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NYSARC, Inc. promotes Tania F. Seaburg to Chief Policy and Operations Officer

Wed, 21 Jan 2015 06:01:13 -0500

NYSARC, Inc., the largest nonprofit organization of its kind in the nation supporting individuals with intellectual and other developmental disabilities and their families, announces the promotion of Tania F. Seaburg to Chief Policy and Operations...

NYSARC, Inc. appoints Steven Kroll as Executive Director

Mon, 19 Jan 2015 06:01:58 -0500

NYSARC, Inc. appoints Steven Kroll as Executive Director

Fri, 09 Jan 2015 06:01:54 -0500

NYSARC, Inc. Elects Kennedy President

Thu, 30 Oct 2014 06:02:18 -0400

NYSARC, Inc., the largest nonprofit organization of its kind in the nation supporting individuals with intellectual and other developmental disabilities and their families, elected Laura J. Kennedy as its President at the Organization's 65th Annua...

TWO STATEWIDE JOURNEYS CELEBRATING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES CONCLUDE AT CAPITOL STEPS JULY 11

Tue, 15 Jul 2014 06:01:14 -0400

Two ambitious journeys that began from opposite ends of New York state concluded July 11 with an inspiring noon ceremony at the Capitol steps in Albany, NY.

Two Statewide Journeys Conclude at Capitol Steps in Albany July 11

Wed, 02 Jul 2014 06:00:40 -0400

Two ambitious journeys that began from opposite ends of New York state will converge and conclude with an inspiring flag ceremony at the Capitol steps in Albany, NY.

NYSARC Volunteers "Give Back" as Part of Statewide Campaign

Tue, 08 Apr 2014 06:01:32 -0400

Strong communities rely on the gifts and contributions of all its members. That's the message volunteers from NYSARC, Inc. Chapters, including people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, recently sent by participating in an annual sta...

Statewide advocacy groups call on NYS to fund new supports/services for people with I/DD living at home

Fri, 07 Mar 2014 06:01:34 -0500

The leaders of the two largest statewide family founded groups supporting people with disabilities are calling on Governor Cuomo to make good on commitments by previous administrations to support people with disabilities and their families. NYSAR...

Advocacy Groups to Legislature: Don't ignore workers caring for people with developmental disabilities

Wed, 26 Feb 2014 06:01:48 -0500

Two family-founded statewide organizations that support people with disabilities today urged legislators to include a 3% wage increase for direct support workers caring for people with developmental disabilities in the State budget. Marc Brandt, ...

People with Developmental Disabilities Restoration and Reinvestment Act of 2013 Introduced in NYS Legislature

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 06:30:42 -0400

Advocates are joining members of the New York State Legislature today at a 2:00 pm news conference in the Capitol to express support for the "People with Developmental Disabilities Restoration and Reinvestment Act of 2013." People with disabilitie...

NYSARC Urges Legislature to Restore $120 Million in State Funding for People with Developmental Disabilities

Mon, 04 Mar 2013 07:30:43 -0500

NYSARC, Inc., the nation's largest nonprofit agency serving people with developmental disabilities, is urging the Legislature and the Governor to approve a final budget deal restoring $120 million in State funding to programs and services for peop...

NYSARC, Inc. Urges New York State Assembly to Pass Justice Center Legislation

Thu, 24 May 2012 06:02:37 -0400

NYSARC, Inc., the nation's largest non-profit organization supporting people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities, strongly supports "The Protection of People with Special Needs Act" and urges the Legislature to pass the measure.

NYSARC Volunteers Provide Assistance to Hundreds of New York State Families

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 06:01:00 -0400

Every day, volunteers from NYSARC, Inc. Chapters participate in a large variety of community activities. From food drives to Meals on Wheels to blood drives, NYSARC's involvement in the local community is vital to the survival of many other non-pr...

NYSARC Gives Back to New York State in a Big Way

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 06:02:43 -0400

Formally kicking off on Monday, March 26, the NYSARC Gives Back President's Project is a week-long collaborative effort of the non-profit organization's 55 Chapters and the Food Bank Association of New York State to give back to the community thro...

President Obama Tells NYSARC and Other Advocates "I've Got Your Back"

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:37:21 -0500

On Friday, NYSARC, Inc. President and Canandaigua resident John A. Schuppenhauer, Esq., Governmental Affairs Committee Chairperson Saundra Gumerove, Esq., and Governmental Affairs Director Ben Golden met with senior White House officials at an exc...

NYSARC, Inc. President John A. Schuppenhauer Invited to White House

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:56:07 -0500

NYSARC, Inc. President and Canandaigua-native John A. Schuppenhauer, Esq. has been invited by the Obama administration to attend a special White House meeting, "Community Leaders Briefing," on Friday, February 10th. At the briefing, Schuppenhauer ...

NYSARC, Inc. President John A. Schuppenhauer Announces "NYSARC Gives Back" Campaign

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 06:00:34 -0400

NYSARC, Inc., the nation's largest parent and family-governed organization supporting people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities, elected John A. Schuppenhauer, a Canandaigua resident, its President on October 21 at the Organiza...

NYSARC, Inc. Announces Open Registration for 62nd Annual Convention

Sat, 27 Aug 2011 06:00:35 -0400

NYSARC, Inc., the nation's largest parent and family-governed organization supporting people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities, is proud to announce that the stars of the film Wretches and Jabberers--Larry Bissonnette and Trac...

NYSARC Urges Passage of Key Bill in the Wake of Second New York Times Article

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 13:01:54 -0400

NYSARC, Inc., the nation's largest parent and family-governed organization supporting people with developmental disabilities, urges the Legislature to immediately pass Senate bill 5257-b by Carlucci and Assembly 7670-b by Weisenberg. The legisla...

NYSARC, Inc. Celebrates National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 06:01:04 -0500

March is National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and NYSARC, Inc. is proud to celebrate the valuable contributions people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities are making every day as neighbors, coworkers, friends, and...

Paul Marchand Joins NYSARC, Inc.

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 08:00:34 -0500

Paul Marchand, one of the foremost advocates in the nation working on behalf of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, has joined NYSARC as a consultant. For 38 years, Paul was one of the most ardent and successful disabilit...

NYSARC Opens Its Doors to the Town of Bethlehem

Thu, 16 Dec 2010 06:00:33 -0500

Filming began at the NYSARC building in Delmar on Wednesday for the WMHT production, Our Town: Bethlehem. The Our Town series is a video scrapbook of the people, places, and happenings of towns across the Capital Region and beyond. It is a unique ...

NYSARC, Inc. Elects Schuppenhauer President

Sat, 20 Nov 2010 06:00:24 -0500

NYSARC, Inc., the largest not-for-profit organization of its kind in the nation supporting individuals with intellectual and other developmental disabilities and their families, at a meeting of its Delegate Assembly elected John A. Schuppenhauer i...