This Tuesday, May 5, has been declared #GivingTuesdayNow as part of the unprecedented global need arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. Why support The Arc of Oswego County? We are working hard to transform our services at this time, with staff members providing much-needed supports to people with disabilities in their own homes and–where it is possible and safe–in the community. You …
Updates
Tell Congress #WeAreEssential
Congress must include the needs of people with disabilities, family caregivers, and the direct support professional (DSP) workforce in the next coronavirus relief legislation – there is so much at stake. Contact your Members of Congress now! The entire country is facing the health and economic impacts of COVID-19, but people with disabilities are particularly vulnerable. People with disabilities …
Seniors Day Programming temporarily closed
In an effort to minimize the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus), The Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) has directed all day service providers– including The Arc of Oswego County– to temporarily suspend operations of day programs beginning today, March 17, at 5 p.m. At The Arc, these closures affect the Seniors Day Habilitation program. The Arc’s Respite and Community …
Join the Arc at Mexico High School’s Community Connection Event on 3/28
Visit our booth, co-hosted with Oswego Industries, to learn more about our services, talk with people who work here, and even take away some cool swag! This is Mexico High School’s 2nd Community Connections Event, and we’re excited to be a part of it!
The Buzz Newsletter, January 2020
The latest edition of The Arc and OI Buzz newsletter is here! See what our two agencies have been up to for the last quarter and learn more about the kinds of activities your generous donations are funding. Click here to access the January edition of The Buzz.