The Arc Otsego

04/13/2026

Satoshi Tajiri, the creator of Pokémon, has spoken about being on the autism spectrum and how his childhood fascination with collecting insects inspired his ideas. That passion led him to imagine a game where players could collect and battle creatures, which became the first Pokémon game released for the Nintendo Game Boy in 1996. As the founder of Game Freak, Tajiri’s story highlights how neurodiversity can shape creativity and innovation, making him an inspiring figure within the autism and disability community.

04/13/2026

Join us at our Creekside Industries location as an Employment Specialist! Apply today at https://arcotsego.e3applicants.com/careers/Employment-Specialist-218

04/13/2026

Join us this weekend!

04/07/2026

Siena Castellon is an autism and neurodiversity advocate working to empower young people around the world. She founded Quantum Leap Mentoring, a program that connects neurodivergent youth with mentors who understand their experiences. She is also the author of The Spectrum Girl's Survival Guide: How to Grow Up Awesome and Autistic, a guide that helps autistic girls embrace their identity and navigate life with confidence.

04/07/2026

Register today for Saturdays class!

We have a few spots left in this class coming up on Saturday!

Our Book Bling class is on Saturday, April 11 from 11-1pm. Bring your favorite book to add bling to, and enjoy coffee and pastries from Latte Lounge!

Registration links are below. We also have an opportunity to inquire for a free class if cost is a limitation, you can do so here, thanks to a grant from the Corning Foundation: https://forms.office.com/r/674p0PbJ6J

Saturday, April 11, 11am-1pm - Book Bling with Julia (includes pastries and coffee!) $30 - https://bit.ly/3N0WzuC

04/06/2026

We had a great Easter Celebration at ODS last week - we hope you all did too.

04/02/2026

When you shop at Hannaford this month and pick up the Community Helps Bag, a part of your purchase will come back to us to benefit programs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities right here in Otsego County. Thank you Hannaford Supermarkets for your continued support of our mission!

04/02/2026

Join us tonight, April 2 from 5-6pm for our Community Connections chat with CEO Sara Hanlon - click here to join the meeting: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/24599371820067?p=8TNBHIKYOsS6Tr6Wa4

04/01/2026

Autism Acceptance Month celebrates and honors the experiences and identities of Autistic individuals. Celebrated in April, it emphasizes understanding, inclusion, and support, moving beyond awareness towards meaningful acceptance. We will feature autistic individuals throughout the month, focusing on their contributions to society.

Temple Grandin is a professor of animal science at Colorado State University, author, and autism advocate. A prominent speaker on autism and animal behavior, she has written over 100 books, including Autism, Sensory & Behavior: The Way I See It. She is known for developing humane livestock handling systems and advocating for autism as a different way of thinking.

04/01/2026

Join the heart of The Arc Otsego in this position as a Vocational Services Manager. You'll work at our Creekside Industries location and help make an impact on the people we support in our community. Apply today athttps://arcotsego.e3applicants.com/careers/Vocational-Services-Manager-232

03/31/2026

finish our March Membership Drive strong! Are you a member? Want to renew or become one today? You can do so now at bit.ly/3ZpBQBK

How does membership help the work we do at The Arc Otsego?
*Membership dollars stay in Otsego County and provide support for programs that assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) to lead rich, fulfilling lives
*Membership creates awareness and society-wide acceptance of folks with I/DD
*Our total membership numbers provide us with voting power at the state level and increase advocacy as we work to create more opportunities in the I/DD Community.
*Assists us as we write grants in showing community support.

Your membership gives you discounts at the Otsego ReUse Center and the MainView Gallery and Gift Shop all year long. Thank you for your support!

03/30/2026

Last chance to register for this class on Thursday!