People’s Arc of Suffolk’s Grand Opening of the Community Nature Center

People’s Arc of Suffolk is celebrating the grand opening of its new nature community center without walls in Sayville — and you’re invited!
The Spring 2025 Showcase at the Performing Arts Center

In October of 2024, People’s Arc of Suffolk proudly opened the doors to its innovative Performing Arts Center in Northport, NY. This program was designed with a singular vision: to use the performing arts as a platform for creativity, connection, and personal growth for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
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 Down Syndrome Day is observed to create awareness about Down Syndrome. In honor of world Down Syndrome Day we used social
Staff Highlight: Dana Luther

The People’s Arc of Suffolk Rising Star Award celebrates our first Rising Star, Dana Luther.
The People’s Arc of Suffolk Community Advocates Against Medicaid Cuts At Local Hauppauge Rally

We are rallying together with our peers to be heard and to oppose any cuts to Medicaid funding! The people we support and their families rely on Medicaid funding for critical services and cuts of any kind will be potentially devastating. This is a real threat and we plan to
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month

This month reminds us that people with developmental disabilities are valuable members of our communities and deserve full participation in all aspects of life, including education, employment, recreation, and civic engagement. “We’re Here All Year!” is the theme for 2025. We’re Here All Year, emphasizing that community, accessibility, and
Frequently Asked Questions: Shark Tank Showdown

Join us Tuesday, April 1st (nope, it’s NOT a joke!) at the Long Island Aquarium from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM for an unforgettable night! Bid in our silent auction featuring art from our program participants, enjoy cocktails, food, and music, and watch as TWO brave fundraisers take a dive
The Premiere of Arc-TV is Here!

Big News! The Premiere of Arc-TV is Here! We’re thrilled to share the very first episode of Arc-TV, the all-abilities TV show created by the incredible people and staff at our Performing Arts Center in Northport! In this debut episode, our talented Arc-TV crew sat down with Mell Goldman, owner of
Arc-TV, The All Abilities Channel, Premieres Friday, February 28th!

Arc-TV, the all-abilities channel, created and produced by our wonderful participants and staff at our Performing Arts Center in Northport, premieres its first episode this Friday! For the first episode of our new all-abilities TV show, being filmed and produced at our Performing Arts Center in Northport, we scored an
Arc-TV Makes Its Debut with All-Boro Owner Mell Goldman

Arc-TV is live! For the first episode of our new all-abilities TV show, being filmed and produced at our Performing Arts Center in Northport, we scored an awesome interview with Mell Goldman, the owner of All-Boro Inc. The Arc-TV crew, made up of talented members of all ability levels, chatted