Flame Performs Live on “The Janette Show” on Sirius/XM Satellite Radio
Michelle King & Falon McBride represented Flame on “The Janette Show” on Sirius/XM Satellite Radio. Flame, a rock band made up of people with developmental and physical disabilities, started in 2005 as a Lexington Center (the Fulton County Chapter of NYSARC, Inc.) recreation program and is now an innovative supported employment program. “The Janette Show” [...]
Herkimer ARC Produces New LED American Flags for Times Square
Herkimer ARC and Herkimer Industries recently signed a large contract to produce two 14’ x 33’ LED American Flags for the Army Corps of Engineers in support of the Armed Forces Recruiting Station in Times Square, NYC. This project has been a tremendous collaboration with Herkimer ARC’s for-profit partner and LED manufacturer, Fiberdyne, also located [...]
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 [...]
My Name is Roberta and This Is My Story
It has been a long road to success for Roberta Youmans. She was placed in special education classes in third grade and still recalls the name calling, bullying, and labels she and her friends from the class endured. School was filled with frustration for Roberta as she faced monumental challenges with reading and writing skills. [...]
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 [...]
National Disability Employment Awareness Month: Madison Cortland ARC Partners with AVS
For many people, graduating from high school or college and obtaining employment is typically thought of as a natural step in life. However, for a person with a developmental disability, finding a rewarding career can be challenging. They may need to strengthen necessary skills, or there may be a communication barrier between the job-seeker and [...]
Politics As It Happens: Newspapers from Around the State Comment on PEF Layoffs and OPWDD Impact
Newspapers from around the State are commenting on PEF layoffs, impact on OPWDD services, and OPWDD privatization: “Just months after pushing the state to allow nonprofit agencies to take over contract work from state employees, agencies that provide services for people with developmental disabilities may be getting their wish — though not in quite the [...]
Politics As It Happens: Public Employees Federation (PEF) Contract; Layoffs Agency by Agency
As reported in the New York Times, the Public Employees Federation (PEF) has announced that it stands by the vote, causing OPWDD to lose 386 employees: “Andrew M. Cuomo sent layoff notices to the first of 3,496 employees he is vowing to let go, leaders of New York’s second-largest union of state workers said Wednesday [...]
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