2023 ANNUAL REPORT
NEW YORK STATE INDUSTRIES FOR THE DISABLED, INC.
Est. 1975
Designated Facilitator of New York’s Preferred Source Program for Individuals with Disabilities.
MISSION NYSID’S MISSION:
Advancing employment and other opportunities for individuals with disabilities and qualified veterans.
Alexei Studenka joined the production team at Morcon Tissue through its partnership with Community, Work & Independence, Inc., providing NYSID paper products to customers.
On the Cover: Susan Yule | The Arc, Oneida-Lewis Chapter Jason Evans | AVRE Karseim Hooks | Center for Disability Services
Dear Member Agencies, Corporate Partners and Supporters:
It has been my privilege to have served as Chair of NYSID’s Board of Directors for the past three years. I’m proud to have contributed to NYSID’s legacy of workplace success for individuals with disabilities. My tenure began during a time of unusual challenges to a secure livelihood for these individuals working on NYSID contracts. It concludes on a high note as nearly 5,000 workers earned a record $80 million in NYSID’s 48th year of operation. Team NYSID celebrated Governor Hochul’s signing of the New York State Finance Law 162 Modernization Bill in October 2022, and its promise of increased employment potential in fulfillment of the American Dream. NYSID advanced Member Agencies’ businesses in new directions in Fiscal Year 2023, including launching new commodities that emphasize today’s customer needs. The modernization also helped to expand NYSID’s temporary personnel and document imaging work opportunities, contributing toward a seven percent increase in competitive integrated employment. It is imperative that all NYSID stakeholders continue to discover new business initiatives and measures that strengthen the Preferred Source Program so that every individual who wants to work has the opportunity. As I now step into my role as Past Chair, I give my full support to our new Chair, Patrick Bardsley, Co-Founder & CEO of Spectrum Designs Foundation, and the NYSID team led by Maureen O’Brien. Together, Team NYSID will continue its path forward in making employment in New York State inclusive for all.
Stanfort J. Perry Chair
When I stepped into my NYSID role five years ago, I asked each of you to trust that change would create transformational impact. Although not always easy, strong organizations and individuals embrace innovation, when needed, over the status quo. We saw substantive organizational change in 2019, and again in 2023, we have focused on additional innovations. NYSID implemented a new three-year strategic plan in January, focusing on three pillars: Improving Operations Management, Expanding Sales and Marketing, and Strengthening Advocacy and Government Relations. Post-pandemic business is improving, creating more than 350 new jobs this year. Of the 6,348 jobs on 2023 NYSID contracts, 4,794 were competitive integrated employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. We continue to assist our Members with business transformation, awarding $73,000 in Matching Grants this past year. We increased our engagement with the NYS Association of Counties and The Arc New York. On the advocacy front, NYSID partnered with the NY Alliance for Inclusion & Innovation on their National Expansion of Employment Opportunities Network working group. Together, we commissioned the Rockefeller Institute of Government to study Navigating the Benefits Cliff and the role it plays in the decisions people with disabilities make regarding employment. We worked closely with OPWDD on a training program for businesses that participate in the Employability Pledge, and sponsored the Developmental Disabilities Planning Council’s Willowbrook Documentary event, a powerful evening that showcased how far disability inclusion has come. NYSID engaged with the team from Transitions which introduces young adults with learning differences to the world of work. Through this program, we brought on several neuro-diverse interns. I know that a leader is only as good as her people, and the NYSID team continues to work tirelessly aligned to our mission, evidenced by the honor of being named a 2023 Times Union Top Workplace. I’m grateful for the opportunity to have worked alongside leaders like Stanfort Perry and Kevin Crosley in transforming our organization and our industry. I continue to be excited for NYSID’s future.
Maureen E. O’Brien President & CEO
Above: Karen Whitney | Lifetime Assistance
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BUSINESS TOTAL SALES $291,586,890 Products Services
$38,601,943 $252,984,947
CONTINUING CONTRACTS
Chasity Smith | Rochester Rehabilitation Center
3,378 Products Services
1,973 1,405
NEW CONTRACTS 521 Products Services
95 426
TOP 5 SERVICE CONTRACTS Janitorial 533 Data Imaging 445 Grounds/Lawn Maintenance 223 Temporary Office 76 Mail Fulfillment 36
TOP 5 PRODUCT CONTRACTS Incontienent Products Bathroom Tissue Trash Bags Uniform Jackets Paper Towels
$4.48 $3.33 $3.10 $1.81 $1.36 (in millions)
DISTRIBUTION Cases Shipped Inventory Items Inventory Value Sales Accuracy Rate
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553,000 834 $2.05 million $21.1 million 99.63%
Hector Brito is part of the Arc Erie County NY team crafting air purifiers at Austin Air Systems, a 2023 partnership which created new jobs for nine individuals.
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EMPLOYMENT EMPLOYMENT OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES Individuals Employed 4,794 Wages Earned $79.8 million Employment Hours 3,665,789 Average Hourly Wage $21.78 Holly Worden | Arc Otsego
MEMBERSHIP Member Agencies Corporate Partners
99 38
MATCHING GRANTS $72,900 in funds distributed 4 Member Agencies invested in new equipment 25+ new jobs added
GUARANTEED PAYMENT PROGRAM $424,800 Line of Credit interest charges absorbed $397,200 paid in fees on $14,685,500 million in credit card purchases
TRAINING & INFORMATION PROGRAM (TIP) Member Agencies Participating Attendees Sessions Held Topics Presented
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36 250 20 22
Hunter Mason carefully creates vehicle graphics for the NYS Police at the Arc of Madison Cortland production facility.
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ADVOCACY NYSID prioritizes collaborations with New York State government agencies, members of the Senate and Assembly, disability-centric associations, and other stakeholders that impact inclusion. Here are some of our Fiscal Year 2023 activities: • Office of the Chief Disability Officer Dream Event (October 2022) • Cerebral Palsy Association State Conference (October 2022) • NYS Council on Developmental Disabilities, Willowbrook Documentary Event (March 2023) • New York Alliance for Inclusion & Innovation Annual Conference (April 2023) • Governor Hochul’s Americans With Disabilities Act 33rd Anniversary Reception (July 2023)
Assemblymember Chris Burdick visits with Megan Tatro and Jennifer Lawrence during Legislative Disability Awareness Day (May 2023).
President & CEO Maureen O’Brien congratulates CEO Philip Calderone on the Albany County Airport Authority’s global accessibility accreditation in recognition of its programs that enhance accessible travel (June 2023). Senator John Mannion greets Joe DelFavero at the Disability Resource Fair hosted by the senator. Onondaga County area Member Agencies and other disability service providers also attended (September 2023).
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COMMUNITY NYSID’s annual community support initiative provides financial assistance to non-profits that share our mission, and additional organizations that enrich NYS communities. Here are some of the variety of causes supported in Fiscal Year 2023: • Hill & Markes Backpack Giveback | Montgomery County • Rochester Community Inclusive Rowing | Monroe County • Special Olympics New York | Statewide Games: Syracuse, Glens Falls, Ithaca • Stephen Siller Tunnel To Tower 5k: Central NY | Oneida County • $100k in charitable contributions dispersed • 25 non-profit organizations impacted • 700 staff volunteer hours served
NYSID supported the groundbreaking of the Where Angels Play/Charlie’s Playground at an Albany County elementary school to promote accessible fun for all ages. Team NYSID tennis pros served up their time in support of tennis skills and equipment for inner city youth.
Painting barns at Double H Ranch in Warren County contributed to the United Way of the Capital Region’s annual “518 Day” of service.
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The 2023 Member Agency Employment Report BY COUNTY Member Agency/Corporate Partner
Hours
Jobs
ALBANY
Alternative Earthcare Tree & Lawn Systems, Inc. ~The Rehabilitation Institute 15 Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany 81 Green Facility Solution ~Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany 17,885 Center for Disability Services 22,315 eBizDocs ~The Arc of Rensselaer County 18,146 Rehabilitation Support Services 16,342 eBizDocs ~Rehabilitation Support Services 2,649 Image Data, Inc. ~Rehabilitation Support Services 1,560 Janitronics, Inc. ~Rehabilitation Support Services 64,665 Second Chance Opportunities 56,862 Green Facility Solution ~Second Chance Opportunities 48,327 SecureScan ~Second Chance Opportunities 7,613 Unity House of Troy, Inc. 21,643 Green Facility Solution ~Unity House of Troy, Inc. 32,846 SecureScan ~Unity House of Troy, Inc. 44,674 The Altamont Program 2,882 Warren Washington & Albany Counties ARC 59,155
ALLEGANY
The Arc Allegany-Steuben
1 1 21 49
MOZAIC
CHAUTAUQUA
The Resource Center
CHEMUNG
Capabilities, Inc. The Arc Chemung-Schuyler
CHENANGO
Bates Troy, Inc. ~ACHIEVE Bates Troy, Inc. ~AVRE Human Technologies
8
JM Murray Ames Linen Service ~JM Murray
106
7
16,627 141
36 3
135
1
DELAWARE
DUTCHESS
13 47 63 34 41 21 29 80 2 64
2 12 8 9 19 2
CAYUGA
CORTLAND
25
ACHIEVE 13 Bates Troy, Inc. ~ACHIEVE 15,289 SOURCECORP BPS Inc. ~ACHIEVE 6,060 Bates Troy, Inc. ~AVRE 2,835 JM Murray 9,371 Ames Linen Service ~JM Murray 163 ImageFIRST Uniform Rental Service, LLC ~JM Murray 341 Human Technologies 30,110 Intandem Suburban Adult Services, Inc.
2
Coarc
25 31
29 4 2 1
CATTARAUGUS
166
COLUMBIA
Access: Supports for Living Alternative Earthcare Tree & Lawn Systems, Inc. ~The Rehabilitation Institute
24,540 6,669 711 911
BROOME
Jobs
Citizen Advocates
14
AHRC New York City Fedcap Rehabilitation Services Lifespire The Osborne Association
Hours
CLINTON
9,271
BRONX
Member Agency/Corporate Partner
1 42
7,051 2,172
41 2
560
3
15,944
16
6,560 2,049
18 14
396 74 3,203
1 1 4
Access: Supports for Living The Arc Greater Hudson Valley Gateway Hudson Valley Rehabilitation Support Services Alternative Earthcare Tree & Lawn Systems, Inc. ~The Rehabilitation Institute
5
1
57,179 5,228 394 295
110 17 1 1
4
1
ERIE
Alternative Earthcare Tree & Lawn Systems, Inc. ~The Rehabilitation Institute The Arc Erie County New York Austin Air Systems ~The Arc Erie County New York Instream, LLC ~The Arc Erie County New York People Inc. Asset Recovery Company of America ~People Inc. Suburban Adult Services, Inc.
ESSEX
Citizen Advocates Mountain Lake Services Rehabilitation Support Services
13 43,801
1 72
1,735
9
13,239 2,579
26 7
163 21,518
1 24
295 384 19,393
4 5 36
295
3
29
1
3,304 477
37 2
152 76
2 1
3,783
7
4,069 3,016
36 4
6,859
16
FRANKLIN
Citizen Advocates Alternative Earthcare Tree & Lawn Systems, Inc. ~The Rehabilitation Institute
FULTON
The Arc Lexington Century Linen ~The Arc Lexington
GENESEE
The Arc GLOW American Rock Salt, LLC ~The Arc GLOW
GREENE
Rehabilitation Support Services
HERKIMER
Arc Herkimer Human Technologies
JEFFERSON
The Arc Jefferson-St. Lawrence
Member Agency/Corporate Partner
Hours
Jobs
114,041
135
1,139 29,140
2 18
977
1
1,736
3
53,151 627 15,824
58 1 15
1,238
2
7,108 26
24 1
2,256
28
903
1
The Arc GLOW 113 CDS Monarch 895 Sheen and Shine, Inc. ~CDS Monarch 6,854 Northcoast Window Cleaning, LLC ~Community Options New York 10 Lifetime Assistance 10,543 Sheen and Shine, Inc. ~Lifetime Assistance, Inc. 8,456 Rochester Rehabilitation Center, Inc. 41,396
1 13 10
KINGS
AHRC New York City Redishred Acquisition, Inc. ~AHRC New York City Fedcap Rehabilitation Services CASO Document Management, Inc. ~Fedcap Rehabilitation Services Kellermeyer Bergensons Service, LLC ~Fedcap Rehabilitation Services Goodwill Industries of Greater NY/Northern NJ The Osborne Association WellLife Network
LEWIS
Arc of Onondaga
LIVINGSTON
The Arc GLOW MOZAIC
MADISON
The Arc of Madison Cortland Syracuse Business Center ~The Arc of Madison Cortland
MONROE
MONTGOMERY
Liberty Arc Second Chance Opportunities
1 13 16 39
15,946 2,291
22 2
2,136 5,493 356 2,589
12 6 3 3
848 47,166 31,492 594
1 40 34 25
326
1
34,590
32
41,209
62
3,127
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NASSAU
Adults and Children with Learning and Developmental Disabilities AHRC Nassau LandTek Group, Inc. ~AHRC Nassau AHRC New York City Redishred Acquisition, Inc. ~AHRC New York City The Corporate Source Seery Systems Group ~Abilities, Inc. Spectrum Designs Alternative Earthcare Tree & Lawn Systems, Inc. ~The Rehabilitation Institute Innovative Facility Services, LLC ~The Rehabilitation Institute Kellermeyer Bergensons Service, LLC ~The Rehabilitation Institute Kellermeyer Bergensons Service, LLC ~WellLife Network
EMPLOYMENT IS REPORTED IN THE COUNTY IN WHICH THE WORK OCCURRED.
is based on Quarterly Employment Report data as supplied by NYSID Member Agencies and Corporate Partners for the period of July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023. Member Agency/Corporate Partner
Hours
Jobs
AHRC New York City 299,700 Redishred Acquisition, Inc. ~AHRC New York City 885 Access: Supports for Living 670 The Corporate Source 33,586 Fedcap Rehabilitation Services 195,814 CASO Document Management, Inc. ~Fedcap Rehabilitation Services 16,249 Goodwill Industries of Greater NY/Northern NJ 475,378 Kellermeyer Bergensons Service, LLC ~Goodwill Industries of Greater NY/Northern NJ 895 Jawonio 7,218 Lifespire 2,385 Kellermeyer Bergensons Service, LLC ~The Rehabilitation Institute 1,743 The Osborne Association 112,661 Wildcat Service Corporation, an affiliate of Fedcap Rehabilitation Services 300,191
345
NEW YORK
ONEIDA
The Arc, Oneida-Lewis Chapter Arc of Onondaga Human Technologies Northcoast Window Cleaning, LLC ~Community Options New York
ONONDAGA
MOZAIC Arc of Onondaga Immediate Mailing Services, Inc. ~Arc of Onondaga Kellermeyer Bergensons Service, LLC ~Arc of Onondaga Continuum Professional Service, Inc. ~Liberty Resources, Inc. Image Integrator LLC ~Community Options New York, Inc. Katapult Solutions, LLC ~Community Options New York, Inc. Northcoast Window Cleaning, LLC ~Community Options New York, Inc. Kellermeyer Bergensons Service, LLC ~Helio Health Human Technologies
ONTARIO
Arc Ontario MOZAIC
ORANGE
Access: Supports for Living Kellermeyer Bergensons Service, LLC ~Access: Supports for Living The Arc Greater Hudson Valley Alternative Earthcare Tree & Lawn Systems, Inc. ~The Rehabilitation Institute
1 1 28 120 16 542 3 7 6 3 145 198
Alternative Earthcare Tree & Lawn Systems, Inc. ~The Rehabilitation Institute The Arc Otsego Rehabilitation Support Services
9,932
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AHRC New York City 18,173 Redishred Acquisition, Inc. ~AHRC New York City 46 Fedcap Rehabilitation Services 1,640 Goodwill Industries of Greater NY/Northern NJ 160,792 Kellermeyer Bergensons Service, LLC ~Goodwill Industries of Greater NY/Northern NJ 2,989 WellLife Network 11,680
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PUTNAM
Access: Supports for Living
QUEENS
RENSSELAER
The Arc of Rensselaer County Janitronics ~Rehabilitation Support Services
1
108 17,754
1 22
24
1
Access: Supports for Living Jawonio Front Nine LLC ~Jawonio LCS Companies of New York, Inc. ~Jawonio Venture Together
1,209
3
ST. LAWRENCE
4,672
4
5,076
8
233
2
10
1
4,375 689
23 4
15,200
29
21,870 77
29 1
53
1
13 827 2,636
1 5 4
RICHMOND
AHRC New York City
ROCKLAND
The Arc Jefferson-St. Lawrence Citizen Advocates
SARATOGA
Rehabilitation Support Services Plaza Linens ~Rehabilitation Support Services Second Chance Opportunities
1 1 183 12 14
2,269
6
5,102
4
6,118
7
512 40,056 1
1 40 1
2,672 145
6 12
4,995 499
11 7
15,131
30
737 8,628
1 9
SCHENECTADY
Alternative Earthcare Tree & Lawn Systems, Inc. ~The Rehabilitation Institute Green Facility Solution ~Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany Rehabilitation Support Services Janitronics ~Rehabilitation Support Services Schenectady Arc Second Chance Opportunities
SENECA MOZAIC
STEUBEN
Arc Allegany-Steuben
Member Agency/Corporate Partner
Hours
Jobs
16,047 26,429
11 22
25,336
16
127
1
8,904
9
5,782
11
135,154 19,095 3,090
204 99 4
7,343
25
1,262
4
12
1
11,384 3,620 160
22 9 1
35
1
4,081 1,526 39,100
9 3 42
8
1
122
1
18,630 20
22 1
3,221 11,610 11,843
11 14 23
1,178 68,672
1 67
19,149
18
274
1
973
1
1,304
6
MOZAIC
1,366
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TOTALS
3,665,789 4,794
SUFFOLK 1 31 3
5
16 26
Jobs
23 6,675 1,285
32 2 102
14,880 18,756
Hours
OTSEGO
872 1,664 73,130
OSWEGO
Alternative Earthcare Tree & Lawn Systems, Inc. ~The Rehabilitation Institute The Arc of Oswego County Human Technologies
Member Agency/Corporate Partner
4
1
403 31
1 1
10,633 331 2,285
8 2 2
5,817
29
13,941
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Carlstrom & Ritter, Inc. ~Concern for Independent Living The Corporate Source Kellermeyer Bergensons Service, LLC ~The Corporate Source Alternative Earthcare Tree & Lawn Systems, Inc. ~The Rehabilitation Institute A-1 Professional Cleaning & Maintenance Services, Inc. ~The Rehabilitation Institute Imaging and Microfilm Access ~The Rehabilitation Institute Kellermeyer Bergensons Service, LLC ~The Rehabilitation Institute Maryhaven Center of Hope WellLife Network Kellermeyer Bergensons LLC ~WellLife Network
SULLIVAN
The Arc Greater Hudson Valley Alternative Earthcare Tree & Lawn Systems, Inc. ~The Rehabilitation Institute
ULSTER
Access: Supports for Living Gateway Hudson Valley Rehabilitation Support Services Alternative Earthcare Tree & Lawn Systems, Inc. ~The Rehabilitation Institute
WARREN
Community, Work & Independence Rehabilitation Support Services Second Chance Opportunities Alternative Earthcare Tree & Lawn Systems, Inc. ~The Rehabilitation Institute
WASHINGTON
Second Chance Opportunities
WAYNE
The Arc Wayne MOZAIC
WESTCHESTER
Digiscribe International LLC ~Ability Beyond Meta Source, LLC ~Ability Beyond Access: Supports for Living Goodwill Industries of Greater NY/Northern NJ Jawonio Kellermeyer Bergensons Service, LLC ~AHRC New York City Alternative Earthcare Tree & Lawn Systems, Inc. ~The Rehabilitation Institute Kellermeyer Bergensons LLC ~The Rehabilitation Institute
WYOMING Woman-owned business Minority-owned business Veteran-owned business ~ in partnership with
The Arc GLOW
YATES
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20 YEARS OF OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE In 2023, NYSID’s annual Outstanding Performance Awards Program marked its 20th year of recognizing the power of work. The awards are a unique showcase for acknowledging those who have achieved personal success and meaningful employment, affirming NYSID’s mission and influence. We are proud to have celebrated 1,014 “Outstanding Performers” since 2004, and look forward to continuing this impact on those to come. Of the 50 nominees in 2023, two individuals were honored at NYSID’s Annual Meeting on October 18, 2023. Logan Nye defines a success story in every way as an engaged member of the team creating custom apparel at the Arc Allegany-Steuben’s Stitched Ink affirmative business. He smiles his way through learning new steps in the process, gaining independence through his paycheck. He painstakingly learned to drive and uses his earnings to maintain a reliable vehicle so that he can get to work on his own.
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I smile because of my heart and my attitude towards people. There have been times that I’ve fallen down, but I always get back up.
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Thank you to our Member Agencies and Corporate Partners who participated in the 2023 Outstanding Performance Awards Program, and for continuing this recognition year after year.
2023 OUTSTANDING PERFORMERS Agency that has nominated an Outstanding Performer all 20 years of the program
Elisabeth Yong overcame the stigma of mental health and learning disabilities to find employment success at GoodTemps, the temporary staffing division of Goodwill Industries of Greater NY/Northern NJ. Elisabeth went from working one day per work and living at home, dependent on her parents, to successful GoodTemps placements that led her to a permanent data entry job. She now shares an apartment and enjoys the Brooklyn social scene with friends, where she loves shopping local.
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I’m proud for putting myself out there, showing the world that I want to work. It made me really happy that I was able to accomplish something that I feared for so long.
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Rachel Antoine | CASO Document Management, Inc. Sandra Becker | Liberty Arc Kevin Brown | Janitronics, Inc. Lenny Campbell | The Arc Erie County New York Pam Carlson | Rehabilitation Support Services Rhonda Carter | Access: Supports for Living Don Caza | Mountain Lake Services Donald Christensen | The Arc Ontario Jared Dapp | SecureScan Stephen Discavage | The Arc Wayne Marc Donnelly | Arc Herkimer Robert Flaherty | Imaging & Microfilm Access, Inc. Adam George | Arc Oswego Nathaniel Ghee | Maryhaven Center of Hope Christina Hauser | Center for Disability Services David Hayes | Arc GLOW Ramon Hunt | The Corporate Source Joel Joslin | Northeast Career Planning at Unity House Jeffrey Kaner | Venture Together James Kuzon | People Inc. Gary Lane | The Arc of Rensselaer County Hunter Mason | The Arc of Madison Cortland Kristina Maxwell | Warren, Washington & Albany Counties ARC Robert Mayne | The Arc of Chemung-Schuyler James McNeil | Jawonio Nichole Meunier | Human Technologies Joselyn Molina | Lifespire Freida Moore | Gateway Hudson Valley Aaron Moorehouse | JM Murray Stephen Nocerito | AHRC Nassau Logan Nye | The Arc Allegany-Steuben Ian Palmateer | Community, Work & Independence, Inc. Leigh Anne Robbins | Suburban Adult Services, Inc. Freddie Ross | Fedcap Rehabilitation Services Cilina Ruth | CDS Monarch Stewart Seymour | AHRC New York City Kyle Siczewicz | Spectrum Designs Jose Sierra | The Arc Lexington Chasity Smith | Rochester Rehabilitation Center Erik Thomas | Green Facility Solution Christian Toledo | The Arc Greater Hudson Valley Larry Travis | Intandem Danna Lee Tubbert | The Arc Jefferson-St. Lawrence Edward Warner | MOZAIC Christopher Wasserman | Arc of Onondaga Karen Whitney | Lifetime Assistance Madeline Witt | Second Chance Opportunities Holly Worden | Arc Otsego Elisabeth Yong | Goodwill Industries of Greater NY/Northern NJ Susan Yule | The Arc, Oneida-Lewis Chapter
See the 2023 Outstanding Performance Award videos at www.youtube.com/nysidcreatesjobs.
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INTEGRITY A NYSID Champion prioritizes the mission of our organization and actively drives it forward. Kevin Crosley, CEO at Arc Herkimer, has been a NYSID Champion throughout a career that has spanned four decades and impacted tens of thousands of lives. Working in the disability support industry, from selling Preferred Source products to leading organizations through changing times, is a reflection of Kevin’s personal and professional values. Taking on the Arc Herkimer CEO role in 2005, Kevin established innovative programs that reinforced his building of an inclusive community. He also directed the growth of Herkimer Industries’ NYSID products portfolio to meet today’s customer needs. Kevin was elected to NYSID’s Board of Directors in 2005 not only for his respected industry experience but his business vision. Succeeding to the Chair position in 2018, he identified the need for new approaches, including expanding into advocacy and leading from a fresh perspective. He holds the distinction of being the longest-serving member of NYSID’s Board of Directors. An extraordinary contributor to and passionate advocate of NYSID’s mission to provide meaningful employment, Kevin’s legacy and NYSID’s gratitude are immeasurable.
Kevin Crosley and Maureen O’Brien presented the 2019 Employee of the Year award to Mike Lizzi from Center for Disability Services.
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Providing work opportunities for the people NYSID’s membership supports has been my passion for 39 years. I’m grateful for my collaborations with NYSID’s leaders and staff throughout the years, and excited about the directions we’re taking to assist individuals with disabilities to live a better life.
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Kevin Crosley – 2023 NYSID Champion
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PARTNERSHIP CUSTOMER OF THE YEAR
NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance The NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) oversees a range of programs providing economic support to vulnerable New Yorkers, including those with disabilities. Through public assistance grants, food insecurity measures and other initiatives, OTDA positively impacts quality of life in our state. Its mission of service aligns with purchasing NYSID products and services to improve livelihoods for New Yorkers with disabilities through gainful employment. A long-standing collaboration with the mail fulfillment business operated by Center for Disability Services (CFDS) showcases this relationship in a meaningful way. OTDA issues up to 12 million mandatory notices to program recipients each year, requiring an experienced vendor that can meet this volume and security. More than 50 CFDS workers are committed to high-quality performance and timeliness in satisfying this need. Individuals work in various jobs within the mail fulfillment center, from high-speed postal equipment to manual sorting. “I am willing to do many different tasks,” said Christina, a member of the team. “I am an awesome worker, too.” Mark Letourneau | Center for Disability Services Christina Hauser | Center for Disability Services
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The NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance is dedicated to assisting New Yorkers with housing, nutrition, employment, and other essential needs. We commend the print and mail services provided by the team at Center for Disability Services, and encourage all NYS government agencies to work with the Preferred Source Program to prioritize the employment of individuals with disabilities.
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Barbara Guinn, Acting Commissioner
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STABILITY Individuals Shine as Employees of the Year
Providing employment opportunities for job seekers with barriers to employment, and creating a culture of inclusion, helps these individuals find a pathway to security. Stability in employment positions them to develop top-notch skills and strong work ethics to learn, grow and reach financial security. Both of NYSID’s 2023 Employees of the Year personify the impact of personal and professional success.
Roody Harris is a manager at SecureScan LLC, the 2023 NYSID Corporate Partner of the Year. At SecureScan, individuals with diverse abilities are welcomed into the document imaging operation to show what they can contribute. After a short time on the team, Roody’s contributions grew, leading to more responsibilities over time. The increase in financial security has improved Roody’s home life and allowed him to reconnect with his three children. Roody credits SecureScan management for deeply caring about their employees and the work they perform, in particular his supervisor, Michael Came, who has also come up from the ranks. “My supervisor has been a mentor to me. If I could count the hours of training he has put into me as a person, it would be outstanding,” he said. They meet together early each morning to plan the day before the team arrives. They don’t go home until the job is done. Came said, “Many of our clients go through NYSID to get to us and begin their employment journey. It’s such an honor for SecureScan to be named the Corporate Partner of the Year, so we can keep impacting lives like Roody’s through our collaboration.”
Learn more about Roody and Madeline here: Albany Times Union: https://www.timesunion.com/business/article/albany-residents-addiction-recovery-earn-18436028.php NYSID Youtube: Roody’s story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfatlHcy5cc&t=125s Madeline’s story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvoI0twBvfE
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SECURITY Ian Palmateer | Community, Work & Independence, Inc. Madeline Witt is a custodian with Second Chance Opportunities, the 2023 NYSID Member Agency of the Year. Madeline is on her way to home ownership thanks to a steady paycheck for her job well done. As a daytime attendant at the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation headquarters in downtown Albany, her attention to detail and engaging manner is appreciated by building tenants who consider her part of the team. “I enjoy working here. Every floor of the building is like a different family, and all are counting on me for a safe, clean workplace. Working here makes me feel important,” Madeline said. Second Chance Opportunities became involved with NYSID more than 10 years ago to help assist individuals in recovery find stability through employment. It manages multiple NYSID janitorial teams throughout the Capital Region at key state agency buildings and the Adirondack Welcome Center off the Northway. Individuals like Madeline earn competitive integrated wages to pay their bills and save for the future. “A house of my own is everything I’ve ever wanted, and it’s a goal I will achieve. What I put out is what I get back,” Madeline said.
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TRUST Financial Statements Statement of Financial Position (as of September 30, 2023)
ASSETS Cash and Cash Equivalents Investments Accounts Receivable, Net Inventory Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets Property and Equipment, Net TOTAL ASSETS
$
1,452,817 10,961,624 79,531,545 2,069,039 204,366 1,712,017
$ 95,931,408
LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS LIABILITIES Accounts Payable Book Overdraft Accrued Expenses Line of Credit
$ 54,292,879 5,702,317 2,774,026 3,399,820
TOTAL LIABILITIES
66,169,042
NET ASSETS, without Donor Restrictions
29,762,366
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS
$ 95,931,408
Gross Sales
$ 291,586,890
Total Revenues
$ 10,895,327
Total Expenses
9,128,430
Operating Income
1,766,897
Other Income (expense)
1,304,547
Decrease in Net Assets
3,071,444
Net Assets, beginning of year
26,690,922
Net Assets, end of year
James Kuzon is a People Inc. custodian at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport, where the team uses a new truck-mounted carpet-cleaning system made possible in part through a NYSID Matching Grant.
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$ 29,762,366
LEADERSHIP
Rhonda Carter | Access: Supports for Living
2022-23 BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS Stanfort J. Perry, Chair | AHRC Nassau Patrick Bardsley, Vice Chair | Spectrum Designs G. Allen Connely, Treasurer | MOZAIC Douglas DiGesare, Secretary | The Arc Erie County New York Maureen E. O’Brien | NYSID President & CEO Kevin Crosley, Past Chair | Arc Herkimer
BOARD MEMBERS David Calhoun | The Arc Wayne Timothy Giarrusso | Human Technologies Michael Miller | Golub Corporation Randi Rios-Castro | Jawonio Gregory Sorrentino | Center for Disability Services Steve Towler | AHRC New York City Stephanie Turco | Gateway Hudson Valley Shaloni Winston | Arc Lexington Paul Zuber | Business Council of New York State
EXECUTIVE STAFF Maureen E. O’Brien President & Chief Executive Officer Sarah DeVoe Vice President, Compliance Eileen J. McCarthy Chief of Staff/General Counsel Meredith Hartman Vice President, Contract Administration David Aziz Chief Financial Officer Joseph Messina Vice President, Sales
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