Meet Catherine Tweedie (pictured top left), Delarc's Community Relations Director. Catherine has been advocating with Delarc for the past 35 years. Her career began by responding to an ad in the Walton Reporter for the position of Residential Program Assistant. After...
Meet Jacklyn (Jackie) Armstrong Jackie has been working at The Arc of Delaware County going on seven years. Her current position is a Life Coach 5. During her time at Delarc, she has seen a lot of change and growth that has helped Delarc become the thriving agency...
4th Annual Halloween Hootenanny This year marks the 4th annual Halloween Hootenanny. The weather was perfect for our guests to enjoy the various activities along with the trunk-or-treat. Trunk-or-Treat Delarc staff and friends took time to create a variety of fun...
2024 Staff Retreat Each year, Delarc staff gather for an annual staff retreat. This year the retreat was held at SUNY Delhi. At the retreat, staff enjoyed team building activities and an inspirational speaker. We welcomed new staff, celebrated promotions, and...
After 25 years of dedicated service to Delarc, we're excited to announce that our agency mascot, Blesher Lil' Heart, is retiring! Blesher Lil' Heart, or Blesher, as our mascot is so fondly referred to as, made a grand appearance in October of 1999 with its very...
Delarc was honored to participate in National Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) Appreciation Week recently. Every year the second week of September, DSPs nationwide are the focus of this week-long celebration. At Delarc, our DSPs work tirelessly to fulfill our mission, ensuring people we support live personally fulfilling lives. While DSP’s are at the heart of this weeklong celebration, Delarc recognizes it takes an entire team of staff to ensure the success of our mission, so we didn’t let this opportunity pass by to say thank you to our entire team. This week we celebrated DSPs and all staff by showering them with daily gifts of appreciation.
The Delaware County Fair in Walton, NY is the largest agricultural fair in the region and has something for everyone. Over 80,000 people flock to the six-day spectacular in Walton, NY to enjoy our local agriculture, events, shows, contests, rides, cuisine and more. ...
Meet Amelia Taylor, a Life Coach X at the day program, THRIVE. Amelia started working at Delarc in 2021 as a Life Coach III, working with individuals in a classroom setting. After her 6-month probationary period was over, she was encouraged by her supervisors to apply...
The excitement of a new school year is in the air! For parents of children with disabilities, this time brings unique challenges and opportunities. At The Arc, we know that proper preparation can make all the difference in your child's growth and success. Here are...
The Arc of the United States, along with our partners, recently filed an amicus brief in a critical case before the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, Ex Parte Blaine Milam. This case highlights an ongoing issue in our criminal justice system: the unconstitutional...