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The Arc of Schuyler
The Arc is a 501 (c) 3 not for profit organization providing supports and services for people with autism spectrum disorders, down syndrome, and other intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Our website has been designed to provide information regarding available supports and services; innovations, news and updates on issues that may affect people with developmental disabilities and/or the field in general; and links to other resources that may be of interest.
For Our Business Partners and Community Supporters
There is information on business services available through our Glen Industries industrial services division, Seneca Shine auto detailing services, and artwork, classes and gift items available through the Franklin Street Gallery and Gift Shop, operated by The Arc. If you like what you see and are interested in getting more involved, check out Ways to Help and our volunteer and employment opportunities page. |
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The Arc of Schuyler Partners with Food Bank of the Southern Tier to Host Food Drive
The Arc of Schuyler is partnering with its sister chapters, Chemung ARC in Elmira, The Arc of Steuben in Bath, and the Food Bank of the Southern Tier to sponsor a tri-county food drive from February 1 – February 29 in honor of the NYSARC Gives Back project.
NYSARC Gives Back is a volunteer initiative demonstrating the collective ability of NYSARC chapters to give to back to their local communities, who provide generous support to NYSARC chapters throughout the year.
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Golisano Foundation and Eastman Institute Partner to Help People with Developmental Disabilities
Note to readers: The following article describes research and support that will be provided in the Rochester area. Although Schuyler County is not included in the area covered by the study, we think it is important for people to be aware of these issues and issues related to oral health care and people with developmental disabilities.
The B. Thomas Golisano Foundation and Eastman Institute for Oral Health at the University of Rochester Medical Center today announced a partnership to address the unmet oral health needs of people with developmental disabilities in the Rochester area.
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New Definition of Autism Will Exclude Many, Study Suggests
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Proposed changes in the definition of autism would sharply reduce the skyrocketing rate at which the disorder is diagnosed and might make it harder for many people who would no longer meet the criteria to get health, educational and social services, a new analysis suggests.
The definition is now being reassessed by an expert panel appointed by the American Psychiatric Association, which is completing work on the fifth edition of its Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), the standard reference for mental disorders. It is the first major revision in 17 years.
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Franklin Street Gallery Hosts Open Reception for Mavin Staub Ambrose
The Franklin Street Gallery will host an open house reception for artist, Mavin Staub Ambrose on Saturday, February 17, 3:00 – 5:00 PM. Ambrose’s exhibit, “Life Lessons” reflects her journey to understanding the complexities of the human body, the challenges of her daughter’s physical therapy, and the determination of her spirit to rise above a life altering experience.
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The Arc of Schuyler's Steak Dinner at the Montour Moose Lodge
The Montour Moose Club #426 on Route 14 in Montour Falls will again host the annual Steak Dinner to benefit The Arc of Schuyler on Saturday, January 28. For more than twenty years, the local Moose Club and The Arc of Schuyler have partnered to coordinate this fundraising event.
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Office for People with Developmental Disabilities is Changing the Way Services are Funded in New York State
Recent Message from Commissioner Burke
As you may be aware the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities is changing the way services are funded in New York State. The new model is the 1115 Waiver, also known as the People's First Waiver. Changes will occur incrementally over the next 2-3 years. There are numerous forums providing families and providers with information regarding this system wide change. We highly recommend that you regularly visit the OPWDD website for up-to-date information.
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