In the News
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.
New York People with Disabilities Challenged to Understand Ballot Options
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Voting may seem like an easy way to do your civic duty, but after years of spreading awareness, there are still challenges for people with disabilities.
Michele Suhr | The Arc of Monroe
Vice President, Day and Residential Services, The Arc of Monroe
The Arc of Monroe announces the addition of Michele Suhr as Vice President, Day and Residential Services. In this role, she is responsible for the operational oversight of the residential and day habilitation programs, providing support to 800 adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
ArcWorks Celebrates 60 Years
Rochester, N.Y.— An organization dedicated to helping people of all abilities held a signature celebration Friday.
ArcWorks is marking its 60th anniversary. The manufacturing facility is part of the Arc of Monroe, which provides the vital service of finding jobs for clients with developmental challenges.
Expanding Access in Exercising the Right to Vote
Fairport, N.Y. — The Arc of Monroe teamed up with the office of State Assemblywoman Jennifer Lunsford to provide more opportunities for people of all abilities in registering to vote.
This included a Board of Election presentation and mobile DMV unit.
The Arc of Monroe receives funding from Fairport event to enhance day service program
The Arc Foundation of Monroe is the beneficiary of this year’s Steel Rail Revival Festival, receiving nearly $20,000 from the Fairport event.
A portion of the proceeds from the festival will go to purchase musical instruments for The Arc of Monroe’s Community Arts Connection (CAC), a day service program that provides people with intellectual and developmental disabilities opportunities to learn new skills, build lasting friendships and give back to their community.
Rochester Celebrities Light up the Dance Floor at Inaugural Dancing with The Arc Event
Rochester, N.Y. — Local celebrities were dancing the night away for a good cause at Innovative Field Tuesday. Five local celebrities teamed up with five people supported by the Arc of Monroe for the inaugural Dancing with the Arc.
Bright Spot: Dancing with The Arc
Rochester, N.Y. — Our Bright Spot shines on dancing for a good cause. The inaugural Dancing with the Arc competition will take place Tuesday, Sept. 5 at 7 p.m.
Dancing with the Stars of our Community for a Cause
On Tuesday, September 5, the Arc of Monroe is hosting “Dancing with the Arc”, an inaugural dance competition that partners five Rochester celebrities with five people supported by the organization. The Arc of Monroe provides programs and services for people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities to enhance their quality of life.
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