named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Beeper Baseball Outreach
Supports and promotes beeper baseball for blind and visually impaired individuals through community engagement and awareness
HEALI Program
Community health initiative discussed during outreach events, likely focused on holistic health and wellness for individuals with disabilities
NY Connects
Service that connects individuals to long-term mental health and disability support services; operated in partnership with state initiatives
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Disability Rights Advocacy & Self-Advocacy Empowerment 2 activities
- Facilitation of peer support and advocacy trainingOffers peer support groups and advocacy training workshops for individuals with disabilities, including specialized support groups for parents of LGBTQIA+ individuals with disabilities and other groups designed to meet the unique needs of the community.
- Support for self-advocacy and decision-making skill developmentSupports individuals with disabilities in developing self-advocacy and decision-making skills as part of its core programming to promote personal dignity and community participation.
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Comprehensive Care Management Services 1 activity
- Administration of Medicaid waiver programs and housing transition servicesAdministers the Nursing Home Transition and Diversion (NHTD) Medicaid Waiver program and the Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Medicaid Waiver program. Provides rental subsidy and supportive housing services to high-need Medicaid beneficiaries who are currently homeless or residing in nursing homes, offering one-on-one support to individuals transitioning from institutions to community-based housing.
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Intake and Referral Coordination 1 activity
- Conducting eligibility assessments and service coordination for adult servicesOperates a point of entry for long-term services and supports for older adults and individuals with disabilities, conducting evaluations and assessments required for eligibility for adult services.
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Supported Employment for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Delivery of skills development and workforce preparation programsOffers a hands-on internship program for students from the Islip School District to prepare them for the workforce and provides transition guidance resources to support vocational success for individuals after high school. Also created a community job board showcasing job openings, career fairs, and employment resources across Long Island to assist people with disabilities in finding long-term employment opportunities.
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Residential Support for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Provision of direct services and support programs for individuals with disabilitiesServes over 21,000 individuals annually across Long Island by providing programs and services to people with disabilities in Suffolk County and Nassau County, including peer support groups, social activities, events, and access to disability-related resources. Operates as Suffolk County's Independent Living Center under sponsorship from the New York State Education Department via ACCES-VR.
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Durable Medical Equipment Loan Programs 1 activity
- Provision of durable medical equipment and assistive devicesProvides durable medical equipment and assistive devices on loan at no cost to support independence and accessibility for individuals with disabilities.
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Direct Mental Health Counseling and Support Services 1 activity
- Provision of mental health care referral servicesProvides free referral services to connect individuals with long-term mental health care through the New York Connect office.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Delivery of orientation and educational workshopsConducts ACCES-VR orientation sessions three times per month and co-presented a virtual transition planning workshop for families of children with special needs focusing on legal and financial protection of benefits through estate planning.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$4.76M
Contributions & grants$4.60M97%
Program service revenue$115K2%
Investment income$8K0%
Other revenue$41K
expenses
Total expenses$5.28M
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$3.98M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$5.79M
Cash$0
Investments$0
Liabilities$6.07M
Net assets$-279K
Liquid reserves0.0 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +2.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSEPH DELGADO | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 35 | $98K |
board members · 8
- ANNA TRIMBOLI — BOARD MEMBER
- BARRY ROSENTHAL — BOARD MEMBER
- KRISTA GIANNAK — BOARD MEMBER
- LORI CONNELLY — BOARD MEMBER
- MARY ANN SCIACCA — CHAIRPERSON
- PETER RAYMOND — BOARD MEMBER
- ROGER SMITH — VICE CHAIRPERSON
- SOPHIA ARDI — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 28
Who they work with
- ACCES-VR Government — Contracted provider delivering employment and independent living services under ACCES-VR.
- ACCES-VR Government — Provides orientation and supportive services for individuals receiving ACCES-VR vocational rehabilitation services.
- ACCES-VR Partner — Collaborates on vocational rehabilitation services, including peer support and orientations for consumers.
- Adult Career and Continuing Education Services-Vocational Rehabilitation Department (ACCES-VR) Government — State agency through which SILO is sponsored as an Independent Living Center.
- Anne Pavlak Partner — Founding supporter of SILO, contributed to the establishment of the organization.
- Brandon Law Partner — Collaborates with Special Needs Attorney Regina Brandow of Brandon Law to present transition planning workshops.
- Caesar Trunzo Partner — State Senator who supported June Roberts in founding SILO.
- Cerebral Palsy Associations of New York State Network — Lists CP State as a key resource, indicating affiliation or collaboration within the disability services network.
- Frank Krotschinsky Partner — Founding supporter of SILO, contributed to the establishment of the organization.
- Islip School District Partner — Collaborates on a hands-on internship program for students
- June Roberts Partner — Founder of SILO in 1982, instrumental in establishing the organization to serve the disabled population.
- Kenneth LaValle Partner — State Senator who supported June Roberts in founding SILO.
- Mary Ann Sciacca Partner — Current Board President and founding supporter of SILO.
- NY Connects Network — Participates in NY Connects as an access point for long-term services and supports for older adults and people with disabilities.
- NYS OPWDD Government — Engages with NYS OPWDD through public interviews and likely coordinates services under OPWDD waivers and guidelines.
- NYSED Government — Contracted by NYSED to provide independent living services on Long Island.
- New York Association for Independent Living Partner — Collaborative partnership to expand independent living services across New York.
- New York Connect Partner — Collaborates with New York Connect to provide referrals to long-term mental health services.
- New York State Civil Service Partner — Provides access to civil service job opportunities through a linked portal for individuals seeking employment.
- New York State Department of Health Partner — Partnership to coordinate and deliver services for individuals with disabilities.
- New York State Education Department Government — Sponsors SILO as one of 42 Independent Living Centers through ACCES-VR.
- New York State Legislature Government — Chartered by the state legislature to operate as a Center for Independent Living.
- New York State Office for the Aging Partner — Partnership to provide services and support for older adults with disabilities.
- Roy Probeyahn Partner — Founding supporter of SILO, contributed to the establishment of the organization.
- United Cerebral Palsy of Long Island Partner — Shares resources related to financial reimbursement programs for children with special needs.
- business partners Partner — SILO maintains relationships with business partners, as indicated by dedicated website links.
- disability-related and aging organizations Partner — SILO's website includes links to disability-related and aging organizations, indicating collaborative or referral relationships.
- government sites Government — SILO's website links to government sites, suggesting affiliations or resource-sharing relationships with government agencies.
strategies · 5
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.
- Competitive Integrated Employment Transitionmethodology: competitive_integrated_employment_transitionBy offering transitional pathways from subminimum wage employment to competitive integrated jobs, the organization advances economic equity and inclusion because real-world work experience and targeted support enable individuals to secure fair wages and meaningful roles in the workforce.
- Housing-First and Deinstitutionalization Supportmethodology: housing_firstBy providing rental subsidies and supportive housing without preconditions, the organization enables individuals experiencing homelessness or institutionalization to achieve stable community living because access to immediate, unconditional housing removes systemic barriers and supports reintegration.
- Peer Model for Empowerment and Independencemethodology: peer_modelBy employing staff with disabilities to deliver services, the organization builds trust and models independence, which strengthens client relationships and promotes self-efficacy because lived experience fosters authentic mentorship and reduces perceived barriers to autonomy.
- Person-Centered Planning and Self-Determinationmethodology: person-centered_planningBy centering individual goals and choices in service design and delivery, the organization increases autonomy and engagement because person-directed planning fosters dignity, ownership, and long-term success in independent living.
- Self-Advocacy as a Pathway to Autonomymethodology: self_advocacy_empowermentBy equipping individuals with disabilities with education and decision-making skills rather than providing case management, the organization cultivates long-term independence because skill-building enables individuals to represent their own interests and navigate systems effectively.