The Arc Otsego

03/02/2026

We kick off Women's History Month with one of the most influential women in the I/DD Community - Judith Heumann. Judy was a trailblazer in the disability rights movement who fought for equal access and inclusion. In the 1970s, she challenged the New York Board of Education, protested President Richard Nixon’s veto of the Rehabilitation Act, and helped lead a 28-day sit-in to demand enforcement of disability protections. She later co-founded the World Institute on Disability and continued advocating for the global disability community until her death in 2023.

This month, we will highlight the accomplishments of women to movements both in the I/DD field, and the Sustainability field - two important movements to the work we do at The Arc Otsego. Keep an eye on our posts for more! The Arc New York

02/27/2026

We love having students volunteer at our events!

02/26/2026

Claudia Gordon is the first Deaf Black female attorney in the U.S. and a major advocate for accessibility and civil rights. She has worked to make government spaces more inclusive for people with disabilities. Her leadership highlights how representation matters in both the Black and disability communities.

02/24/2026

Our June Show Opening is coming up on Friday, June 5th from 5-7pm at Main View Gallery and Studios! Check out the below images for details on how to submit art for this upcoming show.

02/24/2026

We're less than a month out for our annual Co****le Tournament with American Glory Co****le on March 21. Register on-site at 11am, bags fly at noon! Join us for a great day of indoor co****le, with lunch provided, raffles, and a cash bar with drink specials.

All proceeds raised benefit The Arc Otsego Recreation programming and Helping Hands Fund.

Register in advance today at:
Social Division: share.scoreholio.com/ZFMYrx8f10b
Competitive Division: share.scoreholio.com/VEsubZJf10b

02/23/2026

DSPs are essential to the I/DD community, and they need our support. That's why we're calling on New York legislators to expand workforce support for childcare, healthcare, and housing. A little extra help can make a world of difference!

02/23/2026

Brad Lomax was a Black Panther member who used a wheelchair after a spinal cord injury and became a key disability rights activist. He helped connect the civil rights movement with the disability rights movement, showing how these struggles overlap. His work pushed for accessibility as a civil right, not a privilege.



For more information about Brad, visit https://www.pbs.org/wnet/americanmasters/brad-lomax-documentary/33589/

02/20/2026

March classes are released - check them out!

Check out our complete March schedule of classes - register before more are sold out and help support the work we do at Main View Pottery + More, a Project of The Arc Otsego!

March 7/8 - Stained Glass Clover - SOLD OUT!
March 15, 11am-1pm - Irish Soda Bread with Jen - http://weblink.donorperfect.com/irishsodabread
March 27, 5-630pm - Make your own Forever Bouquet with Bella (this class is kid-friendly, adults must accompany kids!) http://weblink.donorperfect.com/foreverbouquet
March 28, 1-3pm - Paint your own Fields and Fireflies with Allysia - http://weblink.donorperfect.com/fieldsandfireflies
March 31, 5-8pm - Make your Own Marionette Puppet with Chase - http://weblink.donorperfect.com/marionettes

02/20/2026

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.

The Arc New York

02/19/2026

Continuing our Black History Month feature series with Simone Biles. Simone is an Olympian who has been open about prioritizing her mental health, helping change how we talk about wellness in sports. She showed that taking care of your mind is just as important as physical strength. Her honesty helps reduce stigma around mental health in both the Black and disability communities.

02/19/2026

Due to weather, programs will be operating on a one-hour delay, therefore transportation for Arc Otsego programs, including Creekside Industries, will start one-hour later than usual today, 2/19/26. All Arc Otsego staff to report as normally scheduled.

02/18/2026

We need your help in calling our legislators! Help us advocate for an increase for our field in the state budget, which includes the full 2.7% Targeted Inflationary Increase (TII). Once you make the call, you can complete this webform to let us know you did it: https://link.edgepilot.com/s/bcd2a06f/YAPg_1t41UiWr9dHKK6u0g?u=http://forms.office.com/r/M0K91kQ2tr

Here is a simple script -
Hello, my name is_____________, and I am a ___________