Fingerlakes
Counties – Chemung,
Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Wayne, Wyoming,
Yates.
| Bonavita, Joey |
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18 State Street
Mt. Morris, NY 14510
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| Ph: (585) 243-3337 |
| E-Mail Address: jbonavita@lwarc.org |
| Counties Served: Livingston, Wyoming, and Monroe |
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Languages Spoken: |
| Mr. Bonavita is a Livingston County resident with
20 years of experience helping people with disabilities. He has been
involved with vocational training and has special sensitivity to
diabetes and religious needs. Mr. Bonavita holds a Bachelors degree in
Communications and enjoys music and radio electronics. He hopes to use
his education and experience to help people in need of start-up broker
services. |
| Czerniak, Deborah |
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127 South Main Street
Brockport, NY 14420
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| Ph: (585) 637-1228 x3025 |
| E-Mail
Address:debbie.czerniak@lifetimeassistance.org |
| Counties Served: Monroe, Orleans, Genesee |
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Languages Spoken: |
| For 12 years, Ms. Czerniak has worked on
person-centered planning. She currently works as a Behavior Specialist
in a residential program, and has prior experience in social work and
direct support. Ms. Czerniak holds a B.S. in Psychology from SUNY
Brockport and would like to use her education to help people interested
in Consolidated Supports and Services. |
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Dox-Griffith, Colleen J. |
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61 Grandview Lane
Rochester, NY 14612
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| Ph: (585) 225-7004 |
| E-Mail Address: ckgrif@frontiernet.net |
| Counties Served: Monroe, Orleans, and Seneca |
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Languages Spoken: |
| Ms. Dox-Griffith participated in a 3-year grant
with VESID and DDPC in Person-Centered Transition Planning. She is also
the parent of a child with developmental disabilities, and has
first-hand experience with the Person-Centered Planning process. Ms.
Dox-Griffith has assisted over 40 people in creating plans for their
lives, and will continue to do so as a Start-up Broker. |
| Garlock, Cheryl |
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1650 South Avenue, Suite 400
Rochester, NY 14620
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| Ph: (585)
295-1587 x227 |
| E-Mail Address: c_garlock@cprochester.org |
| Counties Served: Monroe, Wayne, Livingston and Ontario |
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Languages Spoken: |
| For over 18 years, Ms. Garlock has worked with
people with disabilities, their families, and their friends. Since
1982, she has used various forms of person-centered planning and enjoys
helping people to discover their individual choices, values, and
dreams. Ms. Garlock holds an M.S.W. from Syracuse University and
manages the Service Coordination department for C.P. Rochester. |
| Jackson, Gretchen |
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590 South Avenue
Rochester, NY 14620
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| Ph: (585) 786-8109 |
| E-Mail Address: jacksonwnyadd@yahoo.com |
| Counties Served: Wyoming, Livingston, Steuben and
Allegany |
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Languages Spoken: |
| For the past 15 years, Ms. Jackson has worked
throughout Western NY as an advocate for people with disabilities. Her
passion stems from the work she has done with her own son, helping him
to be fully included in both his education and community. Ms. Jackson
believes that individuals need choices to allow them to achieve their
own visions for the future. In her work as a Start-up Broker, she is
committed to listening to her consumers and assisting them in planning
for the future. |
| Johnson, Lawrence |
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6838 Industrial Park Road
Bath, NY 14810
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| Ph: (607) 936-0315 |
| E-Mail Address: |
| Counties Served: Steuben, Chemung, and Schuyler |
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Languages Spoken: |
| Throughout his career in human services, Mr.
Johnson has been greatly exposed to Person-Centered Planning and the
Self Advocacy/Self-Determination movement. As a result, he has become a
major resource to organizations, and his expertise has facilitated
staff training on many occasions. Mr. Johnson recognizes the value of a
person-first philosophy, and the potential pitfalls of traditional
service delivery. He is very excited about advancing this progressive
program for people with disabilities. |
| Lachapelle, Liz |
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590 South Avenue
Rochester, NY 14640
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| Ph: (585) 546-1700 x238 |
| E-Mail Address: lachapelle@advocacycenter.com |
| Counties Served: Monroe and surrounding counties |
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Languages Spoken: |
| As a Medicaid Service Coordinator at The Advocacy
Center, Ms. Lachapelle's work has been strongly influenced by her
brother, who has a disability. She has worked both with adults and
children to help them envision goals for the future. Ms. Lachapelle
takes joy in helping people to discover new things about themselves,
and participates in many circles of support. |
| Laux, Edith J. "EJ" |
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402 Westlake Street
Horseheads, NY 14845
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| Ph: (607)
734-9539 |
| E-Mail Address: lauxe@home.chemungcp.com |
| Counties Served: Chemung |
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Languages Spoken: |
| Ms. Laux holds a B.S. in Early Childhood Education
and Aging Services, and is currently training to receive a
certification in Gerantology. For over 13 years, she has served as a
Habilitation Specialist and Residential Habilitation Coordinator at
Chemung CP. Ms. Laux believes that there needs to be a balance between
independence and safety for people receiving habilitative services. As
a Start-up Broker, she hopes to promote this balance when planning with
consumers. |
| Lill,
Cindy |
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554 Forest Lawn Road
Webster, NY 14580
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| Ph: (585) 671-1214 |
| E-Mail Address: lauxe@home.chemungcp.com |
| Counties Served: Monroe and surrounding counties |
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Languages Spoken: |
| Long before "Self-Determination" had a name,
Ms.Lill had experience putting together a home for her son, along with
three other young men. She is eager to use her knowledge, skills, and
understanding to help other individuals achieve the same stability and
happiness. Currently, Ms. Lill works as a part-time Service Coordinator
for The Advocacy Center, and assists many people with disabilities from
various different backgrounds. |
| McGowan, Kelly |
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711 Sullivan Street
Elmira, NY 14901
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| Ph:(607)
331-6664 |
| E-Mail Address: krn@chemungarc.org |
| Counties Served: Chemung, Tioga, Schuyler, and
Steuben |
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Languages Spoken: |
| Ms. McGowan works as a Medicaid Service
Coordinator and holds degrees in Human Services and Organizational
Management. She is a 2002 graduate of Partners in Policymaking, and is
the parent of a young adult with a disability. As a Start-up Broker Ms.
McGowan will work diligently with individuals to fulfill their dreams. |
| Modeste, Persephone Y. |
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139 Bowman Street
Rochester, NY 14609
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| Ph: (585) 654-5186 |
| E-Mail Address: christian4ever@aol.com |
| Counties Served: Monroe and Wayne |
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Languages Spoken: |
| Ms. Modeste has 18 years in the field of
developmental disabilities, and currently works as a Community Case
Management Coordinator and OMRDD-certified Start-up Broker. She also
previously worked as a Medicaid Service Coordinator, Service
Coordinator Supervisor, and Residential Counselor. Her exposure has
greatly impacted her dedication to improving the quality of life for
every individual she assists. |
| Muir, Patricia A. |
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9 Chatworth Circle N.
Fairport, NY 14450
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| Ph: (585)
377-5812 |
| E-Mail Address: greatnate50@aol.com |
| Counties Served: Monroe and surrounding counties |
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Languages Spoken: |
| Mrs. Muir served on the
board of directors of the Rochester Area Chapter of the Autism Society
of America between 1991 and 1996. She currently works as a part-time
service coordinator at The Advocacy Center in Rochester, and is working
with a local agency on an OPTS residential proposal. She believes in
the principles of inclusion, independence, individuality, and
productivity. Mrs. Muir spent many years as a stay at home mom and
full-time advocate for her son Nathan, and helped him to be included in
the same school and community activities as his older brother. Mrs.
Muir and her family worked with Nathan’s Circle of Support to
develop a self-determination plan that would lead to the achievement of
his goals: to live in and care for his own home, and to work at a job
he likes in the community. She now wishes to help others achieve
self-determination. Mrs. Muir believes that all individuals should have
opportunities to learn and grow, to participate and to make their own
choices. When people have control over their own lives, they are
engaged, motivated, and purposeful. All people have individual gifts to
share, and everyone has something to contribute to the community. |
| Norton, Krista |
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18 Main Street
Mt. Morris, NY 14510
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| Ph: (585) 226-9230 x119 |
| E-Mail Address: knorton@lwarc.org |
| Counties Served: Livingston and Wyoming |
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Languages Spoken: |
| Ms. Norton holds a B.A. in Psychology and
currently works as a Service Coordinator for the Livingston-Wyoming
ARC. Her past experience includes person-centered planning and
supported employment. Ms. Norton works with self-advocates and families
who desire a dedicated broker to assist them with the creation and
approval of a Consolidated Supports and Services Plan. |
| O’Hanrahan, Karen F. |
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398 Old Ithaca Road
Horseheads, NY 14845
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| Ph: (607) 739-3591 |
| E-Mail Address: rossmore5861@yahoo.com |
| Counties Served: Chemung |
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Languages Spoken: |
| Karen O'Hanrahan has worked for 8 years as Program
Coordinator. She holds a Masters Degree in Education, and she is
currently working to receive a Certification in Special Education. |
| Penman, Elizabeth |
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398 Old Ithaca Road
Horseheads, NY 14845
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| Ph: (607) 739-3591 x292 |
| E-Mail Address: penmane@home.chemung.cp.com |
| Counties Served: Chemung, Steuben, Schuyler, Tompkins, and Tioga |
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Languages Spoken: |
Liz has over 20 years of experience working with individuals
with disabilities. Her background is in developmental disabilities and mental
health. She currently works as a Program Coordinator/ QMRP at Cerebral Palsy of
Chemung County.
She
has participated in the New Options Institute workshops, and additional monthly
follow-up meetings.
She has experience assisting in the formation of Circles
of Support and facilitating person centered planning through the Real Choice
Program.
Her
greatest strengths are her organizational skills, creativity and her ability to
locate resources within the community.
She
looks forward to helping you develop a Circle of Support and facilitating the
creation of a person centered plan for your future, based on your gifts,
interests, and dreams.
She
will assist you with identifying options in housing and/ or services, and
developing a budget to pay for these items.
In
short, she will listen to what you want for your life and help you get
it! |
| Ricigliano, Jeanne M. |
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135 Avondale Road
Rochester, NY 14622
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| Ph: (585) 739 1669 |
| E-Mail Address: jean_ricigliano@boces.monroe.edu |
| Counties Served: Monroe, Wayne, Ontario |
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Languages Spoken: |
| Ms. Ricigliano is the
parent of a child with a developmental disability. She has worked
within the disability community as a volunteer and professional for the
past 28 years. She is the parent partner for Monroe#1 BOCES and the
parent representative for the Rochester Regional Transition
Coordination Site. She took intensive person-centered planning training
through Cornell University and facilitated 50 plus plans in the past
six years. She has facilitated plans for students still in the school
system, particularly those who are transitioning from school to the
adult world. She also has facilitated plans for people who are
receiving traditional services in the adult service system and have a
desire of doing things differently. As a Start-up Broker, Ms.
Ricigliano can assist you in achieving your dreams and goals by;
listening to your ideas, talking about strengths, helping develop a
Circle of Support, and creating a step-by-step plan that will help you
reach your goals. |
| Rush, Patricia D. |
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4515 County Route 4
Oswego, NY 13126
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| Ph: (315) 342-9347 ext. 207 |
| E-Mail Address: prush@twcny.rr.com |
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Languages Spoken: |
| Ms. Rush is a parent of two
children with disabilities and has a lot of personal experience
wrestling with systems. Her youngest child has muscular dystrophy and
never fit into traditional service models. For the past 4 1/2 years,
Ms. Rush served as Medicaid Service Coordinator and understands many
different types of disabilities. She has worked with people diagnosed
with traumatic brain injury, cerebral palsy, down syndrome, muscular
dystrophy, and spina bifida. She believes everyone has strengths,
dreams, and hopes for their future. Everyone deserves a chance to make
those dreams become reality. |
| Schoonmaker, Pam D. |
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6838 Industrial Park Road
Bath, NY 14810
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| Ph: (607) 776-6527 |
| E-Mail Address: prush@twcny.rr.com |
| Counties Served: Steuben, Livingston, and Chemung |
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Languages Spoken: |
| Pam Schoonmaker has been involved with Human
Services for 14 years. Her philosophy is to put people first, and help
them achieve their dreams, goals, and valued outcomes. |
| Szczesny, Noranne |
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590 South Ave.
Rochester, NY 14620
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| Ph: (585) 546-1700 Ext. 263 |
| E-Mail Address: szczesny@advocacycenter.com |
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| Vasquez, Milagros (Millie) |
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28 Moeller Street
Binghamton, NY 13904 |
| Ph: (607) 723-3651 |
| E-Mail Address: |
| Counties Served: Broome, Tioga, Cortland, Syracuse & surrounding counties, Rochester & surrounding counties, any others |
| Other Languages Spoken: Spanish |
| Ms.
Vasquez hopes to continue working as a Medicaid Service Coordinator and
start new experiences as a start-up broker. Ms. Vasquez has worked in
the developmental disabilities field for 11 years and has a brother
with disabilities. She is a skilled communicator in Spanish and
English, and can be available all over the state. |
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