What they reported doing
- #1 primary $25.75MINDIVIDUAL RESIDENTIAL ALTERNATIVES - PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL CARE AND SUPERVISION TO DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED ADULTS IN A COMMUNITY SETTING. NUMBER SERVED: 175. NOTE: THE PROGRAM REVENUE AMOUNT LISTED ABOVE EXCLUDES $725,044 OF WORKFORCE STABILIZATION, HCBS LOCK COMPLIANCE, & HEALTHCARE WORKER BONUSES REVENUE, WHICH IS CONSIDERED NON-PROGRAM REVENUE; HOWEVER, THE RELATED WORKFORCE STABILIZATION, HCBS LOCK COMPLIANCE, & HEALTHCARE WORKER BONUSES, EXPENSE IS CONSIDERED PROGRAM EXPENSE AND IS INCLUDED IN THE PROGRAM EXPENSE AMOUNT LISTED ABOVE.
- #2 $1.79MDAY HABILITATION - NUMBER SERVED- 75. NOTE: THE PROGRAM REVENUE AMOUNT LISTED ABOVE EXCLUDES $47,017 OF WORKFORCE STABILIZATION, HCBS LOCK COMPLIANCE, & HEALTHCARE WORKER BONUSES REVENUE, WHICH IS CONSIDERED NON-PROGRAM REVENUE; HOWEVER, THE RELATED WORKFORCE STABILIZATION, HCBS LOCK COMPLIANCE, & HEALTHCARE WORKER BONUSES EXPENSE IS CONSIDERED PROGRAM EXPENSE AND IS INCLUDED IN THE PROGRAM EXPENSE AMOUNT LISTED ABOVE.
What they call their work
What they do
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Disability Rights Advocacy & Self-Advocacy Empowerment 1 activity
- Advocacy for Direct Support Professionals and person-centered careParticipates in public media discussions, including podcasts and radio interviews, to advocate for increased salaries for Direct Support Professionals and promote person-centered supports and organizational mission.
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Adaptive Sports Programs 1 activity
- Community engagement and self-advocacy programmingHosts a six-session, self-advocate led learning series to build self-advocacy skills and organizes annual events such as the Family & Friends Picnic and community gardening events to foster inclusion and community participation.
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Day Habilitation Services 1 activity
- Day habilitation services for individuals with developmental disabilitiesProvides community-based day habilitation services to approximately 73–75 individuals, offering functional skill development and activities such as swimming, hiking, and biking tailored to individual interests and capabilities.
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Professional Development for Fundraising and Philanthropy Practitioners 1 activity
- Funding conference sponsorshipsFunds sponsorships for external events, including the 2025 SANYS conferences, to support professional engagement and networking.
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Developmental Disability Service Coordination 1 activity
- Health care coordination and managementProvides, coordinates, and manages health care services for individuals with developmental disabilities, including sharing protected health information with clinical staff and submitting service data to the state Medicaid program for reimbursement.
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Residential Support for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Residential care for adults with developmental disabilitiesOperates 31 group homes and 13 supportive apartments in Dutchess and Ulster Counties, New York, providing residential care and supervision to approximately 175–184 developmentally disabled adults in a community setting.
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Program Monitoring & Evaluation 1 activity
- Staff and volunteer training in service quality improvementUses health information to evaluate service quality and conducts training for staff and volunteers to improve care delivery.
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Who runs it
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| SAMUEL LAGANARO | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $205K |
| SANDRA SWAN | ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECT | 40 | $202K |
| NANCY A SLAUSON | CFO (RETIRING) | 40 | $165K |
| ROSEMARY MARQUIS | RESIDENCE COORDINATOR | 40 | $149K |
| FELICIA BROWN | PROGRAM COORDINATOR | 40 | $145K |
| DIANE CAPIZZUTO | CHIEF HR OFFICER | 40 | $119K |
| CHERI GALINDO | REGISTERED NURSE | 40 | $118K |
| CARMEN LA SERNA | RESIDENCE COORDINATOR | 40 | $114K |
| STEVEN CONSTABLE | CFO (NEW) | 40 | $64K |
- ALISON HEADY — BOARD MEMBER
- DONNA SEELBACH — BOARD MEMBER
- HELENA LEE — BOARD MEMBER
- JUSTIN VARUZZO — BOARD MEMBER
- MADELAINE WATTERSON — BOARD MEMBER
- MATTHEW SLIFSTEIN — BOARD MEMBER
- PETER LEONARD — BOARD MEMBER
- PHILLIP SELIGMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- SANDRA LUDLUM — BOARD MEMBER
- THERESA BURDICK — BOARD MEMBER
Who they work with
- ANCOR Partner — Resource partner representing organizations providing services to people with disabilities
- Abilities First Partner — Organization whose members attend SANYS U sessions hosted by NHR.
- Administrative staff Partner — Internal staff supporting operations as part of NHR's service delivery model
- Board of Directors Partner — Governing body overseeing the organization and its services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Central Hudson Gas & Electric Partner — Employer of board member Matthew E. Slifstein, indicating organizational affiliation and potential partnership through governance.
- Clinical Department Partner — Internal department providing clinical support as part of NHR's service delivery model
- Community Partner — Engages with the local community to support integration and services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Devereux Partner — Organization whose members attend SANYS U sessions hosted by NHR.
- Direct Support Professionals Partner — Workforce providing direct support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities as part of NHR's service delivery model
- Dutchess County Regional Chamber of Commerce Partner — Local chamber of commerce supporting regional business and community engagement
- Families Partner — Collaborates with families of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in supporting service recipients
- InterAgency Council of Developmental Disabilities Agencies, Inc. Partner — Resource partner representing developmental disabilities agencies in New York
- Jewish Federation of Dutchess County Partner — Long-term partner co-organizing Mitzvah Day activities with NHR, involving joint participation from community members, individuals supported by NHR, and staff.
- Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs Government — State agency responsible for protecting the rights and safety of people with special needs
- KeyBank, NA Partner — Employer of board member Rita McPeck, indicating organizational affiliation and potential partnership through governance.
- Medicaid Service Coordination Agency Partner — Receives health information disclosures to coordinate services for individuals.
- National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals Partner — Resource partner providing support for direct service professionals
- New York Alliance for Inclusion & Innovation Partner — Resource partner focused on inclusion and innovation for people with developmental disabilities
- New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities Government — State government agency providing oversight and services for people with developmental disabilities
- Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (NYS-OMRDD) Government — Receives health information disclosures to obtain new services for individuals.
- Paul Effman Music Partner — Employer of board member Justin Varuzzo, indicating organizational affiliation and potential partnership through governance.
- Peter Leonard Partner — Media partner featuring NHR leadership on radio programs including "Chamber Sunrise Show" and "Finding Out With Peter And Ellen".
- Poughkeepsie High School Partner — Employer of board member Alison Heady, indicating organizational affiliation and potential partnership through governance.
- Q92 Partner — Radio station that hosted NHR Executive Director on the "Chamber Sunrise Show".
- Redhook Central School District Partner — Employer of board member Donna Seelbach, indicating organizational affiliation and potential partnership through governance.
- SANYS Partner — Partnership to host SANYS U, a self-advocate led learning series.
- Sandra Swan Partner — Primary contact for donations, sponsorships, and volunteer inquiries at New Horizons Resources Inc.
- The ARC Partner — Organization whose members attend SANYS U sessions hosted by NHR.
- The Poet Gold Partner — Co-host of podcast discussion with NHR leadership on Direct Support Professional salaries.
- ThinkDIFFERENTLY Partner — Resource partner promoting awareness and support for individuals with developmental differences
How they approach the work
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- Person-Centered, Community-Integrated Support Modelmethodology: person_centered_community_integrationBy providing person-centered and community-integrated residential and day services tailored to individual needs and life stages, we promote self-determination, belonging, and fulfilling lives because individuals achieve better outcomes when supports are aligned with personal goals and lived in familiar communities.
- Self-Determination Through Collaborative Relationshipsmethodology: self_determination_through_collaborationBy fostering self-determination and responsible choice through compassionate, team-based collaboration and two-way communication among individuals, families, and staff, we enhance engagement and personal agency because autonomy grows in the context of supportive, respectful relationships.