Organizations Filed Purposes:
THE KELBERMAN CENTER IS A REGIONAL CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS AND RELATED LEARNING CHALLENGES. WE ARE DEDICATED TO EXCELLENCE IN SERVICE THROUGH: PROMPT EVALUATION AND DIAGNOSIS; INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION AND SERVICES; SOCIAL AND LIFE SKILLS ENHANCEMENT; INNOVATIVE PRACTICES, TRAINING AND RESEARCH. WE BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF INDIVIDUALS, FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY WORKING TOGETHER TO MAXIMIZE OUR COLLECTIVE POTENTIAL.
INDIVIDUALIZED RESIDENTIAL ALTERNATIVE (IRA): THIS RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM FOCUSES ON INDIVIDUALIZED SERVICES THAT PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE. ADULTS LIVING IN THE IRA FOCUS ON BUILDING AND ENHANCING SKILLS FOR EVERYDAY LIVING SUCH AS COOKING, CLEANING, LAUNDRY, HYGIENE, ETC. INDIVIDUALS ALSO HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE INVOLVED IN COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER WORK AND/OR SUPPORTIVE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, AS WELL AS INCREASED RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES IN THE COMMUNITY. 17 CONSUMERS WERE SERVED DURING 2019.
THE PROMISE PROGRAM: A FULL-DAY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR PRESCHOOL CHILDREN WHO ARE TYPICALLY BETWEEN 3 AND 5 YEARS OLD. THIS PROGRAM INCORPORATES EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, INTENSIVE THERAPY, AND FAMILY SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN WHO DEMONSTRATE CHARACTERISTICS RELATED TO AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS. THE PROGRAM GOAL IS TO PROMOTE LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT, SOCIAL SKILLS AND ACADEMIC KNOWLEDGE IN PREPARATION FOR THEIR TRANSITION TO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. DURING 2019; KELBERMAN SERVED 62 PARTICIPANTS THROUGHOUT 8 SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
COMMUNITY HABILITATION IS A PROGRAM DESIGNED TO HELP PEOPLE WITH INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS AT HOME AND IN THE COMMUNITY. A TRAINED AUTISM MENTOR ASSISTS WITH SKILL DEVELOPMENT THAT ENHANCES INDEPENDENT LIVING. FOR MANY PEOPLE, THIS CAN INCLUDE SOCIAL SKILLS, TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION, LEISURE AND RECREATIONAL SKILLS, AND DEVELOPING APPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR AT HOME AND IN THE COMMUNITY. AUTISM MENTORS ARE KELBERMAN CENTER STAFF WHO IS HIRED TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND EDUCATION IN LEARNING LIFE SKILLS. THE AUTISM MENTOR IS SUPPORTED BY A PROFESSIONAL TEAM WHO SPECIALIZE IN AUTISM SERVICES AND CAN ASSIST WITH ALL ASPECTS OF GOAL DEVELOPMENT. WE ARE DRIVEN BY CLIENT OUTCOMES, SO OUR WORK IS GUIDED BY WHAT EACH INDIVIDUAL WANTS TO ACCOMPLISH FOR THEIR OWN INDEPENDENCE IN THE COMMUNITY.135 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED.
Executives Listed on Filing
Total Salary includes financial earnings, benefits, and all related organization earnings listed on tax filing
| Name | Title | Hours Per Week | Total Salary |
|---|
| Dr Robert Myers | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 35 | $315,613 |
| Michelle Sowich-Shanley | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 35 | $101,746 |
| Dr Stephen Eadline | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| Iris Buczkowski | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| Frank Behlmer | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Laura Casamento | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Jonathan Henderson | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| Joanne Donaruma-Wade | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| Dominic Carbone | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Dana Hart | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| Colin Wixson | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Arcuri | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 |
| Bruce Daniels | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Michael Kelberman | PRESIDENT | 4 | $0 |
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