General Info

The Arc of Monroe County has been providing a variety of programs and services for over 3, 500 individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and their families in the Rochester community for over 50 years. The Arc works to enhance the quality of life and self-esteem of individuals in our programs, providing them with meaningful social development, employment, community living and enrichment opportunities. The Arc is funded in part by the NYS Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities. The Arc also receives funding from VESID ( Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities ). The Arc of Monroe County has 40 locations in Monroe County that assist individuals with intellectual and/or other developmental disabilities that include Autism, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, and Asperger Syndrome, among others. A wide array of services are offered through the Arc for individuals with intellectual and/or other developmental disabilities such as independent living opportunities in our group homes and residences, volunteer opportunities in the community, unique and creative individualized day services programs, job training is offered through our ArcWorks facility and placement through our JobPath Program. The Arc Foundation of Monroe County raises and manages funds to enhance the quality of life for program participants of The Arc of Monroe County. A variety of important enjoyable fundraising efforts provides financial support for programs vital to The Arc's social, recreational and organizational activities.