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Westchester Arc
The Gleeson-Israel Gateway Center
265 Saw Mill River Road
Hawthorne, NY 10532
914.949.9300
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The Term "Intellectual Disability"
Mar 17, 2010 by Richard P. Swierat | 7 comments
A national campaign to eliminate use of the R-word in everyday speech is underway. How do you feel about replacing the term mental retardation with the term intellectual disability? Learn more on the topic and read an article recently posted... More »
Nov 2, 2009 by Ric Swierat | 2 comments
As you can see from our action alert, our agency is facing drastic cuts to services. Please share with us how these cuts will affect you and your family.... More »
Can on-line social networking assist you and your family?
Aug 3, 2009 by Ric Swierat | 5 comments
Westchester Arc has learned of a new secure on-line social networking service called Parlerai for families with special needs. Do you feel social networking would assist your family, friends and caregivers to collaborate more effectively?... More »
