The Governor has updated the school closure order through April 14, 2020 That means under the current present order schools may reopen on April 15, 2020. Follow this link for more information. The Arc Mid-Hudson will continue to keep our audience up to date.

UPDATE March 15, 2020 In response to the COVID-19 pandemic we have received notification from OPWDD and Arc NY for specific requirements for Intermediate Care Facilities, Residential, Day Habilitation and Clinic Appointments (Mid-Hudson Health Specialties). Intermediate Care Facilities and Residential: Effective immediately all visitations to our ICF’s and residential houses are prohibited until further notice. […]

Although,we have not been notified of any students or staff member awaiting testing or who have tested positive for COVID – 19 we will be closing our Brookside Preschool located in Ulster County, and we will be closing Parkside Preschool located in Putnam County.  We  are closing our schools for an extended period of time […]

The Arc Mid-Hudson, a not-for-profit organization supporting people with disabilities, has been awarded $15,000 in grants from the Trustee Management Board of NYSARC Trust Services to support recreational programs in the Putnam region.   NYSARC Trust Services administers supplemental needs trusts (SNT) that can make dramatic improvements to the lives of people with developmental disabilities […]

Journeys Foundation Newsletter Winter 2020

The Arc Mid-Hudson has opened its new Day Habilitation Center located in Brewster, NY.   Our new location will be providing services for 32 individuals. We will continue to demonstrate the commitment of The Arc Mid-Hudson towards supporting individuals and creating opportunities and experiences in the community with more personalized service.   In these settings, […]

  The Nearing Butremuk Family Foundation has generously donated $25,000 to The Arc Mid-Hudson Parkside Preschool, located in Putnam County.  The donation will support music therapy and other programs at the Parkside Preschool. Thank you so much to Joan DeMarzo who presented the check to our preschool staff and Executive Director on December 13, 2019.

Kington, NY- The Cornell Creative Business and Arts Center, established by The Arc Mid- Hudson was recognized with a 2019 Award of Excellence by CQL | The Council on Quality and Leadership. The Business and Arts Center was transformed from a sheltered workshop site into a vibrant environment that cultivates a synergy between businesses, the […]

Mid-Hudson Health Specialties provides care to you, training for family members, support staff and anyone else who should understand your needs so that you can get the most out of your specialized services. Our comprehensive approach will help you live an active, independent and full life. Services are offered at our Kingston and Carmel locations. […]

The week of September 8-14th has been declared National Direct Support Professionals Recognition Week, in an effort to recognize and express appreciation for the work of community providers supporting our friends, family and neighbors with intellectual, developmental and physical disabilities.   The Arc Mid-Hudson employs over 900 direct support staff. Our direct support staff includes […]