
How Sensory Rooms Empower People Supported at People’s Arc of Suffolk
One of the most impactful tools that Occupational Therapists use are our therapeutic multisensory rooms. 🌈 What Are Sensory Rooms? Sensory rooms are thoughtfully designed environments that offer calming or

2025 Employee Appreciation at People’s Arc
People’s Arc held their Employee Appreciation Milestone Luncheon at Bellport Country Club on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Each year employees who have reached a milestone employment of 5, 10, 15,

People’s Arc is on the SEARCH!
People’s Arc is on the SEARCH for people in the I/DD community who are interested in vocational opportunities through The Project SEARCH Transition-to-work Program! Program details include: Work closely with job

The People’s Arc of Suffolk and Rise Life Services Host “SHARK TANK SHOWDOWN” Fundraising Event at LI Aquarium in Riverhead
Click here for the official Shark Tank Showdown 2025 Photo album! People’s Arc of Suffolk and Rise Life Services co-hosted their Shark Tank Showdown fundraiser on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, with six

Reflecting on Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month: “We Are Here All Year”
March marks a time for reflection, awareness, and action as we come together to celebrate Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. For those of us working within the nonprofit sector, particularly in

Employee Appreciation Week Highlight on The Behavioral Health Team
We have a dedicated Employee Appreciation Committee who spends time meeting to plan activities and events for People’s Arc staff to participate in. This year, the group decided to celebrate

Long Island Real Estate Group Sponsored Project: Newly Renovated Kitchen at Dix Hills Residence
$25k donated by the Long Island Real Estate Group People’s Arc of Suffolk hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on March 26, 2025 to celebrate the renovation of the kitchen at their

World Down Syndrome Day: March 21st
Did you know? The 21st day of March was selected to signify the uniqueness of the triplication of the 21st chromosome which causes Down Syndrome. Every year on March 21, World

People’s Arc Of Suffolk To Be Honored As 2025 “CHAMPION OF DIVERSITY”
Northport, NY (Mar 19, 2025) – People’s Arc of Suffolk was recently cited by Suffolk County Legislator Stephanie Bontempi as the 2025 “Champions of Diversity” for the 18th Legislative District, for

Staff Highlight: Dana Luther
The People’s Arc of Suffolk Rising Star Award celebrates our first Rising Star, Dana Luther.