2019 Annual Report Innovation

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Schenectady ARC is a 501(c)(3) non pro�t organization that provides services to more than 1,000 individuals and families with intellectual or other developmental disabilities. We are a chapter of The Arc New York, and a member of The Arc of the United States.

Schenectady ARC is committed to helping people in the Capital Region of New York enjoy healthy, rewarding lives as members of their community. Schenectady ARC brings sta�, families, and the community together to encourage dreams and respond to each person’s life choices by o�ering high quality services, resources and supports

Partnerships create the power for people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities to live, learn, work and play as ful�lled members of society.

Schenectady ARC Board Member John Bresonis and daughters enjoying our 2019 “Electric City Trucks, Taps, Corks and Forks” annual fundraising event Board of Directors

Administrative Team

Tammy KrisherAdrienne WestfallKaren BonaJohn BresonisJohn WhiteBarbara KaniaNoreen ZidoWilliam ChurchmanAngelo DeFelippo, IIIHolly J. GrayKarl R. HorstmannPatricia RossSarah Saunders

President1st Vice President2nd Vice President1st Treasurer2nd TreasurerRecording SecretaryCorresponding SecretaryFinancial SecretaryDirectorDirectorDirectorDirectorDirector

Kirk M. LewisSuzanne MeiklejohnJane Canale

Michele M. Dombroski

Jennifer Cole

Brian Dwyer

2019 Board of Directorsand Administration

Executive DirectorSenior Associate Executive DirectorAssociate Executive Director for HRand Support ServicesAssociate Executive Director for Development and Public RelationsAssociate Executive Director for EmploymentServices and New InitiativesChief Financial O�cer

Nathan MandsagerChief Operating O�cerof Pine Ridge Industries

Catapult Games Let’s face it - being motivated to stay active can be a challenge for us all. Motivating some individuals to stay active at our day programs can be a challenge of its own.

Through creative thinking and a grant from the NYS Department of Health, Schenectady ARC’s Maple Ridge Center was able to purchase new gaming equipment and a highly anticipated virtual reality game called “Don’t Look Down”.

This is a fun and exciting game involves a lot of climbing. It was developed by the Schenectady-based software company Catapult Games, and is being used to promote physical exercise, concentration, decision-making and hand eye coordination.

Dane Jennings, CEO of Catapult Games has been a tremendous partner and resource through this project, working closely with Schenectady ARC’s MIS Department as the new equipment and software was being introduced.

“I’m excited to see how motivated people are to play this virtual reality game. It’s going to tremendously improve peoples’ desire to be more active in their daily lives”, said Kelly Dombrowski, Site Director of Maple Ridge Center.

Our Schenectady ARC family loves technology and we have found some great ways to meet the changing needs of the people we support. The Echo Dots help with many goals, including independence (timers for tasks and reminders, checking weather to know how to dress) and speech (speaking slowly and clearly). These devices can play music, answer questions, and be used to make to-do and shopping lists. We have developed apps for iPads with the help and support of industry professionals that assist with nutrition, plan goals, and organizational skills. These apps are developed speci�cally for individuals with intellectual or other developmental disabilities. We have worked closely with individuals to learn more about their goals and interests, enabling us to enhance their computer knowledge, teach best use practices for their personal devices, and add speci�c technology goals within their plans. Individuals were so interested in learning more about technology on a regular basis that we created a Tech Club for the residents of one of our houses.

Individuals and families expressed an interest in learning more about assistive technology and using smart devices in their homes. We hosted an event where our guest speaker taught participants how to create a safe and connected home. She also demonstrated how to integrate home technology to empower people with disabilities to be more independent, stay connected and work toward personal goals. In addition to the presentation, our clinicians from the Speech department hosted a session for individuals we support to teach them how to navigate their own devices (iPads, smart phones) and helped them with speci�c areas of interest such as email, FaceTime, apps, games and e-books.

The implementation of Telemedicine has made healthcare more accessible and has increased patient engagement. Clinicians and people we support can share information in real time and patients can see a clinician without having to wait for an appointment or travel outside of their home.

Tech CommitteeCome getConnected!

Empowering people with

disabilities using Assistive

Technology & Smart Devices

in your home

RSVP by October 19th

info@arcschenectady.org

or, (518) 688-8278

Please include names of those

attending and age(s) of individuals

who will participate in the activity

5:30 pm - 6:00 pm Light-fare & Networking

6:00 pm - 6:45 pm Program / Activity for Individuals

6:45 pm - 7:00 pm Q & A

Guest Speaker

Join us October 23rd

Maple Ridge Center

2999 Hamburg Street

Schenectady, NY 12306

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Learn about these topics & more!

CREATING A SAFE AND CONNECTED HOME

INTEGRATING YOUR HOME TECHNOLOGY

CREATING A CUSTOMIZED WHOLE-HOME EXPERIENCE

WAYS TO CREATE A RELIABLE AND CONSISTENT NETWORK

An activity will be

available for guests with

disabilities at 6 pm while

parents & caregivers

attend the program.

Sarah MazzeoIn Home Advisor, Best Buy

Schenectady ARC’s Technology Committee has developed a variety of initiatives to increase and improve our use of technology for the agency and for the people we support.

Technology has the ability to provide unique opportunities to help the people we support work toward their goals. We have worked to bring new and expanded technology into our residential houses, our clinic and directly to the individuals in many of our programs. These initiatives included:

- installing Echo Dots at several of our residences

- developing additional apps for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities

- working with individuals to incorporate technology into their plans to help them reach their goals

- hosting a “Tech Night” for families and individuals

- added the ability to use Telemedicine

Memorable Momentsof 2019

Making a gift toWhen you donate to Schenectady ARC, you help us to improve our exceptional programs and services that are designed to help individuals with intellectual and other developmental disabilities. Your investment supports our mission of commitment to helping people in the Capital Region of New York enjoy healthy, rewarding lives as members of their community.

Schenectady ARC’s Planned Giving Program, The Erlicher Society, recognizes individuals who have chosen to support Schenectady ARC through legacy giving: for example, recognizing Schenectady ARC in a will, naming Schenectady ARC as a bene�ciary of a life insurance policy, or donation appreciated stock through an estate bequest.

The Society is named in honor of Harry Erlicher. In the early 1970’s, Harry Erlicher made a signi�cant bequest to Schenectady ARC. That gift has been a powerful force for good at Schenectady ARC - it provided funds for the construction of Maple Ridge Center, and it has provided on-going support for programs that are underfunded or not funded at all.

Today, more than ever, we need to build on the spirit of Harry Erlicher and encourage individuals to include Schenectady ARC in their charitable giving and their estate planning. As funding continues to present challenges, we need a strong source of non-governmental funds to make sure we can always provide the supports and services that people need, not just those the goverment chooses to fund.

In addition to joining The Erlicher Society, there are additional ways to support Schenectady ARC.

You can make an outright gift by cash, check or credit card, online at arcschenectady.org, by mail to Schenectady ARC, 214 State Street, Schenectady, NY 12305 or by phone via credit card at (518) 688-8278.

2019 Financials

Income/Expenses

$29,539,277 $29,504,703

$34,574

Income minus expensesTotal expensesTotal income

REVENUE

Pine Ridge Industries $1,946,315

Supported Employment $608,099

Residential Services $15,818,451

Day Services $7,538,468

Ridge Health (Art 28) $628,552

Article 16 Clinic $1,242,644

Self Direction $847,920

Other Services $391,740

Management & Support $517,088

TOTAL INCOME $29,539,277

EXPENSES

Payroll $18,767,112

Fringe $3,674,171

Part Related $1,366,299

Dep, Amort & Int $1,099,822

Pro Fees & Contracted Service $1,459,947

Property, Bldgs, Equip $1,662,134

Other Operating $1,475,218

TOTAL EXPENSES $29,504,703

REVENUE MINUS EXPENSES

Income minus expenses $34,574

Budget

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