Arc Waves

A short recap of season 1 and insight into season 2. Thank you for listening! Make sure to follow and share!

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Kara Bennett, Director of Community and Family Services at the Arc Oneida Lewis, joins Heather for another Arc Splash episode. The Arc Oneida Lewis provides so many programs and services to individuals of all ages its hard to keep track! Kara discusses our children's programs, and why they are a vital service for children and their families. As Kara says, if you want to learn more, "it all starts with a conversation."

For more information, visit https://www.thearcolc.org/community-family-services/ or call Kara at 315-927-0219

Kara Bennett, Director of Community and Family Services at the Arc Oneida Lewis, shares an overview of the many programs within her department. Serving individuals from age 5 and up, Community and Family Services (CFS) offers a calendar of events and activities to cater to a variety of needs and interests. Contact the Arc Oneida Lewis to learn more!

https://www.thearcolc.org/cfs-programs-for-adults/

https://www.thearcolc.org/community-family-services/

In this episode of Arc Waves, we speak with Kerri Neifeld, Commissioner of the New York State Office of Persons with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) about the initiatives and goals for the field, and how we can all partner together on our mission to provide quality supports and services to all we serve across New York State while engaging stakeholders in the process. Commissioner Neifeld shares how she helped craft a strategic plan to guide OPWDD in order to achieve the greatest positive impact on those with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

Commissioner Neifeld, who grew up near the foothills of the Adirondack State Park, has an impressive and diverse background. She holds a Master's degree in Social Work from the University at Albany, SUNY, and her experience in the human services field provides her with the unique perspective and skills to be a leader and innovator in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities. 

https://opwdd.ny.gov/

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Donna Loveland, Chief Compliance and Quality Officer, explains the main elements of a strong corporate compliance program and shares why corporate compliance is vital to fulfilling the mission of the Arc Oneida Lewis.

The anonymous corporate compliance hotline at the Arc Oneida Lewis is 315-272-1545.

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Arc Waves is a podcast co-hosted by Karen Korotzer, CEO of the Arc Oneida Lewis, and Heather Evans, VP of Development of the Arc Oneida Lewis. Listen, subscribe and share to learn more about the Arc Oneida Lewis and its programs and role in the community as one of the largest employers in the region. You will also hear from leaders across the region-for profit, government and non-profit-all sharing lessons that each of us can take away.

Join us as we dig deep into strategic leadership with Anthony Picente, Oneida County Executive. Anthony shares why having a vision and a mission empowers his team and his community partners to create an environment of growth and prosperity.

Website: https://ocgov.net/

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 315-798-5800

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnthonyPicenteCE/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJPicenteJr

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In this conversation, New York State Assemblyman Brian Miller shares his approach to politics and governing. His background as an engineer informs how he methodically and patiently approaches each challenge in an effort to make New York state a better place for everyone. He has been a long time advocate of individuals with disabilities and the people who care for them.

https://nyassembly.gov/mem/Brian-D-Miller

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CollegeWorks is an innovative program offered by the Arc Oneida Lewis in collaboration with Mohawk Valley Community College. Begun in 2010 as a response to a need, it has grown into its integral role as a non-degree, non-credit vocational program for people with developmental disabilities. Particularly notable is its location on a college campus-offering that important formative experience for its students.

https://www.thearcolc.org/collegeworks/

Brooke Burrows 

Director of CollegeWorks

[email protected]

315-792-5465

School to Work is a program offered by the Arc Oneida Lewis, in collaboration with Madison Oneida BOCES. This innovative program is offered to students with disabilities to improve outcomes after high school and provides training in work/life skills, independent living skills, job shadowing skill, job retention skills and more.

For more information, please contact Brandi McCanney, Director of School to Work and Transition Services at the Arc Oneida Lewis at 315-927-0127 or via email [email protected].

Parents and caregivers can also find more information, including a list of school district partners at https://www.thearcolc.org/school-to-work/