SightFromWithin

Fall 2019

Pictured here are of the Howell North Group Home, part of the AMIB 15th and 16th Group Home Project. (The 15th group home was featured on front page of our Spring 2019

newsletter). Pictured above will become our 16th group home.This home is currently a 4-bedroom 2-bath ranch on slab in the Northern Section of Howell Township. Though this represents AMIB’s 3rd home in Howell, the township is large enough to accommodate multiple group homes that are distanced enough, not to be considered overcrowding, but still close enough to still share staff time and resources with each other.This home was built in 1971 and structurally is in solid condition. The recent upgrades by the previous owner were mostly cosmetic, so in order to bring it up to AMIB standards, additional living space will be added to the rear of the house and replacement of roofing,

siding, windows and flooring will be required. The slab on grade allows us to seamlessly blend into the neighborhood with sloped concrete for wheelchair access into and out of the home, while allowing a one-level environment for the residents inside the home.

AMIB EMBARKS UPON NEXT TWO-YEAR PROJECT TO DEVELOP ITS 15TH & 16TH GROUP HOMES

Greg, North Dover Group Home, and Jacinda Grossman, Program Manager, take a moment to rest after dancing at the resident prom night event

David from Howell West Group Home enjoys a trip to Sesame Place with his Mother, where they met up with Big Bird.

Jodi from Bayville Group Home enjoyed some summer days in the pool.

Hope this letter finds you well.

As of 6/30/2019 AMIB celebrated our first

fiscal year end in a new fee-for-service environment established by the New Jersey and Medicaid regulations wherein AMIB bills Medicaid directly for the days in which the individuals occupy the residence and receive direct care services. I applaud our operations and accounting personnel for implementing the systems we began training for and developing three years ago.

As we also celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Tinton Falls/Shrewsbury 14th group home opening, we are currently walking through our 15th and 16th group homes soliciting bids from contractors to hopefully begin the accessible renovations required by our clientele by mid-November of this year. Like us on Facebook to keep up to date on our progress.

Aaron Soto

Dear Friend

We are excited to inform you that AMIB has now completed the purchase of two ranch homes (1 in

Ocean County and 1 in Monmouth County) and is now launching phase two of our 15th & 16th group home project to renovate them to make way for eight more blind/visually impaired multiplied impaired New Jersey individuals who are waiting to live in one of our AMIB group homes. By way of our newsletter, Facebook and website we’ll keep you apprised of our progress.

In this issue you’ll find photos of summer activities our residents enjoyed, the naming of one of our group homes and a glimpse of the Employee Appreciation Day that was held for our outstanding staff in September.

We thank you for your continued interest in and support of AMIB Kenneth P. Carson

The Legacy SocietyWe wish to acknowledge and thank the

following who have become members of The Legacy Society through a bequest or

planned gift:

Janet Andruss*

David R. Bixel*

Elaine O. Behr*

Kenneth J. Carson, Jr.

Mary J. Carson*

Phil Cochran*

Albert R. Costa*

Joseph “Pat” Donohue*

Patricia A. Donohue*

Viola Ellison*

Peter & Mildred Galanti*

Richard F. Harries & Carol J. Harries

Austin* & Clara* Helle

Lillian Johnsen

Betty Wold Johnson

The Keith Wold Johnson Charitable Trust

Robert Wood Johnson 1962 Charitable Trust

Kellogg Endowment Fund

Harold W. Korradi*

Mary Katherine Lightner*

George H. Love*

Lorraine McA Love*

Muriel Martucci

David Mathey*

Daniel J. McCarthy*

Patricia McKinley

William McKinley, III

Margaret J. McLean

Vera Monaghan*

Ann Pambello*

Edna Thorsen*

Polly Wilson** deceased

From the Executive DirectorFrom the President

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Association for the Multiple Impaired Blind is qualified by the IRS to receive contributions which are deductible for federal income tax purposes. This charitable organization is registered with the Attorney General of the State of New Jersey. Information may be obtained by calling 973-504-6215. Registration does not imply endorsement.

Giftback.com: Another Way to Give Back Are you looking for a birthday, get-well, thank you, house warming, or

new baby gift to send to a friend, family member, employer or employee?Then consider going to Giftback.com. The site offers a wealth of items—

from fresh flowers to fruit baskets to engraved items and electronics.And better yet, after you have chosen your gift, you can select the

Association for the Multiple Impaired Blind as the charity of your choice,and Giftback will donate 10 percent of the purchase price to us.

On July 28, 2019 AMIB held an open house at their Wall Group Home to formally name this group home in honor of Dan McCarthy, who

served on the AMIB Board of Trustees for almost 30 years. He passed away in June, 2018, (see Tribute to Dan in our Fall, 2018 newsletter). Family and friends of Dan gathered for light refreshments, a tour of the home and a brief naming ceremony, honoring Dan for his dedication and many contributions to AMIB.

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A Bequest to the AMIB Endowment Fund

A tax-deductible bequest in your will is an excellent way to become a member of The Legacy Society and make a significant gift that may not be possible during a lifetime. If you have an up-to-date will and want to include a provision to provide permanent assurance of the future for AMIB residents, ask your attorney to add an amendment, known as a codicil. Suggested wording for a will or codicil could be:

“I give and bequeath to the AMIB Endowment Fund, 35 Beaverson Boulevard, Suite 13, Brick, New Jersey 08723-7812, the sum of $_____________________________ (or ________ percent of my estate) and/or the following property ______________________________________________.”

Some other opportunities to make a planned gift to AMIB’s Endowment Fund and become a member of The Legacy Society include: creating a charitable remainder trust; donating a paid-up insurance policy; and arranging for a gift of appreciated long-term capital gain securities or real estate.

AMIB GROUP HOME NAMED FOR DAN McCARTHY

McCarthy Family, Gillespie Family, and Carson Family membersgathered in front of the group home being named at the Open Housein honor of Dan McCarthy.

Brendon and Danny McCarthy, sons of Dan McCarthy flank, Ed Gillespie, AMIB and AMIB Endowment Board Trustee and brother of Mary McCarthy, Dan McCarthy’s wife, Mary, Ken Carson, Jr. AMIB Past President and current member of AMIB Board of Trustees.

(l-r) Judith Pascucci, Danny McCarthy, Mary McCarthyBrendon and his wife Abby. Front and Center, Mary McCarthy’s granddaughter, Maizy.

Around the Houses

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Residents and staff from the Lanoka Harbor and North Dover Group Homes gathered this summer for a camp outing.

Jerome, Rita, and Robert (Lanoka Harbor Group Home) enjoy a day of Shopping at the Ocean County Mall.

Dora DeMichael, Bookkeeper, John (North Dover Home) and Cathy Sullivan, Payroll

Tommy (North Dover Group Home) David (Howell West Group Home) pays a visit to Elmo at Sesame Place

Kathleen and Rita (Lanoka Harbor Group Home) enjoy a boat ride in the park

Reggie and Bobby (Howell West Group Home) enjoyed picnic in the park

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Employee Appreciation DayAMIB staff and administration enjoyed a 3-hour cruise

on the RIVER QUEEN in Brielle, NJ on September 12,2019.

(l-r) Linda Hires, Bayville Group Home Residential Specialist awarded plaque by Deputy Director Gail DiMartino for 30 plus years of service with AMIB

(l-r) Paul McCormack, Program Manager at Wall Group Home holding raffle item he won

(l-r) Diane Coscia, Bayville Group Home Residential Specialist received 10 plus years of service plaque from Diane Morelli, Human Resources Manager

(l-r) Aaron Soto, Executive Director awarding 30 plus years of service plaque to Peggy Sherman, Bayville Group Home Relief Manager with Luciano Orsini Director of Program Services

(l-r) Jack Schittig, Quality Assurance Coordinator and Paul McCormack Wall Group Home Manager

(l-r) Maria Leschinski, Program Coordinator and Shamere McClaren, Howell West Relief Manager

(l-r) Alisha Smith, Brick Residential Specialist and Detrece Young, Relief Manager for Wall Group Home

(l-r back) Priscilla Mahajan, Nurse Case Manager, Karen Schwalbe, Tinton Falls/Shrewsbury Program Manager(l-r front) Gwen Gibson, Tinton Falls/Shrewsbury Residential Specialist and Wajeedah Anderson, Tinton Falls/Shrewsbury Residential Specialist

(l-r) Cathy Sullivan, Payroll, Rusty Tinik, Accountant, Joe Greene, Maintenance, Mike Spano, Maintenance Dora DeMichael, Bookkeeper

Scenes from AMIB’s Annual Picnic Friday, June 4, 2019Veterans Park Pavilion, Bayville

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1. Aaron Soto, Executive Director and Steven (Friend of AMIB)

2. Sharon Levitz with her sister Susan (Bayville Home)

3. Darla (Lanoka Harbor), Sheila Dixon, Residential Specialist, and Paul (North Dover Group Home)

4. Shani Brown and Natasha Mendez, Residential Specialists, Delma (Forked River Home), and Robyn Dalton, Residential Specialist.

5. Rita and Jenny (Lanoka Harbor Home)

6. Joan Welsh with her son Tim (Tinton Falls/Shrewsbury Group Home)

7. Irene (Brick Home) and Jazmyn Fitzpatrick, Residential Specialist

8. Mary Blair (Lanoka Harbor Home)

9. Jodi (Tinton Falls/Shrewsbury Group Home)

10. Jerome and Kathleen (Lanoka Harbor Home)

11. John (North Dover Group Home) and Jacinda Grossman, Program Manager

12. Juan (Wall Home) and Priscilla Mahajan, Nurse Case Manager

13. Vanessa Garrett, Trainer, Reggie (Howell West Home) and Dee Young, Relief Manager

14. Bobby (Howell West Home), Britni Dash, Program Manager, and Juan Q (Howell West Home)

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AMIB BOARD OF TRUSTEESKenneth P. Carson ..........................PresidentLillian Johnsen ...................... Vice PresidentSean Healey .................................. TreasurerColleen Healey ...............................Secretary

Janet Wilson Alternative;Kenneth J. Carson, Jr.; Edward Gillespie;

Gerard Malcolm, Muriel MartucciAMIB ENDOWMENT FUND BOARD

Jerry Perez, CPA ............................PresidentEdward M. Gillespie ..................... TreasurerCharles Paolino ..............................SecretaryKenneth J. Carson, Jr.; Michael K. Carson;

Jennifer Gottlieb; Robert Pearson;Beverley Parry Robinson;Melissa A. Terranova, Esq.

Our Mission is to promotecommunity integration and participation

of people who are blind or visually impaired and have multiple disabilities by providing

opportunities for community living,training and support.

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Aaron Soto, Executive Director of AMIB, presented a bouquet of flowers to Mary McCarthy, wife of former board of trustee member, Daniel McCarthy.

Family and friends of Dan’s gathered together for an open house for the formal naming of our Wall Township Group Home. Please see story on page 3

AMIB GROUP HOME NAMED FOR

DAN McCARTHY