In honor of October’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month, The Arc Jefferson - St. Lawrence (www.thearcjslc.org), announced that Nathan Rheome was awarded the distinction of “William B. Joslin Outstanding Performer,” from the New York State Industries for the Disabled, Inc. (NYSID.)

For more than 70 years, The Arc Jefferson - St. Lawrence (www.thearcjslc.org) has been a trailblazer in advocacy and services for people with developmental disabilities. The Arc Jefferson - St. Lawrence has a tradition of honoring the determination of people, while providing quality care and innovative supports for people and their families. Over the years, the leadership team has evolved to implement a series of strategic initiatives and reorganized to align with policy changes in the disability field.

The Arc Jefferson – St. Lawrence (www.thearcjslc.org), announced that they joined people with disabilities, staff and families across the state to celebrate The Arc New York's 75th Anniversary with 75 Acts of Service. The Week of Service, as a commemoration of the organization's historic achievements for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), a celebration of inclusion, and a call to action for continued engagement from communities across New York.

The Arc Jefferson – St. Lawrence (www.thearcjslc.org), announced that General Services Administration (GSA) in Region 2 was selected to receive the Federal Customer Award at SourceAmerica’s Xforce National Conference. This award honors a federal customer who has provided opportunities and support for the employment of people with disabilities through an AbilityOne contract for products or services.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The Arc Jefferson - St. Lawrence (www.thearcjslc.org), is now accepting applications for the children’s Summer Camp at Dodge Pond in Fine, N.Y. The Rotary Clubs of St. Lawrence and Jefferson Counties assist with sponsorship for this experience so that it may be offered to children with disabilities ages 8 through 20 at no charge. Additional funding also comes from the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities.

The Arc Jefferson – St. Lawrence Foundation (www.thearcjslc.org), held the 17th annual walk to promote acceptance of Autism Spectrum Disorders on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at SUNY Potsdam’s Maxcy Hall in Potsdam, N.Y. There were over 325 people in attendance and thanks to community support as well as sponsorship, the event raised almost $37,000.