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Success Stories...

Sam Procita

Sam Procita

Sam Procita is a graduate of Onondaga Central Schools. After graduation, Sam attended a local day habilitation program. Sam had dreams of becoming a farmer and working with tractors. Sam's goals of farming could not be achieved within the confines of a traditional group day habilitation program.

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Donald Mayer

DonaldMayerMy name is Donald Mayer. I have had a dream since I was in High School to work at News Channel 9. My Advocates Service Coordinator helped me find an opportunity through the state Employment Training Program to start my dream.

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Katrina Schwanke

KatrinaSchwankEach week, Katrina Schwanke brightens the lives of many people in her community. Katrina takes pride in her volunteer work and finds joy in helping others. By sharing her time and her caring spirit, she has touched the lives of those at St. Camillus, St. Joseph's Hospital, Holy Family and Nun Better.

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Kevin Gentry

kevingentryIn 2010, Kevin Gentry enthusiastically devoted himself to volunteering over 100 hours throughout the year to earn the Presidential Volunteer Service Award! The award is a prestigious national honor offered in recognition of volunteer service.

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Eyal Sherman

Eyal ShermanEyal Sherman, 28 years old, was born in Syracuse, New York. He is a recent graduate of Syracuse University. He has been quadripalegic and ventilator dependent since he was five years old when he was diagnosed with a brain stem tumor.

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Jamie Burke

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My name is Jamie Burke and I am from Syracuse, New York. I am a senior at Syracuse University in the College of Human Ecology.  I am very interested in making communication a happy absolute in autism, simply holding the potential of everyone.

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Christine Gerst

Christine GerstChristine Gerst, a bright young woman with a passion for music, is a pioneer of Self-Determination. She has a love of swirling sights and sounds, and some of her favorite sensory experiences involve playing her piano and harp.

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1/11 Please join us for a New Year's Open House!

All families and friends of Advocates are invited to visit us at our new Liverpool office on January 11 to celebrate the New Year with an Open House!  MyChoice participants will be hosting this informal gathering.  You are invited to stop in anytime between 2pm-7pm to visit our office and "MyPlace" Community Space - a kitchen and living room space designed for Advocates CSS participants to use for gatherings and activities of thier choice.  Our office is located at 609 Vine St in Liverpool.  We hope to see you there!

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