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Thank You- Rich Llanos

Thank You Rich Llanos Those who have met Direct Support Professional (DSP) Rich Llanos will tell you about his calm, kind demeanor. In a crisis, there’s few better people to have around. This is a fact that one of our participants learned last week when bed bugs were discovered in his apartment. Rich has been […]

Thank You- Unique Peerspectives & Berkana Teams

Thank You Peer Support Specialists In the face of the coronavirus pandemic, the need for mental health support has risen all over the world. Recognizing this, the teams at AccessCNY’s Unique Peerspectives and Berkana programs have taken extraordinary effort to ensure help is available for Central New Yorkers in need. Some of their efforts include: […]

Thank You- Michael Scriven

Thank You Michael Scriven On a normal day, Direct Support Professional (DSP) Michael Scriven can be found at the David Clark Learning Center, helping members heal and connect through music. However since the coronavirus pandemic began, Michael has been helping to support participants at AccessCNY’s Boysen residence. Not only has Michael met this change in […]

Rights of Hospital Patients with Developmental Disabilities During COVID-19

Last month, the New York State Department of Health released guidelines around hospital visitation restrictions necessary to reduce the spread of COVID-19. On April 10, an update was provided, affirming the right of persons with developmental disabilities to have a direct support professional or family member present at the hospital. Below, you will find an […]

Statement on the Novel Coronavirus

Check the AccessCNY program closures here. November 13, 2020 Dear Families, As I am sure you are aware, the COVID positive test rate is starting to increase again in Central New York. As a result, you will be hearing more from myself and other Executive Team members about AccessCNY’s efforts to keep our program participants […]

Agnes’ Giving Tuesday Story

Over the past twenty five years, Agnes has gone from being a mother to two very active young boys, to being a community activist who serves on several local boards. AcessCNY has been there to make sure she gets the care that she needs every step of the way. Twenty-five years ago, Agnes found herself […]

AccessCNY Trains First Responders to Improve Encounters with those in Mental Health Crisis

Photo Caption (from left to right): Officers from the Town of Manlius, Village of Baldwinsville and City of Syracuse at a CIT Advisory Committee meeting earlier this year. AccessCNY recently hosted its inaugural Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training law enforcement officials and first responders. The week-long class works with officers on how to best […]

Provisions Bakery is highlighted for Downtown Dining Weeks!

Photo Courtesy of Channel9 News Provisions Bakery was recently highlighted by Channel9 News as part of their coverage of the 15th Annual Downtown Dining Weeks. Reporter Farah Jadran met with the bakery’s program manager Susan Catalino to hear about our three delicious specials and why operating as part of AccessCNY makes Provisions so special. We […]

DSP Appreciation Week- Lori Jarrett & Michael Singletary

Lori Jarrett & Michael Singletary We’re rounding out DSP Recognition Week 2018 by recognizing some new arrivals to our team- Lori Jarrett (above) and Michael Singletary (not pictured)! Lori and Michael recently joined the AccessCNY family as a result of AccessCNY’s merger with Spaulding Support Services. Though they are technically new to our team, […]

DSP Appreciation Program- Michael Scriven

Michael Scriven Though all of AccessCNY’s Direct Support Professionals are talented, Michael Scriven has something that few others do- 15 years of experience. In his long history of being a DSP, Michael has acquired a wealth of knowledge and skills that he uses to benefit the members of the David Clark Learning Center (DCLC) […]