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A tough economy makes everything harder. There are more stresses on families, businesses spend more time thinking

about survival than distributing profits, governments start having to make choices they had not previously considered. Individuals who thought they were financially secure learned how quickly that can change.

At the end of 2009, Franziska Racker Centers was helping more people, employing more talented staff members, and providing more services, than at the beginning of the year. How did that happen?

• All of our programs served a record number of people, bringing in more revenue.

• We were able to open two new homes for people with developmental disabilities.

• We managed our resources carefully, allowing us to spend less than budgeted.

• Big government cuts in funding did not greatly affect our service mix this year. Which makes us lucky.

As a not-for-profit human service organization, our posture every year is to be cautious and seek opportunities. We are used to not having a lot of money, and have learned to adjust and change. Helping people through collaborations with preschools, schools, and others has long been a cost effective way to work.

It is our responsibility to be a reliable support for individuals with disabilities, for their families, and for the community. Thanks to a talented and dedicated staff, a highly responsible board of directors, and many wonderful friends, Franziska Racker Centers is ready for 2010.

Roger Sibley

Executive Director

Executive Director: Roger R. SibleyMedical Director: C. Philip Meyer, M.D.

BOARD OF DIRECTORSPresident: Mark G. MaslerVice-President: Phyllis JoyceTreasurer: George SchneiderSecretary: Rick Cowan

DIRECTORSEugene C. EricksonYvonne M. EverhartDr. Jeffrey LewisStephen LipinskiBrian McAreeGail MurphyKate O’ConnellJohn RuddHoward SchlerChristine SchweitzerKevin ShreveKara TaylorRobin TuttleJames Willard EMERITI DIRECTORSDave DunlopSam ForcucciMargaret GibsonTom LonginDan McNeilDave PalmerChuck TompkinsFred A. (Ben) Williams

ASSOCIATE DIRECTORSW. David BanfieldBob BantleCarolyn BartellSam BrewerKarin BurgessDaphne CornellJohn CrosbyRichie MoranSarah Rich, Ph.D.Thomas J. SmithPaul SteigerJames Turner, Ph.D.

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F ranziska Racker Centers’ Preschool Special Education Services are conducted in partnerships with day care or preschool

programs. Our inclusive classrooms are located in Ithaca, Cortland and Van Etten and serve typical and special needs children in an integrated setting. Since our preschools serve children from age 3 to 5, kindergarten is just around the corner and preparing all children for this next step is a consistent focus.

“I like that the teachers geared the activities towards education,” stated Kathy Zoner regarding her triplets experience at Franziska Racker Centers Preschool, “everyone cared about the kids, both their well-being and skill building.” The triplets -Mason, Alexandra and Violet- began at the Centers day care at 18 months of age in the toddler class and moved into the Centers’ preschool program and wrap-around day care at age 3. Though none of the three have a disability, their parents had concerns about their transition into the school system since the siblings are so close. “We took into consideration the suggestion of the Centers’ staff to split the triplets up in Kindergarten,” Kathy comments. “The Centers really helped with that transition by rotating each child out of their primary class for an entire day so they got used to being on their own.” Additionally, Kathy and her partner, Kathleen Pasetty, have found their children’s skill at identifying shapes, colors, and counting to be excellent. “We are blessed with kids that enjoy the school experience,” says Kathy, “but their preparation for the next step (kindergarten) is because the staff at the Centers really cared!”

The triplets are now finishing their first year of kindergarten at Trumansburg Elementary school and doing great.

Hayden, now 5 years old, began attending the Centers’ program at 18 months of age. Hayden’s mom, Traci, credits both the toddler program teacher Mary Hause, and Hayden’s Special Education Preschool teacher Patrick Schloupt, with her progress. Traci also praises the therapists that worked with Hayden on her speech, physical mobility, and occupational skills. “Hayden began walking when she was in the special education preschool and the staff was so focused on her goals.” Hayden also attended the wrap-around day care program at the Centers which is staffed by many of the preschool classroom aides. Traci recalls, “Hayden’s best days were when she had the consistency of her preschool staff being with her in day care.”

Upon her entrance into kindergarten, Traci was pleased to find that Hayden’s math and reading skills were advanced in comparison to the rest of her class. Overall, “she’s doing very well in kindergarten,” says Traci. Hayden is now using a FM system that works with her hearing aids which helps her hear the teacher directly and she also continues to receive occupational, physical and speech therapy. Traci and her husband, Mike, recently participated in a speakers’ panel at the Centers held for parents of incoming students into the preschool program to help them know what to expect. Traci reflects, “It brought tears to my eyes to see the tiny walker in the hallway that Hayden used to need, it was a real reminder of how far we have come. I can’t imagine where Hayden would be if she wouldn’t have been at the Centers in those early years.”

Getting Ready for Kindergarten!

Traci and Mike Washburn with their daughter Hayden.

Kathy Zoner and Kathleen Pasetty with their triplets Mason, Alex, and Violet.

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Mark

“I should have done this ten years ago!” an enthusiastic Mark told his Service Coordinator

Amy Stone after transitioning to his first independent living situation at the Ellis Hollow Apartments in Ithaca. When asked what he likes best about his new home, the thirty-nine year old’s face lights up with a huge grin as he responds, “I love it! All of it!”

Despite his current excitement over finally living on his own, according to Amy and his mother Jan, originally Mark wasn’t thrilled about leaving his family home; in fact he was downright resistant! His family and Amy believe that he was afraid of the unknown and of living alone after years of living with others. Amy recalls telling him over and over, “You have to keep an open mind,” as they considered his different housing options, including getting a roommate. Amy recalls the day she and Mark went to look at the Ellis Hollow Apartments. As Mark walked in the door of the building, he met at least four people who knew him from his work at the P&C supermarket and everyone greeted him cheerfully. Mark decided then and there that he wanted the apartment. He and Amy got an application, filled it out in the car, and returned it to the office. However, things didn’t go quite as planned. Just as Mark was about to move into his new home, Amy found out that there may not be enough funding remaining in the current Individual Support Service funding stream to provide assistance to Mark. Through Amy’s advocacy efforts, additional funds were secured to meet Mark’s need for a rental subsidy. They were also able to provide Mark with additional start-up funds for his new apartment to purchase needed household items.

Mark’s parents, Jake and Jan, are very supportive of the move, feeling that Mark was ready to move on. Jan says with a smile, “We were all ready. I told him ‘You’ve got to get out of here!’” Jan also feels that Mark’s new living situation has positively impacted their relationship with him. Now when he visits on the weekends they can really enjoy their time together. And though Mark really likes his new-found independence, he still

returns home on most weekends for his mother’s home-cooked meals and to have his laundry done! Jake adds that when Mark first left, “It seemed strange and the house seemed really quiet without him,” especially in the morning when the two would often get up early together. However, he firmly believes that, “Even though Mark had cold feet, it was the best thing for him.” Like most parents, the two are happy to see their son settled in and doing well on his own.

The apartment’s location is ideal for Mark as it’s just around the corner from the P&C where Mark has worked for twenty-three years, bringing in carts, handling the bottles and can returns, and helping the store’s cashiers. “Everybody loves Mark there,” says Jan, adding, “To them I’m not Jan; I’m just ‘Mark’s mom’!” Mark’s job is a big part of his identity and his conversation is often sprinkled with references to things his customers have said or done. Amy explains that he receives Supported Employment Services through Challenge and that he usually works about twenty-seven to thirty-three hours and has his paycheck deposited in the Cornell Federal Credit Union down the road. Jan adds that since Mark still has difficulty with small motor skills, writing checks is hard for him so when he gets his bills (rent, telephone, or Time Warner) in the mail he walks over to the credit union, has them make out a cashier’s check for him, and pays the bill. Mark agrees that this system has worked well

Mark with Service Coordinator Amy Stone

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Like most parents, the two are happy to see their son settled in an doing well on his own.

for him, adding that he always pays on time because his mother once told him, “Never let your bills go more than two days without paying them!”

Mark isn’t limited to walking; he’s also proficient at taking the bus. His new apartment is more accessible to the bus routes than his parents’ home in Brooktondale, so on his days off he’ll often hop on TCAT and visit his father, his brother Joe, or his cousin who work at Cornell.

According to Jan, Mark has been receiving services including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech from the Centers since he was seven months old. He’s currently involved with the Centers’ Day Services program where he’s working on social skills. At the urging of his Community Support Staff, Jim Culla, Mark recently joined a singles group which meets

once a week for dinner. Mark and Jim also enjoy playing Bingo, hiking, and playing golf together. Additionally, Mark’s family is close-knit and he can often be found doing things like attending motocross races with Joe, going out to breakfast with Jake, or going on vacation to the Dominican Republic with Jan and his aunt. The whole family frequently has dinner at Joe’s house or goes camping together in the summer. On the rare occasions when he doesn’t have evening plans, Mark enjoys watching television in his apartment.

Amy explains that with his new living situation, Mark’s Day Service goals will be adjusted so they include strengthening his independent living skills. She would like to see Mark learn more budgeting and money management skills as well as learning how to feel increased confidence in cooking more complex meals by himself or for others in his apartment.

With Amy and Mark’s planning, a variety of resources were put into places that have given Mark the opportunity to live independently. Amy would like to find a way for Mark to share his positive experience of living on his own to help other people served by the Centers to take advantage of the opportunity to live independently. “This is truly a great accomplishment,” Amy comments, “Mark’s ability to rise to the challenge and transition to his own apartment with the help of his family and the Centers is truly remarkable!”

Amy, Mark and his mother Jan in Mark’s apartment

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“Allie is amazing, she surprised us all,”

exclaims Denise Price, Allie’s physical therapist. Diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy, when she first entered Franziska Racker Centers’ integrated classroom at the Spencer-VanEtten (SVE) Elementary School, three-year-old Allie was content to crawl around the classroom. However, with her physical therapist’s help and encouragement, she slowly progressed to using a walker. Then, according to her teacher Sally Lawrence, one day she suddenly “just made up her mind to walk!” Though a little hesitant and shaky at times, Allie is able to walk on level surfaces with minimal assistance from others, and she and Denise are currently working on the next step of learning to navigate stairs and uneven surfaces with adult help.

Sally first started with Franziska Racker Centers as the special education teacher in the integrated classroom in Candor that began in 1992. She eventually transitioned to support the VanEtten/Franziska Racker Centers’ Integrated Preschool Program, where she’s been for the past ten years. There are two classrooms in the SVE program, each with five Franziska Racker Centers students and sixteen other children in them. The rooms are each staffed with a teacher’s assistant, an aide and four staff members, as well as either Sally or her assistant who “flip-flop” between the classes. Sally notes that one of the best things about the SVE program is that everyone works with all of the children in an environment of total inclusion.

Sally’s goal for all of the special needs children in her classroom is to help them “be the best they can be,” because “Who really knows what kids’ true potentials are… I’ve often found that what you expect from kids is what will happen.”

Occupational therapist Johanna Sparks has been working with Allie for two years on improving her fine motor skills. Johanna

has found Allie’s favorite aide Pam Koski to be an invaluable resource to their therapy. “There is a fine line of support and independence when you work with kids and Pam is able to balance on that,” she remarks. Johanna believes that Allie’s determination and “spunk,” rather than being detrimental, are attributes which have worked to her advantage in overcoming her disability and she is often impressed with Allie’s perseverance as she tries to do more for herself. Allie’s increasing independence has also led to fewer meltdowns and power struggles as she’s now able to do more age-appropriate tasks, such as dressing herself.

Allie’s mom, Jennifer, observes that her daughter has made incredible gains with her speech therapist, Jody Mailloux, who’s done “a wonderful job.” Jennifer also feels that being in an integrated classroom with “all types of children” has helped Allie’s speech progress and improved her social skills too.

Allie will be entering kindergarten in Waverly in the fall and her SVE team feels that she’ll transition well into the new setting. “She’s now able to do a lot of what other kids her age are doing,” Denise reflects, “She can successfully access the areas that she needs and wants to be in.”

Both Sally and Denise agree, “It’s very exciting to see her walking. We’ve all benefitted from the experience of having Allie here.”

AllieAllie and her

mother, Jennifer

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that Dallas would be fine, seeing her young son’s tearful face looking out the classroom window made her question herself. “I wondered if I was really doing the right thing for Dallas,” she recalls. Now, she says laughingly, “He’s always excited to go to school and he hates weekends!” Bill adds with certainty, “I would tell anyone to send their child that was having any type of problem to this program.”

Initially Dallas wouldn’t speak to the adults or children in the classroom, instead growling at them. He wouldn’t follow classroom routines, and seemed to dislike everything and everyone. The Centers’ team members and his family met frequently to strategize and to discuss how to best meet Dallas’ needs. Specifically, the

group wanted to ensure there was consistency both at home and school with the terminology and routines that Dallas was experiencing.

Through the hard work and dedication of his team, (pictured at left) and his parents, Dallas has gradually evolved into a friendly, social child who is often chosen by staff to serve as a role model for other children. “Other kids tend to follow him

everywhere,” says Patrick, adding “It’s because of the way he carries himself; he’s non-threatening and every encounter with him is friendly and pleasant.”

Though Dallas retreats much less these days, to keep his gains intact the team has developed a strategy where he sits with a small group of friends who show him that he can do things, even when he thinks he can’t. This is good for all of the children, allowing them to be role models and to draw on the different strengths they each have.

Dallas has evolved from being unsure of himself in new situations, saying “I can’t do it, I need help,” to having increased confidence in his own abilities. He has even formed some reciprocal friendships where he’s able to negotiate games, express his own opinion, and to feel more confident in his choices, which Regina observes has been very exciting for him.

At the end of the school year Dallas will participate in his graduation ceremony before he enters kindergarten in Enfield next year. Though he’ll most likely continue to receive speech and occupational therapy services, the transition to elementary school is both “scary and exciting” for Regina and Bill.

When Dallas leaves the Preschool at Wilkins Road, he’ll be given a photo of all of the teachers and staff that have worked with him to take home. Bill likes the idea but assures Patrick that, “He won’t forget about anyone here and neither will we!”

Dallas

Above: Dallas with Classroom Aide Chris Hubbell

Left: Dallas with Social Worker Linda Kline, Occupational Therapist Renee Qamar, Speech Therapist Kate Lui, and Special Education Teacher Patrick Schloupt Jr.

F ive-year-old Dallas has made tremendous progress in the Franziska Racker Centers’ Preschool program, according to his

teacher Patrick Schloupt Jr. “His success is a perfect example of what the Centers stands for. Open communication and everyone’s hard work have helped Dallas make some truly amazing gains!”

When Dallas first entered Patrick’s integrated classroom, he was a very different child than he is today. His parents, Regina and Bill, still remember the first week they brought Dallas, who struggled with speech and language delays as well as motor skill challenges, to Wilkins Road. As they tried to leave he would cry and scream, begging to go home with them. Though reassured by Patrick

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I was able to see past his behaviors and to discover an appealing little boy, with a sense of humor, who was learning to handle disappointments, transitions, and successes.

“W ally’s success is a perfect example of teamwork, between his family, therapists,

educators, and Wally himself,” says Franziska Racker Centers’ social worker Pamela Talbott. “We were all working together, not at cross-purposes, for the student,” adds Wally’s mom Anna.

Now twelve years old on the verge of leaving the Turning Point program conducted in partnership with TST BOCES, Wally’s progress over the past two years has been phenomenal. The program is specifically for children with emotional disabilities, school difficulties, and learning challenges and each student receives the necessary support and individual attention (there is a high student-to-staff ratio) to help them become a contributing member of the Turning Point Community.

Diagnosed with Anxiety and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Wally’s behaviors included fear of older people, selective mutism, and frequently hiding from staff in small spaces like

closets. Any change, transition, or perceived threat would result in episodes of extreme defiance, anger, and aggression including throwing things at staff, kicking, hitting, and biting.

Anna explains that Wally always had behavioral issues, but that his behavior wasn’t as extreme at home which allowed some of his strengths to shine through. She says, “I knew the real Wally was in there; I just couldn’t find a way to let other people at school know too.”

Noting that it was really hard for her to watch school staff and Wally trying to figure out how to connect with each other, Anna adds, “I think at times we all felt like giving up. Then suddenly it was like we turned a corner and ended up in a space where BOCES staff saw who Wally really was and we could begin to build on his strengths from there.” Anna says that to finally see Wally able to make eye contact, to show affection, and to joke with others, as well as to have found a safe place where he belongs

and where he can learn to be himself, has been invaluable to her as a parent.

In Wally’s case the “perseverance pays off” theme is predominant. Pam recalls that she began to connect with Wally when she was able to find the individual, a young person who was scared, unhappy, and angry. Through their regular sessions with board games or cards Pam notes, “I was able to

see past his behaviors and to discover an appealing little boy, with a wonderful sense of humor, who was learning to handle disappointments, transitions, and successes.” Pam praises Anna for her consistency with Wally and his school team, saying, “She’s been amazing. She’s always here and always in communication with us.”

Turning Point is a Circle of Courage school where the skills of belonging, mastery, independence, and generosity toward others

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Though he’s made incredible progress at school, Wally’s team agrees that he still has a few things to work on. Pam would like to see him learn to balance his individuality with staying within social parameters or, as she puts it, “There are times when you have to go along with the status quo. I’d like to see him be able to do that.”

Anna hopes that Wally can continue to become more involved in outside school activities with other kids like karate, swimming, or a Primitive Pursuits class.

Though Wally claims, “I want to stay here (his current program) forever!” the team and Anna feel that he realizes how much he’s grown and that it’s time for him to transition back into the community. With lots of encouragement, Wally has applied for admission to Lehman Alternative Community School for the coming fall.

Saying goodbye will be bittersweet for everyone on Wally’s team. “We’ll have a harder time with him leaving than he will,” Pam acknowledges. “And, we’re not only losing him, we’re losing his mom too.” Anna agrees, “I’m going to go through withdrawal. Having someone like Pam to check in with whenever I need to has given me the support that I need to be there for the rest of my family (Wally has three other siblings) along with Wally.”

He’ll leave something of himself at Turning Point though. Pam won’t be able to look around her office without recalling the hours that she and Wally spent playing UNO, Skipbo, Apples to Apples, and other board games together. Laura still remembers the Christmas card that Wally made for her where he claimed, “You’re the best teacher ever!” and Becky cherishes her “Apple of Thank You” that students make for special staff. On it Wally wrote “I wish I could take you with me!”

are emphasized and are believed to be essential for a student’s success in school and in the outside world.

When Wally first arrived, the Circle of Courage model was difficult for him to follow and his classroom teacher Laura Havill admits that their start was a rocky one. However, she didn’t let herself give up on Wally and now, in their second year together, she says Wally is a joy to have in her class. “He’s blossomed,” says Laura. “Every day there is some new growth!” Wally’s also doing much better with the other students. “He’s an idol to the other kids, the calm in the chaos,” Laura declares proudly.

Becky Armstrong, Wally’s favorite classroom aide for the past four years, has worked with him the longest and has seen the most improvement in “the changes he’s made in himself and how he now has the ability to be part of a group.” Becky also praises Wally’s creativity and his great sense of humor, which are evident when you talk to him in his classroom. Wally, hard at work on Sudoku math boxes, seems to take his progress for granted, leaning back in the rolling chair he prefers, answering in monosyllables, and making faces like any other middle school boy when asked questions whose answers seem obvious to him. When he’s not in school he spends his time reading his favorite Harry Potter books and The Lightening Thief by Percy Jackson, seeing movies like Avatar, and taking photos for the South Hill Hoops which is the elementary school basketball team his dad coaches.

Wally plays cards with Classroom Aide Becky Armstrong

Wally and his mother, Anna

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The Racker Society are Special Friends who, by their thoughtful actions and planned giving, have helped to build and sustain Franziska Racker Centers for future generations.

Bohn Family Fund created by Donna and Tom Bohn, provides resources and supports for families with children having special needs.

Frances G. Berko Lectureship Fund created in memory of Dr. Berko, the Centers’ executive director from 1964 to 1974, supports community education and professional development for those working in the disability field.

Frances V. Wilson Memorial Fund created by Margaret Gibson in memory of her dear friend, provides financial support for needed items not covered by traditional funding sources.

Franziska W. Racker Memorial Fund created in memory of our former medical director and the agency’s namesake, supports early childhood services, an area that was dear to Dr. Racker’s heart.

Richard M. Leavitt, M.D. Memorial Fund created by Judy Leavitt and her sons, provides support for special experiences for children and young adults with disabilities.

Scriber/Cash Family Fund created by Jody and Kent Scriber and David and Lori Cash, supports community-based experiences for preschool and elementary age children with special needs.

Tompkins Trust Company Bridge Fund supports otherwise unfunded clinical services for children throughout the year.

Giving to the Centers

W hen you contribute to Franziska Racker Centers you becomes a Friend of the Centers. If your contribution

is $1000 or more, you become a Racker Fellows or Business Partner. Your generosity helps us to fill funding gaps, allows for program enhancement, and supports new and innovative services for people with disabilities in our community. We are thankful for the ongoing support of all our Friends, and fondly remember those that have left us, some in the past year.

Some of our friends gave Gifts in Kind. These donations are items or services that directly enhance ongoing programs.

Monetary gifts may have been given to Unrestricted Annual Support, allowing us to address areas of greatest need within the agency, or they may have been designated to one or more of the seven funds described below

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Mr. and Mrs. David Corson

Mr. and Mrs. G. Walton Cottrell

Mr. and Mrs. Gerry Cox

CP Rochester

CRESP Center for Transformative Action

Mr. and Mrs. Kass Crooker

John and Gae Crosby

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Crumb

Mr. and Mrs. Russell Crumb

Ms. Eileen Cundy

DMs. Marion C. DaGrossa

Mr. Joseph Daino

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Ms. Naomi Hollister

HOLT Architects, P.C.

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hooks

Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. Horn, Jr.

Houghton Miffin Harcourt

Mr. and Mrs. David Hovencamp

Mr. Neal Howard

Mr. Thomas Howarth

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hubbell

Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Huckle

Ms. Elizabeth Hudson

Mr. and Mrs. James Hulbert

Mr. and Mrs. Chris Hummel

Drs. Catherine Husa and Sami Husseini

IIBM Corporation Matching Grant Program

Mr. and Mrs. David E. Iles

Ms. Harriet Ink

International Food Network

Ithaca Bakery

Ithaca Foreign Car Service

Ithaca Plumbing Supply

JMs. Kathleen Jacklin

Mr. and Mrs. David Jacoby

Mr. and Mrs. Andre Jagendorf

Jim Ray Mobile Homes, Inc.

Ms. Geri Judd

KMr. and Mrs. Herb Kahl

Ms. Susan Kaplan

Ms. Charlotte Karpf-Fritts

Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Kauffman

Ms. Peggy Kehoe

Mr. and Mrs. Duane Keister

Ms. Eileen Kelly

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kemple, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Kern

Ms. Doris Giles

Mr. Graham Gillespie

Mrs. Mary D. Gilligan

Mr. and Mrs. Carl Ginet

Rabbi Scott and Sharon Glass

Ms. Irene Gleason

Glenwood Pines Restaurant

Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Glock

Mr. Jeffrey Golden

Mr. Bill Gottschalk-Fielding

Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Grainger

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Granados

Mr. Thomas Grassi

Ms. Pamela Graves

Ms. Helen Grippo

Mr. and Mrs. David Guion

Mr. John Gustafson

HMs. Margaret C. Hampson

Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Hankinson

Mrs. Mary T. Harcourt

Mrs. Jessie F. Harper

Ms. Beverly Harris

Harris Beach

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Hartley

Mr. Richard Hartman

Mr. and Mrs. Juris Hartmanis

Mr. Howard Hartnett

Ms. Helen C. Hartnett

Mr. and Mrs. Greg Hartz

Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Hass

Ms. Yvonne Hathaway

Dr. and Mrs. Carl Haynes

Mr. and Mrs. David Hegelein

Ms. Sue Ann Hemsath

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Herrick

Mr. and Mrs. David Herskovits

Mr. and Mrs. Roger Hinderliter

Ms. Sherry Holcolm

Ms. Virginia L. Estabrook

Ms. Michele A. Evans

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Everhart

FMrs. Kelly Faircloth

Fall Creek Elementary School

Joyce Marsh and Jerry Feist

Mrs. John H. Ferger

Mr. John Finnegan

First National Bank of Dryden

Mr. and Mrs. Miles Fisher

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Flannery

Mr. Richard Flaville

Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Fleming

Mr. and Mrs. David Flinn

Dr. and Mrs. E. James Fogel

Mr. Stephen Fontana

Ms. Irene Foote

Mr. Samuel Forcucci

Mr. and Mrs. Olan D. Forker

Mr. and Mrs. William Foster, Sr.

Mr. Paul J. Fowler

Mr. Alan Fox

The Frame Shop

Mr. and Mrs. William Frank

June Franklin

Mr. Ed Freeman

Sylvia, Larry and Linda Freese

Mr. and Mrs. Scott Frey

Ms. Kimberly Friedman

Dr. David Feldshuh and Martha Frommelt

Mr. John H. L. Fuchs

Ms. Susan Fuller

GMr. and Mrs. James Gaffney

Dr. and Mrs. Charles L. Garbo

Ms. Kathleen Garner

Dr. Lowell Garner and Ms. Susan Lustick

Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Gatch

Ms. Marie Anne DeRoos

Ms. Patricia DeGaray

Ms. Caitlin Delaney

Mr. David F. Delchamps

Dr. Dorothy M. Delisle and Shawn Pompe

Mr. and Mrs. Frank DeLorenzo

Ms. Rita Demarest

Ms. Susan Detzer

Dr. and Mrs. Roy Dexheimer

Ms. Sharon Dittman

Matthew Dobush

Dennis Holovach and Helen Doerr

David Kerness and Mary Pat Dolan

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Dollaway

Mrs. June P. Dolph

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Doney

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Donovan

Ms. Robin Dorsty

Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Downing

Mr. and Mrs. Dan Drewry

Mrs. Mildred B. Drosdoff

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Dubovi

Mr. and Mrs. Jay Dunham

Mr. Curt Dunnam

Mr. and Mrs. Horton Durfee

Mr. and Mrs. Timothy E. Durnford

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Dwyer

EMs. William Earl

Mr. and Mrs. David Eastman

Ms. Constance Eckel

Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Ehrenberg

Ms. Ruth S. Ellis

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ellsworth

Anne Marie and Mary Jean Ellsworth

Mr. and Mrs. Karl Elsner

Ms. Arvilla Enck

Dr. Lawrence Endo and Caron Bove

Mr. and Mrs. Roger Eslinger

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Ms. Lisa MooreRobert Smith and Alice MooreMoore’s Christmas Tree FarmMoravec Construction ServiceMs. Jennifer MoreyMr. and Mrs. Gregory MossMr. and Mrs. Stephen W. MountDr. and Mrs. James E. MoyerAdam and Maureen MozeleskiMr. and Mrs. David BandlerMr. and Mrs. Frank MudrakMs. Susan MurphyMr. and Mrs. William Myers

N/OMrs. Roderic NenoDr. Betsy and J. Andrew NoelMs. Susan NorrisMrs. Esther NorthrupMr. and Mrs. Pete NoyesMr. Brendan O’BrienKate O’Connell and Robert D’AddarioMr. and Mrs. George OechsleMs. Elissa OlevanoMr. and Mrs. Larry O’NeilMr. and Mrs. Calvin OrganOrganic Valley New EnglandMs. Gracia B. OstranderMrs. Ruth OstranderMr. and Mrs. Edwin Oyer

PDr. and Mrs. John PacanowskiPall CorporationMs. Marijo PaternitiPatterson’s Service StationMr. and Mrs. John PaviaMs. Marianne M. PelletierPEO SisterhoodMr. and Mrs. Scott PerezMs. Paula J. Peter

Ms. Barbara Lust

Mr. and Mrs. Martin Luster

MMr. and Mrs. Richard MacDonald

Ms. Connie Mack

Mrs. Dorothy B. Makris

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Marchell

Ms. Barbara Marmora

Marvin and Annette Lee Foundation

Ms. Frannie Mason

Mr. and Mrs. James Mason

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Masters

Ms. Debbie Matesich

Ms. Mary Beth Mathey

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Matthews

Ms. Annemarie Mattison

Ms. Lisa Maurer

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph McAfee

Mr. Roger McCarthy

Mr. and Mrs. Peter McClelland

Mr. and Mrs. James McConkey

Ms. Therese McDonald

Phyllis Mazurski and Patrick McKee

Ms. Grace McMenamin

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McMurray

Ms. Frances S. McNeal

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel McPheeters

Ms. Marianne Mellinger

Ms. Alisa Mengel

Professor and Mrs. Joe Metz

Mrs. James Michael

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Miller

Ms. Nina Miller

Mr. David Miller

Ms. Marian Miller

Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Miner

Mr. and Mrs. Nari Mistry

Ms. Kathleen MonkMr. and Mrs. Robert Monroe

Dr. and Mrs. Judson Kilgore

Mr. and Mrs. Donald Kimpland

Mr. and Mrs. Nicolai Klimaszawski

Knights of Columbus Cncl. #277

Ms. Sara Komaromi

Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Kunsman

LMs. Jean Lambert

Dr. John Lambert and Robin Rogers

Ms. R. Carolyn Lange

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Langhans

Ms. Caroline Larrance

Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Larsen

Chris and Katie Yavorka Lattimore

Dr. David M. Leavitt

Helen Kim, PhD. and Noah Samuel Leavitt, JD

Karen Legnini

Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Lenhard

Dr. G. Peter Lepage and Deborah O’Connor

Ms. Antoinette Levatich

Ms. Deborah S. Levin

Mr. and Mrs. Simon Levin

Ms. Diane H. Levine

Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Levine

Ruth E. Lewis

Mr. Matthew Liberty

Ms. Laverne Light

Tom and Cindy Lilly

Lockheed Martin

Raymond Gozzi and Barbara Logan

Ms. Linda Long

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Long

Ms. Roslyn LoPinto

Mr. and Mrs. William Lovelace

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Lowe

Mr. and Mrs. John C. Lowery

Ms. Yolanda Lucatelli

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lucia

Nancy Emerson and Roy Luft

Mr. and Mrs. Hans PetersenRenie and Marty PetrovicMr. Timothy PodkulMr. and Mrs. Ted Podkul, Jr. Karen PowersProject SunshineMr. and Mrs. Frank ProtoMr. and Mrs. James ProutMr. and Mrs. Richard PrybylPUSH America

Q/RMr. and Mrs. Thomas QuirkRed Hat ChapterMrs. Virginia RedderMr. and Mrs. Keith RehbeinMr. and Mrs. Walter ReimersMr. and Mrs. Charles ReniffMr. and Mrs. Michael ReynoldsRichardson Bros. Electrical Inc.Ms. Virginia K. RinkerMr. and Mrs. Daniel RipollMr. and Mrs. William RobertsMr. and Mrs. David RobertshawMr. and Mrs. Steve RobertsonMr. and Mrs. Thad RobeyMs. Elma B. RobinsonDr. and Mrs. Eric RobinsonMr. and Mrs. Peter Rogers, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. James RolosonMr. and Mrs. Robert RomanowskiMr. Ward L. RomerMr. and Mrs. Charles RosenthalDr. and Mrs. George RossMrs. Kristen RostMr. and Mrs. Arthur RostenMr. and Mrs. Stellario RuggieroHon. and Mrs. Phillip RumseyMr. and Mrs. Joseph Ryan

Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Ryan, Jr.

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WB&A Market Research

Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Weber

Wegmans Food Markets, Inc.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wehe

Ms. Patricia Weidman

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Weidman

Mr. and Mrs. Len Weinstein

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Welch

Mr. and Mrs. Eric Westmiller

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Wheeler

Mr. and Mrs. James White

James and Karen Willard

Mr. and Mrs. Jay Williamson

Mr. and Mrs. Glen Withiam

Mr. and Mrs. Lou Withiam

Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Wittman

Mr. and Mrs. David Wohlhueter

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wood, Jr.

Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Woodman

Ms. Shirley Wright

Ms. Nicole Wynn

YBrenda Kuhn and Andrew Yale

Pamela Jackson and Marion Yaxley

Mr. and Mrs. David Yeh

ZMr. and Mrs. Milton Zaitlin

Mr. Joseph P. Zanfordino

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Zavaski

George Zavaski and John Zavaski

Mrs. Elaine Zirbel

Mr. and Mrs. Joel Zumoff

Ms. Helen Zurick

Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Thayer

Dr. John M. Thomas

Thrivent Financial

Mrs. Angela Thurlow

Torrent Hose Co. #5

Ms. Anne Treichler

Trinity Lutheran Church

Mr. Eric Trotter

Sue Schattschneider and Jeff True

Mr. and Mrs. Howard Tubbs

John and Pia Tucker

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Tull

Dr. and Mrs. James Turner

Mr. and Mrs. David Tyler

UMr. and Mrs. Curtis Ufford

Mr. and Mrs. Dave Ulrich

United Way of the Southern Tier

Drs. Marguerite and Norman Uphoff

Marilyn Utz and Barbara Coman

VMr. and Mrs. James Vaber

Mrs. Orrin J. Van Dyk

Mrs. Raymond Van Houtte

Mr. Ari Van Tienhoven

Mr. and Mrs. Peter Van Wieren

Mr. David Vattimo

Ms. Jennifer Vieou

Mr. and Mrs. John Vineyard

Mr. and Mrs. Thumper Volkmer

WWagner Funeral Home

Ms. Claudia Wagner-O’Mara

Ms. Maureen Waller

Mr. Russell Wanish

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Warkentin

Ms. Elizabeth E. Watkins

Dr. and Mrs. J. Dix Wayman

Mr. and Mrs. John Sikora

Mr. and Mrs. Albert Sinnigen

Ms. Elizabeth M. Smith

Mr. and Mrs. Scott Smith

Dr. and Mrs. Jeffrey D. Snedeker

Mr. Lawrence Snyder

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Sokol

Mrs. Daphne J. Sola

Mr. and Mrs. George Souhrada

Ms. Madeleine Speidel

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Speiser

Mr. and Mrs. James Spero

St. Catherine of Sienna Rectory

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Stanley

Ms. Lara K. Stanton

Ms. Alice Steckiewicz

Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Steenberg

Stellar Stereo, Inc.

Mrs. Diane Stevens

Ms. Evelyn Stevens

Mr. Donald Steward

Mr. Alexander Stewart

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Storandt

Ms. Nita Stormann

Mr. and Mrs. James Strait

Mr. and Mrs. Cushing Strout

Mr. Thomas Suarez

Ms. Susan Sullivan

Ms. Crystal Swanson

Dr. Robert Sweet

Ms. Caroline Susan Szabo

Ms. Mary Szabol

TMr. and Mrs. Charles Tallman

Mr. and Mrs. David H. Taube

Mr. Hollands Tavelli

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Taylor

Telecompioneers Excelsior Chapter #98

Mrs. Louise Terry

SMr. and Mrs. Edward Salino

Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Saltzman

Mrs. Joseph Sanford

Mr. and Mrs. Guillermo Santisteban

Jason and Tom Santobianco

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Satterly

Ms. Catherine Savage

Ms. Marian Schaible

Lauren K. Schler

Jim and Sandy Schoenfeldt

Virginia J. Schottel

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Schreher

Mrs. Josie Schug

Mr. and Mrs. Selwyn Schwartz

Ms. Beatrice Schwoerer

Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Sciarabba

Sciencenter

Scissorhands

Mr. and Mrs. William Scoones

Ms. Donna Scott

Mr. Tom Scott

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Seaman

Security Mutual Insurance Co.

Mr. and Mrs. Miles Seely

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Serignese

Mr. Anthony Severtson

Dr. and Mrs. Gary Sforzo

Mr. Richard Sheffield

Ms. Bonita R. Shelford

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Sherman, Jr.

Mr. Jerry Sherrer

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Shuler

Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Shull

Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Siany

Mr. and Mrs. Henry C. Sibley

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Sick

Ms. Rachel Seigel

Mr. Kirk Sigel

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2009 Financial Report

F ranziska Racker Centers had a great year programmatically serving more than 2800 people in 2009 with an annual

budget of approximately $26 million. Operating revenues combined with public support exceeded operating expenses. We rely upon your strong support, which enables us to provide opportunities for our participants that might not otherwise be possible.

Operating Revenues & Public Support

Residential Living Services 43.8%

Children’s & Clinical Services 29.6%

Community Support Services 14.1%

Counseling for School Success 8.9%

Other Revenue 3.6%

Operating Expenses

Residential Living Services 39.5%

Children’s & Clinical Services 28.5%

Community Support Services 12.0%

Support Services 12.0%

Counseling for School Success 8.0%

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In Memory of: Melvin HelsperMs. Nellie Gary BertzMs. Margaret BrandauMs. Loretta CarterMr. and Mrs. Curtis CaseyMs. Ruth S. EllisMr. Paul J. FowlerMrs. Betty J. HelsperMs. Caroline LarranceMr. and Mrs. Arnold LevineMs. Marian SchaibleMr. and Mrs. Selwyn SchwartzMs. Crystal SwansonMs. Helen Zurick

In Memory of: Adelaide Keller HeppelMs. Arvilla EnckMs. Anne Treichler

In Memory of: Elsie HowarthMr. Thomas Howarth

In Memory of: Lawrence HullMr. and Mrs. Peter Rogers, Jr.

In Memory of: Laurie Hyde-TullMs. Virginia K. RinkerMr. and Mrs. Thomas Tull

In Memory of: Mrs. Edward KammlerMs. Virginia L. Estabrook

In Memory of: Kevin Kauffman, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Kauffman, Sr.

In Memory of: Beverly KingMr. and Mrs. Thomas McMurray

In Memory of: Kaye KleisathMr. and Mrs. Karl ElsnerMr. John GustafsonMr. and Mrs. Frederick LenhardMs. Therese McDonaldMr. and Mrs. James VaberMr. and Mrs. Thumper VolkmerMr. and Mrs. Mark Wheeler

Adam and Maureen MozeleskiMr. and Mrs. William MyersRenie and Marty PetrovicMr. and Mrs. Walter ReimersMrs. Kristen RostMr. and Mrs. Dennis Ryan, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. George SouhradaMrs. Diane StevensThrivent FinancialTrinity Lutheran Church

In Memory of: Mary GahertyMr. David Vattimo

In Memory of: Raymond GrippoMrs. Helen Grippo

In Memory of: Steven HalevyMs. Robin DorstyPerri and Mickey LoPinto

In Memory of: Jody Hallam WilliamsMs. Anne AlbertsmanMs. Ella AwaW. David and Mary Lee BanfieldMr. and Mrs. Kevin BangsCarol and Rosanne BeachMr. and Mrs. Gary P. CarlsonCollegeview N Tennants, Assoc.Fall Creek Elementary SchoolKaren LegniniMs. Linda LongMr. and Mrs. John C. LoweryMs. Yolanda LucatelliMr. and Mrs. Nari MistryMrs. Josie SchugJody and Kent ScriberMr. and Mrs. Charles TallmanWagner Funeral HomeMr. and Mrs. Lou WithiamMr. and Mrs. Douglas WittmanMr. and Mrs. Charles Wood, Jr.

In Memory of: Susan HartmanMr. Richard Hartman

Ms. Sara KomaromiRed Hat ChapterMr. and Mrs. Peter Rogers, Jr.

In Memory of: Angela E. DriscollAnonymousMr. and Mrs. Jack BordoniMr. Joseph DainoMr. and Mrs. Miles FisherMs. Naomi HollisterMs. Elissa OlevanoKara and Eric Taylor

In Memory of: William Earl, Sr.Mr. Paul AdamsMr. and Mrs. Camillo Bordoni, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Harry BortzMr. and Mrs. Glen BurkeMe. Eileen CundyMr. and Mrs. David EastmanEmerson Power TransmissionMr. and Mrs. William Foster, Sr.Mr. Alan FoxMr. and Mrs. Donald KimplandMrs. Roderic NenoMr. and Mrs. Edward SalinoMr. and Mrs. Lawrence SianyTelecompioneers Excelsior Chapter #98Ms. Patricia WedmanMr. and Mrs. Paul WelchFred A. (Ben) Williams

In Memory of: Jennifer M. FooteMr. and Mrs. A. Randy ButtonCecilia Campbell and Deborah GagnonChrist Evangelical Lutheran ChurchMr. and Mrs. Harry EllsworthMr. and Mrs. Olan D. ForkerCharlie and Linda GarboMr. and Mrs. Chris HummelRaymond Gozzi and Barbara LoganPerri and Mickey LoPintoMs. Lisa Maurer

In Memory of: William BaldiniMrs. Caren BaldiniMrs. William J. BaldiniMr. Neal HowardMr. and Mrs. Robert Kemple, Jr

In Memory of: Marilynn BoviMr. Michael Bovi

In Memory of: Clinton O. BoyesMr. and Mrs. Charles AsayBE&K Building Group, LLCMr. and Mrs. Robert A. BetzlerMr. and Mrs. David BoyesMs. Judith BoyesDouglas Boyes and Michelle Hunt Mr. and Mrs. Thomas BoyesSylvia, Larry and Linda FreeseMr. and Mrs. William LovelaceMs. Debbie MatesichMs. Susan NorrisMr. and Mrs. Michael Reynolds

In Memory of: Warren and Barbara CashJody and Kent Scriber

In Memory of: Lorraine ChaseProfessor and Mrs. Stephen Chase

In Memory of: Casey ClinesMr. and Mrs. Peter Rogers, Jr.

In Memory of: Howard CoganHelen Cogan

In Memory of: Phyllis DavenportMrs. Jessie F. Harper

In Memory of: Joline DiGiacomoMrs. Caren BaldiniMr. Joseph DainoMs. Marie Anne De RoosMargaret I. GibsonJim Ray Mobile Homes, Inc.

In Memory

Remembrance

Remembrance

Mrs. Mary Roberta Porter at a United Cerebral Palsy Telethon in the 1950’s.

Remembering Mrs. Mary Roberta PorterConsidered by the Centers to be a ‘founding momma’ of the agency, Mary’s daughter Katy was in need of many supports due to a Cerebral Hemorrhage suffered at six months of age. Mary became active with the Cerebral Palsy Association of New York State of the Ithaca Area (CP of NYS of Ithaca) in 1948. Mrs. Porter’s advocacy and work with the agency, enabled Katy to get itinerant therapy and eventually attend the clinic in Ithaca in where occupational, physical and speech therapy sessions were held. Mrs. Porter stayed active with CP of NYS of Ithaca until the mid 1950’s when Katy entered the day treatment program at the Cayuga High School. Mrs. Porter’s dedication to procuring local services and supports for those with special needs was a key piece in creating the current Franziska Racker Centers. She will be greatly missed, but her contributions will always be remembered.

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In Memory of: Ethan LillardMr. and Mrs. David GuionMr. and Mrs. James White

In Memory of: Elsa and Hildagarde LubeckMr. and Mrs. Michael Long

In Memory of: Angela LuciaMr. and Mrs. Jay Dunham

In Memory of: Louisa MassicciMr. and Mrs. Peter Rogers, Jr.

In Memory of: Noreen MooreBorgWarner Morse TECMr. and Mrs. Duane Keister

In Memory of: Ray KujawskiDennis Holovach and Helen DoerrMr. and Mrs. Daniel Dwyer

In Memory of: Dr. Richard M. LeavittMr. and Mrs. Joseph BordenMs. Margaret S. CongdonMrs. Mary D. GilliganJudith K. Leavitt

In Memory of: Benjamin LightMs. Laverne Light

In Memory of: David LightMs. Laverne Light

Ms. Frannie MasonMr. and Mrs. Daniel McPheetersMr. and Mrs. Hans PetersenScissorhands

In Memory of: Jack MurphyGail Murphy

In Memory of: Donald NorthrupMrs. Esther Northrup

In Memory of: Katheryn A. PorterMs. Irene Foote

In Memory of: Mary R. PorterMr. and Mrs. Ronald Hartley

In Memory of: Dr. Franziska RackerMrs. Mary D. Gilligan

Mr. and Mrs. Stellario RuggieroMr. and Mrs. Richard Sherman, Jr.Ms. Anne Treichler

In Memory of: Mark RedderMrs. Virginia Redder

In Memory of: Charlotte StahlMargaret I. GibsonMs. Charlotte Karpf-FrittsRuth E. LewisMrs. Ruth Ostrander

In Memory of: JoAnn VanOrmanMrs. Jessie F. Harper

In Memory of: Frances V. WilsonMrs. Mary Brady

In Honor In Honor of: Mary T. BeerMr. and Mrs. Steven Beer

In Honor of: Donna and Tom BohnRobert Smith and Alice Moore

In Honor of: Dan BrownHannah Brown

In Honor of: Dan & Eve BrownMr. Eric Trotter

In Honor of: Kate BrownMr. and Mrs. Bill Bement

In Honor of: Peter BurgessMrs. Angela Thurlow

In Honor of: Cecilia CampbellMs. Grace McMenamin

In Honor of: Helen CoganDonna and Tom BohnMs. Diane H. LevineMr. and Mrs. Arthur Rosten

In Honor of: Community Relations & Development ColleaguesLauren K. Schler

In Honor of: Dr. Ann Racker CostelloDr. and Mrs. Roy DexheimerMr. Ari Van Tienhoven

In Honor of: Allison CowanMr. and Mrs. Wayne Kunsman

In Honor of: Cristine DonovanMr. and Mrs. Richard MacDonald

In Honor of: William Earl, Jr.Ms. William Earl

In Honor of: Nancy EmersonNancy Emerson and Roy Luft

In Honor of: Margaret GibsonMr. and Mrs. Gerry CoxJim and Connie MoyerMr. and Mrs. William Roberts

In Honor of: Meg GillardNancy Emerson and Roy LuftMr. and Mrs. Sidney Saltzman

In Honor of: Mark JacobyMr. and Mrs. David Jacoby

In Honor of: Annie JoyceMr. and Mrs. Joseph Serignese

In Honor of: Robert and Peggy LamaMrs. Kelly Faircloth

In Honor of: Larry Deutchman and Toby LamarcheJudith K. Leavitt

In Honor of: Brent W. LarsenMr. and Mrs. Wayne Larsen

In Honor of: Aryeh Kim LeavittJudith K. Leavitt

In Honor of: Helen Kim PhD. and Noah Samuel Leavitt, JD.Judith K. Leavitt

In Honor of: Judith K. LeavittDr. David M. LeavittHelen Kim PhD. and Noah Samuel Leavitt, JD.Mr. and Mrs. Ted Podkul, Jr.

In Honor of: Marnie Burkman and David LeavittJudith K. LeavittMr. and Mrs. Ted Podkul, Jr.Mr. Timothy Podkul

In Honor of: Noah Samuel LeavittJudith K. LeavittMr. and Mrs. Ted Podkul, Jr.

In Honor of: Helen Kim & Noah Leavitt and FamilyDr. David M. LeavittJudith K. Leavitt

In Honor of: Danny LibertyMr. Matthew Liberty

In Honor of: Steve and Kathy LipinskiMr. and Mrs. David Herskovits

In Honor of: Perri LoPintoMr. and Mrs. Daniel McPheeters

In Honor of: Debbie MakrisMargaret I. Gibson

In Honor of: Joseph MarzoMs. Michele A. Evans

In Honor of: Diana MasonJudith K. Leavitt

In Honor of: Dick MatthewsMs. Merry J. BauerMr. and Mrs. Frank MudrakMs. Elizabeth M. Smith

In Honor of: Dick and Sharon MatthewsMs. Doris GilesMs. Elizabeth M. Smith

In Honor of: Philip and Peggy MeyerMr. and Mrs. Scott Frey

In Honor of: Philip MeyerDr. and Mrs. Jeffrey D. Snedeker

In Honor of: Richie MoranMr. and Mrs. Pete Noyes

In Honor of: Esther NorthrupJim and Sandy Schoenfeldt

In Honor of: Dustin PatakiMr. and Mrs. Miles Seely

In Honor of: FRC Physical Therapy Dept.Ms. Nicole Benenati

In Honor of: Jennifer Podkul and Craig Kullman Judith K. Leavitt

In Honor of: Tim Podkul and Deb Wojcik Judith K. Leavitt

In Honor of: Ted and Joan PodkulJudith K. Leavitt

In Honor of: Jody ScriberMr. and Mrs. Matthew Steenberg

In Honor of: Roger SibleyMrs. Caren BaldiniCP RochesterMr. and Mrs. Kass CrookerDavid Kerness and Mary Pat DolanMr. and Mrs. Edward DuboviJerry Feist and Joyce Marsh Ms. Kathleen GarnerIBM Corporation Matching Grant ProgramMs. Lisa MooreMr. and Mrs. Steve RobertsonMr. and Mrs. Joseph Ryan

In Honor of: Robert SikoraMr. and Mrs. John Sikora

In Honor of: Charlotte StahlMargaret I. GibsonMrs. James MichaelMrs. Elaine Zirbel

In Honor of: Naom StormannMr. and Mrs. Ronald DoneyMs. Nita Stormann

In Honor of: Kara TaylorMs. Kathleen Garner

In Honor of: Members of Tompkins County Dental SocietyJeff and Kristin Lewis

In Honor of: Logan WescottMs. Frances S. McNealMr. and Mrs. Peter Van Wieren

In Honor of: Kenneth J. WoodmanMs. Alice SteckiewiczMr. and Mrs. Kenneth Woodman

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Administration

3226 Wilkins Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850 Tel: 607.272.5891 Fax: 607.272.0188

Mission

We are dedicated to helping people with special needs

and their families have good lives, with opportunities to

learn, to be responsible, to feel cared for, to share, to

be connected to others. We are committed to creating

a culture of inclusion in our community, celebrating the

richness that diversity and interdependence bring.

Vision

We are inspired by the vision of our founding families,

that all people with disabilities will be valued members

of a welcoming and supportive community.

Editor Dawn Bricen, Director of Public Relations

Design Julia Reich Design | juliareichdesign.com

Writing Success Stories (pg 4-9)— Susan Henninger, Finger Lakes Writer Program Spotlight — Dawn Bricen, Franziska Racker Centers

Photography Success Stories (pg 4-9)—Robert Kaussner Photography Remaining photos—friends of the Centers

Nonprofit OrganizationU.S. Postage

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Ithaca, NY 14850