We take a great amount of pride in fulfilling our Mission of being the Southern Tier’s premier provider of services to the intellectually and developmentally disabled, and value the ongoing support of our community members, like you! 

But your thoughts on our impact on our community are important to us too, so we we would appreciate it if you could take five minutes to fill out our Community Voice Survey and tell us how we’re doing, why you feel connected to ACHIEVE’s Mission and the impact we have on our community. Thank you!

Raymond Corporation is our highlighted CWS Partner for the Month. Raymond has aligned with our Mission since CWS opened its doors over 50 years ago. They have been consistent, fair and dedicated to partnering with CWS over this incredible span. We are proud that Raymond is one of our foundation accounts, and that we continue to grow the relationship together. Obviously, Raymond corporation could use a facility located anywhere in the US. However, our longstanding relationship and their dedication to support our community and the individuals we serve is more than a business relationship.

We are proud of the partnership we've cultivated, and we look forward to serving the needs of Raymond for 50 more! Through the years and the numerous products we have provided for Raymond, the support and confidence they have shown to the community and the individuals we serve has far surpassed any business transaction, and we are thrilled to highlight Raymond corporation as a valued partner.

Caleb has been receiving services through the Pathways to Employment program here at ACHIEVE with his Vocational Service Provider, Linda. Recently, he has been going to CARSTAR in Vestal to learn more about what it is like working for an auto body repair shop, and to help out around the office. Instantly, Linda noticed that not only was CARSTAR a perfect fit for Caleb, but Caleb was a perfect fit for CARSTAR. Caleb does everything; from scrapping car parts, detailing vehicles, to even assisting with recycling in their offices! CARSTAR employees are so impressed by Caleb, that they have been looking into hiring him once his Pathways to Employment program is over. Fantastic job, Caleb!

Marissa recently met Joe at Broome Day Habilitation, and they've been smitten one another ever since! They make sure to visit each other every day, and love to enjoy each other's company. In February, Marissa and Joe went on their first date to Midway Bowling Alley in Vestal, and had an absolute blast!

Group Community Habilitation has been having lots of fun working with Gigi’s Playhouse in Vestal over the last few months. They have participated in luncheon days, helped make thank you cards for their donors, and have fun at “Destination Discovery”, where they get to play games and socialize with other individuals with disabilities of all ages! Gigi’s Playhouse has been a great partner to ACHIEVE and we have more activities planned in the future with them.

Thank you to Senator Fred Akshar, Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo, and Assemblymen Cliff Crouch and Chris Friend for taking the time to meet with staff and individuals in Albany as part of The Arc New York and The Alliance’s Joint Legislative & Advocacy Event. We appreciate the overwhelming support of our legislators and the opportunity to talk about issues that impact our agency, our staff and those we serve.

ACHIEVE lost a dear friend recently, and the participants at On the Pond ~ At Cutler wanted to create a memorial box for her. Inside, they gathered items that reminded them of her, including her name tag, a beautiful photo of her, some flowers, and a beaded necklace she would always wear. Now, when anyone walks by the Memorial Box, they take a moment to remember their dear friend, Sandra.

Chenango's Veterans Club meets on a weekly basis and talk, about what it means to be a Veteran and do patriotic activities. When discussion came up about what they could do to thank our Veterans for their service, a suggestion was made to make Valentine's Day cards for them.Club members then spent the next few meetings making homemade Valentine's Day cards that were then hand-delivered to the residents in the Oxford Veteran's Home on the Wednesday before Valentine's day.

We sure do love Spirit Days here at ACHIEVE! Recently, our fun folks in Chenango celebrated National Hat Day by wearing some of the craziest hats they could find. Then staff in Broome celebrated National Wear Red for Women Day to raise awareness of heart disease in women.

It's always a treat when the Harlem Globetrotters come to visit the area! A group of individuals went to a game recently and had an amazing time. They were even able to hop on the court and shoot a few hoops!

Recreation Respite celebrated Random Act of Kindness Day on Saturday, February 15 ^th. Participants brought in hygiene products and spent the morning assembling care packages for both men and women, then delivered them to the YWCA and Rescue Mission shelters in Binghamton. 

This Valentine’s Day, the Art Club at Chenango Day Habilitation made various crafts in the spirit of the holiday. Salt dough heart-shaped ornaments were the highlighted craft. The individuals were thrilled to give this craft as a gift to friends or loved ones!

March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month - a campaign that seeks to raise awareness about the inclusion of people with developmental disabilities in all areas of community life, as well as awareness to the barriers that people with disabilities still face.

New Decade, Old Injustices.

For the entire month of March, tune in to ACHIEVE as we take part in #DDAware.

Just a reminder that you may see these signs coming down at our Riverside Drive location soon, but we're still here while our Forever Home is under construction! Stay tuned as we eagerly await the announcement of our Grand Opening in the near future!



Please remember that all Human Resources appointments and applications are now located at our Cutler Pond facility at 125 Cutler Pond Road in Binghamton.

Whether you are a Strike Force or a Gutter Gang, you won’t want to miss the 25th Annual Bob Warner Pin Crushing Classic! A fun filled day of bowling, prizes and community spirit, co-chaired by Assemblyman Clifford Crouch and Assemblyman Chris Friend. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, April 4th, 2020 at Midway Lanes and Fun Zone. This tournament is great way for companies to promote team building or family fun time, an opportunity to play in Midway's new Fun Zone, and a chance to become this year’s reigning champion! Register now, as this tournament sells out each year, with more than 300 bowlers and spectators attending this annual event.

This signature event is an evening full of celebration and dancing, combined with a brief membership meeting and highly anticipated awards ceremony. The evening provides an opportunity for ACHIEVE to recognize the many accomplishments of our program participants and staff as well as express our sincere appreciation for the friendship of our community partners.

Presented by M&T Bank, this elegant tasting event features offerings from over 40 of the region’s finest restaurants, wineries, and breweries. The expected 500 guests also enjoy live entertainment and an impressive silent auction overlooking the beautiful vistas of Cutler Pond.

This unique event includes a Half-k fun run ending at the Northeast Classic Car Museum in Norwich, New York. Bring the entire family to walk, run, or ride your way to the museum! Enjoy free admission to the Northeast Classic Car Museum, an opportunity to ride in a classic car, lunch reception, finish line photo, commemorative t-shirt, prizes, and more!