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Our vision is that all people live inclusive of their community. The Arc, Oneida-Lewis is a chapter of The Arc New York.
03/19/2026
We’re proud to have sponsored the Experience Leadhership Conference, a day focused on equity, empowerment, and meaningful experiences.
A highlight of this impactful event was the panel discussion, “The Arc of Her Career,” which included our CEO, Karen Korotzer, VP of Employee Engagement, Hailey Paddock, and board member, Stephanie Eghigian, among others.
Members of our leadership and team members from across the agency engaged in this inspiring day of connection and growth.
03/18/2026
🎉 Chelsi (left) and Brigitte (right) are twinning and winning! Wishing you both the happiest of birthdays and a year filled with fun, laughter, and all you hope and dream! 🎂
03/18/2026
We’re counting the many reasons you NEED to be at our Blue Jean Ball on May 8th! 🎟️ https://bit.ly/BJBTix2026
👖 #1 — The Dress Code
This one’s obvious, but worth saying. Throw on your favorite jeans… seriously! There’s nothing better than wrapping up the workweek in comfortable denim while enjoying an elevated happy-hour-style event with games and chances to win BIG!
03/17/2026
❄️UPDATE: Programs in Lewis County ONLY are now CLOSED due to inclement weather. Staff reports. Please travel carefully to your destination. Thank you!
03/16/2026
🇮🇪 Scenes from the Utica St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
03/11/2026
👖Don't miss the FUNdraiser of the year with great food, friends, drinks, raffles, games, and prizes! All in the comfort of your favorite jeans. Get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/BlueJeanBallTix
03/10/2026
💚 Our Chef's Express bakeshop will be open on Saturday from 8am unitl noon for the Utica St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Stop in and treat yourself!
☘️ Planning on being downtown for the Utica St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday? March on over to Chef’s Express from 8am until noon for some St. Paddy's specials, including fresh hot coffee, breakfast sandwiches, assorted breads, treats, and more!
03/10/2026
🔔Today is a statewide day of action for New Yorkers with disabilities.
🪧 We’re rallying at the state Capitol and on social media to demand the investment needed to sustain services and strengthen the workforce.
📢 Invest in people with disabilities
📢 Support the workforce
📢 Protect essential services
The Arc New York New York Disability Advocates Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon Assemblyman Brian Miller Assemblyman Robert Smullen Ken Blankenbush Joseph A. Griffo Mark Walczyk
03/08/2026
💟Join us in celebrating the women at The Arc whose voices, talents, and determination help shape a stronger and more inclusive community. Happy International Women’s Day!
03/07/2026
💛 Team Arc showed their heart today at America’s Greatest Heart Run & Walk at Utica University, supporting the amazing work of the American Heart Association - New York State.
Thank you to everyone who came out for this important community event, and a special shoutout to our group from Lewis County who woke up extra early to travel and join us
03/06/2026
It was a full day of discussion, discovery, community, and learning as we hosted the Leadership Mohawk Valley program of the Center for Leadership Excellence at MVCC on Wednesday.
The cohort enjoyed several interactive activities, including a paint marker project at our Fine Arc at The Arc, Oneida-Lewis program, decorating cupcakes at our Chef's Express bakeshop, and a visit with our Transformers self-advocacy group.
Plus, members of our Board of Directors and Executive teams took part in panel discussions, too. We wish the class the best and welcome them back anytime!
03/03/2026
📢 Attention caregivers, mentors, employees, family members, and everyone! Attend this FREE community training and informational event that our agency is participating in.
Register by tapping here: https://bit.ly/46CRlvz or by scanning the QR code in the image below. We hope to see you there!
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The Arc, Oneida-Lewis Chapter, is a human service organization that has been a leader in services for people with developmental disabilities since 1954. Our Agency was founded by a group of parents who envisioned a rich, full life for their children with disabilities inclusive in the community. Today, The Arc Oneida-Lewis a chapter of The Arc New York statewide organization.
The Arc provides a full spectrum of educational, vocational, residential, family support, guardianship, respite care, recreational rehabilitation, day habilitation, clinical, senior, and children’s services to people with developmental disabilities and their families.
Our Agency is staffed by over 700 professionals and serves over 1,400 people throughout Oneida and Lewis Counties.
Our Mission is to enable persons with disabilities and their families to achieve their potential through self-determined goals in partnership with the Agency. We will provide leadership in our community to develop the necessary human and financial resources to fulfill this mission.
Our Core Values reflect our work at The Arc, the foundation of our culture, and the backdrop of our everyday interactions. We must have this set of values to guide and unify us in the vital work that we do.
Our Core Values also highlight the essential elements of how we each perform our specialized functions. The Core Values are incorporated into the orientation and training of all new employees. By supporting our Core Values, we all contribute to a culture of positivity, stability, and vision necessary for the Arc to survive and thrive in the years to come.
