irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $534KRESPITE PROGRAMS - FOR THOSE 21 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER, WE OFFER WEEKEND RECREATION RESPITE ONCE A MONTH AND OCCASIONAL OVERNIGHT SITE-BASED RESPITE TRIPS TO PLACES LIKE SPLIT ROCK, VILLA ROMA, WOODLOCH PINES AND AQUATOPIA. RESPITE IS A GREAT WAY MAKE NEW FRIENDS, EXPLORE NEW VENUES AND HAVE A TON OF FUN! DOOR TO DOOR TRANSPORTATION IS PROVIDED.
- #2 $241KVARIOUS PRIVATE FOUNDATION GRANTS AND NEW YORK STATE COMMISSION FOR THE BLIND (NYSCB) - SUPPORTS THE CAREER DISCOVERY PROJECT (CDP), A MULTI-YEAR PROJECT DESIGNED TO ANNUALLY PROVIDE APPROPRIATELY SUPPORTED, EXTENDED INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE BLIND OR LOW VISION HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. CDP WILL BE ADMINISTERED BY CANY IN COLLABORATION WITH NYSCB, THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART, THE QUEENS MUSEUM OF ART, AND THE NEW YORK HALL OF SCIENCE.
named programs · 9 · from sources
What they call their work
Career Discovery Project (CDP)
Multi-year program providing supported, extended internship opportunities for blind or low-vision high school students at cultural institutions including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Queens Museum of Art, and New York Hall of Science.
Community Based Pre-Voc (CBPV)
Year-long pre-vocational program teaching employment soft skills through classroom sessions and volunteer site practice, serving as a gateway to further employment programs.
Community Habilitation
One-on-one mentoring program pairing participants with a Direct Support Professional to work on personal goals, community exploration, and daily living skills in Staten Island and Brooklyn.
Employment Training Program (ETP)
Year-long paid internship with job coaching and subsidized paycheck through OPWDD; ends with employer consideration for permanent placement.
Overnight Site-Based Respite
Occasional overnight trips to venues like Split Rock, Villa Roma, Woodloch Pines, and Aquatopia for adults 21+, providing recreational and social opportunities.
Pathway to Employment
Person-centered pre-employment program offering career planning, communication skills, interview training, travel training, and resume development for individuals with no prior employment experience.
Supported Employment
Job coaching support for individuals who have secured employment, serving as a bridge between employee and employer to strengthen work skills.
Weekend Recreation Respite
Monthly weekend respite program for adults 21+ offering community outings and social activities with door-to-door transportation.
Without Walls Day Habilitation
Community-based day habilitation program for adults 21+ on Staten Island and Brooklyn, focusing on socialization, communication, independence, and vocational skills through cultural and recreational activities.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Day Habilitation Services 2 activities
- Offer Activities of Daily Living skills trainingProvides instruction in essential life skills including money management, personal hygiene, and safety to promote independence among participants with disabilities.
- Operate day habilitation programs for adults with disabilitiesProvides community-based day habilitation services for adults aged 21 and older on Staten Island, operating Monday through Friday from 10am to 3pm. Services focus on developing artistic, daily living, academic, socialization, communication, and vocational skills, with door-to-door transportation provided.
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Workforce Readiness Training 1 activity
- Administer paid internship and employment training programsRuns a year-long Employment Training Program offering paid internships with wage subsidies from OPWDD and job coaching support to help participants secure job placements, as well as supported employment services that provide ongoing liaison between employee and employer.
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Student Career Readiness and Internship Placement 1 activity
- Facilitate youth internship placements through Career Discovery ProjectAdministers the Career Discovery Project, which places blind or low-vision high school students in supported, extended internships at cultural and community organizations in New York City, such as Rocking the Boat, to gain work experience and build vocational skills.
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Residential Support for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Operate Community Habilitation programs with mentorship supportProvides one-on-one mentorship through Community Habilitation programs, pairing participants with Direct Support Professionals or mentors to achieve participant- and parent-defined goals in areas such as community navigation, money management, and socialization.
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Respite Care for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Operate respite programs for youth and adults with disabilitiesProvides monthly weekend recreation respite and occasional overnight site-based respite trips for adults aged 21 and older, as well as short-term respite programs for youth aged 14–21 during school holidays and summer, operating 5–10 days annually in Brooklyn and Staten Island with door-to-door transportation.
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Supported Employment for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Provide pre-vocational and employment readiness trainingOffers structured programs including Pathway to Employment and SEMP that provide career planning, job readiness training (e.g., resume building, interviewing, travel training), job coaching, and volunteer-based work experiences to develop employment skills for youth and adults with disabilities.
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Inclusive Social & Recreational Events 1 activity
- Provide recreational and social activities for participantsOffers a range of recreational programs including art, music, picnics, sports, fitness, and special events such as holiday talent shows, gingerbread contests, flea markets, and the annual Beeping Egg Hunt to promote socialization, community engagement, and pride.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$4.83M
Contributions & grants$257K5%
Program service revenue$4.49M93%
Investment income$111K2%
Other revenue$-26K
expenses
Total expenses$4.68M
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$3.23M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.29M
Cash$1.29M
Investments$1.82M
Liabilities$767K
Net assets$3.52M
Liquid reserves8.0 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -1.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOPHIA ROSSOVSKY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 35 | $253K |
board members · 7
- ARTHUR PALEVSKY — TREASURER
- CARLENE BRAITHWAITE — MEMBER-AT-LARGE
- CYNTHIA VANDENBOSCH — SECRETARY
- JOHN-ROSS RIZZO — MEMBER-AT-LARGE
- MOHAMMAD MUSHARAF KHAN — CHAIRPERSON/TREASURER
- REBECCA MCGINNIS — MEMBER-AT-LARGE
- ROBERT J FORLONEY — MEMBER-AT-LARGE
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- Humza Siddique Partner — Day Habilitation Coordinator for the Without Walls program on Staten Island.
- Leslie Mumm Partner — Respite Coordinator for City Access New York's respite programs
- Metropolitan Museum of Art Partner — Partner organization hosting interns through the Career Discovery Project.
- New York Hall of Science Partner — Partner institution in the Career Discovery Project, hosting internships for blind or low-vision high school students.
- New York State Commission for the Blind Partner — Collaborates with CANY on the Career Discovery Project to provide internships for blind or low-vision high school students.
- OPWDD Government — Collaborates with OPWDD on advocacy initiatives and co-publishes materials related to the Americans with Disabilities Act.
- OPWDD Government — Government agency that sponsors all employment programs and subsidizes wages in the Employment Training Program.
- Rocking the Boat Partner — Partner organization where City Access NY places youth interns through the Career Discovery Project.
- Staten Island Business Outreach Center Partner — Participated in the Staten Island Business Outreach Center’s Empowerment Breakfast, an event celebrating community leaders.
- Staten Island Children’s Museum Partner — Partner organization hosting interns through the Career Discovery Project.
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art Partner — Partner institution in the Career Discovery Project, hosting internships for blind or low-vision high school students.
- The Queens Museum of Art Partner — Partner institution in the Career Discovery Project, hosting internships for blind or low-vision high school students.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Integrated Skill Developmentmethodology: cultural-immersionBy using community settings—such as cultural institutions and volunteer sites—as learning environments, we enhance independence and vocational skills because real-world contexts provide authentic opportunities for growth.
- Experiential Learning Through Practicemethodology: experiential learningBy combining classroom instruction with supervised volunteer experiences, we build real-world job readiness because skills are reinforced through hands-on application and feedback.
- Individualized Goal-Driven Programmingmethodology: person-centered programmingBy designing services around personal goals and involving participants and families in planning, we foster ownership and progress because individualized pathways increase motivation and long-term success.
- Person-Centered Adaptation Modelmethodology: person-centered adaptationBy identifying individual barriers and tailoring program content and delivery to personal needs, we improve participation and outcomes for people with disabilities because personalized support increases engagement and effectiveness.