Thank you!
State Assemblymember Demond Meeks
Thank you for meeting with us on March 15 to talk about the COLA and the need for a DSWE. We appreciate you taking the time out of your busy schedule to meet and hear our concerns with the governor’s 2025 proposed budget. Having this conversation we have seen how you have fought hard for others, and are appreciative of you saying you will do the same for us.
The Arc of Monroe is thankful you took the time to visit ArcWorks, our contract manufacturing and packaging facility.
Supporting people with IDD means advocating for them and their rights each and every day. We are so thankful that you support us!
Meet Bekka Fifield
You may have come across our recent commercial that highlights a fundamental belief we hold dear at The Arc of Monroe: people with disabilities are, first and foremost, people. This simple yet profound truth shapes everything we do. As the Advocacy Manager, I have the privilege of working directly with our self-advocates, empowering them to take an active role in fighting for their rights alongside our agency. Together, we are advancing the critical message that disability rights are not separate or secondary – they are, without question, human rights. Our work is about breaking down barriers, challenging misconceptions, and ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to live a full and inclusive life.
Contact Bekka via email or phone to learn more about Advocacy and the Arc Alliance at The Arc of Monroe:
rfifield@arcmonroe.org
(315)955-9310
Arc Alliance Self Advocacy
Arc Alliance is a self advocacy group organized by The Arc of Monroe that is comprised of people with disabilities. The group meets monthly to talk about the latest issues that people with disabilities face in their communities, as well as practical solutions to bring meaningful change.
In 2023, the incredible efforts of this group were recognized statewide as Arc Alliance was named Group of the Year for both the Western/Finger Lakes Region and New York State by the Self Advocacy Association of New York State (SANYS).
Want to get involved?
The group is open to anyone in the greater Rochester area! Members do not need to receive services from The Arc of Monroe to be part of Arc Alliance. Email Bekka Fifield to learn about how to join.