With sadness, we mourn the passing of Angela VanDerhoof
She will be forever remembered as a pioneer in the field of human and disability services.
Fine Arc Artists Place in Statewide Competition
Strokes of Talent and Genius Congrats to our Fine Arc at The Arc, Oneida-Lewis program, which had several artists featured in the recent The Arc New York statewide art competition, including Rachel Lewis and Brian Tanner, who had pieces that finished in the top 50 of voting! The 2025 Annual Art Competition was a true celebration of imagination, with 274 works… Continue Reading →
School To Work Programs Career Day
Grabbing a Hold of Their Future Nearly 400 students with and without disabilities from local school districts explored career opportunities at our School to Work programs’ Career Day event at the Oneida County Department of Public Works. Several businesses, vendors, organizations, and colleges were on hand to provide students with a hands-on look at potential… Continue Reading →
National Disability Employment Awareness Month
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Join us as we celebrate the voices, contributions, and achievements of workers with disabilities. Our Employment Solutions program helps employers and employees find employment success. See more: https://bit.ly/arcemploymentsolutions. What NDEAM is: An annual event held every October. An opportunity to recognize and celebrate the abilities and contributions of… Continue Reading →
StageWorks Brings “Alice in Wonderland” to Life
A Whimsical Journey to Wonderland Our StageWorks program made a triumphant return with a spellbinding adaptation of Alice in Wonderland at Clinton Central School on Friday. The one-night-only performance drew a crowd of more than 400 people, who were treated to a visual masterpiece featuring stunning sets, dazzling choreography, countless musical numbers, and heartfelt performances… Continue Reading →
Racing to Get the Job Done
CollegeWorks Students Bring the Goods Over three days, an estimated 15,000 to 20,000 goodie bags will be handed out to Boilermaker Road Race participants. Chances are, the dedicated students and staff in The Arc, Oneida-Lewis’ CollegeWorks program helped assemble yours! We’re incredibly proud of the hard work and volunteer spirit shown by the Utica and… Continue Reading →
Gratitude for Giving Back
A Heartfelt Thank You to Lewis County Memorial Post 6912! We are incredibly grateful to Lewis County Memorial Post 6912 for hosting our Stowe Street Group Day Hab program for a wonderful luncheon this week! The thoughtful gesture was a way for the post to thank people in The Arc’s program for all they do… Continue Reading →
Mikayla Finds Her Voice
Live On The Air, It’s Mikayla’s Debut! Mikayla Ryan, a senior in our CollegeWorks program, finished her internship at Townsquare Media with an interview on Lite 98.7 WLZW yesterday. You can hear the entire segment HERE! Mikayla is a natural. She felt right at home speaking on live radio, never showing any nerves or distress…. Continue Reading →
Leading the way
Center For Leadership Excellence Graduation The newest grads of the Center for Leadership Excellence programs included our very own Brandi McCanney, Director of School To Work, and Amy Bauer, Self-Direction Program Director. McCanney completed the Leadership Mohawk Valley program, and Bauer completed the Leadership Academy. Kudos to both! The Center for Leadership Excellence (CLE) connects and… Continue Reading →
Unbridled Talent: Rachel’s Stunning Creation
Bringing a favorite memory back to life Rachel Lewis Captures the Spirit of the Budweiser Clydesdales in Stunning Artwork Rachel Lewis, a gifted artist in our Fine Arc at The Arc, Oneida-Lewis program has created a breathtaking depiction of the iconic Budweiser Clydesdales. Her inspiration came from their memorable visit to the Utica/Rome area back… Continue Reading →