In the News
Program offers employment for young adults on the autism spectrum
The Strong Employment and Life Foundations (SELF) program is an internship program with the mission to prepare young people on the Autism Spectrum for employment in the community.
The Arc of Monroe takes budget concerns to the state capitol
Leaders from The Arc of Monroe spend Monday in Albany to make their voices heard on the continued call for better wages for support staff who help those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
‘We have our rights’: Disability advocates head to Albany for funding rally
People with disabilities and direct support professionals across the state head to Albany Monday for a rally in an effort to raise the wages for DSPs.
Pinball helps improve mental for Rochester man with autism
Declan Handley-Byrne has been working at the Strong National Museum of Play as a host for more than a year, but he’s already learned so much, including a passion for pinball.
The Arc of Monroe’s direct support professionals, frontline supervisors earn national recognition
The Arc of Monroe honored 40 direct support professionals and frontline supervisors who have earned electronic badges to demonstrate their knowledge, skills and values through The National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals E-Badge Academy.
Diverse abilities shine at Community Arts Connection show in Pittsford
Music was in the air at the Barnes and Noble in Pittsford as the Arc of Monroe kicked off its annual Community Arts Connection arts show.
The Arc of Monroe takes Concerns over Budget Proposal to State Capitol
Students help clean up Roc Holiday Village
Some local students are teaming up to help Roc Holiday Village sparkle. Students from the Strong Employment & Life Foundations (SELF) program are working to clean up the festival grounds following each weekend. Their work will continue the next two Monday mornings.
Diverse Abilities Shine at Community Arts Connection Show in Pittsford
Music was in the air at the Barnes and Noble in Pittsford as the Arc of Monroe kicked off its annual Community Arts Connection arts show.
New Yorkers with Disabilities Challenged to Understand Ballot Options
Bright Spot: Don Alhart reads his Christmas book to students
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Don Alhart recently read his children’s book, “Sibley’s Christmas Adventure” to kindergarteners at Rochester’s Roberto Clemente School No. 8.
Do the Right Thing: Austin created a sensory garden at The Arc of Monroe
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Austin Gillis, a senior at McQuaid Jesuit High School, created a sensory garden at The Arc of Monroe.
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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