Arc of Onondaga

Arc of Onondaga "Turning Disability into Ability." Arc of Onondaga is a Chapter of The Arc New York.

MISSION
Arc of Onondaga supports people with intellectual, developmental, and other disabilities in leading meaningful lives within their community. Arc of Onondaga is one of 35 local Chapters of The Arc New York, the largest provider of supports and services for people intellectual and developmental disabilities in New York state. In addition to the programs Arc of Onondaga offers in Onondaga County, Chapters of The Arc New York collectively support more than 60,000 people with disabilities and their families in every county of the state and employ more than 30,000 people in our shared mission to provide people with intellectual, developmental, and other disabilities the ordinary and extraordinary opportunities of life. As part of this larger statewide organization, Arc of Onondaga draws upon a rich network of expertise and statewide resources to ensure the highest quality services for the people we serve, and to raise the unified voices our Chapter communities and nearly 100,000 members statewide to strengthen our advocacy efforts. Founded by families more than 75 years ago, The Arc New York has driven transformation and progress in the lives of people with disabilities, fought and ended the abuses of institutionalization, and developed a robust system of community support that provides opportunity, dignity, and integration for people with disabilities. Together with [Chapter] and other Chapters across the state, The Arc New York continues to be an influential advocate for our system of care, and the rights and opportunities of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Great representation from The Arc New York chapters at The Arc of the United States National Convention!
11/14/2025

Great representation from The Arc New York chapters at The Arc of the United States National Convention!

There was good food, great company, and a lot of big smiles at the Fall Guardianship Dinner last night! It's always a go...
11/14/2025

There was good food, great company, and a lot of big smiles at the Fall Guardianship Dinner last night! It's always a good time when this crew gets together!

Huge thanks to NYSARC Trust Services for helping to make wonderful events like this possible!

Today is World Diabetes Day! Let's raise awareness on how to reduce the risks for people with I/DD!
11/14/2025

Today is World Diabetes Day! Let's raise awareness on how to reduce the risks for people with I/DD!

Special Olympics could be considered a complex intervention that promotes physical activity engagement through sport participation, health screenings, and the promotion of healthy eating habits through educational initiatives. This study provides evidence that Special Olympics participation decrease...

Spread kindness today and every day!
11/13/2025

Spread kindness today and every day!

Thank you to all who have served! 🇺🇸
11/11/2025

Thank you to all who have served! 🇺🇸

Have you heard about Comcast's Project UP?
11/06/2025

Have you heard about Comcast's Project UP?

Today is Stress Awareness Day!Here are a few tips to help you manage your stress levels. Caregivers and people in high s...
11/05/2025

Today is Stress Awareness Day!

Here are a few tips to help you manage your stress levels. Caregivers and people in high stress positions face a daily battle and it's imperative to take those moments for yourself. When we take care of ourselves, it's easier to take care of everything else!

📣ADVOCACY ALERT!!!📣Announcing the FY27 Budget Advocacy Campaign! From now until the Executive Budget is introduced in Ja...
11/05/2025

📣ADVOCACY ALERT!!!📣

Announcing the FY27 Budget Advocacy Campaign! From now until the Executive Budget is introduced in January, we will be advocating directly with Governor Hochul to include these critical investments:

✅2.7% Targeted Inflationary Increase (TII) to cover rising costs for essentials like food, transportation, utilities, and medical supplies.

✅Careforce Affordability Initiative to support direct care staff with affordable housing, childcare, and healthcare.

✅Infrastructure Investments to maintain and modernize facilities, improve efficiency, and align with New York’s climate goals.

With just a few clicks you can directly send Governor Hochul a message by using this online form. You may customize who you are in the first paragraph as you see fit (parent, self-advocate, caretaker, supporter, etc.).

Visit https://arcny.quorum.us/campaign/FY27-NYS-Budget/ to add your voice! YOUR ADVOCACY MATTERS!!!

FY27 Executive Budget Campaign

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600 S Wilbur Avenue
Syracuse, NY
13204

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+13154767441

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