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Steel Rail Revival makes presentation to Pirate Toy Fund, Arc of Monroe

Steve and Kelsey Bartolotta from the Steel Rail Revival joined us to make the presentation to the Pirate Toy Fund and Arc of Monroe.

Jennifer Carey | The Arc of Monroe

The Arc of Monroe announces the hiring of Jennifer Carey as Director of Nursing. Jennifer will oversee all of nursing within Residential and Day Services at The Arc.

Connie Jones | The Arc of Monroe

The Arc of Monroe announces the hiring of Connie Jones as Vice President of Employment and Community Services.

Experts advise pregnant women to consult doctors amid concerns over Tylenol use and autism link

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Concerns about the use of Tylenol during pregnancy and its potential link to autism have been raised, but experts say more research is needed.

To Combat Direct Support Professional Shortage, Arc Advance Academy Trains In-house to Those Without Prior Experience

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Direct support professionals have been in high demand for years. They’re the workers who assist people with developmental disabilities to achieve their goals.

The Arc of Monroe opens a new training center

The Arc of Monroe, which for decades has worked to enhance the quality of life for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, has opened a new training center.

The Arc of Monroe unveils training academy for direct support professionals

The Arc of Monroe this week unveiled its Arc Advance Academy, a state-of-the-art training center located at its Rochester headquarters.

The Arc of Monroe holds Arc Advance Academy training center dedication

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Arc of Monroe held a dedication event for its new training center on Tuesday morning.

The Arc of Monroe opens learning center for disability support

Brighton, N.Y. — The Arc of Monroe announced the opening of its new training center, the Arc Advance Academy, on Tuesday, aiming to help train the next wave of direct support professionals.

The Arc of Monroe holds dedication ceremony for new ‘Arc Advance Academy’

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Arc of Monroe held a dedication ceremony Tuesday for its new training center.

The Arc of Monroe reacts as Rochester ranks ninth in ‘Best Cities for People with Disabilities’

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The City of Rochester has been ranked ninth among the Best Cities for People with Disabilities according to a recent study and ranking by Trajector Medical.

RG&E and Arc of Monroe relaunching ‘Investment Recovery Program’

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – RG&E and the Arc of Monroe have teamed up to relaunch the Investment Recovery Program, which provides employment and guided support to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

For media inquiries, please contact Christen Smith, Director of Marketing & Communications

Christen Smith
Director of Marketing & Communications
The Arc of Monroe
Office: (585) 271-0660 x1315
Cell: (585) 773-8535
chrsmith@arcmonroe.org

Mackenzie Wolfer
Marketing & Communications Manager
The Arc of Monroe
Office: (585) 271-0660 x2587
mwolfer@arcmonroe.org