Discover the Rewards of becoming a DSP
Have a career that makes a difference!
Our Mission
Providing people with intellectual, developmental and other disabilities the ordinary and extraordinary opportunities of life!
Our Impact
We are working every day to strengthen our system of supports and provide opportunity and inclusion for people with disabilities
35
LOCAL CHAPTERS
75 Years
DRIVING CHANGE AND DELIVERING SUPPORT
60,000 People Supported
IN LIVING RICH, FULL LIVES
What We Do
Link to: Chapter Support
CHAPTER SUPPORT
Connecting and supporting a statewide network of services and advocacy
Follow a manual added link
ADVOCACY
Fighting for people with disabilities and driving progress every day
Link to: Chapter Programs
SUPPORT SERVICES
Offering innovative programs & services to support all aspects of life
Link to: Guardianship
GUARDIANSHIP
Offering a continuum of services to support decision-making
Link to: History
OUR LEGACY
Building on a 75-year history of family-led advocacy and support
Link to: Trust Services
TRUST SERVICES
Protecting people’s financial security and Medicaid eligibility
NYDA Capitol Rally – February 25
Rally with us at the State Capitol on Tuesday, February 25th at noon. Show your support for a stable care system for New Yorkers with intellectual & developmental disabilities.
Sign Up For CONNECTIONS!
Every day, Chapter staff are doing the work to make our mission of providing people with intellectual, developmental, and other disabilities the ordinary and extraordinary opportunities of life a reality. The Arc New York shares stories from our Chapters and messages from the organization in our CONNECTIONS newsletter to celebrate those efforts and demonstrate how our mission is being realized across the state.
REGISTER TODAY! 2025 Legislative & Advocacy Forum
The NY Alliance, The Arc New York and DDAWNY are excited to share that our 2025 Joint Legislative & Advocacy Forum will take place in-person on February 10, 2025 at The Hart Lounge of The Egg in the Empire State Plaza in Albany, NY.
Get the full agenda & register here!
The annual Joint Legislative & Advocacy Forum provides access to information on the 2025-26 Executive Budget proposal, upcoming legislation, advocacy strategies, and opportunities to engage leadership in the Senate and Assembly.
Sponsors & Funders
The Arc promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.
