November 17, 2021
This week, we have a HISTORIC opportunity in the fight to make life in the community possible for everyone. Susan, an advocate from Ohio, shared what it would mean in her life to get increased funding for home and community-based services, including more support for direct support professionals. “I cannot stress enough how much […]
November 11, 2021
The Executive Committee of the Arc of Onondaga Board of Directors voted unanimously to increase wages for Direct Support Professionals in recognition of the challenges we have faced and continue to face, and out of respect for the work that DSPs do 365 days a year. The job of Direct Support Professional should not be […]
October 27, 2021
Advocates across New York have launched the RISE UP campaign, which encourages all advocates to tell their personal stories, particularly as it relates to supports provided by Direct Support Professionals (DSP) and the workforce crisis. The goal is to make clear to Governor Hochul, that due to the lack of investment for years, we are now at a […]
October 22, 2021
We love to celebrate excellence, and that’s why we were so proud to nominate Direct Support Professional Debrah Frett for the Thomas D. Maul Award. The Arc New York recognizes individuals who consistently demonstrate excellence, creativity and commitment in providing supports to people who have intellectual and other developmental disabilities, and Debrah’s dedication to the people […]
September 29, 2021
Browse and bid on 33 amazing packages in the Arc of Onondaga Foundation’s Fall Harvest of Fun Online Silent Auction! . Start bidding here! The auction will stay open for bidding until October 28th with NEW ITEMS RELEASED DAILY, so make sure to keep checking back often! . From sports to coffee, dining out to area attractions, […]
September 16, 2021
Explore rewarding options at our Direct Support JOB FAIR Thursday, Sept. 23 • 9AM-4PM
May 6, 2021
The 12 organizations that comprise The Collaborative of NY have joined forces to launch a recruitment campaign. Predicated on the need to hire Direct Support Professionals to work with people with intellectual/developmental disabilities, the campaign, Is DSP for Me, that promotes career opportunities launched during the week of May 3rd. The campaign aims to educate […]
May 3, 2021
Start planning your summer now! Auction Opens Tuesday, May 11th! Start browsing and bidding here!
March 25, 2021
Discover your passion with Arc of Onondaga! Open interviews EVERY TUESDAY from 8am – 11am Talent@arcon.org arcon.org/JOBS
March 18, 2021
On Wednesday, March 24th at 12:00 p.m., NYDA and The Arc New York will be hosting a virtual rally to both thank our legislators for inclusion of important funding in their one-house budgets, and to ensure that we can cross the finish line on April 1 with our needed funding in place. The […]