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Posted on : 02/25/2019
People with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD) have the right to be supported to act as self-advocates. This means they have a say in decision-making in all areas of their daily lives and in public policy... Full Story
Posted on : 09/10/2014
On January 18 2013, Arc of Westchester staff and program participants partook in the MLK Day of Service project, assembling birth kits for women... Full Story
Posted on : 09/08/2014
Longtime friend and advocate Emily Kingsley, whose son is the author of Count Us In: Growing up with Down Syndrome, had her letter to the editor featured in the New York Times. Emily, a long time fan of Richard Dawkins, was... Full Story
Posted on : 08/14/2014
Arc of Westchester's Executive Director Richard Swierat, Self Advocacy Mentor Patsy Ginese and Associate Executive Director/Chief Operating Officer Tibisay Guzman presented an award of recognition to Congresswoman Nita Lowey on... Full Story
Posted on : 05/19/2014Join on Wednesday, May 21st, from 10:30AM to 1:30PM for a Self-Advocacy Regional Meeting at Arc of Westchester, 265 Saw Mill RIver Road, Hawthorne, NY. (get directions)... Full Story
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