What they reported doing
- #1 primary $12.60MUNISTEL IS A PREFERRED SOURCE PROVIDER THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE ABILITY ONE PROGRAM AND SOURCE AMERICA. CUSTOMERS RELY ON OUR EXPERTISE IN PACKAGING, CONSOLIDATION, ASSEMBLY AND WAREHOUSING TO GET THEIR PROJECTS COMPLETED. OUR HIGHLY SKILLED AND DEDICATED TEAM PROVIDES QUALITY PRODUCTS AND SERVICES TO THOSE WE SERVE AND OFFERS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND VETERANS. OUR SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT (SEMP) PROVIDE PRE-EMPLOYMENT TRANSITION, EMPLOYMENT PREPARATION, JOB PLACEMENT AND SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT SERVICES TO ASSIST SOMEONE IN OBTAINING AND MAINTAINING COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT. 90 PEOPLE WERE SERVED.
- #2 $8.85MCDS MONARCH HAS FOUR SATELLITE LOCATIONS IN EASTERN MONROE COUNTY THAT OFFER COMPREHENSIVE DAY HABILITATION SERVICES TO PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THESE SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE AND HELP PARTICIPANTS DEVELOP LIFE SKILLS AND ENJOY SOME RECREATIONAL TIME. EACH LOCATION IS PROPERLY STAFFED TO CREATE A MORE PERSONAL SETTING WITH INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT. CREATIVE OPPORTUNITIES ALLOW PEOPLE TO EXPRESS THEMSELVES AND GROW THROUGH A VARIETY OF THERAPEUTIC AND COMMUNITY BASED ACTIVITIES. OUR WITHOUT WALLS (WOW) OPPORTUNITY PICKS UP AND DROPS OFF ITS PARTICIPANTS RIGHT AT HOME AND GIVES INDIVIDUALS THE CHANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES, COLLABORATE WITH COMMUNITY AGENCIES AND ENGAGE IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE WEEK WHILE MAINTAINING A FOCUS ON INDIVIDUAL VALUED OUTCOMES AND SKILL-BUILDING GOALS. 268 PEOPLE WERE SERVED.
What they call their work
What they do
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Day Habilitation Services 1 activity
- Delivers day habilitation services through the Without Walls (WOW) program at satellite locationsOperates four satellite locations in Eastern Monroe County providing comprehensive day habilitation services including life skills development, education, therapy, recreation, and community engagement via the Without Walls (WOW) program, which includes home pickup and drop-off; served 268 people in 2024, 268 in 2023, 266 in 2021, and 284 in 2020.
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Low-Income Senior Housing Operations 1 activity
- Develops and operates affordable senior housing with specialized support for individuals with disabilitiesDeveloped and manages a 50-unit affordable senior living community featuring accessible and adaptable units, with 15 set aside for seniors with physical or developmental disabilities; provides residents access to therapeutic aquatics, fitness, recreation therapies (including art and music), and supportive services through the Wolf Life Transitions Center.
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Autism Awareness and Acceptance Initiatives 1 activity
- Hosts annual Autism Awareness Fair and provides community resource informationOrganizes the annual Autism Awareness Fair at the CDS Monarch Wolf Life Transitions Center, offering public access to information about autism-related services and community resources, along with recreational and educational activities such as art, face painting, app demonstrations, a drum circle, swimming, and a silent auction.
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Supported Employment for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Provides employment training, job placement, and supported employment services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilitiesOffers pre-employment transition, job preparation, placement, and supported employment services to help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities secure and maintain competitive jobs, serving 90 people in 2024, 180 in 2023, 156 in 2021, and 225 in 2020.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| ANDREW SEWNAUTH | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 1 | $502K |
| SANKAR SEWNAUTH | PRESIDENT EMERITUS; FORMER CEO | 1 | $417K |
| JUDY CONSADINE | CORPORATE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 1 | $381K |
| RICHARD FERRARI | EXEC ADVISOR TO CEO | 1 | $243K |
| JOAN CHAMBERS | DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONA | 93 | $179K |
| LUCAS MILLER | DIRECTOR OF PHARMACY | 40 | $158K |
| DETOYA MCCOY | ASSISTANCE RESIDENCE MANAGER | 93 | $153K |
| GLORIA COLES | DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL | 84 | $144K |
| VELMA JEAN HANDY | DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL | 99 | $141K |
- AMY VANWUYCKHUYSE — BOARD MEMBER
- CHUCK FYLES — BOARD MEMBER
- DOUG GOSNELL — SECRETARY
- JAY VANLANDINGHAM — BOARD MEMBER
- JEAN LOWE — BOARD MEMBER
- JENNIFER CARLSON — BOARD CHAIR
- JIM MCCONEGHY — BOARD MEMBER
- PATRICK MANUEL — TREASURER
- RICHARD YARMEL — BOARD VICE CHAIR
- VINCENT LEO — BOARD MEMBER
- WILLIAM WOODARD — BOARD MEMBER
Who they work with
- ABILITY ONE PROGRAM Partner — Partnership enabling CDS Monarch to operate as a Preferred Source Provider through Ability One and Source America.
- Federal Home Loan Bank Partner — Partnered on the financing and development of the senior living community.
- Monroe County HOME Partner — Partnered on the development of the senior living community.
- New York State Homes and Community Renewal Partner — Partnered on the development of a 50-unit affordable senior living community.
- New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities Partner — Provides rental assistance and support services for 10 units serving people with developmental disabilities at the senior living community.
- Rochester Red Wings Partner — Collaborated with the Rochester Red Wings, whose mascot Spikes attended the Autism Awareness Fair.
- SOURCE AMERICA Partner — Partnership enabling CDS Monarch to operate as a Preferred Source Provider through Ability One and Source America.
- The Wolf Foundation Partner — Partnered on the development of the senior living community.
How they approach the work
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- Community-Integrated Day Programmingmethodology: community_integrationBy operating community-integrated day programs that include transportation, volunteer experiences, and interagency collaboration, participants build skills and achieve valued outcomes because engagement in natural community settings fosters inclusion and functional independence.
- Inclusive Housing with Support Servicesmethodology: inclusive_housing_with_support_servicesBy providing affordable, inclusive housing environments tailored to seniors and individuals with developmental disabilities, the organization enables aging in place and personal fulfillment because integrated support systems reduce isolation and increase autonomy.
- Supported Employment Modelmethodology: supported_employmentBy offering pre-employment transition, job preparation, placement, and ongoing support, individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities secure and retain competitive jobs because structured, individualized support increases workplace readiness and long-term job sustainability.