The Arc Otsego put together another art show for this years' The Voice!20, showcasing artwork from artists with intellectual and developmental disabilities from across New York. Thursday, July 11th, artists and friends gathered for the opening reception at SUNY...
Many see college as a path to a better life and unlocking their dreams. But student debt often stops this, especially for people with disabilities. A major reason is due to income. People with disabilities experience poverty more than double the rate of individuals...
In an innovative partnership, The Home Depot has collaborated with leading disability rights organizations to remove barriers and improve job access for applicants with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The Home Depot worked closely with The Arc of...
June 22nd Delarc, family and friends gathered at SUNY Delhi for the Annual Membership Meeting and Awards Ceremony. The event kicked off with the installment of the newest board members and officers. Election of Slate of Nominees Officers 2024-2025 Term President -...
June is the time for graduation. The Arc of Delaware County's Carousel Children's Services held their graduation on June 15th. The children are now ready to move forward in their education, thanks to the hard-working staff at CCS. Congratulations! [smartslider3...
On Friday, June 14th, Delarc got together for the second quarter agency-wide staff meeting dressed in Flag Day attire. Ty's Taco-ria parked outside Hamden's main office before the meeting, where staff had the opportunity to enjoy some delicious food. We had the...
75th Anniversary The Arc of New York celebrates its 75th anniversary this year and Arc Chapters across NYS joined together the week of June 2nd to perform 75 acts of service. Each chapter chose two community service projects as a form of celebration. Delarc was...
June 22 marks the 25th anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Olmstead v. L.C., a landmark case that opened the door for millions of people with disabilities to live in the community. What was the Olmstead case about The Olmstead case involved two women...
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...
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,...