Start with your vision for yourself or your family member or friend. Then we invite you to use TheArclink to learn about services, programs and supports to put your vision into real life.

Ask questions, seek out information, mix and match ideas to suit your situation, dreams and resources.

New York State provides a variety of services and supports for people with developmental disabilities. Most of these services are available at no cost to the participant. In order to locate these services, it is important for you to thoroughly understand the New York State service system as it relates to your unique situation.

Like most states, New York takes advantage of federal funding resources in an effort to increase the scope and effectiveness of state and local programs. The best way for you to capitalize on the resources at your disposal is to educate yourself. Take a moment to read each section of Know the System and you will be better equipped to get the help you need.

NYSARC, Inc. believes that services and supports ought to be consumer-driven and family-friendly. Individuals with disabilities and their families are the experts in determining their own lives, direction, vision and goals. When you need help with making major decisions it is often because you need more information about what is available and what is possible.