The Resource Center

The Resource Center Supporting individuals and their families with disabilities in Chautauqua County since 1958.
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The Resource Center is the Chautauqua County Chapter of The Arc New York.

The next in a series of Stakeholder Meetings for the WNY Integrated Care Social Care Network takes place Friday at the O...
03/05/2026

The next in a series of Stakeholder Meetings for the WNY Integrated Care Social Care Network takes place Friday at the Olean YMCA. Then, we’ll be hosting the March 27 meeting.

The Resource Center is proud to be one of the participating agencies in the Social Care Network. members may qualify for help with food, housing and transportation through the Social Care Network. To learn more, visit https://resourcecenter.org/services/social-care-network-1115-waiver-screening/ or phone 716-661-1590.


WNY Integrated Care Collaborative NYSDOH - New York State Health Department

Abbey Brunner from our Human Resources Department was happy to attend the annual Job & Internship Expo at Fredonia this ...
03/05/2026

Abbey Brunner from our Human Resources Department was happy to attend the annual Job & Internship Expo at Fredonia this week.

Abbey enjoyed speaking with SUNY Fredonia students and alumni about the various career and internship opportunities available at The Resource Center. We thank Fredonia’s Career Development Office for having us participate in this great event again this year.

People can learn more about our job openings and internship offerings by visiting our Job Board at trc.careers or phoning 716-664-4JOB.

This week our “Employee Spotlight” shines on Barbara Gossman, the Employee of the Month in our Employment and Community-...
03/05/2026

This week our “Employee Spotlight” shines on Barbara Gossman, the Employee of the Month in our Employment and Community-Based Services.

Barb was honored for the supports she provides to people with disabilities and to her co-workers. In working with a job-seeker who has a hearing impairment, Barb supported him in all aspects of the interview process. She also advocated for him to receive adaptive equipment that will enhance his life.

Barb also has a positive attitude and is a team player willing to support co-workers and take on additional tasks.

She is pictured between Terri Johnson, left, Director of Employment and Community-Based Services, and Lynne Newman, Employment Services Administrator. Congratulations, Barb, and thanks for your dedication to the people you support and your teammates!

Our Make a Mark self-advocacy group welcomed representatives of the City of Dunkirk Fire Department to the group’s meeti...
03/04/2026

Our Make a Mark self-advocacy group welcomed representatives of the City of Dunkirk Fire Department to the group’s meeting Tuesday.

Lieutenant Jake Stern and Firefighter Josh Szukala gave an informative in-service on fire prevention. They providing guidance on home safety, fire prevention, and what to do when calling 911. Group members also were able to ask questions tailored to real-life situations.

During the meeting, one of our Make a Mark members asked questions on how to safely charge the battery for her electric bicycle. She was so inspired by what she learned that following the meeting, she ordered a charging bag for her e-bike’s lithium-ion battery.

We thank Lt. Stern and Firefighter Szukala for taking time to speak with our group and sharing information on fire prevention and fire safety.

A recent snowy day created an opportunity for fun on the slopes at an area ski resort for a couple of people we support ...
03/04/2026

A recent snowy day created an opportunity for fun on the slopes at an area ski resort for a couple of people we support and their staff.

When staff in one of the rooms at our “Alternatives” Day Habilitation Program in Jamestown learned only two people would be attending the afternoon session that day, they came up with a great idea: head to Peek'n Peak Resort in Clymer for some Snow Tubing fun.

So Jamie King, Direct Support Professional Lead, and DSPs Jillian Horton and Danielle Mattson supported Arwen and Rebekah into an agency vehicle and headed west. Once they arrived, our group donned their coats, hats and gloves and headed to the Snow Tubing Arena.

Everyone had fun! “Arwen was full of smiles the whole time and would have stayed all day if possible,” Jamie reported.

She said Rebekah was wary of getting on the Magic Carpet Lift (a conveyor belt that transports people and their tubes to the top of the hill). But Peek’n Peak staff helpfully stopped the lift for Rebekah so she could safely get on and off.

“All in all it was a great day, and we would do it again if the opportunity arises,” Jamie said. We thank her, Danielle and Jillian for taking Arwen and Rebekah snow tubing!

03/03/2026

Join us for some new and exciting Art Classes in March at the KeyBank Art House at Edgewater! Sign up today before they fill up. 🎨🎨🎨

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (DDAM), a time to celebrate inclusion, belonging and the people who ...
03/03/2026

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (DDAM), a time to celebrate inclusion, belonging and the people who enrich our communities every day.

At The Resource Center and The Arc New York, we know this truth:

We Matter … in every community … every day.

Join us in our efforts to support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities across New York State. One way to show your support is by becoming a Member of The Resource Center. If you’re not already a Member, learn about the many benefits of Membership - including the opportunity to save money at more than 40 area businesses – by visiting https://resourcecenter.org/support/trc-membership/.

We Matter. And We’re Stronger Together.

Going through an employment interview can be intimidating. So last week, staff from our Human Resources and Employment &...
03/03/2026

Going through an employment interview can be intimidating. So last week, staff from our Human Resources and Employment & Community-Based Services departments teamed up to give participants in our Community Pre-Vocational Services Program an opportunity to practice their interview skills.

Community Coaches Betsy Butlak-Teboe and Jacob Schweinsberg arranged to have Recruitment Specialists Abbey Brunner and Josh Rodriguez conduct mock interviews with several Pre-Voc participants. The sessions went well, and Abby and Josh were great at putting everyone at ease during the interviews. In addition to giving people the opportunity to brush up on their interview skills, the experience enabled Betsy and Jacob to assess everyone’s interview skills.

We thank Abbey and Josh for conducting the mock interviews, and we wish our job-seekers luck as they proceed on their employment journey!

Please help us welcome these newly hired employees who joined our TRC family this week. 👏👏👏We would also like to welcome...
03/02/2026

Please help us welcome these newly hired employees who joined our TRC family this week. 👏👏👏

We would also like to welcome back these former employees who have returned to The Resource Center: Cori Coia, Jane Braxton, Peter Samuelson, Molly Hanft, Maria Hernandez, Bethany Nash, and Elizabeth DuVall!

If you would like to explore a career with The Resource Center, please visit our job board at www.trc.careers! 🤟

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Jamestown, NY
14701

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