ACHIEVEments
A publication of The Arc of York County
Volume 2, Issue 1, December 2022
Photos of the Month
TOP- At its Annual Meeting on November 2, The Arc of York County gave out several awards including: Alicia Zienkiewicz (10 Year Service Award), Marcy Royce (Sylvia Kramer Award), CGA Law Firm (Ernest Weiss Award), and Mark Strategos (Outgoing Immediate Past President)

MIDDLE LEFT- The students in The Arc of York County’s After School Options Program in York fulfilled their civic duty by voting Tuesday. First, they chose four possible names for our giant teddy bear. Then they cast votes for their favorite name. The winner in a run-off — Winnie the Pooh. They also made American flags; and, because a polling place is in our location, they were given “I Voted” stickers.

MIDDLE RIGHT- Ellie, an Old English Sheepdog from KPETS, visited our After School Options Program. The kids loved walking Ellie around the room, feeding her treats and petting her. KPETS is an organization with more than 300 volunteer teams, providing thousands of hours of animal assisted therapy for hundreds of facilities and agencies every year.

BOTTOM LEFT- The management team of The Arc of York County traveled to Denver for The Arc’s National Convention. The Arc’s National Convention is an unmatched opportunity for the team to connect and learn with advocates, professionals, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and their families.

BOTTOM RIGHT- At The Arc of York County's Annual Meeting, Rep. Carol Hill-Evans presented a proclamation to The Arc of York County for its 70 years of serving people with intellectual disabilities in south central Pennsylvania.
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As a member of The Arc of York County, you add your voice to the thousands across the state and country that are speaking as one to advocate for the rights of individuals with intellectual disabilities.
 
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The Arc of York County’s members have the opportunity to vote for leadership of The Arc of York County’s Board of Directors and members receive an invitation to The Arc of York County’s Annual Meeting. Ballots for Board leadership are sent to members each fall with its Annual Meeting taking place in November.
 
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 Main Office
497 Hill Street
York, PA 17403

Highland Center for Vocational Services
520 N. Highland Avenue
York, PA 17404

Hanover Office
1 Center Square
Suite 100
Hanover, PA 17331

Phone: 717-846-6589
Fax: 717-852-8842
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