Liberty ARC

Liberty ARC is a chapter of The Arc New York in Montgomery and Schenectady Counties.

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Liberty ARC’s 2026 Membership campaign is in full swing! Every Monday from now until the end of July, we will be sharing the impact your Membership has in the lives of people with disabilities in Montgomery and Schenectady Counties.

When YOU become a member, YOU are helping create a stronger future full of possibilities for people with disabilities supported by Liberty ARC. The more members we have, the stronger our voice and presence is at the state and federal level when it comes to advocating for our field and the people we support, because WE ALL MATTER!

Become a member NOW: https://t.co/29YXNHTFS4 and please share with your friends and loved one as well!

#WeMatter #MembershipMatters #IamLiberty #LibertyARC #GrowTogether

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New Yorkers with disabilities deserve more than promises, and we were proud to share that message during today’s rally at the New York State Capitol!

Along with direct support staff, advocates, and family members from across New York State, we spread the very important message that all people with disabilities deserve a system that is funded, staffed, and strong!

That means:
✔️ A 4% Inflationary Increase
✔️ CarrForce Affordability Initiatives

You can also tell state leaders to invest in inclusion and in people who make it possible with this one-click campaign: https://t.co/yrpj61R9jM

#WeMatter #InvestInUs #CareForce #IamLiberty #GrowTogether

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March is National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (DDAM), and Liberty ARC is joining in on the celebration of this very special month!

This year’s theme from the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD) is “We’re Here: Then, Now, Always,” emphasizing the simple truth that people with developmental disabilities have always been a part of our communities and that they always will be 🏘️🧡.

DDAM raises awareness about the inclusion of people with disabilities in all facets of community life, the elimination of barriers that are still faced in making meaningful connections, and highlighting the many accomplishments of people with disabilities in our community and throughout the nation.

Liberty ARC is committed to creating a more accessible, welcoming, and inclusive environment for people with disabilities throughout their communities, not only in March, but during the entire the year!

#NationalDevelopmentalDisabilitiesAwarenessMonth #DDAwareness2026 #DDAM #DDAM2026 #IamLiberty #LibertyARC #GrowTogether @NACDD

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We have made incredible progress for New Yorkers with I/DD, but the fight must go on. Help us continue that momentum by advocating for funding, resources, and support for the I/DD community and those who support them through this one-click campaign: https://t.co/u70knMxKii

#IDDCommunity #InvestInUs #IamLiberty #LibertyARC #GrowTogether @NYDisabilityAdv
@AsmSantabarbara
@SmullenNewYork
@JamesTedisco
@PatriciaFahy46
@MBWalsh112

[Liberty ARC @LibertyARC]

We have made incredible progress for New Yorkers with I/DD, but the fight must go on. Help us continue that momentum by advocating for funding, resources, and support for the I/DD community and those who support them. You can do so through a one-click campaign HERE: https://t.co/u70knMyi7Q

#IDDCommunity #InvestInUs #IamLiberty #LibertyARC #GrowTogether @NYDisabilityAdv
@AsmSantabarbara
@SmullenNewYork
@JamesTedisco
@PatriciaFahy46
@MBWalsh112

[Liberty ARC @LibertyARC]

Yesterday was a big day at the New York State Capitol for Liberty ARC’s favorite newsletter publisher, Dylan Biddle!

Dylan was able to sit down for an exclusive interview with New York State Assemblyman and Chair of the Assembly Committee on Disabilities @AsmSantabarbara , which will be featured in the upcoming edition of his e-newsletter, “Dylan’s Dish.” He was then introduced on the Assembly floor by Santabarbara, where he received a standing ovation, for his success as an author and a passionate self-advocate for people with disabilities. Laurel Skultety and Paul McAvoy from Liberty ARC, along with Dylan’s other staff members from AIM Services and the New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) and members of his family, were on hand to celebrate with him. Congratulations, Dylan!

Check out the video of Dylan’s introduction here: https://t.co/vIASXjbzZL

#IamLiberty #LibertyARC #GrowTogether

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📣 ADVOCACY ALERT: This article shows why it is critical that the final NYS budget includes a minimum 2.7% Targeted Inflationary Adjustment for human service contracts. Workers in the human services sectors, including our direct support workforce at Liberty ARC, DESERVE to keep up with inflation, and the state’s I/DD community DESERVES top-quality supports and services, because all New Yorkers DESERVE to live their best lives!

Once you finish reading, we ask that you please take part in this one-click campaign to help spread this very important message to your legislators: https://t.co/u70knMyi7Q

#InvestInMe #InvestInUs #IamLiberty #LibertyARC #GrowTogether @NYDisabilityAdv @AsmSantabarbara @SmullenNewYork @JamesTedisco @PatriciaFahy46
@MBWalsh112

[New York Disability Advocates @NYDisabilityAdv]

Full article text here: https://t.co/whCEXIKUT2 https://t.co/xMs2x1WKpo

[Liberty ARC @LibertyARC]

The support system the I/DD community relies on is complex and requires ongoing investment. Let's continue to urge our lawmakers to invest in all New Yorkers living with I/DD and those who care for them.

You can do so easily through a one-click campaign HERE: https://t.co/u70knMyi7Q

#InvestInMe #InvestInUs #IamLiberty #LibertyARC #GrowTogether @NYDisabilityAdv @AsmSantabarbara @SmullenNewYork @JamesTedisco @PatriciaFahy46
@MBWalsh112

[Liberty ARC @LibertyARC]

New Yorkers with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) rely on numerous services and programs to support their day-to-day lives. They deserve our attention and support, which is why we continue to urge lawmakers to prioritize continued investment in a stable care system. You can help spread this message easily through a one-click campaign HERE: https://t.co/u70knMyi7Q

#InvestInMe #InvestInUs #IamLiberty #LibertyARC #GrowTogether @NYDisabilityAdv @AsmSantabarbara @SmullenNewYork @JamesTedisco
@PatriciaFahy46 @MBWalsh112

[Liberty ARC @LibertyARC]

📢 Join Us in Albany on March 10, 11:30 am at the Capitol! We're calling on legislators to invest in disability services: a 2.7% Targeted Inflationary Increase, affordable housing, stronger child and dependent care credits, and restored healthcare programs. Power in numbers!

You also don't have to wait until the rally to have your voices hard! You can easily begin spreading the message to your legislators with this one click campaign: https://t.co/u70knMyi7Q

#InvestInUs #InvestInMe #IamLiberty #LibertyARC #GrowTogether @NYDisabilityAdv @AsmSantabarbara @SmullenNewYork @JamesTedisco @PatriciaFahy46 @MBWalsh112

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Liberty ARC is pleased to announce the promotion of Austin Barnes as the agency’s Assistant Director of IT.

In his new role, Austin helps support the day-to-day operations of Liberty ARC’s IT department, working closely with the Director of IT to ensure continued service excellence and innovation across Montgomery and Schenectady Counties.

You can learn more about Austin's career journey with Liberty ARC here: https://t.co/ISd29raHOd

#IamLiberty #LibertyARC #GrowTogether

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Liberty ARC’s Employment Services continues to leverage, share, and expand their best practices amongst their Montgomery and Schenectady County teams, as well as with other providers across New York State.

In 2025, the Employment Services team had an opportunity to share Liberty ARC’s Careers for Me program with partners across the state through the Annual Supported Employment Leadership Conference and New York Day Service Provider Conference. In July 2025, the program even expanded within Liberty ARC and “went live” in Montgomery County!

You can read more about this program expansion and the benefits it provides for the people we support in the latest edition of Liberty ARC's e-newsletter here: https://t.co/eDFmCjLBrd.

#IamLiberty #LibertyARC #GrowTogther

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At Liberty ARC, we strive to create a positive environment and support opportunities for professional growth as our employees look to advance in their careers within the agency. Please help us in congratulating Liberty ARC employees Samantha Morris, Amy Stearns, and Stephanie Wilson on their recent promotions within the agency as Assistant Directors of Operations!

You can read more about these promotions here: https://t.co/MIw3Dprj3f

#IamLiberty #LibertyARC #GrowTogether

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Liberty ARC is featured several times in the latest edition of @thearcny e-newsletter, and our friend, Jah, even made the front cover with Santa 🎅! Check it out 👀!

#IamLiberty #LibertyArc #GrowTogether

CONNECTIONS NEWSLETTER ISSUE 22 https://t.co/6MHnXVbI5t

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Liberty ARC is pleased to announce the appointment of Deborah Oliver as the agency’s Director of Nursing.

You can read more about Oliver here: https://t.co/WhNPiHoNfJ

#IamLiberty #LibertyARC #GrowTogether

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Mark, Allan, and Sidney have been friends for many years and the trio has a remarkable bond. It was no surprise that when an opening in Allan and Mark's home arose, they wanted to ask their pal, Sidney, to become their housemate. 💙

You can read more about Sidney's move in Liberty ARC's latest newsletter here: https://t.co/JsJlqKZp0O

#IamLiberty #LibertyARC #GrowTogether

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With it being the season of giving thanks, we would like to express our deepest gratitude to @RiversCasino_NY for including Liberty ARC once again in their annual turkey distribution to local charities and community groups on Monday. 🦃

Around 62 turkeys were given out to people who receive supports from Liberty ARC through our Comm Hab and Supported Employment programs to enjoy with their families on Thanksgiving. Thank you, Rivers Casino, for always being a great community partner during the Holiday season and for thinking of the people we support! 🧡

#IamLiberty #LibertyARC #GrowTogether

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Thank you to @AsmSantabarbara for stopping by for a festive visit with the people we support today! 💚❤️

Every year, the Assemblyman partners with a local organization to decorate ornaments with. They are then hung up during the city of Amsterdam's annual Tree Lighting Festival, and Liberty ARC was chosen this year! ✨🎄

We cannot wait to see our master pieces proudly hanging up during Friday's festivities!

#IamLiberty #LibertyARC #GrowTogether

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The war room of the New York State Capitol was electric today as we urged our state legislators to invest in crucial funding for disability services in the upcoming 2026-2027 executive budget. Liberty ARC along with advocates, family members, and other providers fought during the rally and will continue to fight to have our voices heard in order for ALL New Yorkers to live their best lives!

For the upcoming budget, we are advocating for:
~ A 2.7 Targeted Inflationary Increase2
~ Workforce support through housing, childcare, and healthcare enhancements
~Infrastructure and stable care support

@thearcny @NYDA @GovKathyHochul @AsmSantabarbara @Assemblyman Robert Smullen @PatriciaFahy46 @JimTedisco @MARYBETHW
#InvestInMe #InvestInUs #WeMatter #IamLiberty #LibertyARC #GrowTogether