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Ballantyne Day Services residents compete in Arc of Monroe’s Winter Olympic games

Chili, N.Y. — While the world is watching the games over in Italy, the Arc Monroe is finding its own way to get into the Olympic spirit.

Arc of Monroe hosting Winter Ballantyne Olympics

The entire globe is gripped by Olympic fever, and Rochester is no exception.

Arc of Monroe is hosting its own Winter Ballantyne Olympics, highlighting athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Behind the Curtain: Damon Thomas turns art into opportunity at Arc of Monroe

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Black History Month is a time to honor legacy and celebrate the impact being made right now in communities across the country. For Damon Thomas, an artist, musician, and entrepreneur supported by the Arc of Monroe, that impact is deeply personal.

RBJ presents the 2026 Power 100

We are excited to continue our Power List project with our sixth annual Power 100 list.

Ready to Work: How disability self-advocacy builds independence in the job force

Self-advocate Maggie McCrumb knows she’s capable of working, but there are barriers to finding job. From transportation and workplace attitudes to managing anxiety and advocating for accommodations, Maggie shares what it really takes to pursue employment as a person with a disability.

Leaders of Rochester businesses and nonprofits honored at Athena International Awards

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Some women leaders of Rochester businesses and nonprofits were honored on Thursday at the 40th annual Greater Rochester Athena International Awards.

Greater Rochester Chamber announces ATHENA International Award winners

Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce presented its 2026 ATHENA International Awards on Thursday, recognizing women and organizations whose leadership has made a lasting impact on the Greater Rochester community.

Silver, Connelly, The Arc of Monroe Receive 2026 ATHENA International Awards in Greater Rochester, NY

ROCHESTER, NY (February 5, 2026) – Greater Rochester Chamber presented its 2026 ATHENA International Awards at a ceremony on Thursday, February 5.

Showcasing our 2026 ATHENA Organizational Award Finalists

Hard-working people can only make a transformative impact when they have a platform to do it with. That’s why recognizing our 2026 ATHENA Organizational Award finalists is so important.

Rochester officials want to hear from the public on how to make the city more accessible

The city of Rochester is seeking input on making public spaces more accessible — including how to make sidewalks, crosswalks, and bus stops compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

GALLERY: ‘A Toast to The Arc’ celebrates inclusion and community support

Rochester, N.Y. – The Arc Foundation of Monroe hosted “A Toast to The Arc” fundraiser at Arbor Midtown on Friday to help raise money and awareness to support The Arc of Monroe‘s mission.

Autism speaks joins over 375 organizations in calling for reversal of layoffs at the Department of Education

Washington, D.C. – A broad coalition of national, state, and local disability, civil rights, and education organizations is sounding the alarm over sweeping layoffs at the U.S. Department of Education.

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

Christen Smith
Senior 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

Sophie Wojciechowski
Marketing Specialist
The Arc of Monroe
swojciechowski@arcmonroe.org