90sThe Friends of The Arc Foundationis formed to raise money to support otherwise unfunded Arc programs and services.

1991

“After forty years of service to individuals with disabilities, we realized a name change was in order to further promote the use of people-first, as opposed to disability-first, language.” ~ Ruth Ridgway, board president

The agency changed its namefrom the Association for Retarded Citizens (ARC) to The Arc of Oneida County, Advocacy & Services for People with Disabilities.

1994

Forrest Gump - 1997

The Friends of The Arc Foundation hosted the First

Annual Co-ed Golf Tournament at Valley View Golf Course

in Utica.

1992

we made a splash!

In the

“Only shooting stars break the mold...”~ Smash Mouth “All Star”

The Arc of Oneida County merged with the Lewis County Arc and became The Arc, Oneida-Lewis Chapter, NYSARC.The merge helped save jobs in bothregions and the ability to serve people with developmental disabilities in Lewis County.

1996

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)Passed in 1990, it is the first comprehensive civil rights law addressing the needs of people with disabilities, prohibiting discrimination in employment, public services, public accommodations and telecommunications.

The Arc moved its administrative offices to 245 Genesee Street.

The move and renovations were made possible by many supporters,

most notably RoAnn Destito, who secured a $50,000 grant for the project.

1998

“Some employers say we help the morale of their staff, because we teach them how to work with individuals with developmental disabilities.”

~ Joanne Donaruma, director of Employment Services, in 1997, on employing individuals supported by The Arc.

was founded in 1998

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