Our Mission is to enable persons with  disabilities and their families to achieve their potential through self-determined goals in partnership with the Agency. 

We will provide leadership in our community to develop the necessary human and financial resources to fulfill this mission.

The Arc Oneida-Lewis Chapter, NYSARC

The Arc, Oneida-Lewis Chapter, NYSARC was started in 1954 by a group of parents who envisioned a rich full life for their children with special needs. The parents who started the Arc believed their children could learn and grow to become participating members of the community. 

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 services to people with developmental disabilities and their families.

One of the goals of The Arc is to increase public awareness about the needs, rights and most importantly, the abilities of people with developmental disabilities.

~Executive Director's Message~

Welcome to the Website of The Arc, Oneida-Lewis Chapter, NYSARC.  I am thrilled that you have decided to explore our Agency.  Our organization has been a leader in services for people with disabilities in Central New York since 1954, providing educational, vocational, residential and recreational services to enable individuals with disabilities to achieve their potential and participate in the life of their community as independently as possible.

Please feel free to e-mail us to request more information about the myriad of programs and services offered. Thank you for your interest and support.

Sincerely,
Angela VanDerhoof
Executive Director