Blog Posts and Articles

Enabling Smart Technologies to Improve Individuals’ Lives

By: Matthew Cerasaro, Greystone Programs, Inc. Published in Autism Spectrum News

The COVID-19 pandemic moved us into a digital space and opened up the world of smart technologies. It challenged us to ask ourselves, “How can we integrate advances in technology into the lives of our individuals to promote independence, lessen the dependency on staff, and move away from a prompt dependent environment?” At Greystone Programs Inc., we are leveraging the power of smart technologies to increase health & wellness, promote independence, and increase autonomy to improve the quality of life of the individuals we support.

Welcome 2022 Board of  Directors Officers

We value each member of Greystone's Board of Directors and benefit from their expertise, leadership, compassion, and generosity. We extend our deepest gratitude and appreciation for our outgoing officers and welcome Greystone’s 2022 officers: Angelo Angerame, President; Paul Austin, Vice President; Terry Copeland, Treasurer; and Barbara Passaro, Secretary. Thank you all for believing in the mission of Greystone Programs by enriching lives one person at a time.

Q&A with Angelo Angerame, Greystone Board Member and Hudson Regional LTC Pharmacy Chief Executive Officer

How did you get involved with Greystone Programs? I have been involved with Greystone programs since 2014, when I began to work at the pharmacy that provides medications for the participants at Greystone Programs.

Q & A With Patricia Seholm
Programs Coordinator at Greystone's Pleasant Ridge IRA

What is your role with Greystone Programs?
I am the Programs Coordinator at Greystone’s Pleasant Ridge IRA. My everyday responsibilities include the financials, maintenance, keeping the house running, and making sure the individuals in the house are safe and healthy. I also work with the nurse to ensure everyone is up to date with their medical needs.

Parent Reflection with Susanna O'Brien

Susanna O’Brien has spent over 34 years as a Nationally Board Certified Secondary Biology Educator. She is the mother of two young adults with autism. Over the years, she has become a special needs advocate, a social skills group leader and writer. Susanna has written many articles about parenting children with special needs and even is the author of an upcoming book about raising two sons with autism. Susanna has been a speaker at special needs conferences and workshops throughout the Hudson Valley and is an active member in our community. She has been using Greystone Programs’ for its’ Respite services for her son Matty, who has also just moved into Greystone's newest home Grants Path.

Q & A With Kristina Gargano Community Services Coordinator

What is your role at Greystone Programs?
I am a Community Services Coordinator. I oversee Community Habilitation and Respite programs for families living in the Orange County area as well as provide support to families in need of services.

Q & A With Mark Holmes, Director of Facilities

What is your role at Greystone Programs?

I'm the Director of Facilities Management, which means our department caretakes all of Greystone's properties, including the homes, the land and the vehicles. We also take part in projects for people with disabilities in the community who still live at home or independently. We work with our partners at NYS to determine and perform these projects.

Q & A With Tracilyn Vaticano Asst. Executive Director, Programs

What is your role at Greystone Programs?
I am the Assistant Executive Director of Programs. I currently oversee Greystone's Residential Programs and our Day and Employment Programs. Additionally, I am the Chairperson for our Infection Control Committee.

Q & A With Al Macur - Director of Information Technology

What is your role within Greystone Programs? 
Director of Information Technology, responsible for all corporate systems and data. In addition, we provide end user support for residence managers, assistant managers, all administrative employees and day and community-based employees.

Get To Know Susanna O'Brien - Donor and Mother of an Individual Greystone Supports

Susanna O’Brien has spent over 34 years as a Nationally Board Certified Secondary Biology Educator. She is the mother of two young adults with autism. Over the years, she has become a special needs advocate, a social skills group leader and writer. Susanna has written many articles about parenting children with special needs and even is the author of an upcoming book about raising two sons with autism.