Earlier today, Oneida County Sheriff Robert Maciol proudly…

Earlier today, Oneida County Sheriff Robert Maciol proudly introduced several community members that are part of the Oneida County Sheriff’s Vulnerable Population Advisory Committee. The advisory committee was organized originally in an effort to build a positive relationship between those in the community and law enforcement. In addition to the members of the Sheriff’s Office, the following make up the Oneida County Sheriff’s Vulnerable Population Advisory Committee: Kathy Caruso, parent advocate and Lead Facilitator at Better TogetherBethany Wendt, Director of Community Relations at KelbermanKimberly Karcic, parent advocate and Behavior Specialist at Madison-Oneida BOCESMatthew Yelton, parent advocate and Clinical Supervisor Mercy Flight CentralAnn Margaret Bouska, MA, CCC-SLP Speech Language Pathologist Holland Patent Central School DistrictRonald Loubier , Member Relations Liaison at Life Plan CCO NYKarlene Cimo, Outreach Coordinator LIFEPlan CCO NY, LLCFrancesca Bevivino, Guardianship Coordinator at The Arc, Oneida Lewis Chapter The work of the committee has transpired into presenting the first in series of symposiums designed for parents and caregivers of individuals in the intellectual and developmental disabilities community to give them the expert guidance, resources, and connections to help them navigate challenges and support their loved one’s success – no matter where they are in their journey. This exciting and informational symposium is going to be held on Saturday, September 27th from 9:00am until 3:00pm at the Parish on Broadway located at 730 Broadway in Utica, directly across from the Utica City Hall parking lot. This event is free and open to anyone who is a parent, family member, or is a caregiver of anyone in the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) community are invited and highly encouraged to attend. Pre-registration is not required, but is recommended and walk ins on the day of the event are also welcome. You can register at https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=YrX_4bNWWECTFhSjNxyPLdaL6jlmiT1Djo5lhBkHyrtURTZVOFFHTUVHRThGWDVTWkNLMEMwMlNaVi4u&origin=QRCode&route=shorturl