Arc of Onondaga

Arc of Onondaga "Turning Disability into Ability." Arc of Onondaga is a Chapter of The Arc New York.

MISSION
Arc of Onondaga supports people with intellectual, developmental, and other disabilities in leading meaningful lives within their community. Arc of Onondaga is one of 35 local Chapters of The Arc New York, the largest provider of supports and services for people intellectual and developmental disabilities in New York state. In addition to the programs Arc of Onondaga offers in Onondaga Cou

nty, Chapters of The Arc New York collectively support more than 60,000 people with disabilities and their families in every county of the state and employ more than 30,000 people in our shared mission to provide people with intellectual, developmental, and other disabilities the ordinary and extraordinary opportunities of life. As part of this larger statewide organization, Arc of Onondaga draws upon a rich network of expertise and statewide resources to ensure the highest quality services for the people we serve, and to raise the unified voices our Chapter communities and nearly 100,000 members statewide to strengthen our advocacy efforts. Founded by families more than 75 years ago, The Arc New York has driven transformation and progress in the lives of people with disabilities, fought and ended the abuses of institutionalization, and developed a robust system of community support that provides opportunity, dignity, and integration for people with disabilities. Together with [Chapter] and other Chapters across the state, The Arc New York continues to be an influential advocate for our system of care, and the rights and opportunities of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Thanks to the good folks at Vollmer Farms, Hampton Day Hab has new flowers for their hanging pots to beautify their entr...
06/12/2026

Thanks to the good folks at Vollmer Farms, Hampton Day Hab has new flowers for their hanging pots to beautify their entryway! We think it's safe to say Francis, Heather, and Mario approve!

Yesterday was Frozen Treat Thursday for staff! We had Skippy's Ice Cream trucks at both our Fremont and Galeville sites ...
06/12/2026

Yesterday was Frozen Treat Thursday for staff! We had Skippy's Ice Cream trucks at both our Fremont and Galeville sites for employees to visit and grab a frozen novelty on a hot and humid day!

Coming up this Saturday!Our friends at OPWDD are partnering with New York State Parks, DEC, the Office of the Chief Disa...
06/11/2026

Coming up this Saturday!

Our friends at OPWDD are partnering with New York State Parks, DEC, the Office of the Chief Disability Officer, the Department of Veterans Services, the Office of Mental Health and the Justice Center on Get Outdoors & Get Together Day, happening Saturday, June 13. Fun and accessible outdoor events will be held at select locations across the state!

At DEC sites, attendees can discover new skills and enjoy a range of introductory-level outdoor recreation activities such as fishing, nature walks and hikes, birding, archery, camping, paddling, and more. Activities will vary at state parks and other sites and range from lawn games to accessible hikes to arts and crafts. Most events will run from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM.

For more information, visit https://www.ny.gov/programs/get-outdoors-get-together-day and make your plans to get outside and get together!

Sending a big shoutout to Excellus BlueCross BlueShield for sponsoring our Athletes in Tandem, at the 2026 Arc Race! We ...
06/10/2026

Sending a big shoutout to Excellus BlueCross BlueShield for sponsoring our Athletes in Tandem, at the 2026 Arc Race! We greatly appreciate your support!

If you and your company would like to get involved, please contact Joanna at [email protected]. For more information about the 32nd Annual Arc Race, visit https://www.arcon.org/event/arc-race/ and make your plans to join us!

We’re ready for the Syracuse Workforce Run!
06/09/2026

We’re ready for the Syracuse Workforce Run!

Coming up this summer in the Art Studio!
06/08/2026

Coming up this summer in the Art Studio!

The gals from Rigi had a good time heading out to watch a softball game this weekend! Adorable photo, ladies!
06/08/2026

The gals from Rigi had a good time heading out to watch a softball game this weekend! Adorable photo, ladies!

06/07/2026

Arc of Onondaga is always happy to pitch in!

The Meadowbrook crew knows how to keep cool! You can never go wrong with ice cream!
06/06/2026

The Meadowbrook crew knows how to keep cool! You can never go wrong with ice cream!

Thank you to Buckeye Corrugated, Inc for being a Bronze Sponsor for the 32nd Annual Arc Race, happening Saturday, Septem...
06/05/2026

Thank you to Buckeye Corrugated, Inc for being a Bronze Sponsor for the 32nd Annual Arc Race, happening Saturday, September 12 at Long Branch Park!

For more information on the Arc Race, visit https://www.arcon.org/event/arc-race/

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600 S Wilbur Avenue
Syracuse, NY
13204

Telephone

+13154767441

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