What they reported doing
- #1 primary $14.71MCONSUMER-DIRECTED PERSONAL SERVICES IS A FACILITATED CONSUMER-DIRECTED HOME BASED PERSONAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. ACCESSCNY IS THE FISCAL INTERMEDIARY AND EMPLOYER OF RECORD. PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES SUPERVISE THEIR OWN PERSONAL ASSISTANTS. SERVICES CAN BE PROVIDED IN THE LANGUAGE OF THE PARTICIPANT'S CHOICE.
- #2 $4.38MMENTAL HEALTH RESIDENTIAL PROVIDES OMH CERTIFIED HOUSING IN COMMUNITY RESIDENCE AND APARTMENT SETTINGS.
What they call their work
What they do
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Specialized Therapy for Children with Disabilities 3 activities
- Physical Therapy for ChildrenDelivers individualized physical therapy services for children, including evaluation, customized treatment planning, one-on-one therapy sessions, and recommendations for home exercise programs and no-cost adaptive equipment through the TRAID Center.
- Sensory Integration TherapyProvides one-on-one sensory integration therapy for children with personalized treatment plans to reduce sensory discomfort, including one-time sensory evaluations and development of sensory diets with activity and equipment recommendations, and offers training to families and caregivers.
- Speech and Augmentative Communication TherapyProvides speech therapy services focused on improving sound production and vocal use, and recommends augmentative communication devices for long-term participants through individualized plans.
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Autism and Neurodiversity Family Support Services 2 activities
- Behavioral Support and Respite FundingProvides up to 100 hours of professional behavioral support for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in family and school settings, and reimburses families for respite services, YMCA memberships, recreational camps, and transport or adaptive recreational equipment.
- Family and Community Support ServicesConnects families of children with autism and developmental disabilities to support networks, groups, play groups, and social outings in partnership with FEAT of CNY, and supports children’s participation in summer camps and recreational activities through partnerships with YMCA, Jewish Community Center, and CNY ASA.
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Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy Services 1 activity
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy for AutismProvides ABA therapy to children with Autism Spectrum Disorder to improve communication, reduce harmful behaviors, and support academic success, delivered one-on-one in home, school, therapy, or community settings with a minimum of 15 hours per week, and based on individualized treatment plans.
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Residential Support for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Community Habilitation and Psychosocial RehabilitationOffers Community Habilitation services for children with autism, including one-on-one work with a Youth Specialist on daily living skills, planned respite, behavioral support, and reimbursements for goods and services; also delivers psychosocial rehabilitation for children with mental health diagnoses using hands-on tasks and one-on-one staff support to achieve personal goals.
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Community-Based Educational Programming 1 activity
- Community-Based Functional Life Skills InstructionProvides community-based instruction in functional life skills such as cooking, healthy eating, and socialization for children, supporting development of independence through hands-on learning.
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Consumer-Directed Personal Care Administration 1 activity
- Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP)Supports Medicaid-eligible individuals with disabilities or chronic illness to hire and supervise their own personal assistants, with services delivered in the participant's preferred language and coordinated through in-person or phone-based assistance at the Syracuse office during business hours.
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Outpatient Mental Health Clinic Services 1 activity
- Counseling ServicesProvides individual and group counseling using a biopsychosocial framework, delivered by master-level social workers in collaboration with participants, families, and interdisciplinary teams to help process feelings and achieve personal goals.
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Child Welfare Professional Training & Capacity Building 1 activity
- Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) ProgramOperates the Onondaga CASA program, which trains and assigns community volunteers to serve as Court Appointed Special Advocates for neglected and abused foster children, facilitating communication with parents, providers, and counselors while advocating for the child’s best interests.
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Home Accessibility Modifications 1 activity
- Environmental Modifications (E-Mods)Provides environmental modifications such as ramp construction, grab bar installation, and bathroom and kitchen adaptations to improve accessibility and safety, with project oversight including contractor coordination, cost estimates, and implementation monitoring, and offers professional advice on accessibility improvements.
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Residential Care for At-Risk Youth 1 activity
- Intensive Children’s Respite Care (Crystal House)Operates an intensive respite home for children ages 5–17 with high behavioral needs, serving up to 4 children at a time with site-based support and temporary relief for families.
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Special Education Support Services 1 activity
- Occupational Therapy for ChildrenProvides one-on-one occupational therapy services for children, including individualized treatment plans based on evaluation, regularly scheduled sessions, and recommendations for adaptive equipment often provided at no cost through the TRAID Center.
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Supportive Housing for Mental Illness 1 activity
- Residential and Supported Housing ServicesProvides OMH-certified residential housing for individuals with mental health needs in community and apartment settings, and offers one-time transition funds and monthly rent subsidies to support adults with developmental disabilities in securing independent housing.
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Brain Injury Support & Rehabilitation 1 activity
- Support for Adults with Acquired Brain InjuriesProvides practical support and situational counseling to adults with acquired brain injuries to enable participation in the David Clark Learning Center and promote community independence.
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Supported Employment for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Supported Employment ServicesProvides employment support to individuals with developmental disabilities and/or mental health diagnoses, assisting them in finding and maintaining jobs since 1986.
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Durable Medical Equipment Loan Programs 1 activity
- TRAID Center Assistive Technology ServicesOperates a no-cost assistive technology lending library that provides short-term loans of durable medical equipment such as wheelchairs and walkers, conducts device demonstrations and trainings, and offers information, referral services, and public awareness activities.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAUL JOSLYN | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $238K |
| SAMANTHA MULDOON | CFO | 40 | $158K |
| SUSAN SCHULTZ | COO | 40 | $146K |
| BRITTANY HALLIGAN | VICE PRESIDENT, DDABI | 40 | $132K |
| ADAM D SOPER | VICE PRESIDENT, IT & DATA | 40 | $117K |
| TIMOTHY PETHYBRIDGE | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 40 | $116K |
| AMY L EELLS | CHIEF INNOVATION OFFICER | 40 | $112K |
| MEGHAN FOUNTAIN | CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCE OFFICER | 40 | $110K |
- BOBBIERRE HEARD — DIRECTOR
- DEBRA FENOCCHI — DIRECTOR
- ELAINE WALTER — DIRECTOR
- GREGORY ROGERS — PRESIDENT
- JAMES REYNOLDS — DIRECTOR
- JOHN GAAL — 2ND VICE PRESIDENT
- JULIA FRAWLEY — DIRECTOR
- KAREN HOVEY — DIRECTOR
- KIMBERLY SADOWSKI — TREASURER
- L J FREITAG — DIRECTOR
- LINDSAY MCCLUNG — 1ST VICE PRESIDENT
- MARGARET TURK — DIRECTOR
- MARTIN CLARK — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL WIRTHEIM — DIRECTOR
- NICOLAS DIAZ — DIRECTOR
- PAULA POSSENTI-PEREZ — DIRECTOR
- TYSHA MARTIN — SECRETARY
Who they work with
- ASHA Partner — Links to ASHA's public resources on augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) for client education.
- Behavior Analyst Certification Board Partner — Referenced as a resource for information on behavior analysis and ABA therapy.
- CNY ASA Partner — Community partner for summer recreation programs for children with disabilities.
- FEAT of CNY Partner — Partnership to provide behavioral support, parent networks, and social activities for families of children with autism and developmental disabilities.
- Family Court Government — Appoints CASA volunteers to advocate for foster children in Family Court proceedings.
- Jewish Community Center Partner — Community partner for summer recreation programs for children with disabilities.
- OPWDD Government — Refers approved environmental modification projects to AccessCNY for individuals enrolled in its home and community-based services waiver.
- Office of Mental Health (OMH) Government — Provides OMH-certified housing services in compliance with state mental health standards.
- Onondaga CASA Partner — Merged with AccessCNY in 2019, expanding its service offerings.
- Onondaga County Integrated Mental Health Services System of Care Partner — Collaborates to deliver the Systems of Care program for children and young adults with mental health and developmental needs.
- Public Partnerships LLC (PPL) Partner — Statewide fiscal intermediary partner that processes payments and supports administration of the CDPAP program.
- TRAID Center Partner — Collaborates to provide no-cost adaptive equipment and support services for children receiving physical therapy.
- TRAID Center Partner — Collaborates with AccessCNY to provide adaptive equipment at no cost to clients receiving occupational therapy.
- TRAID Center Partner — Collaborates with the TRAID Center to provide adaptive equipment at no cost to therapy participants.
- Upstate Children’s Hospital Partner — Provides coordinated care for children discharged from the Biobehavioral Health Unit, including outpatient support during respite stay.
- YMCA Partner — Community partner for respite services, recreational camps, and summer recreation programs for children with disabilities.
How they approach the work
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- Consumer-Directed Care Modelmethodology: consumer-directed careBy enabling individuals with disabilities to hire and manage their own personal assistants, we promote autonomy and self-direction in care, leading to more responsive and higher-quality support because individuals have direct control over who assists them and how services are delivered.
- Family-Centered and Caregiver-Integrated Supportmethodology: family-centered_careBy involving families and caregivers in treatment planning and training them in therapeutic strategies, we extend the impact of clinical interventions into daily life, ensuring continuity of care and better long-term outcomes because support is reinforced across settings.
- Individualized, Goal-Driven Treatment Planningmethodology: individualized treatment planningBy developing personalized, evolving treatment plans based on ongoing assessment and skill progression, we produce better developmental and therapeutic outcomes because interventions are continuously aligned with each individual's unique needs and capabilities.
- Integrated Systems of Caremethodology: systems_of_careBy coordinating mental health and developmental services through a community-based system of care, we improve outcomes for youth with co-occurring conditions because integrated support reduces fragmentation and increases accessibility.
- Stable Adult Presence for Foster Youthmethodology: stable_adult_presenceBy providing a consistent, reliable adult relationship for foster children lacking stable parental figures, we improve developmental and emotional outcomes because continuity of support fosters security, trust, and resilience.