Our mission is to empower children and adults with developmental disabilities to achieve their potential based on personal choices, abilities and interests...
For more information contact:
Regina Moore
Marketing Manager
phone: 914.949.9300,
ext. 4573
fax: 914.997.2985
or 914.428.0322
rmoore@westchesterarc.org
Westchester Arc
The Gleeson-Israel Gateway Center
265 Saw Mill River Road
Hawthorne, NY 10532
914.949.9300
info@westchesterarc.org
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- March 13, 2012
State Legislators Discuss Disabilities Funding at Arc Forum
The Northern Westchester Examiner
- February 14-20, 2012
Young Artist Overcomes Disability By 'Breaking Boundaries'
The Examiner
- October 30, 2011
Softball Squad Nets Title
The Journal News
- September 2, 2011
Local Non-Profit Softall Team Wins Mount Pleasant Coed B Title
Westchester Rising
- August, 2011
A Swinging Event - Golfing for Kids Highlights
The Wag
- July 26, 2011
Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
The White House Press Release
- June, 2011
College Partners with Arc of Westchester to Provide a Unique Mentorship
inTouch, a publication for the New York Medical College Community
- June 8, 2011
Golfers Tee Off at Arc of Westchester Benefit
The Daily Armonk
- May 12, 2011
Arc Says Thanks and Annual Breakfast
The Journal News
- May, 2011
Not Acceptable R-Word Campaign
Spread the Word to End The Word
- January 31, 2011
Developmental Approach: Westchester Arc to become Arc of Westchester
The Westchester County Business Journal
- January 28, 2011
Developmental Approach
Westfair online
- January, 2011
2010 Pictures of the Year: Gallery 265 All Media Art Exhibit
ArtsWNEWS Monthly
- December 20, 2010
A Matter of Taste Highlights
Westchester County Business Journal
- November 7, 2010
Plan Ahead for Your Disabled Child's Future
Editorial - The Journal News
- October 4, 2010
Key Issues Raised for Women - and Men - In Business
Westchester County Business Journal
- July, 2010
One of Our Own
On Track - MTA Monthly News
- May 24, 2010
Businesses Honored
Westchester County Business Journal
- May, 2010
Highlights from A Matter of Taste
The Wag
- March 28, 2010
Westchester - Wonderful Resources for Parents With Special Needs Kids
Examiner.com
- March 3, 2010
Movement Presses to Drop ‘Retardation’ From Clinical Terms
The Journal News
- February 15, 2010
N.Y. State Set to Charge for Early Intervention
CBS 2 HD
- January 9, 2010
What About George
The New York Times
- November 23, 2009
Developmentally Disabled Object To Cuts
Legislative Gazette
- November 18, 2009
Painting for postage
Art by man with autism to be featured on stamp
Times Herald-Record
- November 10, 2009
Iona Mass Communications Students Get Hands-On Experience Working with Westchester Arc
Iona College
- October 20-26, 2009
Lifting The Veil on Living with the Developmentally Disabled
The Examiner
- July 27, 2009
Westchester Arc Hosts Regional Breakfast
Westchester Magazine
- May 19-24, 2009
Mount Pleasant Rejects Group Home Proposal
The Examiner
- April 4-7, 2009
Panel to Address Education Issues for Students with Disabilities
The Examiner
- Spring, 2009
Westchester Arc Executive Director Richard Swierat Receives
National Top Honor
Autism Spectrum News
- February, 2009
Gleeson-Israel Gateway Center Opening
Westchester Magazine
- January 5, 2009
“On the Record” eDocNY Secures Contract with Westchester County
Westchester County Business Journal
- January/February 2009
“Westchester Arc's Matter of Taste”
The Wag
- November 7, 2008
“Fran Porcaro Honored by Westchester Arc”
The Pelham Weekly
- October 17, 2008
“Westchester Arc to Honor Family of Michael Greenebaum”
The Scarsdale Inquirer
- September 29, 2008
“New Arc Center”
Westchester County Business Journal
- September 24, 2008
“Buddy Walk Shines Light on Down Syndrome”
North County News
- September 23-29, 2008
“Westchester Arc Opens New Hawthorne Facility”
The Examiner
- September 17, 2008
“Grab a buddy, get ready to walk”
North County News
- August 24, 2008
“Insults Hurt Those With Disabilities”
Letter to the Editor - The Journal News
- August 18, 2008
“Tropic Thunder” Offends in Portrayal of Disabilities
The Journal News
- August 11, 2008
Well-earned Rest: Respite Care Act
Opinion, The Journal News
- July 28, 2008
eDocNY Marks Move to New Site
Westchester County Business Journal
- June 21, 2008
“Coxes Honored at Benefit”
The Lewisboro Ledger
- May 19, 2008
“Yonkers Business Week Hits a Grand Slam”
Westchester County Business Journal
- October 24, 2007
It’s a Matter of Taste—and Good Will
The Journal News
- September 10, 2007
Arc Sells: Headed for Hawthorne
Westchester County Business Journal
- September, 2007
End of Life Healthcare for Persons with Developmental Disabilities:
The New York Policies by Lawrence R. Faulkner, Esq.
Ethics and Intellectual Disabilities Newsletter
- August/September 2007
Helping Children Learn the Value of Communication
NEWS-Line
- July/August 07
Governor Approves Special Ed Bill by Lawrence R. Faulkner, Esq.
Empire State Report
- May 28, 2007
Arc of Triumph: Agency to use profits from
startup to aid underfunded programs
Westchester County Business Journal
- April 4, 2007
The Right Thumb Poet Visits Local Sixth Grade Students
Putnam County News
- March, 2007
Building Bridges at the Westchester Arc
Exceptional Parent Magazine
- March 11, 2007
They'll Do It Themselves, Thanks
Letter to the Editor - March 18, 2007
The New York Times
- February 17, 2007
A Push for Sidewalks
The Journal News
- February 14, 2007
Three men Petition Town for Sidewalk
The Journal News
- February 7, 2007
More Than a Day at the Office: Westchester Arc Without Walls
The Journal News
- January, 2007
Maier, Markey & Menashi LLP teams up with Westchester Arc on
digitization project
Document Management Magazine
- December 25, 2006
Some Fly-lights and lowlights of 2006
Westchester County Business Journal
- November 22, 2006
Special Needs: The World After High School
The Journal News
- October 23, 2006
Finally, A New Voice for the Disabled: Their Own -
The Journal News
- October 22, 2006
Candidates Must Deal with Disability Issues
Letter to The Journal News Editor
- October 19, 2006
Learning to Live Without Walls
The Patent Trader
- Summer, 2006
At the Children's School at Westchester Arc Early Intervention
and Pre-School Can Change Lives
Mental Health News
- May 8, 2006
My Life, My Choice
Individuals with Developmental Disabilities Reach for Independence
Westchester County Business Journal
- May 4, 2006
Spitzer Comes to Westchester - Outlines Platform for Disability Rights
The Westchester Crusade
- May 1, 2006
Spitzer: More Albany help for people with disabilities
Westchester County Business Journal
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April 27, 2006
Westchester Arc Eyes New HQ in Hawthorne
Westchester County Business Journal
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March 13, 2006
Thinking More Local on Disability Issues
Westchester County Business Journal
- March 8, 2006
Success stories inspire:
Westchester Arc speakers focus on expanding horizons
The Journal News
- March 7, 2006
Envision Possibilities, Explore Choices
Individuals with Developmental Disabilities Build Independent Lives
Westchester County Business Journal Insert
- January 24-25, 2006
Developmentally Challenged is a two-part series published by The Journal News that reveals changing attitudes about relationships and parenting for people with developmental disabilities.
The Journal News
» Taboos Fall For The Disabled - 1/24/06
» Self-esteem, Pride Gained Through Work - 1/24/06
» Learning To Be Good Parents - 1/25/06
- July 10, 2005
Inclusion Helps Kids, Families
The Journal News
- June 29-July 5
Westchester Arc Changes Name and Strategic Plan
North County News
- June 6, 2005
With New Logo, Agency Communicates More Choices
Westchester County Business Journal
- May 15, 2005
”On the Town"
Saying thanks for donations
The Journal News
- May 9, 2005
”In The Schools"
Base Preschool Choice on What Your Child Needs
The Journal News