The Arc Rockland

01/27/2026

A big shout out to our residential staff who worked several shifts during the storm ❄️ and to our facilities team and others who stepped in to help keep our homes and programs safe, accessible, and running smoothly. Your teamwork, dedication, and willingness to go the extra mile truly make a difference. We are so grateful for all that you do!

01/26/2026

01/26/2026

01/23/2026

Three awards. One incredible council. A year of advocacy in action.

In 2025, The Arc Rockland’s Self-Advocacy Council was honored with regional, statewide, and individual advocacy awards:

🏆 SANYS Regional Self-Advocacy Group of the Year
🏆 SANYS Agency of the Year (Statewide)
🏆 The Arc New York Self-Advocate of the Year

We are deeply grateful to the public officials and community leaders who joined us in celebrating these achievements and continue to stand alongside the self-advocacy movement. Your support helps amplify voices and advance inclusion across our communities.

We are incredibly proud of our Self-Advocacy Council and thankful to everyone who supports this important work. The momentum continues—and we’re just getting started.

01/23/2026

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01/20/2026

Grateful for community partners like Grace’s Thrift Shop!

We are incredibly thankful to Sally Seiler and the team at Grace’s Thrift Shop for their generous donation and continued support of our mission. Partnerships like this make a meaningful difference—helping us empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live, learn, work, and thrive right here in our community.

Thank you for believing in inclusion, opportunity, and the people we support at The Arc Rockland. Together, we’re building stronger, more inclusive communities

Sally Seiler presenting our donation to ARC of Rockland!

Founded in 1954, The Arc Rockland provides vital supports and services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) enabling them to remain in their communities; enjoy camaraderie with peers and dedicated skilled staff members; and gain independence, all while offering peace of mind to their family and loved ones. The Arc Rockland is an affiliate Chapter of The Arc New York. As a chapter of The Arc New York, The Arc Rockland is part of the largest and oldest national community-based organization advocating for and serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.

The Arc Rockland provides a comprehensive range of services to people,
from early childhood education, into adulthood, and through their senior years.

They support over 600 individuals with nearly 40 locations throughout Rockland County.

Their Mission:
To empower the people we support to make personal choices and realize dreams by providing them with the resources to participate fully in community life.

Their Vision:
To be the region’s leader and employer of choice in supporting people with disabilities.

01/16/2026

Real questions. Real voices. Real advocacy.

Our Self-Advocacy Council led an honest conversation with Rep. Mike Lawler, asking how to raise awareness, protect vital programs, and create meaningful change. Every voice mattered—including a FaceTime call from our Council President, who couldn’t be there in person due to marathon training.

These conversations reflect the strength of our self-advocacy community and the reason The Arc Rockland was recently recognized with statewide advocacy awards—honoring the leadership, impact, and voices of self-advocates who continue to shape policy, programs, and progress.

12/30/2025

Help us ring in a bright new year for New Yorkers with disabilities by sending 2026 to Governor Hochul by 2026, letting her know hashtag !

It just takes one minute to make your voice heard. Send your letter today!

https://arcny.quorum.us/campaign/FY27-NYS-Budget/

12/29/2025

As the year comes to a close, we wish you a healthy, happy holiday season and a New Year filled with hope. ✨

There’s still time to make a difference—your year-end gift helps create lasting impact for the people we support today and in the year ahead.

Thank you for supporting The Arc Rockland! Your donation helps fund the critical continuum of supports and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Please know that you are making a difference in helping people with disabilities live lives with joy, purpose, a...

12/23/2025

Our Glee Club filled the room with joy, confidence, and holiday spirit during their recent performance. Seeing our performers shine—supported by their peers, staff, families, and community—reminds us why inclusive spaces matter.

Thank you to our Champion, Vinny Garrison for capturing this special moment and helping us share it with our broader community. Flying Films NY Video Production

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

12/11/2025

Project Joy — a People to People program — brings holiday cheer to more than 1,200 children from low-income Rockland families who rely on the food pantry. For many, the holidays can be a time of financial stress, and this program helps ensure joy, hope, and memories for families who need it most.

We’re thrilled to share that our Community Services team delivered the donations last week, including $670 in gift cards, along with requested gifts and stocking stuffers for a local family.

Thank you for your generosity and for helping make the season brighter for our neighbors in need.

Wishing everyone a Happy Holiday Season! ❄️

12/10/2025

There’s no better way to celebrate the season than together. 🎶

Join us on December 15 for our Holiday Concert and enjoy performances that highlight the joy and talent in our community. We hope to see you there!