irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $17.73MDAY SERVICES:OVER 482 MEN AND WOMEN TURNED TO ACLD FOR DAY SERVICES IN 2024. ACLD PROGRAMS SUCH AS CHOICES, BRIDGES, OASIS DAY HABILITATION, B.L.U.E., AND PROGRAM WITHOUT WALLS ARE DESIGNED TO PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE AND PRODUCTIVITY THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN MEANINGFUL ACTIVITIES. A WIDE RANGE OF VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCES AND SITE-BASED ACTIVITIES ARE AVAILABLE TO FOSTER COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS. CLINICAL SUPPORT IN AREAS OF NURSING AND PSYCHOLOGY IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON-SITE AT THESE PROGRAMS ON A DAILY BASIS. SEVEN HUB SITES ARE SITUATED IN LOCAL COMMUNITY NEIGHBORHOODS. IN ADDITION, THE GOLDEN OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF THOSE WITH DISABILITIES AS THEY AGE, WHILE THE CONNECTIONS PROGRAM TARGETS PEOPLE ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM OR WHO HAVE SIMILAR STRENGTHS AND CHALLENGES. B.L.U.E. (BALANCED, LIVING, UNLIMITED, EXPLORATION) IS AN INNOVATIVE, TECHNOLOGY-PROGRESSIVE, COMMUNITY-BASED DAY PROGRAM DESIGNED FOR ADULTS ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM. IN ALL, DAY SERVICES ARE OFFERED AT NINE LOCATIONS IN NASSAU AND SUFFOLK COUNTIES. ACLD ALSO OPERATES A SUPPLEMENTAL GROUP DAY HABILITATION PROGRAM CALLED STRIVE. IT IS AVAILABLE ON WEEKENDS TO 25 ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES LIVING AT HOME OR IN FAMILY CARE. STRIVE OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE TO VOLUNTEER, PARTICIPATE IN RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND SOCIALIZE. ACLD PROVIDES TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THE STRIVE PROGRAM.
- #2 $14.82MCHILDREN'S SERVICES:THE ALAN AND ELLEN SPIEGEL CHILDREN'S CENTER OFFERED FULL-DAY CLASSES FOR 72 PRESCHOOLERS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN 8:1:2 OR 10:1:2 CLASS RATIOS IN 2024. IT IS ALSO HOME TO A SUMMER CAMP FOR SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES, OPERATED IN CONJUNCTION WITH GREAT SOUTH BAY YMCA WITH THE SUPPORT OF A GRANT FROM OPWDD.THE KRAMER LEARNING CENTER PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE DIAGNOSTIC, EDUCATIONAL AND THERAPEUTIC SERVICES TO PRESCHOOLERS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THE PROGRAM OFFERED AT THIS SITE INCLUDED FULL-DAY CLASSES FOR 114 PRESCHOOLERS EITHER IN AN 8:1:2 OR A 10:1:2 CLASS RATIO IN 2024. THIS SITE ALSO OFFERS EVALUATION AND CLINICAL SERVICES (SPEECH, PHYSICAL AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIES) TO CHILDREN ENROLLED IN OUR PRESCHOOL CLASSES, AS WELL AS ITINERANT RELATED CLINICAL SERVICES TO PRESCHOOL CHILDREN.ACLD OPERATES TWO FULL DAY, SELF-CONTAINED 12:1:2 CLASS RATIO AT THE BAY SHORE UPK CENTER, IN ADDITION TO PROVISION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION ITINERANT SERVICES (SEIS) AND RELATED CLINICAL SERVICES. THESE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE BAY SHORE SCHOOL DISTRICT.
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
B.L.U.E. (Balanced, Living, Unlimited, Exploration)
Technology-progressive, community-based day program specifically designed for adults on the autism spectrum.
Children's Services
Full-day preschool classes and clinical services for children with developmental disabilities at the Alan and Ellen Spiegel Children's Center and Kramer Learning Center, including summer camp in partnership with Great South Bay YMCA.
Connections
Program targeting individuals on the autism spectrum or with similar strengths and challenges.
Day Services
Community-based day programs including Choices, Bridges, Oasis, Program Without Walls, B.L.U.E., Golden Opportunities, and Connections, serving over 480 adults annually with developmental disabilities across nine locations in Nassau and Suffolk Counties.
Golden Opportunities
Program addressing the needs of adults with developmental disabilities as they age.
STRIVE
Supplemental group day habilitation program available on weekends for 25 adults with developmental disabilities living at home or in family care, offering volunteer opportunities, recreation, and socialization.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Textile Waste Diversion and Reuse 1 activity
- Clothing and textile collection drivesHosted an Earth Day clothing drive that collected over 1,000 pounds of clothing and textiles for RewearAble, supporting environmental sustainability and reuse initiatives.
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Day Habilitation Services 1 activity
- Day services for adults with developmental disabilitiesProvides day habilitation and community-based activities to over 482 adults with developmental disabilities through programs including Choices, Bridges, Oasis Day Habilitation, B.L.U.E., and Program Without Walls. Services promote independence and include on-site clinical support and transportation; operated at nine locations across Nassau and Suffolk Counties in 2024, including the STRIVE weekend program for 25 adults.
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Charity Golf Tournament Fundraiser 1 activity
- Fundraising for organizational supportFunds and raises money exclusively for Adults and Children with Learning and Developmental Disabilities Inc. through events such as an annual golf outing that raised $171,000.
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Inclusive Social & Recreational Events 1 activity
- Inclusion and community eventsOrganizes events that foster inclusion, appreciation, and community engagement for individuals served by the agency and their families.
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Residential Support for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Residential and family support servicesProvides lifelong residential services and family support for individuals with learning and developmental disabilities, ensuring continuity of care and personalized assistance.
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Special Education Preschool Programs 1 activity
- Special education preschool servicesOperates full-day special education preschool programs for children with learning and developmental disabilities, serving 72 students at the Alan and Ellen Spiegel Children’s Center and 114 at the Kramer Learning Center in 2024. Programs feature low student-staff ratios, speech, physical, and occupational therapies, summer camp partnerships, and self-contained classes at Bay Shore UPK Center with itinerant services.
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Professional Job Board & Career Placement Services 1 activity
- Staff recruitment and workforce developmentHosts open house recruitment and walk-in interview events to hire staff for direct support and professional roles, while also providing opportunities for employee growth and meaningful work within the agency.
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Supported Employment for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Vocational training and employment supportOffers vocational programming that supports individuals with developmental disabilities in securing and maintaining long-term employment within the organization, including structured training and job placement services.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$113.05M
Contributions & grants$2.20M2%
Program service revenue$107.89M95%
Investment income$1.67M1%
Other revenue$1.29M
expenses
Total expenses$113.08M
Program expenses93%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$90.36M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$103.67M
Cash$5.58M
Investments$8.20M
Liabilities$70.63M
Net assets$33.04M
Liquid reserves1.5 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +10.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 9
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| ROBERT J CIATTO | PRESIDENT/CEO | 35 | $538K |
| KIM LEONARD | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 35 | $267K |
| ANNE MARIE SIME | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER | 35 | $233K |
| GERARD F DIMURO | CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER | 35 | $229K |
| JOEL SANTANA | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER | 35 | $221K |
| STACEY RATNER | PRINCIPAL | 35 | $182K |
| RICHARD CHARLES VAN DYKE | DIRECTOR, BUSINESS OPERATIONS | 35 | $168K |
| ROSEANNE TAST | IEP COORDINATOR | 35 | $166K |
| LIDLEY PIERRE | DSP | 40 | $162K |
board members · 16
- DAVID LEVER — BOARD MEMBER
- DONALD MITZNER — BOARD MEMBER
- DORIS SHAW — BOARD MEMBER
- DR ANNE EMMERSON — BOARD MEMBER
- EDWARD MURPHY — TREASURER
- ELLEN ALEXANDER — BOARD MEMBER
- ELLEN SPIEGEL — BOARD MEMBER
- EMILY KREBS — BOARD MEMBER
- ERNEST GONZALEZ — BOARD MEMBER
- GAIL HAMLIN — BOARD MEMBER
- HONORABLE NORMAN ST GEORGE — BOARD MEMBER
- JEFFREY TAYLOR — BOARD MEMBER
- JOSEPH J ORTEGO — CHAIR
- KEITH BRADY — BOARD MEMBER
- MEGAN GARDNER — BOARD MEMBER
- MERYL JACKELOW — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- ACLD Foundation Network — Supports ACLD's mission; Jamie Engel serves as President of the ACLD Foundation.
- Adults and Children with Learning and Developmental Disabilities Inc Partner — Primary beneficiary organization for which the ACLD Foundation raises funds
- Bay Shore School District Partner — Partnership to provide special education itinerant services and related clinical services at Bay Shore UPK Center.
- Great South Bay YMCA Partner — Co-operations a summer camp for school-age children with disabilities.
- Lila Blum Government — First Executive Director of ACLD and instrumental in forming early advisory relationships.
- Lila Blum Partner — First Executive Director of ACLD who initiated a long-term professional relationship with Singfield.
- New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities Government — Provides grant support for summer camp programming.
- RewearAble Partner — Partnered with RewearAble on an Earth Day clothing drive to collect used clothing and textiles.
- Singfield Partner — Longtime professional advisor and board member with a six-decade relationship with ACLD.
- Spiegel Children’s Center Partner — Collaborative site where staff from ACLD Children’s Services and Spiegel Children’s Center jointly support students and classrooms.
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.
- Family-Centered and Community-Based Integrationmethodology: community-integrationBy supporting both individuals and their families and offering community-based programs—including volunteerism, technology-progressive activities, and small-setting habilitation—the organization fosters independence and social inclusion, because integrated, low-intensity environments promote skill generalization and belonging.
- Person-Centered Planning for an Enviable Lifemethodology: person-centered_planningBy centering individual preferences and goals in service design, the organization supports individuals with developmental disabilities to live what they define as an enviable life, because autonomy and personal agency lead to greater engagement and well-being.
- Supported Employment and Vocational Integrationmethodology: supported_employmentBy providing structured vocational programming and supported employment opportunities, the organization helps individuals with learning and developmental disabilities achieve long-term, meaningful employment, because tailored job support increases workforce entry and retention.