Links - Delaware County ARC

The Arc of Delaware County is affiliated across New York State and nationally with family-based organizations working with and for people who have disabilities.

	The Arc of the United States works through education, research and advocacy to improve the quality of life for children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families.

	NYSARC is a private not-for-profit Association of fifty-eight chapters serving thousands of New York residents with developmental disabilities. Headquartered in Delmar NY, providing services to individuals and their families through local Chapters within each County of the State.

	NYSRA is a statewide not-for-profit organization with a growing membership of over 130 agencies providing employment and ongoing support services to people with disabilities. NYSRA is unique among provider associations, because all disabilities – physical, sensory, mental and circumstantial – are served by NYSRA member agencies.

	NYS OMRDD's Mission is to coordinate and provide services for people with developmental disabilities and their families and to conduct research into the causes and prevention of developmental disabilities.

	The Commission on Quality of Care serves people with developmental disabilities and their families by providing independent oversight of the quality and cost-effectiveness of services provided by all mental hygiene programs in New York State.

	NYSACRA is a statewide not-for-profit association that provides advocacy, information, technical assistance, public policy analysis, education and networking experiences to agencies that offer community living opportunities and supports to people with disabilities and their families.

	NISH is the national nonprofit agency designated by the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind Or Severely Disabled to provide technical assistance to Community Rehabilitation Programs (CRPs) interested in obtaining federal contracts under the Javits-Wagner-O'Day (JWOD) Program.

	NYSID's mission is to develop business opportunities for New York State's community rehabilitation programs and increase employment opportunities for people with disabilities, enabling them to improve their quality of life.

	CRP-RRCEP II continues to accomplish human resource development in our four grant categories: Organization Development, Skill Development, Learning Development and Information Dissemination.

	The ArcLink provides customized, specific information on the various sources of assistance available to individuals with disabilities and their families on a state-by-state basis as well as information on almost 30,000 providers.

	TASH is an international association of people with disabilities, their family members, other advocates, and professionals fighting for a society in which inclusion of all people in all aspects of society is the norm.

TRAP	The Rhythmic Arts Project (TRAP) was founded in 1997 by Eddie Tuduri. TRAP is essentially an education program utilizing drums and percussion to address many basic life skills. By integrating drums and percussion into proven methods of healing and teaching, this innovation has spawned a new and enjoyable learning curve.

	*Caring Without Restraint*