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About Whitbeck…

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Darrell leads Ability Partners Foundation and the three organizations under a passive parent corporation, Ability Partners, Inc. The three affiliates play critical roles in the economic well-being of the communities in which they operate, employing over 700 staff and serving 6,800 individuals and families in the Greater Rochester and Finger Lakes areas with a combined operating budget of $36 million, annually.                             

Before leading Ability Partners organizations, Darrell held various clinical and leadership roles within the agencies for over 20 years. Beginning his career as an Occupational Therapist in our Geneva preschool program, Darrell has specialized in serving individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities as well as those who have sustained Traumatic Brain Injuries. 

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"Ability Partners provide a lifetime of inclusive opportunities, ensuring that people of all abilities flourish within their communities. As its new President/CEO, I wanted to take this opportunity to introduce myself, share how excited I am to lead these extraordinary agencies and communicate our continued commitment to the Greater Rochester and Finger Lakes Regions," Darrell said.

Highlights from the past year:

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•  Ability Partners entered into an executive staffing agreement with the John Gavra's Center in Auburn.

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•  Tom Golisano gifted Ability Partners agencies with $5M over the next five years for projects around the agencies that improve programming and accessibility.

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•  Billie Tyler was recognized by the RBJ as this year’s Honoring Healthcare Heroes recipient for excellence in nursing.

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•  The RBJ recognized Ability Partners among their Power 100 List .

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