Please join us in congratulating Victor Vientos for being the recipient of the Above and Beyond Award for May. This monthly award is a great way for us to recognize and thank staff, students, and volunteers who go above and beyond for the agency, helping to promote and raise needed funds for the program’s growth. Continue reading…
The Eden II/Genesis Outreach Autism Center is hosting a great conference, Early Childhood and Autism: Addressing the Diverese Needs of the Young Learner on May 10, 2013 on Long Island. The conference features speakers including Joanne Gerenser, Dana Battaglia, Frank Cicero, and Mary McDonald. Click on the conference brochure to learn more. Email mbennett@eden2.org to RSVP or call Marissa Bennett at 516-937-1397 x617. Enlarge this document in a new window Publishing Software from YUDU
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The Eden II Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2012 (July 1, 2011 to June 30, 2012) is now available online (see below). To request a hard copy, email your mailing address with Annual Report as the subject line to info@eden2.org. Enlarge this document in a new window Publishing Software from YUDU
By Elise G. McIntosh/Staten Island Advance Photo by Bill Lyons/Staten Island Advance on April 16, 2013 at 3:16 PM, updated April 17, 2013 at 12:35 AM STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — When Jacqueline and Aaron Marks discovered they were having triplets, they realized their life would be different than most families. When their sons, Jacob, Dylan and Tyler, each were diagnosed with autism as toddlers, the Eltingville couple had no idea just how different it’d be. Mrs. Marks, who stayed home to be with the boys, admits those early years were trying, as she was busy learning not only “how to parent, but ...
By Elise G. McIntosh/Staten Island Advance STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — According to a new survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in every 50 school children are diagnosed on the autism spectrum. Chances are, you or someone you know has a youngster with the neurodevelopmental disorder. “We have an epidemic going on,” said Jacqueline Marks, mother of 11-year-old triplets, who each have been diagnosed with autism. “Huge numbers of children are being affected.” Despite the uptick in the number of cases, agencies that provide programs for families with autistic children will be facing steep cuts to their ...
Please see the brochure for our next conference: Promoting Effective Communication in Individuals on the Autism Spectrum: From Research to Practice on Friday April 5, 2013 in Plainview, New York. Eden II Programs has been a leader in the effective intervention and education of individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) for over 35 years. Eden II believes in the value of integrating speech and language services as part of its programs and supports the collaboration of these disciplines in addressing the complex speech, language, and communication deficits displayed in individuals with ASD. Eden II Programs is offering the following conference. ...
As you know, our field has been dealing with cuts and rate freezes for the past several years. While it has been difficult to manage, we have been able to do so without compromising quality or cutting services. This year is different. The Governor just proposed a 6 % cut to all OPWDD Services in New York State. This will be devastating for many programs, including Eden II Programs. In real numbers, this cut reflects more than an $ 800,000 cut to Eden II.
The Eden II and Genesis Foundation is having a Super Raffle to benefit Eden II Programs. With only 250 tickets being sold, you have a great chance of being a winner! The first prize is $10,000, second prize is $1,500, and the third prize is $500. Super Raffle Tickets are $100 each to purchase. Drawing will be held at the Foundation’s Casino Night fundraiser April 20th but winner need not be present. Buy one or even split one with family or your office! Only 250 tickets will be sold. Please reach out to family, friends, business acquaintances or anyone else ...
Eden II Programs announces the naming of the performing arts space at the new autism center and school set to open this fall for children and adults with autism. The space is being named in honor of Frank and Lenore Puleo, along with their son, Cristofer. The Puleo Perfoming Arts Center will be located on the second floor of the 30,000 square foot building located at 15 Beach Street on the North Shore of the Island.
Almost all NYS services for people with developmental disabilities are funded by Medicaid—which means half of the bill is paid by the state, and the other half by federal funds. The federal component is under the control of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Under a long-standing agreement with CMS, the NYS Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) has for many years been permitted to bill Medicaid for more than the actual cost for state-run institutions. Why? Because CMS agreed that the additional revenue would enable OPWDD to move more people out of institutions into the community ...
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