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People’s Arc of Suffolk’s Community Centers are welcoming spaces where individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities can connect, create, learn, and thrive. Through meaningful activities, skill-building opportunities, and social engagement, our centers foster independence, confidence, and a true sense of belonging—both within the center and throughout the community.People’s Arc of Suffolk’s Community Centers are welcoming spaces where individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities can connect, create, learn, and thrive.

Through meaningful activities, skill-building opportunities, and social engagement, our centers foster independence, confidence, and a true sense of belonging—both within the center and throughout the community.

OUR COMMUNITY CENTERS

performing arts center

Our vision has always been to create an equitable and integrated community for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.

A key component to this programming is our Program Without Walls (PWW). Using performing arts disciplines (music, theater, dance, digital arts), community teaching artists, clinicians, and direct support professionals will work collaboratively to guide people in exploring what matters most to them. This PWW program will also provide a wide range of innovative services aimed at enhancing creative expression and fostering community engagement. The dedicated Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) at the Northport site encourage and foster meaningful relationships within the Northport community daily.  

The addition of the Performing Arts Center has allowed us to expand our vision and provide dynamic, innovative and integrated services to the people we support. The innovative services offered here aim to integrate arts into the lives of peoples with disabilities, promoting inclusion and self-expression. 

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nature community center

At People’s Arc Nature Community Center, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all people through nature-based education.
 
Our mission is to empower each person to explore, enrich and thrive at their own pace, embracing their unique strengths and abilities. Through hands-on experiences in the natural world, we cultivate confidence, creativity, and resilience, while promoting social, emotional, and cognitive development. We believe every person deserves to feel valued and capable, and our approach is rooted in respect, individuality, and a deep connection to the environment. Together, we create a community where people can thrive, flourish, and build a lifelong love for learning.
 
Our vision is to create a person-centered, inclusive community where people are empowered to learn, grow, and connect with nature in a way that honors their unique strengths. We aim to inspire a lifelong love for exploring and personal development by fostering creativity, resilience, and self-confidence.

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