A Mission Driven By Committed Leadership
About Us
In 1963, a group of parents came together, driven by the belief that their children with disabilities deserved more than just care—they deserved the chance to work, to contribute, and to lead lives of meaning within their communities. From this conviction came Access: Supports for Living. Today, alongside our affiliates—the Guidance Center of Westchester, Meaningful NY, and New York Families for Autistic Children—the Access: Network is one of the largest human services providers in the region, touching the lives of over 20,000 adults and children across the Hudson Valley, New York City, and Long Island.
The Access: Supports for Living Foundation plays a crucial role in our growth, forging relationships and securing funds that allow the Access: Network to innovate and grow. The Foundation invests in training that keeps our team at the forefront of emerging practices, ensuring that we remain leaders in our field. It is intended that all funds raised by the Access: Foundation, through permanent endowments or otherwise, are used for the stated mission of Access and its affiliates.
Guiding Our Foundation
Our President and CEO
Ronald J. Colavito, President and CEO
Our Board Chairperson
Donna Applegate, Board Chairperson
Staff Leadership
Mariann Cheney
Director of Development
Patricia Archiere
Events and Advancement Director
Ryan Hirt
Development Director
Rose DiMarco
Development Coordinator
Board of Directors
Nicholas S. Preddice
Immediate Past Chairperson
Michele L. Babcock
Vice Chairperson
Chris Avery
Treasurer
Brian T. Clarke
Secretary
Tom Buchanan
Ex Officio