The Arc Westchester

The Arc Westchester is the largest organization in Westchester County supporting children, teens, and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including individuals on the autism spectrum and their families. Over 700 employees support more than 2000 people at over 60 sites, including homes throughout Westchester, with a broad range of innovative and effective programs and services to foster independence, productivity, and participation in the life of our community.

🏌️♀️ Less Than 3 Months Until Tee Time! 🏌️♂️ 🌟 There are several ways to support our annual #GolfingForKids Event! 🌟 ✅ Spread the news of the event to family, friends, and business associates ✅ Purchase a sponsorship ✅ Play golf, sign up for a golf foursome, and/or attend the banquet ✅ Make a Donation More Information and Registration Available Here: https://lnkd.in/eqQ6uMpX #gfk2024 #golfingforkids #westchestercounty #golf #DevelopmentalDisabilities

Huge shoutout to the fantastic team at USI Insurance Services in Valhalla, we had an amazing time together at our volunteer event this week! 🙌 From trivia to karaoke, it was an absolute blast getting to know each other and having fun. 🎤 This was one of our biggest volunteer event turnouts ever, and we can't wait for more collaborations to come! 👍 Curious about how YOU can join in on the excitement as a business or volunteer partner with The Arc Westchester? Visit our website to learn more ▶ https://lnkd.in/dqx-AaBQ #VolunteerEvent #CommunityEngagement #TheArcWestchester #USIInsurance #GetInvolved

The Arc Westchester is the largest organization in Westchester County supporting children, teens, and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including individuals on the autism spectrum and their families. Over 700 employees support more than 2000 people at over 60 sites, including homes throughout Westchester, with a broad range of innovative and effective programs and services to foster independence, productivity, and participation in the life of our community.

NEW BLOG POST! Ground Breaking for Improvements to The Arc Westchester Ann Manzi Center in Mt. Kisco, New York. READ MORE: https://lnkd.in/g6T5eiTb Architect: IKMueller Architecture, Ian Mueller, RA Contractor: Murphy Brothers Contracting, Inc Site/Civil Engineer: InSite Engineering, LLC #renovation #improvements #newdesign #naturetrail #accessibility #community #designsforlife #healthandwellness #structuralengineer #structuralengineering

🎉 Only Two Months until our Annual Golfing For Kids Fundraiser ⛳ Hosted at the beautiful Knollwood Country Club in Elmsford 🗓 Date: September 16th. 🏫 This annual golf outing raises essential funds for The Children’s School for Early Development. This early intervention and special education preschool program that provides comprehensive services and support to children from birth to five years of age, and their families. 🧡 Help the Children's School maintain its standard of excellence, and keep costs to families at ZERO. Find out more here ▶ https://lnkd.in/eqQ6uMpX

On June 18th, six participants of our Project SEARCH Autism Enhancement program graduated from their internship positions, celebrating their achievement with parents and friends in a small ceremony at the NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Westchester Behavioral Health in White Plains. 🎓 Project SEARCH Autism Enhancement (PS-AE) is a ten-month internship program for young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder. 🎒 It was created by NEXT for AUTISM in partnership with The Arc Westchester, New York-Presbyterian Westchester Behavioral Health, and The Center for Autism and the Developing Brain (CADB) and is supported by the NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD). 🙌 Meet our 2024 Graduates and learn more about Project SEARCH here ▶ https://lnkd.in/en5U2bAZ #Autism #DevelopmentalDisabilities #Graduation #NYP #WestchesterCounty

Today was a landmark day for The Arc Westchester as we hosted a Construction Kick-Off event at The Ann Manzi Center in Mount Kisco, NY. 🏗 This multi-generational day services site sits on four acres of beautiful green space. In 2018 we completed Phase I of our modifications to the site, which was a redesign of the center's main level common area. 🏢 This year we look ahead and begin work on Phases II - IV, which includes optimizing the outdoor space surrounding the building. This renovation will ensure that program participants, including those with limited mobility, will be able to enjoy outdoor programming. 🌳 We want to thank all of the staff and board members who attended, as well as dignitaries: 🔵 Michael Cindrich, Mayor of Mount Kisco 🟢 Karen Schlemier, Mount Kisco Trustee 🟠 Erika Pierce, Westchester County Legislator A special thanks to Murphy Brothers Contracting, and Architect Ian Mueller of IKMueller Architecture PLLC. Stay tuned for additional highlights, quotes, and information coming to our website soon! 🖥

Juneteenth marks the end of slavery in the US in 1865—a time for reflection and celebration. As we honor this day, let's deepen our connections and continue working toward a future of unity, respect, and appreciation. We celebrate the resilience of Black Americans who've tirelessly pursued equality. Let's embrace the promise and commitment to improving our world. 📅 Reminder: The Arc Westchester’s offices and day services will be closed on Wednesday, June 19th. #Juneteenth #Equality

Last week, in honor of our organization's 75th anniversary, we participated in The Arc New York's Week of Service. 🌟 You may have seen the highlights from our trip to 914Cares, where we assembled vital hygiene packages. Later in the week, our groups lent a helping hand at Don Bosco Food Pantry and GiGi's Playhouse Inc.- Down Syndrome Achievement Centers Westchester. 🙌 At Don Bosco, they directly delivered essential supplies and food items to those in need, ensuring those in our community most at risk did not go hungry. 🚚 At Gigi's Playhouse, the guys rolled up their sleeves and helped create a clean and safe play area for all the little ones to enjoy! 🧹 The week was truly opportunity for all of us at The Arc Westchester to reflect on our role in creating a compassionate and proactive community. ♥ #ArcWestchester / #WeekOfService / #CommunityFirst / #DevelopmentalDisabilities / #WestchesterCounty