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SPECTRUM DESIGNS
199 Tompkins Avenue, Pleasantville, NY 10570 | 914.984.9901 | www.spectrumdesigns.org
OUR MISSION
To create meaningful and inclusive employment opportunities for people on the Autism Spectrum.
Year established: 2011 Number of full-time employees: 26 Number of part-time employees: 33 Annual revenue: $5 million Geographic service area: Westchester and Long Island
(ship nationwide)
Patrick Bardsley Tim Howe
Co-Founder & CEO COO
TOP FUNDING SOURCES: Sales: 70.9% Fundraising: 19.7% Special Events: 5.4% Grants: 2.9%
Capital Campaign: 1.1%
Spectrum really understands individuals with disabilities, which creates a diverse and respectful work environment with an emphasis on learning.
— Lindsay W., Administrative & Production Assistant
SOCIAL MEDIA:
@spectrumdesignsfoundation @SpecDesigns @spectrum_designs
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HOW WE MAKE AN IMPACT
Spectrum Designs is a full-service custom apparel and promotional products business that employs young adults on the Autism Spectrum. Since its inception, Spectrum’s combined businesses have provided 100,000+ hours of paid work for these individuals with total wages adding up to over $1.5M. At Spectrum, over 50% of
the workforce is comprised of individuals on the Autism Spectrum whom are paid at least minimum wage. Our successful model of turning trainees into taxpayers creates an environment that allows both our employees and the economy to prosper.
GIVING OPPORTUNITIES
As a nonprofit, 100% of sales proceeds go to furthering our mission. Our clients and donors make a tremendous impact, allowing us to provide more paying jobs to New Yorkers with disabilities who have untapped and under- appreciated gifts. Together, let’s dispel the harmful myths surrounding those of differing abilities in the workplace.
SUSTAINABILITY EFFORTS
• Pleasantville is 100% powered by renewable energy
• LED lights installed*
• Only use eco-friendly inks and soy-based cleaners*
• Items shipped in compostable bags and corrugated boxes certified
by the Sustainable Forest Initiative*
• Spectrum discloses environmental impact data to CDP
(Carbon Disclosure Project) *Applies to both facilities
LEADERSHIP
BOARD MEMBERS
Jothy Narendran, President Stella Spanakos, Vice President Denise Smith, Treasurer
John Beyer, Board Member
Rob DeGaudenzi, Board Member Michael Prounis, Board Member Alyson Rozner, Board Member