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Our Mission
Providing people with intellectual, developmental and other disabilities the ordinary and extraordinary opportunities of life!
Our Impact
We are working every day to strengthen our system of supports and provide opportunity and inclusion for people with disabilities
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LOCAL CHAPTERS
75 Years
DRIVING CHANGE AND DELIVERING SUPPORT
60,000 People Supported
IN LIVING RICH, FULL LIVES
What We Do
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CHAPTER SUPPORT
Connecting and supporting a statewide network of services and advocacy
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ADVOCACY
Fighting for people with disabilities and driving progress every day
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SUPPORT SERVICES
Offering innovative programs & services to support all aspects of life
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GUARDIANSHIP
Offering a continuum of services to support decision-making
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OUR LEGACY
Building on a 75-year history of family-led advocacy and support
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TRUST SERVICES
Protecting people’s financial security and Medicaid eligibility
Tell State Leaders: Invest in I/DD Services!
After more than a decade of underfunding, the system of services and supports New Yorkers with disabilities rely on is in crisis. Investment in our field is critical to ensure quality supports are available today and sustained into the future
Save the Date to Celebrate 75 Years!
What started as a three-line ad placed by a mother in The New York Post has evolved into the largest provider of services for people with I/DD in the state — and the system of community supports we know today. Join us as we celebrate 75 years of history advocating and providing support for New Yorkers with disabilities.
Explore Careers at The Arc New York
A wide variety of job opportunities are currently available in every county of New York state, supporting people with disabilities to live their best lives. Discover an opportunity that’s right for you!
Join us for our DEI Webinar Series!
Next Session | May 21
The final session in our 8-part DEI webinar series from the Georgetown University National Center for Cultural Competence is designed primarily for persons who experience intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD). This session will provide ways that persons with IDD can be leaders and partner in leadership roles for big change. It may be of interest to families, Direct Support Professionals, and other staff. View the full series schedule and register now!
Register Today!
The 16th Annual Compliance & Quality Connections Conference for Providers Serving People with Disabilities is May 7, 2024, at the Saratoga Hilton in Saratoga Springs, NY.
Sponsors & Funders
The Arc promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.
