The Arc, Oneida-Lewis

11/11/2025

Fantastic piece, Kayla!

On , we honor and thank all who have served our nation with courage and dedication.

This year, we’re proud to feature “Red, White and Blue,” a painting by Kayla Smith, an artist supported by The Arc, Oneida-Lewis. Her artwork was showcased in The Arc New York’s 2025 Art Competition and serves as a beautiful tribute to the spirit of the day. ❤️🤍💙

11/11/2025

🎖️We honor all who have served and sacrificed for our way of life. Your bravery and dedication protect our freedoms, and we are deeply grateful for all you have given. Thank you for your commitment and service.

11/09/2025

💟 Our Community & Family Services team hosted its annual Caregiver Retreat at Vernon Downs Casino Hotel this weekend. Caregivers were treated to an overnight stay featuring dinner, breakfast, and an engaging presentation on caregiver burnout led by Brittany Goodrich and Michelle Banks from the Kennedy Willis Center at Pathfinder Village (Community for Down syndrome).

11/06/2025

👻🎨 The Fine Arc at The Arc, Oneida-Lewis Halloween party brought monsters, make-believe, and masterpieces to life, proving creativity is always in season!

11/05/2025

🎃 Oh my gourd, the Halloween fun just keeps coming! We appreciate the ever festive and fun-loving Riverside Day Hab for bringing all the spooky spirit!

11/02/2025

👻 Our Rome Day Program brought the Halloween spirit to life with a costume contest and plenty of exquisite ensembles on display!

11/01/2025

🐺Our Residential Program showed up and showed out at their Halloween party at Hart's Hill Inn.

10/31/2025

🙌 This week, we hosted our Employer Recognition Breakfast, honoring the many businesses that partner with our Employment Solutions teams to provide inclusive employment opportunities for people with disabilities.

🎉 Congratulations to Price Chopper Supermarkets in North Utica, our 2025 Employer of the Year in Oneida County! Erica Tocco, a cashier, spoke at the event.

🌟 Diem "Suong" Nguyen, who is employed at our Progress Industries business enterprise, received a 2025 NYSID, Purchasing That Powers EmploymentOutstanding Performer Award.

A special thanks to Assemblyman Brian Miller for stopping and presenting certificates of achievement to the honorees, and to Assemblywoman Marianne Buttenschon for sending the same, while having a representative present a Legislative Resolution proclaiming October 2025 as Disability Employment Month in the State of New York.

Business looking to strengthen your workforce, we have programs and incentives that can help ➡️ https://bit.ly/arcemploymentsolutions

10/29/2025

🍬 The first Kirkland & Venture programs' trunk-or-treat was a success, with friends from fellow Arc Day Programs in Lowville, Rome, and more making the trek for some candy and connections.

10/26/2025

We had a spooktacular night in Lowville as our annual Halloween Party brought out the best in pageantry, dancing, laughter, and fun! 👻

10/24/2025

🥳 CONGRATULATIONS to Caroline Bywater, Compliance Coordinator in Planning & Development, and the EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH IN OCTOBER!

FROM THE NOMINATION:
🥹 Caroline is such a sweet, amazing person. She has no problem helping when needed, even if it’s being someone to talk to.

🤩 Caroline has exceeded goals and expectations, taking initiative on challenging projects, all while supporting colleagues and being the ultimate team player.

🥰 Caroline demonstrates a positive attitude and work ethic that significantly contribute to our team’s success, making her the perfect choice to take on the role of compliance coordinator for self-direction.

🫵 You can find employment success at The Arc, too. Take a look: https://bit.ly/DiscovertheRewards

10/24/2025

🎃 Our Respite Care Home got the jump on Halloween with a frightfully fun house party where everyone had a terrifically terrifying good time.