Access and Independence for All
These 4 Central New Yorkers are our newest Certified Ombudsman volunteers! Why become a volunteer Ombudsman? Volunteer Ombudsman have the power to change lives and positively affect Nursing Home resident’s health and well-being. They help provide a voice to resident …
The ARISE Adaptive Design program had the pleasure of working with a new volunteer who traveled all the way from Ibarra, Ecuador. Elena Iturralde, who recently finished her medical degree in Ecuador, reached out to AAD’s program coordinator Connor McGough …
Giving Tuesday is November 30, 2021! You don’t have to wait until then to show your support to ARISE and all of the programs and services we offer. You can send your check to: ARISE Giving Tuesday, 635 James Street, …
Community Information Sessions at ARISE have resumed! Every Wednesday, starting at 10:00 AM, anyone interested in learning about employment services and supports available to individuals with a disability are invited to join us at our main office located at 635 …
ARISE can help you find help you find meaningful work! Read more »
Fellow ARISE & Ski people I know I am looking forward to skiing Labrador Mountain in 2022. I hope you are too! Talks are still taking place as important details are being worked out. This is fantastic for all the …
On October 2nd we held our Fall Farm Showcase kicking off the 2021-22 fundraising campaign to benefit ARISE at the Farm. It was a beautiful day filled with music, hayrides, demonstrations, and food and drink. Those in attendance had the …
Do you live in or near Chittenango? Are you looking for care after school, after a day program, or on days off from school? Are you looking for a place where your loved one can socialize in a safe environment? ARISE …
For people with disabilities getting out to enjoy a few hours outside of the house can be a huge challenge, more so now as we all are dealing pandemic setbacks. When I have an easy time negotiating at a location …
Sterling Renaissance Fair: “A” for Accessibility Read more »
Covid-19 greatly affected residents in long term care facilities. 184,000 residents lost their lives nationwide during the Pandemic. Residents who survived lost their access to family/friend visitation, some medical services, recreational activities, community dining and ancillary services (beauty/barber salons) and …
By Mike Theobald I am having a very difficult time deciding who to have as my Health Care Proxy agent. New York State allows individuals to ask a family member or friend whom I choose, to make medical decisions for …