Herkimer ARC to Host Autism Workshop

Herkimer – The Herkimer ARC will host Susan Roberts, MDiv, OTR/L, an award-winning occupational therapist, writer, ritual designer, and health coach, who will present, “Mealtime Success: Integrative Nutrition for Picky Eaters,” on Friday, May 13. The Herkimer ARC Focus on Families Educational workshop is free and open to professionals and family members thanks to funding [...]

Categories: Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs)

NYSARC Official Sponsor of Wretches and Jabberers

Delmar – On Thursday, May 12, Wretches and Jabberers will be shown in 100 cities nationwide as part of the “100 Cities. One Night for Autism” event. This new film has received tremendous feedback from critics and self advocates alike. NYSARC has volunteered as an official promoter of the event and will be sharing the [...]

Categories: Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) , Direct Support , Self-Advocacy

Madison Cortland ARC Offers Sensory Swim

Oneida – Madison Cortland ARC and the Oneida Family YMCA are pleased to now offer a Sensory Swim Program for children with special needs. The first eight-week session began in March and is held in the aquatic center at the Oneida Y. It is a specially-designed aquatic program for children with sensory processing difficulties. Due [...]

Categories: Children’s Services , Recreation

Special Needs School Named for KidStart Godfather

Groveland – The Arc of Livingston-Wyoming has dedicated its new KidStart building at 5871 Groveland Station Road in upstate Groveland, NY to Dr. Lyle C. Lehman, a pioneer in the field of special education and lifelong advocate for people with disabilities. The school, which serves approximately 350 children annually, many with special needs, was inaugurated [...]

Categories: Children’s Services

Bravo! Fine Arc Day Hab Promotes Fine Arts

Utica – In 2010, The Arc, Oneida-Lewis Chapter (The Arc) inaugurated the Fine Arc Day Habilitation program in collaboration with Players of Utica, a local community theatre group. The program is designed specifically for individuals who have special talent and interest in theatre and/or studio arts they wish to develop and express. The idea for [...]

Categories: Recreation

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