CHAPTERS AWARDED GRANTS
The New York State Council on Developmental Disabilities (CDD) recently tapped AHRC Nassau to lead a coalition of self-advocates, family members and staff across New York State to participate in a Community of Practice (CoP) advisory team on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) to improve service outcomes for New Yorkers with I/DD. AHRC Nassau received a five-year grant of $750,000 to lead this coalition, which currently includes WRI Solutions, the New York Alliance for Inclusion and Innovation, and the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP). Volunteers participating in the CoP will focus on DEI strategy development and implementation tailored to the I/DD community. Their goal will be to elevate care quality and establish DEI best practices individually, within service organizations, and across New York state through trainings and policy development. Together, the coalition will develop a minimum of five regional teams totaling approximately 250 stakeholders. Each team will include the lived experiences, learnings, and goals of people with developmental disabilities, staff from disability service providers and care organizations, as well as family members and guardians. "We welcome the applications of New Yorkers impacted by the I/DD experience, from self- advocates to staff to family members," said Sarah Gonzalez Noveiri, Ph.D., DEI Officer at AHRC Nassau. "Through our engaged coalition, the deliverables of the CoP advisory team will measurably advance equity and inclusion across New York State by deepening understanding of how the I/DD community is intimately connected to the principles of DEI." Applications are now open through Sunday, June 30, at 11:59 p.m. AHRC NASSAU TO LEAD STATEWIDE COALTION ON DEI FOCUSING ON DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
THE ARC ALLEGANY-STEUBEN AWARDED $50,000 GRANT FROM GOLISANO FOUNDATION
The Arc Allegany-Steuben received a grant of $50,000 from the Golisano Foundation to support its apparel silk-screen and embroidery enterprise, Stitched INK. The Golisano Foundation is one of the nation’s largest foundations dedicated to supporting programs for people with I/DD. “We are grateful for the Golisano Foundation's support of our social enterprise, Stitched INK,” says Christopher Koehler, Director of Business Operations for the Arc Allegany-Steuben. “Their generous grant funding will allow us to upgrade our embroidery equipment to state-of-the-art. This will not only enhance the quality and efficiency of our operation but, most importantly, will create numerous job opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). The Golisano Foundation support aligns seamlessly with our mission to promote inclusivity and create a workplace where everyone is valued and celebrated for their unique talents.” “The Golisano Foundation is proud to award Stitched INK a grant to support its social enterprise. This investment will allow Stitched INK to expand production, replace dated equipment, and hiring additional employees with I/DD,” says Erica Dayton, Golisano Foundation Executive Director. “The Foundation sends its wishes for much success with the equipment upgrades and continued growth of Stitched INK.” Located in Bath, New York, Stitched INK is committed to providing high-quality, customized apparel solutions to a diverse clientele, including individuals, businesses, government, and community organizations - while providing career employment opportunities to people who would otherwise face barriers to traditional employment. Its proud legacy stretches over three decades and has touched the lives of countless people with I/DD for the past 33 years. The enterprise’s passion for creativity, unwavering commitment to quality, and dedication to customer service has set them apart as a premier destination for apparel silk-screen and embroidery services.
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