named programs · 8 · from sources
What they call their work
CVI Janitorial Services
Professional cleaning service that provides employment opportunities for people with disabilities while serving commercial clients in Clinton County.
Champlain Valley Industries (CVI)
Offers prevocational services and structured work environments including packaging, assembly, and mobile labor crews; supports transition to community employment while generating earned revenue.
Day Habilitation
Provides structured activities in natural or agency settings to promote skill development, independence, inclusion, and self-esteem for children and adults with developmental disabilities.
Free Standing Respite
Offers temporary relief for caregivers of individuals with developmental disabilities through weekend respite programs filled with activities.
Medicaid Service Coordination
Assists individuals and families in accessing services, preventing fraud, and ensuring compliance with Medicaid requirements and state regulations.
Residential Services
Provides 24-hour supervised living in 22 homes across Clinton County for 127 individuals with developmental disabilities, focusing on daily living skills, community integration, and independence.
Self Directed Services (SDS)
Empowers individuals with disabilities to design and manage their own service plans using individualized budgets and hire personal support staff.
Workforce Network
Facilitates competitive employment in integrated settings for individuals with disabilities through job coaching, job development, and natural supports; includes Pathway to Employment and Employment Training Program (ETP).
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Residential Support for Developmental Disabilities 3 activities
- Acquires and leases real property and equipment for disability rehabilitation nonprofitsAcquires, mortgages, and leases real property and equipment to nonprofit organizations that provide rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities.
- Delivers one-on-one community habilitation servicesProvides individualized, person-centered community habilitation services to children and adults with developmental disabilities to build life skills and foster independence through tailored support.
- Operates residential housing for individuals with developmental disabilitiesManages 22 residential homes in Clinton County that provide supervised living experiences for 127 individuals aged 26 to 92, supporting personal care, household management, money skills, and socialization to promote independent living.
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Supported Employment for Developmental Disabilities 3 activities
- Facilitates competitive, integrated employment for people with disabilitiesSupports individuals with developmental disabilities in obtaining, maintaining, and advancing in competitive community employment through person-centered planning, job readiness training, internships leading to permanent jobs, and ongoing support services.
- Operates vocational and prevocational work programs for individuals with disabilitiesRuns Champlain Valley Industries and other structured work programs that provide prevocational training in industrial settings, focusing on task completion, quality control, workplace safety, and productivity to prepare individuals for community employment.
- Provides janitorial services employing individuals with disabilitiesOperates CVI Janitorial Services, a commercial cleaning program that provides green cleaning using environmentally friendly products for government, medical, educational, and border facilities in Clinton County, while creating employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
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Respite Care for Developmental Disabilities 2 activities
- Provides respite care services for individuals with developmental disabilitiesOperates two respite homes in Plattsburgh offering supervised weekend stays for up to 12 overnight guests, providing recreational and social activities while giving caregivers relief; also offers hourly respite and respite retreat groups for community outings.
- Provides transportation and ancillary therapeutic servicesOffers transportation to and from programs across Clinton County and delivers ancillary services including speech, physical, and occupational therapy, nursing care, and skill-building interventions as part of comprehensive support.
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Self-Directed Disability Support Services 1 activity
- Acts as fiscal intermediary and administrator for Self Directed Services (SDS)Enables individuals with developmental disabilities to manage their own service plans and budgets through the Self Directed Services Program, including acting as fiscal agent and providing orientation and refresher training for SDS staff.
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Healthcare Compliance and Ethics Programs 1 activity
- Conducts corporate compliance and ethics oversightOperates a corporate compliance program that includes audits, reporting mechanisms, non-retaliation policies, and program reviews to ensure ethical conduct and adherence to federal and state regulations across all staff, board members, and volunteers.
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Day Habilitation Services 1 activity
- Provides day habilitation services for individuals with developmental disabilitiesOffers structured day habilitation programs based on Individualized Service Plans, including fixed-site services during weekday business hours and community-based supplemental services during evenings and weekends to promote independence, inclusion, and skill development.
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Medical Records Access & Privacy Compliance 1 activity
- Provides health information privacy and access rightsSupplies electronic or paper copies of medical records and privacy notices upon request within 30 days, provides annual accounting of health information disclosures, and accommodates confidential communication preferences in compliance with privacy regulations.
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Developmental Disability Service Coordination 1 activity
- Provides service coordination and care planning for individuals with developmental disabilitiesOffers Medicaid service coordination, plan of care support, family reimbursement services, and assistance connecting individuals and families to needed supports and resources.
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Volunteer and Professional Training Programs 1 activity
- Provides staff training and professional developmentDelivers approximately 100 hours of paid initial and ongoing training for residential and respite staff, along with orientation and refresher programs for Self Directed Services staff, to ensure quality service delivery and workforce development.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$598K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$479K80%
Investment income$122K20%
Other revenue$-3K
expenses
Total expenses$769K
Program expenses98%
Admin / overhead2%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$4.85M
Cash$102K
Investments$-242K
Liabilities$3.30M
Net assets$1.55M
Liquid reserves-2.2 mo
2 years on record · 2023–2024 · YoY revenue -45.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBIN PIERCE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 2 | $231K |
| JEREMY RESSING | CFO | 2 | $147K |
board members · 7
- DR JAMES ASHE — SECRETARY
- GILBERT DUKEN — BOARD MEMBER
- JILL ABDALLAH — PRESIDENT
- KAREN HULBERT — BOARD MEMBER
- MERRILEE HAMLIN — VICE PRESIDENT
- RAY GUYDOSH — TREASURER
- ROBERT FRENYEA — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 31
Who they work with
- ACCES Government — Uses ACCES eligibility criteria to determine qualification for Supported Employment services.
- ACCES-VR Government — Referral partner for individuals seeking services through the Workforce Network program.
- ARC OF THE US Network — Member of a national network supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Canusa Partner — Business supported through subcontracting and labor services
- Champlain Valley Industries Partner — Co-located partner organization providing space for group day habilitation services.
- Champlain Valley Industries Partner — Subsidiary or affiliated program providing structured work and janitorial services for individuals with disabilities.
- Clinton County Advocacy & Resource Center Government — Fiscal intermediary for the Self Directed Services (SDS) Program.
- Georgia Pacific Partner — Business supported through subcontracting and labor services
- Global Sugar Art Partner — Business supported through subcontracting and labor services
- Green Mountain Imports Partner — Business supported through subcontracting and labor services
- Mold Rite Partner — Business supported through subcontracting and labor services
- Monaghan Medical Partner — Business supported through subcontracting and labor services
- NYSARC, INC. Partner — Partner organization collaborating on disability services and employment programs.
- NYSARC, Inc. Network — Chapter member of NYSARC, Inc., a state-level advocacy organization for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- NYSID Network — Member of NYSID - NY’s Preferred Source for disability employment services
- NYSID Partner — Partner organization in providing employment and custodial services for people with disabilities.
- Not-for-profit corporations providing rehabilitation services for the disabled Partner — Leases real property and equipment to nonprofit corporations operating or planning to operate rehabilitation facilities for the disabled.
- OPWDD Government — Contact point for enrollment in the Pathway to Employment program for individuals in the Home and Community Based Waiver (HCBS).
- OPWDD Government — Eligibility for services is based on definition of developmental disability by OPWDD, indicating affiliation with the New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities.
- OPWDD Government — Follows eligibility criteria defined by OPWDD for residential placement.
- OPWDD Government — Provides respite services to individuals determined eligible for OPWDD services.
- OPWDD Government — Uses OPWDD's definition of developmental disability to determine eligibility for services.
- Rideau Recognition Partner — Business supported through subcontracting and labor services
- SOURCE AMERICA Partner — Partner organization supporting employment initiatives for people with disabilities.
- Schluter Systems Partner — Business supported through subcontracting and labor services
- Source America Network — Member of Source America network supporting employment for people with disabilities
- Swarovski Partner — Business supported through subcontracting and labor services
- The Arc Network — Associated with The Arc, a national organization advocating for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- The Arc of the United States Network — Participates in The Arc of the United States Car Donation Program to support its services.
- U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights Government — Accepts complaints from individuals who believe their privacy rights have been violated and enforces federal privacy law compliance.
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strategies · 3
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.
- Employment Integration Model with Natural Supportsmethodology: employment_integration_with_natural_supportsBy employing people with disabilities in professional service roles and cultivating natural supports from coworkers, we promote long-term job retention and social integration because real-work environments with peer relationships foster dignity and belonging.
- Person-Centered Planning for Skill Development and Employmentmethodology: person_centered_planningBy using person-centered planning to align habilitation and employment services with individual goals, we enhance skill development, independence, and social integration because services that reflect personal aspirations are more effective and sustainable.
- Self-Directed Services Modelmethodology: self_directed_servicesBy allowing individuals with disabilities to control the design and management of their service plans, we promote autonomy, personalized care, and community inclusion because individual empowerment leads to higher engagement and better alignment with personal goals.