named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Education Initiative
Offers tutoring and workshops to help constituents manage public benefits, build financial stability, and access workforce opportunities.
Housing Transition Support
Assists individuals moving from nursing homes to independent apartments with moving services and housing setup.
NHTD Waiver Services
Provides Home and Community Based Services to help individuals with disabilities and seniors transition from nursing homes to community living or avoid institutionalization through personalized service planning and support coordination.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Residential Support for Developmental Disabilities 2 activities
- Alternative to institutionalization for young disabled personsOffers community-based housing and support services as an alternative to institutionalization for young disabled individuals, enabling independent living in integrated settings.
- Supportive housing for physically disabled adultsProvides supportive housing with 24-hour staff availability for physically disabled adults aged 22–64, including ADA-accessible apartments equipped with barrier-free bathrooms, modern kitchens, emergency call systems, and high-speed Internet. Rent, personal care, medical reminders, transportation coordination, housekeeping, and laundry are provided through a single monthly fee.
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Comprehensive Care Management Services 2 activities
- Comprehensive supportive services for residentsProvides a range of on-site supportive services including occupational therapy, assistive technology, activities of daily living (ADL) support, physical therapy, psychiatric support, education, vocational training, leisure programs, and substance abuse programs for pain medication addiction.
- NHTD Waiver services and community integrationOperates as a New York State Department of Health-certified provider of NHTD Waiver services, offering service coordination to develop person-centered plans, environmental home modifications, independent living skills training, and community transitional support for individuals moving from institutional to community settings. Includes financial and logistical assistance for relocation from inadequate or unsafe housing.
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Website Accessibility Implementation 1 activity
- Accessible website designMaintains a website with accessibility features including compatibility with screen readers, full keyboard navigation, color-independent information presentation, and accessible video content.
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Adaptive Equipment Provision 1 activity
- International equipment and scholarship programProvides mobility equipment and scholarships to individuals with motor disabilities in disadvantaged communities across eight countries.
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Brain Injury Support & Rehabilitation 1 activity
- Mentoring and counseling for youth with spinal cord injuriesProvides mentoring and counseling services for young individuals with spinal cord injuries at Mt. Sinai Hospital and Beth Abraham Nursing Home, offering psychosocial support and promoting community reintegration.
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Public Benefits Navigation and Enrollment 1 activity
- Public benefits and financial stability assistanceOffers community-based education, workshops, and one-on-one guidance to help individuals with disabilities and seniors navigate public benefits including Medicaid, Medicare, SSI, SSDI, food assistance, housing supports, and transportation resources, with the goal of building financial stability.
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Neurological Disability Support & Advocacy 1 activity
- Research on wheelchair-related injuriesConducted analysis of National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS) data from 1991 to 2003 to estimate national trends and characteristics of wheelchair-related injuries by age group, contributing to injury prevention understanding.
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Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
- Volunteer-based support servicesDelivers tutoring, moving services, grant writing, marketing and outreach, and architectural and interior design through volunteer contributions as part of its programs.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$3K
Contributions & grants$3K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$24K
Program expenses65%
Admin / overhead35%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$606K
Cash$267K
Investments$0
Liabilities$572K
Net assets$34K
Liquid reserves132.8 mo
7 years on record · 2019–2025 · YoY revenue -97.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
board members · 1
- MARGARET MARK — Treasurer
relationships · 8
Who they work with
- Beth Abraham Nursing Home Partner — Provides mentoring, counseling, and support services for young individuals with spinal cord injuries at Beth Abraham Nursing Home.
- Corporate Programs department Partner — Handles corporate partnerships for product donations, financial support, and volunteer mobilization.
- Hudson Link for Higher Education in Prison Network — One of the founding members of Hudson Link for Higher Education in Prison during the tenure of a Wheels of Progress board member.
- Mt. Sinai Hospital Partner — Collaborates with Mt. Sinai Hospital to provide mentoring and counseling services for individuals with spinal cord injuries.
- New York State Department of Health Government — Certifies Wheels of Progress to provide NHTD Waiver services.
- Shepherd Center Partner — Rehabilitation center where Piscopo received treatment and met individuals who inspired the founding of Wheels of Happiness.
- The Coca-Cola Company Network — Former employer where Piscopo led disability inclusion initiatives and built organizational support for people with disabilities.
- United Spinal Association Partner — Collaborates with United Spinal through advocacy events and organizational support.
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.
- Community-Based Deinstitutionalization Modelmethodology: deinstitutionalizationBy providing community-based alternatives to institutional care—through home and community-based services and relationship-building—the organization enables individuals with disabilities to achieve greater independence and civic participation, because removing institutional dependency fosters self-determination and social inclusion.
- Peer Support and Person-Centered Empowermentmethodology: peer_support and empowermentBy equipping individuals with knowledge, tools, training, and peer support within a person-centered planning framework, the organization enhances independence and civic participation because lived-experience mentorship and individual agency jointly strengthen self-advocacy and long-term outcomes.
- Supportive Housing with Integrated Servicesmethodology: supportive_housingBy combining ADA-accessible, apartment-style housing with integrated personal care and support services, the organization promotes independent living for physically disabled adults because physical accessibility and on-site support reduce barriers to autonomy and community integration.