Founded in 1994, Community Living and Advocacy Supports, Inc. is a non-profit agency that works specifically with people with disabilities. We are a small, independent organization, which allows us to shop for the services that are best suited for the individuals we serve. At CLAS, Inc. we enjoy working with each person to discover their personal goals and life visions, and the supports they need to realize their dreams.

 

Our Philosophy

“Bringing people to the banquet table of life…”
At Community Living and Advocacy Supports, Inc. (CLAS) we strive to make a commitment to the lives of the individuals we serve, to take the journey with people and remain alongside of them as they need us. This allows us to meet goals and obtain desired outcomes for the individuals we serve.

 

Our Mission

CLAS, Inc. is committed to breaking down the social barriers and cultural mythology that keeps individuals with disabilities from realizing their fullest potential.

CLAS, Inc. is committed to supporting people with disabilities to empower themselves to determine the course of their own lives.

CLAS, Inc. is committed to the vision of a world where all human beings belong, where none are segregated because of differences and all are respected and supported to be the best that they can.

 

Our Staff:

Tammy Conte
Medicaid Service Coordinator
tammyconte@clasinc.org

Kristy Cox
Medicaid Service Coordinator/Self-Direction Support Broker
kcox@clasinc.org

Gabrielle Dessaint
Medicaid Service Coordinator
gdessaint@clasinc.org
tel. (518) 538-7281

Gina Emory
Medicaid Service Coordinator
ginaemory@clasinc.org

Theresa Fattorusso
Medicaid Service Coordinator
tfattorusso@clasinc.org
tel. (518) 727-9332

Regina Fisher
Director of MSC
Medicaid Service Coordinator
Self-Direction Support Broker
rfisher@clasinc.org
tel: (518) 232-4045

Hanna Gavel
Medicaid Service Coordinator
hgavel@clasinc.org

Anne Green
Executive Director
Medicaid Service Coordinator
annegreen@clasinc.org

Joe Kenyon
Medicaid Service Coordinator
Self-Direction Support Broker
jkenyon@clasinc.org

Dale LaPoint
Medicaid Service Coordinator
Self-Direction Support Broker
dalelapoint@clasinc.org

Cheryl Marron
Medicaid Service Coordinator
Self-Direction Support Broker
cmarron@clasinc.org
tel. (716) 818-0170

Tammy McPhail
Director of Finance
Medicaid Service Coordinator
Self-Direction Support Broker
tmcphail@clasinc.org

Michele Ogniewski
MSC Supervisor
Medicaid Service Coordinator
mogniewski@clasinc.org

Nora Osuchowski
Director of Community Services
Intake Coordinator
Self-Direction Supervisor
Self-Direction Support Broker
nosuchowski@clasinc.org
tel. (518) 598-9222

Mike Passarelli
Medicaid Service Coordinator
mpassarelli@clasinc.org

Amy Steiner
Medicaid Service Coordinator
asteiner@clasinc.org
tel. (518) 289-5674

Michael Trotta
Director of Quality Improvement
Compliance Officer
Medicaid Service Coordinator
mtrotta@clasinc.org

Alison Van Dyke
Medicaid Service Coordinator
Self-Direction Support Broker
avandyke@clasinc.org

Charlene VanZetta
Medicaid Service Coordinator
cvanzetta@clasinc.org

Rachael Winston
Medicaid Service Coordinator
Self-Direction Support Broker
rwinston@clasinc.org

Our Address:
Community Living and Advocacy Supports, Inc.
61 Rowland Street, Suite 211B
Ballston Spa, NY 12020

Emergency On-Call: (518) 390-0617

Fax: 1-877-509-5278  (to ensure confidentiality, please use a cover sheet when faxing)

 

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