November 03, 2020 | Press Release.pdf

NEW YORK, NY (November 2, 2020) – Community Options New York, Inc. has named Kerry Brady as State Director in New York. In her new role, Kerry will oversee seven regional offices to provide residential, employment, and day habilitation services for people with disabilities.

“Kerry has a deep understanding of providing services for people with disabilities in New York,” said Svetlana Repic-Qira, Executive Vice President of Community Options. “Her proactive strategies and dynamic management style will be an asset as we continue to expand our footprint in New York over the next few years.”
Community Options supports over 1,200 people in New York primarily through contracts with the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) and Adult Career and Continuing Ed Services (ACCES-VR). Community Options is also one of the largest service coordinators for traumatic brain injury services in New York.
“I am excited to join the Community Options team,” said Ms. Brady. “I believe that all people should have the opportunity to reach their utmost potential for independence and productivity. I am looking forward to working together to develop creative and innovative ideas for the future.”
Kerry has over twenty years of experience managing operations for residential services, clinical oversight, strategic planning, and ensuring compliance with funding partners. Kerry received a BA in Psychology from Mercy College and MA in Counseling Psychology from Long Island University.

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About Community Options, Inc.:
For over 30 years, Community Options has developed housing and employment supports for people with disabilities – supporting thousands of people from over 40 offices across 10 states. Community Options provides advocacy assistance to empower people with disabilities because all people – regardless of ability level – should live and work in the community with dignity, choice and self-determination. For more information please visit our website: www.comop.org and to follow along with the #AllItTakes campaign, search #AllItTakes on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram