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The R-Word: Why Language Matters and How We Can Do BetterĀ
The R-word is hate speech and itās a slur against people with intellectual disabilities. Thatās how the people at the

LGBTQ+ in a New Presidential Administration
Jay Berdych has been at The Arc of Monroe since 2020 and takes part in many services The Arc

Winter Accessibility
Doug Czech has been going to Ballantyne Day Services for 5 years and is an Eagle Scout. Before Doug

More than a Wheelchair
Angela Sullivan is an advocate for equity and inclusion within the disabled community. She enjoys going out with friends to

Steve Blowers Leaves Lasting Legacy with ArcWorks Media Library
ArcWorks is enhancing its employee development initiatives with the launch of a new media library, a legacy project of recently

How Health Homes Care Management Helps People Both In and Outside The Arc of Monroe
The Arc of Monroe’s Health Homes Care Management team is one of 28 care management agencies contracted through the Greater
The Arc of Monroe Awarded $200,364 in Grants from NYSARC Trust Services
The Arc of Monroe Awarded $200,364 in Grants from NYSARC Trust Services Funds will support guardianship and recreational opportunities for

Air Quality Safety
Clean air is something that is taken for granted in New York State. Climate Change has affected some weather patterns

Collaborative Efforts: Supporting People With IDD and Their Mental Health
Mise en place. It is a culinary term to have everything in place for setting up a dish. All the

LifePrep@Naz Mentors
Having student mentors as part of the fabric of LifePrep@Naz is what makes this program such an incredible experience for