Susan M. Giniso Sue “Twiggy” and John Girouard Harry E. Goldfarb Family Foundation, Inc. Patricia and Richard Golebiewski Mr. and Mrs. David Gordon Shaun P. Grady, M.D. Shannon Graham Greenlight Creative, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. David H. Halberg Maureen K. Halikis Mr. and Mrs. R. Bartley Halloran Sharon H. Halscheid Joan Hanna The Hartford Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company Mr. and Mrs. W. Ross Hatch Curtis Hayward Teresa Hearn Dr. and Mrs. David H. Hild Mrs. Barbara V. Hill Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Hires Maximilian E. and Marion O. Hoffman Foundation, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Timothy S. Hollister Jennyfer A. Holmes Christine T. Homa Jennifer L. Hong Hooker & Holcombe, Inc. Joanne K. Hoye Charise Hoyt Elizabeth Hubbell Maria and Ed Jacovino Benjamin C. Jensen Kathy and Margaret Johnson Mary S. Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Jeremy S. Jones Jesse Marie Kavumpurath

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Corporator Bob Sener with wife Marcie and son Jim, Director, ASD Board

David Carter with new Director Wendella Ault Battey and husband Walter Benjamin

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Carol Peltier with David and Carolyn Halberg

Florence Kemper-Bunzel Tai Soo and Ryoung Ja Kim Janice Knauth Mr. and Mrs. Christopher La Forte Rosemary Landano Marie Langill Cat Lanser Fred and Ann Larson The Larsen Fund Gail C. Lawrence Linda Leimberger Diane Lillo-Martin, Ph.D. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lincoln Cynthia D. Lindenberger Jean M. Linderman Lions - International 23B Lions Club of Bethlehem Lions Club of Thomaston Lions Club of Windsor Locks Charities Michaela Long Rosemarie and Paul Longo Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Loomis Peggy Lorence Dawn and Randy Love Macri Associates Inc. Karen S. Manko Mark Tanous Ceramics Mr. and Mrs. Douglas B. Marshall The John G. Martin Foundation Cynthia A. Martinez-Friedman Donna Maselli Susan Mather Gail A. McCormack Kerry L. McDowell Alexandra and Peter McGee The McGee Family Fund Tish Meade Robin and Joseph Mengual Paul Mersereau MessageNet Systems Inc. Patricia Meyers Reverend and Mrs. Gary Miller Holly Miller Robyn Miller Valerie Miller Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Monroe Denise Monte Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Moore Mary Ann Morehouse Gretchen Wohlgemuth and Daniel Morey Daniel and Catherine Morley Evelyn Stewart and Craig Morrison William and Alice Mortensen Foundation Carleton and Lawrence Mowell Jeffrey and Maureen Nardozza Linda and Bichop Nawrot Mr. and Mrs. Anthony W. Neidlinger NewAlliance Foundation New England Financial Group, LLC Newman’s Own Foundation Lea Neylan Bonnie Nicol Thomas Nicotera Bob Nitko Anne Nutt David and Laura Oren Jean Orientale Mary Sue Owens Dennis Palka Patricia G. Pallanck Lora Palmer Cindy and Terry Paluch Mr. and Mrs. Louis Pandolfe Patricia Pangborn James Parent Mary W. Parker Partitions, Inc. Sandy Peck Alyssa Pecorino James and Susan Pedersen

w w w . a s d - 1 8 1 7. o r g Mr. and Mrs. Edward F. Peltier RC Knox/ Peoples United Rebecca S. Peters Jennifer L. Pizzoferrato Margaret Plikaitis Rennie and David Polk Betty B. Poster Puffer and DeMore Families Salih Qeriqi Dr. Chitraleka Ramanan Matthew Ranelli Emily W. Rankin Realized Solutions, Inc. Red Thread Mr. and Mrs. Edgar M. Reed Fern and Charlie Reisinger Arthur J. Renner Marilyn and Peter Rettig Gary Reynolds Mr. and Mrs. Ezra H. Ripple IV Robert H. Lord Company, Inc. Scott R. Robinson Rotary Club of West Hartford Jonathan and Viviann Rubin Elizabeth Rudden Mr. and Mrs. Peter G. Russell Robyn S. Samuels Mary T. and Joseph † D. Sargent Suzanne Sattler Rene` Helen M. Saunders Charitable Foundation SBM Charitable Foundation Sarah Schlegel and Liam Doran Scott Schoem and Rachel Garron Patricia Schoenfeld

Tamara and Andrew Selinger James T. Sener Susan Shatney Shahry and Elizabeth Shilati Shipman & Goodwin LLP Doreen Lee Simons Nelson Simons The Skolnick Family Darlene M. Smith Richard F. Smith Robert Smith Mr. and Mrs. Harold A. Smullen, Jr. Luisa and Richard Soboleski Wesley J. Soboluesky Jeff and Jane Soto Sharon and Angelo Speranza Mr. and Mrs. William K. Stahl Mr. and Mrs. James H. Steane II Conrad D. Steenberg Karen and Andrew Stockton Kathleen Strauss Janet S. Stulting Dr. and Mrs. Paul Sullivan Deborah Swan Tai Soo Kim Partners, LLC Talcott View Development Company, Inc. TD Charitable Foundation Jenilee Terry June and Wade Terry Una Thibodeau and Cindy Smith Mr. and Mrs. DeRoy C. Thomas Trevor E. Thorington, CPA Mr. and Mrs. James W. Tilney The TJX Foundation, Inc. D= Current Director

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Humphrey Tonkin and Jane Edwards Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Tracy Tom and Sally Tresselt Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Trumble Rachel Tyson Mr. and Mrs. Brian T. Ugstad Carl and Deborah Ullman United Steel, Inc. USI Connecticut Verizon Wireless Mary Jane Vidnansky Kae and Lou Volpintesta Christine Wade Gary E. Wait Richard Walauski Walmart Foundation John Watts Associates, Inc. Wendy S. Wen William Wen Whittlesley & Hadley, PC Michael Wilder Donna M. Wilson Karen Wilson Patti Wilson Lisa Wilson-Foley Catherine Wimberg Mary Winchell Marie S. and Thomas M. Wood Yankee Territoy Coinshooters Professor Michael and Janet York The Miriam and Robert Zadek Charitable Gift Fund Sherri and Jamie Zummo Nancy Zurek

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A Gift from Gallaudet University

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Twin Lakes Association Isola Bella Tower Restoration Campaign In 1963, ASD’s first female Director, Muriel Alvord, bequeathed the Isola Bella Island on Lake Washining, or East Twin Lake, to the American School for the Deaf. The Alvord Family developed the property in the early 1900’s and one of the features was a stone tower which was built as a “folly”, replicating the tower on the island of Isola Bella in Italy. It has since become a treasured landmark and was renamed the Bat Tower by those living around the lake.

Over the years, the Bat Tower suffered the ravages of time and weather, and some of the “pudding stones” on its exterior became loose and fell into the lake creating a safety concern for swimmers and boaters. ASD Executive Director

Edward Peltier approached the Twin Lakes Association suggesting a partnership to raise funds to restore the tower.

The Twin Lakes Association fully endorsed the idea and raised in excess of $100,000 in a one year period.

The tower was restored, and on August 10, 2013 a celebration was held to recognize and thank the Twin Lakes community.

This partnership continues to work and share ideas on preserving the Isola Bella properties.

Twin Lakes Association Committee: Grant Bogle, Jack Silliman, Carey Fiertz, Abbie Salloway, Maureen Barton and Jodi Luby.

Isola Bella Tower Donations Anonymous Cliff and Tina Adler Tony and Marcie Aiuvalavit Joe and Janet Alagna Priscilla T. Alvord ASD Alumni Association Rick and Loring Bartlett Bill and Maureen Barton Veronica Bauer Geralyn and Hilary Becker Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Bell Donald Blair and Anita Jorgensen Patricia Best BNY Mellon Community Partnership Grant and Karen Bogle

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Scott and Roxanne Bok Steve and Carol Borsotti Robert L. Boyett Annetta E. Brigham Joan H. and David E. Bright Susan Broadstone John and Jennifer Brooks Dale and Ann Brown Mr. and Ms. Ken Burdick George and Kathleen Buske Blake and Elizabeth Cabot Steven B. Callahan and Randall R. Dwenger Don and Liz Chiboucas Neil and Kathleen Chrisman Charlotte H. Dallett

Mr. and Mrs. Albert Darby Diane Dillon Donald N. DiSalvo Cathy Downs Robert and Karen Drucker Michael Duca and Jacqueline D. Blombach David and Catherine Durning Elliott Family Foundation, Inc. Joanne Elliott Bert and Audrey Fett Carey and Kim Fiertz Elizabeth and Dee Flint Louis and Dorothy Fox Robert and Bernadette Gandolfo GE Foundation

w w w . a s d - 1 8 1 7. o r g Adam and Martha Greene Matthew and Margret Greene Mr. and Mrs. Christopher V. Gunderson Robbin Halfnight Jennifer and Christopher Hardy William and Adelaide Harris Mr. and Mrs. Mike Haupt Mr. and Mrs. Richard T. Haupt Mr. and Mrs. William Haupt Roger and Mary Hedman John C. and Marjorie S. Hicks Al and Rhea Higger Harriet E. Hoffman John Hoffman and Sarah Zarbock Richard and Vivian Horton Ellen Hubbard Mr. and Mrs. Karl Huber Alfred and Joann Ivry Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies Greg and Kathy Jones Dan and Kim Kadlec Raj and Laura Keswani Stephen and Sharon Klein Susan Knight Kurtz Family Foundation, Inc. Rod and Barbara Lankler Ray and Darlene Lassy Irwin Leff Evan and Wesley LePatner Michael and Judith Lesch Patrick J. Logan Anne MacDonald Max and Carol Madole Theodore Maliszewski

Tracy Mather David and Elizabeth Mathus Greg and Judy Mathus Donna Lee Maxwell Eleanore J. McCaffrey Hugh and Camilla McFadden Steve and Kate McCurdy Mr. and Mrs. H. Bruce McEver McKesson Foundation Michele McLean Joseph and Lynn Meehan Steve and Louise Meyer Mr. and Mrs. Ted Meyer Microsoft Matching Gifts Program Ann Z. Miller Carleton and Lawrence Mowell Charlotte H. Murphy Scott and Diane Nash Ann M. Noble Mason Noble David and Thea Obstler Cleo A. O’Donnell John and Sally O’Hara O’Hara’s Landing Jeff and Tracy Pelletier Edward and Carol Peltier William Perotti & Sons, Inc. Barbara R. Peterson Jane Pinckney William M. Powell Sally F. Prestele Prudential Foundation Matching Gifts Program Nelson and Lucia Putnam Dr. and Mrs. S. Norman Reich

Mr. and Mrs. James W. Reilly Lucia Reynolds Richard and Sandra Rippe Mark Rosengren and Caren Mercer Joan S. Russo Mr. and Mrs. Steven P. Salaway Morgan and Sandra Schafer Robert and Constance Scharf Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Schechter Neil and Carlota Schechter Fred Schmidt Barry and Helena Schuman Matthew and Johanna Schwab Mr. and Mrs. John E. Silliman Dag and Julie Skattum Peter and Agneta Smith Mr. and Mrs. Robert Smithwick Mr. and Mrs. Steven B. Soll Mike and Joan Spero Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Spickler Dick and Ann Spoor Nancy S. Stoer Alex Taylor Edward and Elizabeth Tyburski Danny L. and Sarah E. Vogus Patrick Walker and Elizabeth Demetriades Alex and Nancy Ward Michael and Gail Weiss Mr. and Mrs. Steven Willand Mr. and Mrs. Frank Wohl Harold and Susan Wood Nina and Don Worth Carolyn and Phrixos Zaris

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Financial Statements Fiscal Year 2012-2013

Operating Expenses Fiscal Year 2013 Occupancy 5%

Other Expenses 15%

Benefits 22%

Salaries 58%

Total Operating Revenue Fiscal Year 2013

Total Operating Revenue Fiscal Year 2013

Outreach Fee For Service 8%

Miscellaneous 6%

Contributions & Grants 5%

ASSETS CASH & CASH EQUIVALENTS $2,027,000 ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE....................................................... 2,457,000 INVESTMENTS..................................................................................... 16,821,000 BUILDINGS & EQUIPMENT (NET).................................. 27,779,000 OTHER ASSETS.....................................................................................1,756,000 TOTAL ASSETS.......................................................................... $ 50,840,000

Tuition 81%

LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES ............................................................. $2,691,000 ACCRUED PAYROLL LIABILITIES .................................... 3,415,000 NET ASSETS .................................................................................... 44,734,000 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS ..............$ 50,840,000 PER AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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MISSION The American School for the Deaf serves the deaf and hard of hearing community as a multifaceted innovative institution dedicated to the development of intellect and the enhancement of quality of life, producing educated and self-directed citizens.

VISION The American School for the Deaf will be the premier comprehensive center providing education and resources for deaf and hard of hearing individuals, their families and educational partners in Connecticut and beyond.

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