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Participants in our Recreation Respite program got

Participants in our Recreation Respite program got to enjoy an @amerkshockey game in one of their suites! Check out that view of the ice!

It was an honor to welcome @monroecountyny Executi

It was an honor to welcome @monroecountyny Executive Adam J. Bello for a tour of ArcWorks, our contract manufacturing facility. We felt his passion and appreciation for the work we do as an agency supporting people with disabilities in living their best lives. The Arc of Monroe is proud to have someone as passionate as County Executive Bello supporting our field and championing our cause across Monroe County.

We welcomed 8 new employees this week! These new m

We welcomed 8 new employees this week! These new members of The Arc family embark on their next journey in positions in residential and day programs, Job Path, ArcWorks, and Transportation! To be a part of our next group, check out our openings here: https://arcmonroe.org/careers/

Fall in love with a new career! Train to become a

Fall in love with a new career! Train to become a trained Direct Support Professional with The Arc of Monroe and @bryantstrattoncollege. Our innovative 5-week, DSP-in-Training program kicks off again February 14th! Train to become a DSP and learn to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live in the community and enhance their independence. Learn more at https://arcmonroe.org/dspintraining/

Winter Weather Alert for Wednesday, January 22: A

Winter Weather Alert for Wednesday, January 22:

All Day Hab and Community Prevoc programs are closed. All staff to report.

Questions? Please check with your supervisor.

With a new Presidential administration in place, d

With a new Presidential administration in place, discussions over changes that could come in the following days ensue. Jay Berdych, a member of PrideAbility and The Arc of Monroe expresses his thoughts on changes within the LGBTQ+ community and disability rights. Check it out in the link in our bio!

The folks at Ballantyne Day Services are enjoying

The folks at Ballantyne Day Services are enjoying their new crafts thanks to Mersen USA - Eldre Corporation, who donated boxes full of games and crafts last month for the day programs to use. Some favorites so far: Latch Hook and coloring kits!

Fall in love with a new career! Train to become a

Fall in love with a new career! Train to become a trained Direct Support Professional with The Arc of Monroe and @bryantstrattoncollege. Our innovative 5-week, DSP-in-Training program kicks off again February 14th! Train to become a DSP and learn to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live in the community and enhance their independence. Learn more at https://arcmonroe.org/dspintraining/

Here are all three of our budget requests for the

Here are all three of our budget requests for the NYS proposed 2026 budget! Stay tuned to see how you can help.

#nys2026budget #disabilityrights #intellectualanddevelopmentaldisabilities #newyorkstate #governorhochul

Hayden knows the true meaning of “More than Work

Hayden knows the true meaning of “More than Work.” Let him show you as he takes you through a day in his life working for the Sisters of St. Joseph as part of The Arc’s Job Path program. To learn more about Job Path visit https://arcmonroe.org/jobpathrochester/

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Congratulations to the 31 Direct Support Professio

Congratulations to the 31 Direct Support Professionals who reached the next level in their e-badge credentialing at last week’s 2024 E-badge Recognition and Celebration! The E-badge Academy, launched by the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP), recognizes professional development through the ability to earn national certification. Both Joe MacBeth, the President and CEO for the NADSP and Maria Torgalski, the Director of Region 1 within @nysopwdd’s Service Access, Program Implementation & Stakeholder Support Division were in attendance, sharing their gratitude and wisdom with the DSPs. We are appreciative and so proud of your efforts to further your knowledge and experience in this field to better the lives of the people you support.

Winter can be difficult to navigate for anyone whe

Winter can be difficult to navigate for anyone when it’s icy or there is a lot of snow on the ground. With a wheelchair or a cane, it adds a whole new layer. Hear from Doug Czech and Andy Herschelman about what they face in our latest blog post. Just click the link in our bio!

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