About

Who we are

Meet Our CEO

Deb Kunsch is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of ALTEC. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Social Work in 1978, founded ALTEC in 1992 and is today recognized as a leader in the human services field. After thirty years, she continues to demonstrate the passion and commitment for her work that helps sustain the quality of ALTEC's services. Deb firmly believes that in order for ALTEC to remain on the cutting edge of delivering diverse and customized services, we must constantly adapt and develop programs that satisfy the ever changing needs of the unique population we serve. Deb was instrumental in establishing MAX, the southeast suburban providers association serving individuals with ID/BH/Autism/D&A. Currently she is holding the positon of President of the Board of Directors.

Marge Phillips

Director of Life Enrichment Options

Marge Phillips has been with ALTEC since 1998 and has been a key player in the coordination and management for ALTEC Services. Marge has implemented many positive changes with regards to ALTEC’s program areas, community based activities and has been a key supporter in the expansion of ALTEC. She also has a Therapeutic Options certification and is responsible for training our DSPs to identify and implement interventions during challenging behaviors.

Barb Ocasio

Director of Older Adults Services

Barb is a certified Gerontologist who has been with ALTEC Services since 2006. She is also certified by the National Task Group to be a trainer for Dementia related to individuals with developmental disabilities and serves as one of ALTEC’s incident investigators.

Gabriella Egan

Director of Employment Services

Gabriella began working at ALTEC Services in September of 2013, contributing to the Employment and Older Adult Programs. She came to ALTEC with diverse experiences after graduating with a music education degree from Ithaca College and serving in AmeriCorps for two years. She is also a Certified Employment Support Professional (CESP) by ASPE.

Amy Walter

Director of Vocational Services

Amy joined the ALTEC Services team in December 2014 and is currently the Assistant Director for the Vocational Program. Amy graduated from Eastern University with a Bachelor’s degree in Special Education and Psychology. Amy previously taught special education classes at the Pathway School, was a Cognitive Remediation Therapist at Bryn Mawr Rehab in the Traumatic Brian Injury Unit and was an Autistic Support Teacher at North Penn School District

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Cindy Smith

Financial Director

Cindy has been with ALTEC Services since 1998. She has a bachelor’s degree in Social Work from DeSales University. For more than 15 years, she helped to support individuals and manage services in the Life Enrichment Program. In 2014, she began coordinating the financial functions at ALTEC and also serves as the facility manager for the Topaz location.

Colleen Ryan

Program Coordinator for In-Home and Community Supports

Colleen joined ALTEC Services in July 2016. She came to ALTEC with 20+ years of experience providing quality care within the residential setting. She has taken on the role of Program Coordinator for our In-Home and Community Habilitation services and is spearheading this new service.

Our Services

Employment Support

Employment Services supports workers to meet the specific needs of many companies. Our consumers are holding jobs in clerical, custodial, light manufacturing, food, laundry, horticultural, child care and many others. There are over fifty companies in this area that recognize the merits of diversity in the workforce by employing a person supported by ALTEC.

Older Adult Day

ALTEC’s Older Adult Program is designed to provide a warm, relaxed and home-like environment for older adults with developmental disabilities. The major focus of the Topaz Older Adult Program is to maintain the skills, physical abilities and general well-being of the individuals we serve.

Pre-Vocational

ALTEC’s Pre-Vocational Service allows individuals to have an opportunity to experience employment responsibilities in a structured work environment at ALTEC. ALTEC helps our consumers build work skills and habits in a structured setting that can lead to more gainful work opportunities. ALTEC also tailor their day with diverse community learning activities and in-house wage earning options.

Life Enrichment Options

Formerly known as Supportive Life Skills, Life Enrichment Options is a state-licensed adult development center providing a positive and creative atmosphere for individual and small group instruction. This service also provides enhanced adult daily living skills, technology, physical wellness, educational, recreational, communications and social / emotional supports.