The Arc, Oneida-Lewis Chapter, is a human service organization that has been a leader in services for people with developmental disabilities since 1954. The Agency was founded by a group of parents who envisioned a rich, full life for their children with disabilities inclusive in the community. Today, The Arc is one of 55 chapters of the state wide NYSARC, Inc.
The Arc provides a full spectrum of educational, vocational, residential, family support, service coordination, guardianship, respite care, recreational rehabilitation, day habilitation, clinical, senior and children’s services to people with developmental disabilities and their families.
The Agency is staffed by over 775 professionals and serves over 1,650 individuals throughout Oneida and Lewis Counties.
The Arc Board
The Arc, Oneida-Lewis Chapter NYSARC is a private, non-profit human service organization governed by an independent Board of Directors. Our Board of Directors is unique in that it is composed of at least two-thirds parents, direct relatives or legal guardians of an individual with a developmental disability. This ensures that The Arc, true to the vision of the parents who founded it, remains a family led organization determined to provide the best programs, services and supports for our loved ones. The Arc Board is deeply committed to its governing responsibilities. Our Board Members advocate for individuals with developmental disabilities and implement the Agency’s mission with care as their legacy depends on it.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2009-2010
Joanna Greco, President
Jack Spaeth, Vice President
David Scharf, Treasurer
Deborah McGrath, Secretary
| Raphael Alcuri | David Mathis |
| Carl Annese | Leland McCormac |
| Larry Calabrese | Philomena Nowakowski |
| Louis Dunlay | Judy Nole |
| Joan Ehlinger | Robert Payne, Jr. |
| Jerylann George | Ruth Ridgway |
| David Harris | Lou Steppello |
| John Kowalczyk | Frank Tomaino |
| Suzanne Lavin | David Wojnas |