NYSARC

"I can't remember when I started at ARC, but I can tell you how much my life has changed since. Before I came to ARC, I was living at home with my family and was totally dependent on them for everything. Right now I live with my friend independently in the community."

"I go to Day Hab three times a week and get Res Hab one time a week. Because of these services I am able to make new friends and work on becoming more independent in several areas, which are: cooking, laundry, shopping and trying new things. I didn't do any of these before coming to ARC. Some of my favorite Day Hab activities are woodworking, volunteering at Lime Hollow Nature Center, and the Adult Day Care at Cortland Hospital."

"It is my life goal to get a job as an EMT dispatcher. ARC has helped me get closer to this goal by assisting me with work skills I will need: like getting to know people and places in the community, working on socialization skills, and working on my reading and writing so I can prepare for the civil service exam I will need to take. I really enjoy everything I do with ARC and am thankful for how far I've come." - Ira Adams