| The Arc Jefferson - St. Lawrence

Guidance for Visitation

Due to the increased number of positive cases of COVID-19, we are still not allowing visitors to our locations at this time. We are strongly recommending no home visits, as well. If this occurs, we are asking for negative results from a COVID-19 test before a person returns. We are monitoring this on a week by week basis as our community struggles with the spread of the virus and will keep you informed if there are any changes.

These restrictions are being put in place to protect the people we support in our residential sites during this period of increased virus activity in both Jefferson and St. Lawrence County. We recognize that this is difficult, but please know that we are doing everything we can to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the people we support and staff members. Thanks for your understanding and you may call the Residential office at (315) 836-1217 in Jefferson County or (315) 379-0701 in St. Lawrence County with any specific questions.

Message from our CEO Howie Ganter

Howard Ganter Words cannot express the appreciation of all our staff members’ efforts to keep the people we support safe, keep families informed and maintain operations at the organization despite not only the pressures of COVID-19 but the challenges we face each day. I am especially proud of the success we have had in limiting the number of cases in the agency. Although we have had an increase based on community spread in both counties our numbers are still low for the size of the organization. This is due to our use of PPE, adhering to disinfection and sanitation practices, and social distancing by our staff. Those who provide direct support have been working extra shifts and long hours to ensure we meet our staffing ratios to provide quality services and supports. They often put those we support and their needs ahead of their other responsibilities.

The impact of COVID will be with us for years based on the fiscal challenges it has caused, but we are a resilient organization and will come out of this stronger than before. We do not know exactly what the future will bring but we do know it will be different than how we operated Pre-COVID. We will probably have fewer site-based services and more community based, we will see increased use of technology for services, communication and training, and an increase in self-direction. We will also be moving into managed care in the next several years.

We have come a long way in the last two years and are stronger as a result of our merger. We will continue to advocate for increased funding to support staff salaries and benefits, will look for opportunities for collaboration, different revenue streams, increased efficiencies, improvements to our IT and communication systems, and improve our infrastructure. We will also continue to advocate for those we support in regards to the services and supports they want and need.

We are hopeful that 2021 will bring an end to the pandemic and let us get back to some form of normalcy. All our staff no matter what role they have, contribute to the provision of quality services and supports. Although we have been short-staffed for quite some time, everyone steps up to the plate to accomplish great things. Thanks for all you do and the care you provide those we support.

PATRICIA CAMPANELLA, ST. LAWRENCE NYSARC BOARD PRESIDENT, WINS THE ARC NEW YORK VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – St. Lawrence NYSARC (www.slnysarc.org), a private, non-profit organization committed to maximizing the potential of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, announced that Patricia Campanella (Ogdensburg, New York), President of the Board of Directors, was selected as The Arc New York’s Volunteer of the Year.

CONGRESSWOMAN ELISE STEFANIK VISITS JRC

JRC was pleased to host Congresswoman Elise Stefanik and her staff for a tour of our 420 Gaffney Drive building including our Day Habilitation Program and Bright Beginnings Early Learning Center. The tour highlighted the need for funding to assist with major renovations on the building to better meet the needs of programming and the children and adults who utilize the building for services. Additionally, Ms.

ST. LAWRENCE NYSARC HOSTS AUTISM AWARENESS WALK

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – St. Lawrence NYSARC (www.slnysarc.org), a private, non-profit organization committed to maximizing the potential of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, is holding a walk to promote awareness of Autism Spectrum Disorders at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at the Village Park on Main Street in Canton, N.Y.

JRC PLAYGROUND RIBBON CUTTING

Jefferson Rehabilitation Center in Watertown has opened a new playground to accommodate children with special needs.

A ribbon cutting was held at the playground Wednesday. The project has been in the works for several years.

Donations for the handicap-accessible equipment totaled about $90,000 and with the help of volunteers, the playground was built and is now ready to be used.

ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY PUBLIC TRANSIT ANNOUNCES ENHANCED SHUTTLE SERVICE IN OGDENSBURG AND WINNER OF LOGO CONTEST

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - St. Lawrence County Public Transit launched a new logo and announced more stops on the Ogdensburg Intra-city Shuttle bus service. The Public Transit logo was designed by SUNY Canton Graphic and Multimedia Design student, Trevor Swinyer, Class of 2019.

NORWOOD NORFOLK CENTRAL SCHOOL DONATES TO ST. LAWRENCE NYSARC FOR AWARENESS OF AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - St. Lawrence NYSARC (www.slnysarc.org), a private, non-profit organization committed to maximizing the potential of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, received a $534 donation from students and faculty at Norwood Norfolk Central School. These funds will go to further St.

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