MONTICELLO – Action Toward Independence (ATI) Executive Director Deborah Worden was guest speaker at the July Monticello Kiwanis Club Meeting.  Ms. Worden described how ATI serves and empowers people with disabilities through their many programs, including advocacy, education, support groups,  etc.  They provide guidance and empowerment in the field of life and social skills to the parents, caregivers as well as to the children on the Autism Spectrum.  ATI’s objectives are in compliance with Kiwanis First Lady Marie Soderholm’s  Project for 2024-2025, which is Autism Acceptance.  

Members of the Woodridge Kiwanis Club and the Monticello Rotary Club were also in attendance.  Everyone was very impressed with Ms. Worden’s presentation and with the many services provided to people with disabilities by ATI. The Monticello Kiwanis Club presented Ms. Worden with a $100 donation in support of  ATI’s very important  programs as well as a 75th Anniversary Kiwanis Mug.  

The club meets the first Monday of the Month at 6pm at Albella’s Restaurant in Monticello.   Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time.  Please check out the Monticello  NY Kiwanis Club Facebook page to learn more about all their activities.