ACHIEVE

03/20/2026

🧡 Wear Orange Friday – Week 3! 🧡

Today, ACHIEVE is proud to celebrate Week 3 of Wear Orange Friday! We came together once again, wearing orange to recognize Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and support our annual membership campaign. We even had a few furry friends showing their support this week! 🐶

Each Friday in March, our growing sea of orange serves as a powerful reminder that our community stands united in advocating for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. By sharing photos, sparking conversations, and encouraging participation, we continue to raise awareness and promote inclusion for all.

You can be part of this movement by becoming a member. Annual membership is just $1.00 and helps strengthen our collective voice when advocating for important decisions at the state and federal levels.

Joining is quick and easy:
👉 https://tinyurl.com/ACHIEVEMembership26

There’s no obligation to attend meetings, and you won’t receive unnecessary mailings or emails. Signing up simply shows your support and helps us continue to say and .

Don’t forget to wear orange today and keep the momentum going! 🧡

03/19/2026

We had a great time yesterday visiting WBNG 12 News and Around the Tiers to share more about one of our favorite upcoming traditions! 🎳💙

Join us for ACHIEVE's 30th Annual Bob Warner Pin Crushing Classic Bowling Tournament, presented by Visions Federal Credit Union and co-chaired by Assemblyman Joe Angelino and Assemblyman Christopher S. Friend!

📍 Midway Lanes
📅 April 11, 2026
⏰ 12 PM – 3 PM

Grab your friends, gather your team, and secure your lane for an afternoon full of bowling, raffles, and incredible community spirit — all in support of the individuals and families served by ACHIEVE.

Whether you’d like to:
✔️ Register a team
✔️ Become a sponsor
✔️ Make a donation

Get started here 👉 https://tinyurl.com/ACHIEVEBowling2026

And stay tuned… 👀 we’ll be sharing details soon about our amazing basket raffles, including opportunities for online bidding ahead of the event!

We can’t wait to see you at the lanes! ✨

https://www.wbng.com/2026/03/18/achieve-hosting-30th-annual-bob-warner-pin-crushing-classic-bowling-benefit/

The bowling benefit supports ACHIEVE and its mission of serving more than 2,200 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

03/17/2026

💚🍀 Happy St. Patrick’s Day from ACHIEVE! 🍀💚

Today, we celebrated decked out in our best green and full of festive energy! The fun continued with a lively dance party at Broome Day Hab, where smiles, laughter, and great music filled the room. 💃🕺

Moments like these are what it’s all about—coming together, celebrating community, and creating joyful memories. We’re so lucky to share days like this with the amazing individuals we support! 💚

03/17/2026

All ACHIEVE transportation is on a 2 hour delay. Programs will open at regular times for drop off.

03/16/2026

This past Friday, ACHIEVE celebrated Week 2 of Wear Orange Friday as staff and the individuals we support proudly wore orange to recognize Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and support our annual membership campaign with The Arc New York.

Throughout March, our team and community partners wear orange each Friday as a visible reminder that our community stands together in support of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. By sharing photos, starting conversations, and encouraging others to participate, we help spread awareness and strengthen the voices advocating for inclusion and opportunity for all.

You can also support this effort by becoming a member. Annual membership is just $1.00 and helps demonstrate the strength of our community when advocating for important decisions at the state and federal levels that impact the people we support.

Joining is quick and easy:
👉 https://tinyurl.com/ACHIEVEMembership26

There’s no obligation to attend meetings, and you won’t receive unnecessary mailings or emails. Signing up simply adds your name to our growing list of supporters who help us say and .

Be sure to wear orange this Friday and continue showing your support! 🧡

03/16/2026

This afternoon, members of our leadership team are attending the Chenango Women's Leadership Conference—an inspiring gathering that celebrates the power, resilience, and impact of women leaders in our community. 🌟

Opportunities like this allow our team to connect with other professionals, share ideas, and continue growing as leaders who are committed to strengthening the communities we serve. We’re proud to be part of a network of individuals dedicated to empowering others, fostering collaboration, and creating meaningful change.

We look forward to bringing back new insights, inspiration, and connections that will help us continue advancing ACHIEVE’s mission. 💬✨

03/12/2026

On March 12, 1990, disability rights activists made history in a powerful demonstration for equality. During the historic Capitol Crawl in Washington, D.C., more than 60 people with disabilities left their wheelchairs, crutches, and other mobility aids behind and crawled up the 83 steps of the United States Capitol.

This powerful moment—along with the Wheels of Justice march—captured national attention and helped push Congress to pass the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act, ensuring stronger civil rights and protections for people with disabilities across the country.

As we recognize Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month this March, we honor the advocates who fought for accessibility, dignity, and inclusion. Their courage reminds us that progress happens when people stand together—and sometimes, when they refuse to be ignored.

Today, and every day, we celebrate the voices, achievements, and contributions of individuals with developmental disabilities in our communities. 💙♿

There was a time when many people with developmental disabilities were hidden, segregated, or excluded from community life.

History matters.

Not for nostalgia — for understanding.

03/12/2026

ACHIEVE is hiring! We’re looking for a creative, energetic, and mission-driven Therapeutic Recreation Specialist to join our team. 🎨🏀

In this rewarding role, you’ll help plan and lead engaging recreation and leisure opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. From overseeing our Recreation Respite Program to facilitating both scheduled and spontaneous activities, you’ll play a key role in creating fun, inclusive experiences that encourage socialization, independence, and personal growth. 🌟

This position is more than planning activities — it’s about creating opportunities for connection, confidence, and joy. If you’re passionate about helping others live full and active lives, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Ready to ? Learn more and apply today: www.achieveny.org/employment

03/11/2026

Yesterday, members of ACHIEVE traveled to the State Capitol to stand alongside advocates from across the state for a Day of Action with The Arc New York.

Together, we joined other chapters in calling for the critical investments needed to sustain services and strengthen the workforce that supports New Yorkers with intellectual and developmental disabilities. These investments are essential to ensure individuals receive the quality supports they deserve in their communities.

While at the Capitol, we were also excited to connect with Assemblyman Joe Angelino, who proudly serves as co-chair of ACHIEVE's 30th Annual Bob Warner Pin Crushing Classic Bowling Tournament happening next month!🎳

Thank you to everyone who continues to advocate, speak up, and stand with our community. Your voices help ensure that people with disabilities are supported now and always. 💙

03/11/2026

This March, we’re continuing our celebration of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! 💙

Inspired by this year’s theme, “We’re Here. Then, Now, Always.”, we’ve been digging into the archives and looking back at the many moments that have shaped our journey. Since our inception, the mission of ACHIEVE has been to provide fulfilling, safe, and inclusive opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout the communities we support.

And while so much has grown and evolved over the years, one thing has remained the same — the smiles. 😊

Join us throughout the month as we share a few throwback moments and celebrate the people, progress, and purpose that have always been at the heart of ACHIEVE.

03/10/2026

Without funding that keeps up with inflation, providers struggle to:
• Pay fair wages
• Maintain facilities
• Sustain services
Provider rates must keep pace with inflation to ensure critical supports remain available for New Yorkers with disabilities.

This is the basic investment needed to sustain critical supports for New Yorkers with disabilities.

Tell state leaders to Invest in US!

https://arcny.quorum.us/campaign/153861/