What’s New At The ARC of Delaware!
A Father’s Love Knows No Limits
This Father's Day, we're celebrating Mike, a dad whose unconditional love and devotion are redefining society's views on parenthood. Born with cerebral palsy, Mike has navigated life from a wheelchair, facing prejudices that often wrongly question the ability of those...
This Election Year, Know Your Voting Rights!
Voting is an essential part of our democracy and our right as citizens. Too often, people with disabilities struggle to be able to vote. Here are some (but not all) of the reasons that people may struggle: Polling places may not have accessible entrances, spaces,...
May The 4th Be With You
Delarc celebrated May the 4th in Star Wars fashion. Friday, May 3rd, staff and self-advocates dressed in their favorite Star Wars character attire and enjoyed the Star Wars themed day. Individuals had the opportunity to win prizes by entering in an art contest and/or...
Life Coach to Assistant Residential Program Director
Meet Katrina Roloson, Delarc's Assistant Residential Program Director. Katrina has worked with The Arc of Delaware County for the past 11 years. Prior to working at Delarc, Katrina worked at The Joshua House in the residential setting then the day program. She worked...
Celebrating 75 years with 75 Acts of Service
The Arc of Delaware County and the New York Arc Chapters Celebrate Progress for People with Disabilities with a Statewide Week of Service. The Arc of Delaware County is joining people with disabilities, staff and families across the state to celebrate The Arc New...
2nd Annual Spring Fling
This past Saturday, May 18th, was Walton First Baptist Church and Delarc's 2nd annual Spring Fling. There was dancing, light refreshments, games, face painting and more. As you walked through the double doors you were greeted with the Studio 190 artwork that was on...
5 Disability Stories Journalists Should Be Covering Right Now (2024)
Journalists, are people with disabilities and disability issues at the forefront of your coverage With over 61 million Americans and 1 billion people globally living with a disability, we all know and love someone with a disability. Yet this large and influential...
Hancock Students Spend the Day at Delarc
March was Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. The Hancock Central School 6th graders were given the assignment to read the book, "Out of My Mind" by Sharen M. Draper, a story of an 11-year-old girl with cerebral palsy. Reading the book gave the students a...
15 Years with Katie Backus
Katherine Backus, who goes by Katie, is a top preforming Life Coach 12. Katie was the November 2023 NADSP E-Badge Academy Earner of the Month! She was one of our first recipients of the S'Happening Awards, an award celebrating her superior performance and exemplifying...
Make Plans to Exercise Your Right to Vote in 2024
On Tuesday, November 5, 2024, eligible voters will have the opportunity to vote in federal, state, and local elections. The leaders who are elected will have a big impact on people with disabilities and their families, because they influence what policies are made and...