Politics As It Happens: March is Statewide Family Advocacy Month, Family Advocacy Call-In Day on March 9
March is Statewide Family Advocacy Month, in conjunction with CP of NYS and Alliance of Long Island Agencies DON’T LET THEM FORGET US!! March is the opportunity to visit or call your legislators and make it clear to them that the people we serve have acute, unmet needs. Also, Friday, March 9th is Family Advocacy Call-In [...]
The Arc of Oneida-Lewis Chapter Connects New Employees with Self-Advocacy Group
Utica, NY – New employees of The Arc of Oneida-Lewis Chapter have the pleasure of hearing from the individuals they will be caring for as part of their new employee orientation sessions. New staff listens to the personal histories of individuals with disabilities from a group of self-advocate speakers from The Arc who call themselves [...]
From the Executive Director: Reflecting on the New York Times Stories
The string of articles in the New York Times gives all advocates and responsible providers pause. The articles make us look deeply into ourselves and think about what we do and how we can do it better. NYSARC in particular, as the nation’s largest parent-based organization, knows that no amount of soul searching is too [...]
The 62nd Annual NYSARC, Inc. Convention: Moving Forward with NYSARC
The 62nd Annual NYSARC, Inc. Convention officially wrapped up on Saturday morning. With almost 500 people in attendance, it was one of our biggest, and most successful, conventions ever. Working under our Convention theme, “Advocacy in Action: Moving Forward,” speakers shared stories of struggles, perseverance, and finding success. For example, at the Media and Employer [...]
From the Executive Director: Celebrating Exceptional Accomplishments at the 62nd Annual Convention
One of my favorite parts of our Annual Convention is the chance to celebrate the members of our extended family who have displayed remarkable dedication, service, or advocacy during the year or throughout their careers. This year’s Convention is no different than any before. With this issue of Our Voice Today, I thought it would [...]
Herkimer ARC Honors Direct Support Professionals
Herkimer – To honor the loving and dedicated support given to individuals with disabilities, the Herkimer ARC recognized employees during National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week, which began Sept. 11. The Herkimer ARC employs 209 Direct Support Professionals (DSPs), who work within the agency’s Day Program, Family and Community Support, Sheltered Workshop, Residential Services, and [...]
2011 Convention Highlight: Moving Forward With You – An Educational and Training Opportunity for Self-Advocates and Direct Support Professionals
Calling all Self-Advocates and Direct Support Professionals! On Thursday, October 20, NYSARC will kick off its 62nd Annual Convention with a special pre-convention program, “Moving Forward with You: An Educational and Training Opportunity for Self-Advocates and Direct Support Professionals,” and we’d love to see you there! Register today! Schedule 11:00am – 11:15pm – Opening Remarks [...]
National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week
“If you don’t already know a Direct Support Professional, someday you will.” ~Mid-Hudson Coalition September 11-17 is National Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) Recognition Week. DSPs represent our field’s front-line, supporting individuals with disabilities. In New York State, the Direct Support Professional Alliance of NYS (DSPANYS) represents all DSPs in the State and is dedicated to [...]
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