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Provisions Bakery is highlighted for Downtown Dining Weeks!
Photo Courtesy of Channel9 News Provisions Bakery was recently highlighted by Channel9 News as part of their coverage of the 15th Annual Downtown Dining Weeks. Reporter Farah Jadran met with the bakery’s program manager Susan Catalino to hear about our three delicious specials and why operating as part of AccessCNY makes Provisions so special. We […]
DSP Appreciation Week- Lori Jarrett & Michael Singletary
Lori Jarrett & Michael Singletary We’re rounding out DSP Recognition Week 2018 by recognizing some new arrivals to our team- Lori Jarrett (above) and Michael Singletary (not pictured)! Lori and Michael recently joined the AccessCNY family as a result of AccessCNY’s merger with Spaulding Support Services. Though they are technically new to our team, […]
DSP Appreciation Program- Michael Scriven
Michael Scriven Though all of AccessCNY’s Direct Support Professionals are talented, Michael Scriven has something that few others do- 15 years of experience. In his long history of being a DSP, Michael has acquired a wealth of knowledge and skills that he uses to benefit the members of the David Clark Learning Center (DCLC) […]
DSP Appreciation Week- Aziza Zahran
“I like the kids I work with. They’re really outgoing. It’s fun!” – Aziza Zahran Aziza Zahran is about to celebrate a big milestone: 5 years as a Direct Support Professional with AccessCNY! And according to Aziza, she’s just as excited about her job now as she was on her first day. In her […]
DSP Appreciation Week- Carlie Read
Carlie Read always seems to be on the move. As a Direct Support Professional at one of AccessCNY’s supported apartment locations, she is constantly working to help participants. Whether that means giving them advice or handling the order and delivery of medications, Carlie always seems to be busy helping a co-worker or participant. This is […]
DSP Appreciation Week- Narcissa Davis
“I’m so glad I’m in this field. It helps me learn a lot.” – Narcissa Davis If there is one word that describes Narcissa Davis, it is: Love. If you are lucky enough to have a conversation with her, you will hear a lot about the things she loves; her 8 month old daughter, her […]
DSP Appreciation Week- Commane House
Pictured: Shana Cirino, Shelby Sibley, Kaydijah Bundrage, & Sarah Beckman The Staff of Commane House “You know how some jobs you don’t want to go to work? I pull in with a smile!” – Shana Cirino, Assistant Manager Anyone who has ever been to AccessCNY’s Commane House will tell you that it’s a great place […]
Jeanne’s Story – Autism Awareness Month
Jeanne is a twin. According to her mother, Jennifer, the two children couldn’t be more different. Jeanne’s parents knew things wouldn’t be the same, ever since she was diagnosed with autism at a young age. Jeanne took a moment to describe how autism makes her feel different from others, so people who aren’t on the […]
AccessCNY’s Winter 2018 Newsletter
Inside this edition: The full story on our merger with Spaulding Support Services A story of employment success with Heather Anna’s volunteer spotlight Click here to read the Winter Newsletter! We hope you enjoy this edition, and learning more about the work AccessCNY does in the community. Any questions? Ask us.
A Poem by Carmelita
Carmelita is a part time staff member who also participates in several AccessCNY mental health programs. She has been positively impacted by the peer support system! As a result, she wrote this powerful poem inspired by the relationship building of peer supports. Just last week she went to a training on mental health peer supports. Here she […]