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ACHIEVE

Thankfully not everyone shared this philosophy. The first programs were offered by volunteer teachers in donated space in a church basement.

ACHIEVE, a Chapter of The Arc New York, is the premier provider of services to individuals with intellectual, developmental and other disabilities in Broome, Chenango and Tioga Counties and has proudly been a part of this community for 70 years. A Brief History of ACHIEVE
More than sixty years ago it was a common practice for children with intellectual and other developmental disabilities to be placed in state institutions. Those families who chose to keep their children at home were told that their children were not eligible for and could not benefit from an education, something to which every child is entitled. Ten brave families - Walter and Kathryn Baird, Clyde and Elsie Brown, Howard and Esther Hall, Siegfried and Jane Heierman, Harry and Roye Sall, George and Josephine Sheehe, Joseph and Esther Stuckert, Robert and Annette Sturdevant, Floyd and Marian Taylor, and Glenn and Marian Young - who wanted a better life for their children joined with another group of parents in New York State to establish the Broome County Association for Retarded Children so that their children could attend school, receive an education, and lead a productive life. In September of 1952 when this organization was established, ACHIEVE's founding families started out with nothing but a common goal and dream. Parents went door-to-door to collect donations, and in a few years these passionate families were able to establish a school program and summer camp for their children and other children in the community. ACHIEVE continued to grow as we merged with the Chenango ARC in September of 2016. Our organization welcomed 400 new program participants and over 100 new employees to the ACHIEVE family. ACHIEVE’s founding families had a vision for the future. Today ACHIEVE has grown into an twenty-nine-million dollar agency operating an array of services in thirty-one facilities for more than 2,200 individuals. These families were always thinking, planning, and working, and today ACHIEVE continues to live out its mission - As a chapter of NYSARC, Inc. it is the mission of ACHIEVE to advocate for an enhanced quality of life through skill advancement, inclusion, integration, and independence of persons with intellectual, developmental and other disabilities through services provided in Broome, Chenango and Tioga Counties.

01/07/2026

January’s Self-Advocacy Right of the Month: Dignity and Respect!

This month, we’re highlighting the importance of being treated with dignity and respect — recognizing every individual as valued, capable, and deserving of acceptance. The Right to Dignity and Respect ensures individuals have the right to:

• Be accepted as an individual
• Live safely and free from harm
• Be involved in decisions that affect their lives
• Have their feelings, ideas, opinions, and quality of life respected
• Have privacy and confidentiality
• Have equal access to community life, culture, work, public services, and health care

ACHIEVE’s Self-Advocacy Committee meets on the 2nd Monday of every month at 10:30 AM, with meeting locations rotating across counties — or you can join remotely! The committee brings together individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to speak up for their rights, educate the community, and fundraise for meaningful causes.

Interested in getting involved or learning more? Contact Kasey Hlebica, Director of Residential Operations & Self-Advocacy Coordination at khlebica1@achieveny.org 💬

01/05/2026

📅 Save the Date!

Join us for ACHIEVE’s Broome County Day Hab Open House on Thursday, January 22nd from 4:00–6:00 pm at our Cutler Pond facility, located at 125 Cutler Pond Road, Binghamton.

Come learn more about our Day Habilitation, On The Pond program, and the wide range of services ACHIEVE offers. Tour the space, meet our amazing team, and see firsthand how we support people of all abilities in living meaningful, connected, and fulfilling lives within their community.

✨ Plus, be sure to stop by our Craft Fair, showcasing artwork, crafts, and handmade items created and sold by talented individuals at ACHIEVE!

We look forward to seeing you there!

01/01/2026

🎉✨ Happy New Year from all of us at ACHIEVE! ✨🎉

As we welcome a new year, we’re filled with gratitude for the individuals we support, our dedicated staff, generous supporters, and our incredible community. Thank you for being part of our journey and helping us make a difference every day.

Here’s to a year full of new opportunities, continued growth, meaningful connections, and moments worth celebrating. Wishing you and your loved ones a happy, healthy, and successful New Year! 🥳🎆

12/30/2025

Help us ring in a bright new year for New Yorkers with disabilities by sending 2026 to Governor Hochul by 2026, letting her know !

It just takes one minute to make your voice heard. Send your letter today! https://arcny.quorum.us/campaign/FY27-NYS-Budget/

The Arc New York

12/29/2025

🎄✨ December was full of fun and festive adventures for ACHIEVE’s Therapeutic Recreation program! ✨🎄

Throughout the month, participants enjoyed a variety of exciting activities and seasonal experiences. The group spent time in a private training session at SYNERGY, building skills and confidence in a supportive environment. Holiday magic was in full swing during a visit with Father Christmas at the Dickens Christmas event in Skaneateles, followed by some laughs and photo ops with the Grinch at the Festival of Lights at Otsiningo.

Winter also brought an unexpected snow day at Cutler, where participants from the kids program embraced the weather—playing in the snow and proudly creating the biggest snowball ever! ❄️⛄

The Chenango group wrapped up the month with a trip to Glimmer Nights at Fenimore Farm in Oneonta, strolling through a festive holiday village and taking in a dazzling display of beautiful holiday lights.

December was a wonderful month filled with movement, community, and holiday cheer, creating memories that will last well into the new year. 💙✨

12/25/2025

Happy Holidays from all of us at ACHIEVE! ❄️✨

As we reflect on this season of gratitude, we are thankful for our individuals, families, staff, supporters, and community partners who make our mission possible every day. Your compassion and commitment continue to inspire us.

The artwork featured here was proudly showcased on our annual holiday cards and was created by Peter Vinci, a talented artist who participates in services through ACHIEVE. We are honored to celebrate his creativity and share his beautiful work this holiday season.

Wishing you and your loved ones a season filled with joy, warmth, and peace. 💙🎄

12/24/2025

Last week was all about celebrating the season, and we wrapped it up in the best way with Chenango Day Hab’s annual holiday party! 🎄✨

The afternoon kicked off with wonderful performances featuring singing and chimes that truly got everyone into the holiday spirit. 🎶🔔 We then gathered in the Community Event Center at Chenango Day Hab to enjoy a delicious luncheon, great company, and plenty of festive cheer.

It was a joyful way to celebrate together and close out a week full of holiday fun! 💙

12/23/2025

This year, ACHIEVE kicked off a brand new initiative to help spread a little extra joy this holiday season. 🎄✨

Knowing that many families may be facing challenges this time of year, we organized an agency-wide Giving Tree—giving employees the opportunity to submit their children’s holiday wishes and allowing fellow staff members to help lighten the load by fulfilling those requests.

With 55 children included, we were absolutely blown away by the outpouring of generosity from staff across the entire agency. The tags didn’t stay on the tree for long, and it was heartwarming to see gifts quickly pouring in from every corner of ACHIEVE.

Yesterday, we were proud to distribute all of the gifts, and our hearts are full. 💝 We are so of our incredible team for coming together to support one another and make this new initiative such a meaningful success.

12/22/2025

Last week, our Tioga Day Hab was filled with cheer as they hosted their annual Holiday Party! 🎄✨

The space was buzzing with smiles, laughter, and festive fun as everyone came together to celebrate the season. From great company to joyful moments shared, it was a wonderful way to spread holiday spirit and make special memories. ❤️

12/19/2025

🎄✨ Holiday Spirit Filled Our Broome Day Hab! ✨🎄

Yesterday, our Broome Day Hab was buzzing with festive cheer! Our Guardianship program hosted their annual holiday luncheon, bringing everyone together for good food and great company. We were also treated to a wonderful chimes performance by our friends from Chenango Day Hab, spreading even more holiday joy through music.

We were honored to welcome members of OPWDD (New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities), who joined in the festivities and toured the facility alongside our leadership team. It was a day full of celebration, connection, and holiday spirit—thank you to everyone who helped make it so special! 🎶🎁🎄

12/16/2025

✨🎄 Holiday Cheer at Tioga Downs! 🎄✨

Last Friday, a group of On the Pond staff and participants enjoyed a festive night out together at Tioga Downs Casino Resort! The evening kicked off with a delicious buffet dinner, followed by a cozy wagon ride through the Holiday Lights.

There was plenty of laughter, lots of singing along to favorite holiday songs, and even more smiles as everyone soaked in the sights and sounds of the season. It was a wonderful night spent together, making memories and celebrating the joy of the holidays! 💚🎶✨

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4733 Vestal Parkway East
Vestal, NY
13850

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Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

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Our Story

It all started with a dream - a dream of ten families who wanted a better life for their children with intellectual and other developmental disabilities - who created ACHIEVE. In 1952, the first programs were offered by volunteer teachers in donated space in a church basement. Parents went door-to-door to collect donations, and in a few years these passionate families were able to establish a school program and summer camp for their children and others in the community.

Today, we continue to ACHIEVE our dreams and have grown into an agency that operates a wide array of services across thirty facilities to more than 2,200 individuals. These families were always thinking, planning and working, and today ACHIEVE continues to live out its mission - As a chapter of NYSARC, Inc. it is the mission of ACHIEVE to advocate for an enhanced quality of life through skill advancement, inclusion, integration, and independence of persons with intellectual, developmental and other disabilities through services provided in Broome, Chenango and Tioga Counties.

I welcome you to come learn more about our organization, and thank you for 60+ years of support.

Amy Howard Chief Executive Officer