What they reported doing
- #1 primary $10.20MHCBS SUPERVISED IRA: NINE (9) PERMANENT RESIDENCES FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED INDIVIDUALS LOCATED IN COMMUNITIES IN THE EASTERN END OF LONG ISLAND NY 20,967 UNITS OF SERVICE.
- #2 $4.27MHCBS GROUP DAY HABILIATION: DAY PROGRAMS FOR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED CONSUMERS. MULTIPLE LOCATIONS LOCATED ON THE EAST END OF LONG ISLAND, NY 19,383 UNITS OF SERVICE.
What they call their work
What they do
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Residential Support for Developmental Disabilities 3 activities
- Administrative and Financial Support to Affiliate OrganizationsProvides shared administrative and financial services—including Finance, IT, HR, Compliance, Purchasing, Maintenance, and Logistics—to a network of seven disability service organizations across Long Island, enabling cost-effective operations and collective service delivery to over 10,000 individuals.
- Community Habilitation ServicesProvides individualized community habilitation services to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in achieving personal goals such as budgeting, shopping, socialization, volunteering, medical appointment attendance, home maintenance, and household safety; services are offered several hours per week and include participants living independently or with family members.
- Residential Services for Individuals with Developmental DisabilitiesOperates nine to ten supervised residential homes for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities on the East End of Long Island, providing permanent or supported living arrangements.
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Disability Rights Advocacy & Self-Advocacy Empowerment 1 activity
- Advocacy for Full Inclusion and EquityAdvocates for individuals with disabilities by promoting a community centered on full inclusion, equity, and self-advocacy, including through leadership development programs and training.
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Community Art Education Workshops 1 activity
- Creative Arts Partnership ProgramIntroduced and operates a creative arts program in partnership with The Gateway Performing Arts Center of Suffolk County, offering drum classes, theater workshops, and museum-inspired art activities to build life skills and self-expression.
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24/7 Crisis and Warmline Support Services 1 activity
- Crisis Support ServicesProvides 24/7 crisis support services for families of individuals with developmental disabilities in Nassau and Suffolk Counties, including in-home assessments and development of crisis intervention plans.
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Day Habilitation Services 1 activity
- Day Habilitation and Community-Based Day ProgramsOperates three to multiple day programs on Long Island offering structured activities in self-advocacy, culinary arts, health and fitness, horticulture, visual and performing arts, computer training, financial literacy, and socialization for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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Emergency Rental Assistance and Eviction Prevention 1 activity
- ISS Housing Subsidy Program AdministrationAdministers the ISS housing subsidy program to assist individuals with paying rent or mortgage, utilities, and other expenses, including providing Community Habilitation services to support household management and safety for participants.
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Respite Care for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Respite Care ServicesProvides overnight respite care for individuals aged eight and older with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Suffolk and Nassau Counties, offering temporary relief to family caregivers and promoting personal growth during stays.
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Guardianship and Representative Payee Services 1 activity
- Self-Direction Support ServicesProvides self-direction services including Support Brokerage and Fiscal Intermediary services to assist individuals in developing and managing self-directed service budgets, with support in billing, payment processing, fiscal accounting, Medicaid compliance, and administrative functions.
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Intake and Referral Coordination 1 activity
- Service Coordination and ReferralFollows up with individuals seeking services to collect documentation and information for access, and makes referrals to affiliate organizations or external programs for those who cannot be served directly.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| WALTER STOCKTON | CEO/PRESIDENT | 4 | $807K |
| MARY BETH LICHTNEGER | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 4 | $585K |
| LISA MEYER FERTAL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 12 | $536K |
| FRANK LOMBARDI | FORMER COO | 0 | $440K |
| DANUTA PONIATOWSKI | CFO AS OF DEC. 2024 | 4 | $315K |
| JOY O' SHAUGNESSY | ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $273K |
| MICHELLE NARVAEZ | SR DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS | 40 | $154K |
| JOHN HATTAN | DIRECTOR OF RESIDENTIAL | 40 | $152K |
| DIANE LAGOUMIS | DIRECTOR OF F I | 40 | $148K |
| NADINE MONTUORI | RN | 40 | $125K |
| JAMES MARTINSEN | TRUSTEE | 0 | $3K |
- BRIAN BOYLE — TREASURER
- CHRIS MCCANN — VICE CHAIRMAN
- DONNA LODUCA — TRUSTEE
- DR FREDIC WEINBAUM — TRUSTEE
- DR JOSEPH MORRIS — SECRETARY
- GARY BENCIVENGA — TRUSTEE
- HONORABLE PAUL PONTIERI — CHAIRMAN
- JAY I ZUCKERMAN — TRUSTEE
- JOHN AICHER ESQ — TRUSTEE
- JOSHUA D GLEIBER — TRUSTEE
- LEAH-MICHELLE JEFFERSON — TRUSTEE
- LEONARD FEINSTEIN — TRUSTEE
- MICHELE M KNAPP — TRUSTEE
- NELLA HAHN — TRUSTEE
Who they work with
- C.A.S.T. Partner — Volunteer partnership.
- Center for Developmental Disabilities (CDD) Partner — Affiliate organization within the Kinexion network providing services for people with disabilities.
- Day Program Staff Partner — Coordinates with EEDA's Overnight Respite staff during drop-off and pick-up to support smooth transitions for individuals with disabilities.
- East End Arts Partner — Partnership for drum classes and theater workshops.
- Hallock State Park Preserve Partner — Volunteer partnership for park maintenance.
- Head Injury Associates (HIA) Partner — Affiliate organization within the Kinexion network providing services for people with disabilities.
- Heart of the Hamptons Partner — Volunteer partnership.
- Independent Group Home Living (IGHL) Partner — Affiliate organization within the Kinexion network providing services for people with disabilities.
- Island Harvest Partner — Volunteer partnership for food distribution.
- Jim Lennon Partner — Contributed to the support of the America 250 building banner.
- Kinexion Network — EEDA representatives serve on the Kinexion Board of Directors.
- Kinexion Network Network — Member of the Kinexion Network and makes referrals to its affiliates.
- Kinexion Network Network — Proud affiliate of the Kinexion Network.
- Kinexion and Affiliates Network — East End Disability Associates operates under the Kinexion and Affiliates network.
- Long Island Lending a Helping Hand Partner — Volunteer partnership for creating care packages.
- Maryhaven Partner — Affiliate organization within the Kinexion network providing services for people with disabilities.
- Max Moran Partner — Longtime supporter who donated original artwork and allows EEDA to sell prints, with all profits supporting the organization.
- Medicaid Government — Funding source for EEDA's services, supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- NYS OCF Government — State oversight and funding agency for EEDA programs.
- New Interdisciplinary School (NIS) Partner — Affiliate organization within the Kinexion network providing services for people with disabilities.
- OPWDD Government — Primary oversight and funding agency for EEDA's services, including housing subsidies and program support.
- OPWDD Government — Provides the housing subsidy used in EEDA's Individualized Support Services (ISS) program.
- Office for People with Developmental Disabilities Government — Collaborates with EEDA to create residential homes for people with developmental disabilities.
- Parrish Art Museum Partner — Partnership for touring exhibits and creating art inspired by museum visits.
- Riverhead Chamber of Commerce Partner — Supported the America 250 building banner and local celebration initiatives.
- Social Security Government — Funding source supporting individuals served by EEDA.
- The Association for Technology Dependent Children ("Angela’s House") Partner — Affiliate organization within the Kinexion network providing services for people with disabilities.
- The Dooner-Rockwell Charitable Trust Funder — Provided financial support for the America 250 building banner.
- The Gateway Performing Arts Center of Suffolk County Partner — Partner organization with which EEDA established a partnership through its Creative Arts Program.
- Town of Riverhead Partner — Supported the America 250 building banner and celebration efforts.
How they approach the work
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- Experiential Learning in Real-World Contextsmethodology: experiential_learningBy embedding skill development in daily community activities, nature-based responsibilities, and creative arts, the organization builds life and social skills because hands-on, contextual learning deepens retention and self-expression.
- Integrated Network Model for Lifelong Supportmethodology: networked_continuum_of_careBy coordinating a network of affiliated agencies and centralizing administrative functions, the organization enables cost savings and resource reallocation to person-centered services, sustaining a continuum of lifelong supports because shared infrastructure enhances efficiency and service focus.
- Person-Centered Planning with Family Collaborationmethodology: person-centered_planningBy developing individualized support plans in partnership with individuals and their families, the organization ensures services reflect personal goals and unique needs, improving quality of life because collaborative planning strengthens relevance and ownership of care.
- Self-Directed Support Modelmethodology: self-directionBy enabling individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to direct their own care, choose providers, and manage personalized service budgets, the organization increases autonomy and engagement because control over supports leads to more meaningful and effective outcomes.