The Arc of Delaware County, NY

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from The Arc of Delaware County! 🎆 As we step into 2026, we remain committed to empowering people, supporting independence, and contributing to a community where everyone belongs. Cheers to another year of impact and opportunity!

12/30/2025

📣 If disability services matter to you, now is the moment to speak up.

⏱️ One minute. One letter. Real impact.

We’re asking Governor Hochul to — and nearly 1,000 advocates have already taken action.

⏰ Help us reach 2,026 letters before JANUARY 1.
🖊️ It takes just one minute to add your voice.
👉 Send your letter today: https://arcny.quorum.us/campaign/FY27-NYS-Budget/

12/26/2025

Today marks the first day of Kwanzaa, a celebration of African American culture, community, and heritage.
December 26 honors the principle of Umoja (Unity), coming together to support, uplift, and strengthen one another.
To all who celebrate, we wish you a joyful and meaningful start to Kwanzaa! 🖤❤️💚

12/25/2025

Wishing a very Merry Christmas to everyone who celebrates! 🎄✨
We’re grateful for our incredible staff, the people we support, and our wider community who make this season so meaningful.
We’re grateful for our incredible staff, the people we support, and our wider community, who make this season so meaningful.

12/23/2025

We hope you'll take a couple minutes to enjoy the December edition of Delarc Good News, our e-newsletter. If you don't currently receive the newsletter directly, you will find a "Subscribe Now" button all the way at the bottom. Happy Holidays!

I enjoy reading the monthly news from The Arc of Delaware County! It is a bright spot shining in our world and I love to receive it in my mailbox! I thought you might enjoy it too!

12/23/2025

The Arc of Delaware County’s adult day programs are closed today due to inclement weather. Staff are to report as usual.

12/22/2025

Help us ring in a bright new year for New Yorkers with disabilities by sending 2026 emails to Governor Hochul by 2026, letting her know !
It just takes one minute to make your voice heard. Send your letter today! Click the link below!

https://arcny.quorum.us/campaign/FY27-NYS-Budget/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExVlltVmhrOVNuYlVkN0g4VXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR5sSfFYPh8Jl2yT-Y8-ZXj1UFgSp6pEh0x9BUNRq43ht9e1miX3rvnN2-kKlw_aem_aF7tMoKkgkoQq7GP9wdmUQ

12/22/2025

We asked staff and the people we serve to share one of their favorite holiday traditions and the responses were heartfelt, fun, and wonderfully unique. Enjoy!

Every tradition has a story, and we loved hearing yours. ❤️In this video, staff and the people we support share their favorite holiday traditions, giving us ...

12/21/2025

Today is the Winter Solstice, the shortest day and longest night of the year.
For many cultures and traditions, it marks a time of reflection, rest, and renewal as daylight slowly begins to return.

12/15/2025

🕎✨ Tonight marks the first night of Hanukkah.
As the first candle is lit, we join in celebrating light, hope, resilience, and tradition.
Wishing a joyful and meaningful Hanukkah to all who celebrate.

12/10/2025

Today is International Human Rights Day.
At Delarc, we believe dignity, respect, and equality belong to every person.
We stand with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and remain committed to inclusion, accessibility, and supporting each person’s voice and choices.

✨ Human rights are for everyone. Always.

12/02/2025

Due to inclement weather, Carousel Children's Services and all adult community-based and site-based programs are closed today. DSP’s and support staff should follow the inclement weather plan. Stay warm and safe out there. ❄️