Colletti, Sally Donahue, Christine Greble, Diane Horowitz,
Muriel W. Arlene J Lambert

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Sally Colletti
Address:
333 Birch Street
Vestal, NY 13850
Phone: (607) 754-9694
Email: info@advocateforautism.com
Website: www.advocateforautism.com
Languages spoken other than English:
Counties Served: Broome DDSO, Taconic DDSO, Central DDSO
I have been the president of the Central NY Autism Society, Inc., as well as chairman of the Board sicne 1999. I have been a voting member of the Family Support Services Council of OMRDD since 2001. I am a voting member of the NYS-ILC Council. Being a Startup and Support broker, I create person-centered planning built around the supports, abilities and hopes of a person with autism or other developmental disabilities. I am a parent of a teenager with a autism. Along the way I have counseled hundreds of families in how to best advocate for their children. Using my strong advocacy skills, as well as my strong belief in people with autism, I can help you and your family gain the most from community resources, schools districts, and the Medicaid HCBS Waiver. My education includes a B.A. in Social Work from Russell Sage College and have written over 40 CSS plans.

Christine Donahue
Address:
165 Van Buskiek Road
Saugerties, NY 12477
Phone: (845) 706-2614
Languages spoken other than English:
Counties Served: Ulster, Northern Dutchess, Greene
I have a BA in Psychology and 15 years experience in the Human Services Field. I have experience with Comprehensive Medicaid Case Management, day programs for people with brain injuries, social work in a rehab/nursing home, and currently work as an Employment Specialist under Medicaid Waiver Programs. My focus and mission in how I provide services remains constant; to be passionate about seeing into the future to support and advocate for those I serve. I am a firm believer in listening, not just to the words people speak, but also to the volume of their souls! I pride myself in knowing that I ahve supported and advocated for many over the years, to achieve something they so passionately desired.

Diane Greble
Address:
WIHD, Cedarwood Hall
Valhalla, NY 10595
Phone: (914) 493-1027
Languages spoken other than English:
Counties Served: Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, Orange, Dutchess
I have been an advocate since the birth of my son Matthew (who has cerebral palsy and other disabilities) 27 years ago. I have worked at Westchester Independent Living, was a Protection and Advocacy Coordinator, was the Coordinator of MR/DD Services for Putnam County for 9 years and Coordinator of the Office for People with Disabilities for 4. I was the president of GROW and have served on several boards and was a legislature chair. I have been shadowing our DDSO liaison to learn the process.

Muriel W. Horowitz
Address:
41 Homer Place
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
Phone: (845) 471-7748 or (845) 464-8728 (cell)
Languages spoken other than English:
Counties Served: Dutchess, Ulster, Westchester, Putnam, Orange, Columbia
I am an educator and mother of a young man with a developmental disability. I believe in the power of individuals, with help as needed, to advocate for themselves and build on their interests and strengths. I love thinking "outside the box" to make things happen. I have completed a strong Circle of Support and have experience in completing a CSS plan. I am familiar with many agencies and resources. I've advocated for many families and individuals with special needs. I am an active advocate for true community inclusion for all people. I welcome the challenges of writing and developing individual plans.

Arlene J. Lambert
Address:
79 Armstrong Drive
Neverskink NY 12765
Phone: (845) 985-7521
Email: ajay821@yahoo.com
Counties Served: Delaware, Ulster, Sullivan, Orange, Dutchess
AS in Human Services and Psychology; BS Psychology with a minor in Biology; OMRDD continuing education in Benefits, Entitlement and Autism; American Psych Assoc continuing education on genetics, autism, counseling. I also have 10 plus years experience in Mental Health and Mental Retardation, MSC, Person-centered Planning.

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