New York State Industries for the Disabled, Inc. Honors John Bifarella through William B. Joslin Awards Program

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, a time to recognize the contributions people with disabilities or other challenges make to the workplace. This month, Ontario ARC is pleased to announce that John Bifarella, a person supported by the agency, was recognized as a 2019 Joslin Outstanding Performer through New York State Industries for the Disabled, Inc’s (NYSID) 16th annual people-centered awards program. Bifarella is being recognized for his work with Spot On Cleaning Company, a division of Ontario ARC, where he has been employed for 40 years.

Spot On Cleaning Company, a division of Ontario ARC, is a social enterprise providing employment opportunities for people of all abilities. Spot On Cleaning Company maintains over 20 contract sites and provides commercial cleaning services to high-traffic, secure, public buildings throughout Ontario County.

NYSID is a not-for-profit business which administers Preferred Source contracts for products and services in support of state and local government procurement budgets. NYSID’s annual Joslin Awards Program celebrates excellence in Preferred Source employment by New Yorkers with disabilities. More than 700 individuals have been named Joslin Outstanding Performers since 2004. All Outstanding Performers receive a certificate of achievement and cash award, and are featured in an annual yearbook.