In the News
Accessibility unleashed
The Arc’s Christen Smith interviews experts about strategies for inclusive viewing in the latest issue of 585 Magazine.
The third annual Festival of Inclusion draws thousands to Rochester
On Saturday, the Golisano Training Center at Nazareth University hosted the Third Annual Festival of Inclusion, attracting thousands of attendees. The event, part of the Golisano Foundation’s Spread the Word Inclusion campaign, aimed to promote acceptance and inclusivity for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Direct Support Professionals need and deserve better pay
Well, here we are again.
Despite Gov. Kathy Hochul touting the Empire State as a leader in the fight for equity, and her vision of the “New York Dream” that promises opportunity and dignity for all citizens, New Yorkers with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) — and those who care for them — remain forgotten.
‘We can’t function without them’: Local nonprofits urge state to boost pay for direct support professionals
Leaders of those organizations employing direct support professionals — including two who are among the Rochester region’s largest nonprofits — are coming together and asking the state to increase the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for them, saying the proposed compensation is not commensurate with the needed services these employees provide.
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.
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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