49th Annual Harvest Breakfast Program Book

49th Annual
Harvest Breakfast

Sunday, October 20, 2019

8 am - Noon

Embassy Suites Waltham

550 Winter Street, Waltham, MA

OUR MISSION

Opportunities for Inclusion’s mission is to serve
individuals with intellectual and developmental
disabilities and their families in the community,
utilizing a person-centered planning approach.
We provide quality, flexible programs, services and
supports which maximize independence, foster

inclusion, promote self-advocacy and build
community connections. Our programs are based

upon self-determination, sound teaching
practices and the latest technology. Opportunities for
Inclusion is committed to advocacy and legislation
to influence attitudes and perceptions so individuals

may choose and achieve life goals.

From Gabriel Vonleh, MHA, Chief Executive Officer

Good morning and welcome to Opportunities for
Inclusion’s 49th Annual Harvest Breakfast! We are proud
to have you join us at our annual community fundraiser!
I join our Board of Directors and staff in thanking you for
attending. We appreciate our sponsors and advertisers,
many of whom are with us this morning, as well as our
participants, families and guardians, city officials, Board
members, volunteers, community members and longtime
friends and supporters of Opportunities for Inclusion.
It is the caring and support of each of you that keeps
Opportunities for Inclusion strong for participants we
serve. Our mission to serve persons with intellectual and
developmental disabilities and their families is the
challenge and honor we all share. Thank you all for
making a positive difference. With humility and respect,

Gabriel Vonleh, MHA
Chief Executive Officer

Thank you
Embassy Suites Boston/Waltham

for hosting
Harvest Breakfast
for the18th year!!

Opportunities for Inclusion’s
49th Annual Harvest Breakfast

Program

9:00 AM - Welcome
Gabriel Vonleh, CEO

9:45 AM - Recognition of Sponsors

10:30 AM - Presentation of gift to
Embassy Suites Boston/Waltham,
Harvest Breakfast host

11:00 AM - Silent Auction Closes
Silent Auction winners announced
Raffle prize drawings

11:30 AM - Watch City Self Advocates
50-50 raffle drawing

Opportunities for Inclusion
Board of Directors 2019

Gerard Cosby, President
Harvey Fisher, Vice President

Kaitlyn Riley, Treasurer
Leah Igdalsky, Secretary

Directors

John Barry
Joseph Chiarelli
Robbie Dembo

Peter Dixon
Robert Gallagher
Shawn D. Keefe, Esq.
Siobhan O’Connell
Susan Parrella, EdD

Tim Steele

Immediate Past Co-Presidents

John Peacock, Immediate Past Co-President
Marcia MacClary Immediate Past Co-President

Honorary Trustees
John Battaglino (deceased)
Arthur DeVincent (deceased)

Robert Donoghue
Jean Poirier Foster
Russ Malone (deceased)
Anthony Mangini
Frederick Tortola (deceased)

Platinum Host

EMBASSY SUITES
BOSTON/WALTHAM

Proud Host of
Opportunities for Inclusion’s

49th Annual
Harvest Breakfast

Opportunities for Inclusion
Employment Programs

Group Supported Employment:

 Participants work at community sites under the
supervision of our staff

 Brandeis University (dishrooms,
Buildings & Grounds)

 Bentley University (dishroom)

 28 Participants

Individual Supported Employment:

 Participants work independently in
the community with job coaching and support

 Walgreens (Renee A.)

 True Value (Adam M.)

 Lasell College (Kristina S., Yves V.)

 Belmont High School (Richard B.)

School to Work Transitions:

 A collaboration with Waltham Public Schools

 Prepares high school students with challenges to
transition from school to work and productive
community life

 Helps students gain work experience through
volunteering and paid employment while in school

Titanium Pancake Sponsor

Opportunities for Inclusion
Adult Day Programs

Day Habilitation:

 Focuses on developing physical and social skills and
maximizing independence

 Physical, occupational, behavior and other therapies
provided

 Community and volunteer activities broaden skills
and abilities

 34 participants

Community Based Day Supports (CBDS):

 Focus is on inclusive community access

 Volunteer activities/Community Service

 Deliver Meals on Wheels weekly

 Volunteer at local Food Pantries

 20 participants

NEW! ABI (Acquired Brain Injury) Programs:

ABI Adult Companion - Includes support, supervision
and socialization. Companions may help with daily
activities, such as meal preparation, shopping and being
involved in the community

ABI Supportive Employment - provides support to
allow participants to obtain competitive employment at
or above the minimum wage

ABI Day Services - may include support to learn or
improve daily living and functional skills and other
skills training and activities to be more fully involved in
the community and promote greater independence

Titanium Pancake Sponsor

Best Wishes
to Opportunities for Inclusion

on your
49th Annual Harvest Breakfast!

Opportunities for Inclusion
Adult Family Care (AFC)

 MassHealth funded program for individuals with dis-
abilities or elderly who require assistance with daily
living activities

 Caregivers receive a tax-free stipend for the care they
provide

 Caregivers receive ongoing support from a registered
nurse and a care manager

 Helps individuals stay out of nursing homes

 49 members

“The AFC Program staff are a kind and loving group...who are
dedicated to their clients. They have consistently come up with

ideas and solutions...all for the benefit of their clients.

The AFC staff details safety concerns that a caregiver may have
overlooked or hasn't thought of...we are very happy being in-
volved in the AFC Program and highly recommend it."
--Mrs. L.B., AFC Caregiver

Titanium Pancake Sponsor

Opportunities for Inclusion
Recreation

 Open to individuals in our programs and the
community

 Activities in Waltham and beyond

 Program receives accolades from all involved

 Brandeis Buddies seeks to build friendships between
Brandeis student volunteers and adults with
developmental disabilities who work on campus or
live in the community

 Watch City Self Advocates meet monthly to learn
how to speak up for themselves and others, enjoy
guest speakers, volunteer for a favorite cause, meet
community members and have some fun while doing
good for themselves and others!

Titanium Pancake Sponsor

Proud to Support Opportunities for Inclusion &
Congratulations on Your 49th Annual Harvest Breakfast!

Gold Pancake Sponsor

Gold Pancake Sponsor

Bronze Pancake Sponsor

Best Wishes to
Opportunities for

Inclusion
on your
49th Annual
Harvest
Breakfast!

Bronze Pancake Sponsor

Bronze Pancake Sponsor

We’re excited to have
Attorney Shawn Keefe
serve on the Board of Directors.
Congratulations on another
successful Harvest Breakfast!

Sincerely,
Bob & Mike Connors & Shawn Keefe

6 Lexington Street, 3rd Floor
Waltham, MA 02452-4416

Tel: 781-894-6000
Fax: 781-894-6848
www.connorslaws.com

Bronze Pancake Sponsor

HAPPY HARVEST
BREAKFAST 2019

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Proud to Support
Opportunities for Inclusion

and the
49th Annual
Harvest Breakfast!

Bronze Pancake Sponsor

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Congratulations,
Opportunities for

Inclusion
on your
49th Annual
Harvest Breakfast and
the good work you do in
our community!

Rotary Club of
Waltham

Harvest Breakfast Supporter

Harvest Breakfast Supporter

Best Wishes
on your

49th Annual
Harvest

Breakfast!

Harvest Breakfast Supporter

Opportunities for
Inclusion

Harvest Breakfast Supporter

Harvest Breakfast Supporters

I salute the caring and dedicated
staff of

Opportunities for Inclusion!

You make a positive difference
every day in the lives of
individuals we serve.

Gabriel Vonleh, MHA
Chief Executive
Officer

Harvest Breakfast Supporter

Harvest Breakfast Supporter

Congratulations Opportunities for Inclusion
on your 49th Annual Harvest Breakfast!

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Randolph, MA 02368
W: 781-986-5999
C: 781-308-2758
F: 781-961-6896

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Opportunities for Inclusion

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Congratulations on your
49th Annual Harvest Breakfast!

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Opportunities for Inclusion
Congratulations on your

49th Annual Harvest Breakfast!

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