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Our Year

in Review

Kelberman’s Article 16 Clinic provided over 250 diagnostic evaluations Kelberman's Self-Direction Program uses a person-centered approach
for children, teens, and adults from our local and surrounding to assist families and individuals with directing their own services,
communities. Many of these evaluations supported eligibility for making a positive impact on their lives. Kelberman has a strong,

O ce for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) services. cohesive Self-Direction team that facilitates the expectation of quality

Additionally, over 350 psychotherapy counseling sessions were self-direction service through excellent information sharing, customer
provided by our Article 16’s mental health providers. service and communication. Over 130 individuals and their families
benefitted from the Self Direction Program at Kelberman.

Kelberman’s Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) program provided over
7,000 hours of direct care within our two clinical locations, as well as Kelberman welcomed over 120 campers for six weeks at Kamp
within individual’s homes. ABA is an evidence-based practice grounded Connections 2024! Throughout the summer campers enjoyed music,
in the science of learning and behavior. The goal of ABA therapy is to arts and crafts, swimming, climbing the rock wall, animal care, sports
identify and improve behaviors that are meaningful to and have and most importantly, making friends and sharing an incredible

social significance for each individual and their family. summer filled with memories together. Camp culminated with an

Kelberman’s team of behavior analytic providers (e.g, Licensed Behavior amazing talent show with all our campers. Counselors, sta , camp
Analysts and Registered Behavior Technicians) provided consultative leadership, special guests, The Root Farm and First Choice

services to over 20 di erent school districts. The team provided Sta ng all played a part in this amazing camp experience for

resources, training, and support to individual students and classrooms. people of all abilities.
Kelberman Community Habilitation provided a wide variety of social
The Promise Preschool, o ering full-day preschool classrooms including

a range of built-in supports, proudly served over 50 students from 12 and skill building opportunities throughout the Utica, Rome and

school districts and 4 counties. Together as a team, families and sta Syracuse areas, helping people work towards their self-identified goals.
are able to best support each child in reaching their fullest potential. In 2024 Kelberman provided nearly 20,000 hours of Community
Habilitative services.
Family Navigation is designed to assist the community and families
with navigating Kelberman services and supports. Family Navigation Respite services at Kelberman provided integral support to families
has created over 2,500 connections with participants and families, throughout Utica, Rome and Syracuse. Respite services supported
providers and caregivers throughout the past year. Family Navigation families by allowing caregivers crucial time away and break from
provides information on the various Kelberman services that suit the caregiving. Kelberman provided over 20,000 hours of Respite service
individual goals and needs of the person and family, and further assists throughout the year.
them in navigating the system as a whole. Kelberman collaborated with the Oneida County Sheri ’s O ce in

training the Mohawk Valley Police Academy class of 2024 on critical
Kelberman provided 12 Family Education and Training events
throughout the year, covering various topics such as parental deeming, aspects of autism and best practices for safe interactions. Recognizing
preparing IEP binders, and travel training. Many families and members the importance of safe and positive interactions between individuals
of the community attended and received valuable information. diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, their families and law
enforcement, the Mohawk Valley Police Academy has committed to
The Kelberman Employment Program’s community-based pre- ensuring that all recruits are equipped with knowledge and tools that
vocational services were very successful in teaching work readiness prepare them for a diverse range of interactions within the community.
skills to individuals, with onsite support from sta . Many individuals

volunteered at various organizations, giving back to the community, In 2024 more than 40 community partners participated in Kelberman's
along with learning work skills to help them with obtaining future Community Campaign. Community partners not only sold acceptance
employment. Individuals enrolled in our community-based pre- cards, but they hosted a variety of events, from annual motorcycle rides
vocational Discover-U program, at Utica University, completed their and bowling tournaments to Autism Acceptance Month penny-wars

internship equipped with a toolbox full of skills to use in the workforce and bottle and can drives - these e orts raise awareness and essential
when they are ready. Our supported employment services assisted funding for support and services at Kelberman.
individuals with obtaining and maintaining employment directly

within their own community, making a di erence every day at several
businesses and organizations.