RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_1adc97aa-65b8-4074-94c3-16c83a2d3375 -- Rendered At Fri, 22 May 2026 04:04:12 +0000 Arc Waves https://redcircle.com/shows/arc-waves en-US All rights reserved. Karen Korotzer The Arc Waves podcast shares best practices and habits of diverse performers and leaders. These inspiring leaders are from all stages of the leadership wheel: from seasoned CEOs to emerging leaders, risk takers and innovators, for-profit and not-for-profit---our guests are trail blazers serving as beacons for those striving to be outstanding leaders in the disabilities field and beyond. 1adc97aa-65b8-4074-94c3-16c83a2d3375 The Arc Waves podcast shares best practices and habits of diverse performers and leaders. These inspiring leaders are from all stages of the leadership wheel: from seasoned CEOs to emerging leaders, risk takers and innovators, for-profit and not-for-profit---our guests are trail blazers serving as beacons for those striving to be outstanding leaders in the disabilities field and beyond.


The Arc Waves podcast is recorded at the Arc Oneida Lewis Headquarters, in Utica NY. Please visit our website at www.thearcolc.org or call us at 315-735-6477 to find out more about the services we offer or how you can support the Arc Oneida Lewis in its mission. We are proud to support 1400 individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities in our two county area of upstate New York.

To hear more about different programs and departments of the Arc Oneida Lewis and how they impact the community, listen to Arc Splash-a series of mini-pods.

Disclaimer: The views, ideas and opinions expressed during this podcast are those of the individuals involved, and do not reflect the official policy or position of The Arc Oneida-Lewis Chapter, The Arc New York, or any other agency, organization, employer or company, and their subsidiaries, parents, affiliates, or related entities, and each and all of their respective subsidiaries and sister entities, as well as all of their current or former directors, officers, owners, shareholders, managers, members, servants, employees, agents, and their other representatives, attorneys and insurers (“The Arc”). The Arc is not responsible and does not verify for accuracy any of the information contained in the podcast series. The primary purpose of this podcast is to discuss ideas and relevant topics. This podcast does not constitute professional advice or services.

]]> episodic no Karen Korotzer arcwaves@thearcolc.org no full Alliances and Advocacy: Michael Seereiter, CEO NYAII Alliances and Advocacy: Michael Seereiter, CEO NYAII 10 2 Karen Korotzer Michael Seereiter, CEO of the NY Alliance for Inclusion and Innovation, shares his reasons for a lifetime of advocacy, and how he transforms his experience and expertise into a successful 3-pronged approach for supporting the intellectual and developmental disabilities community locally, regionally and at the government level. See the toolkits and resources available, and learn more about NYAII here: https://nyalliance.org/ Support your local Arc Chapter, and visit the Arc, Oneida-Lewis here: www.thearcolc.org Michael Seereiter, CEO of the NY Alliance for Inclusion and Innovation, shares his reasons for a lifetime of advocacy, and how he transforms his experience and expertise into a successful 3-pronged approach for supporting the intellectual and developmental disabilities community locally, regionally and at the government level.


See the toolkits and resources available, and learn more about NYAII here: https://nyalliance.org/

Support your local Arc Chapter, and visit the Arc, Oneida-Lewis here: www.thearcolc.org


]]> <p>Michael Seereiter, CEO of the NY Alliance for Inclusion and Innovation, shares his reasons for a lifetime of advocacy, and how he transforms his experience and expertise into a successful 3-pronged approach for supporting the intellectual and developmental disabilities community locally, regionally and at the government level.</p><p><br></p><p>See the toolkits and resources available, and learn more about NYAII here: https://nyalliance.org/</p><p>Support your local Arc Chapter, and visit the Arc, Oneida-Lewis here: www.thearcolc.org</p><p><br></p> 69f56a77-8dc7-4272-8df5-9f7cc2759f60 https://redcircle.com/shows/1adc97aa-65b8-4074-94c3-16c83a2d3375/episodes/c57128ca-d95b-4e8c-8474-0f107fcf4e93 Mon, 01 May 2023 09:20:00 +0000 2158 no full Local Advocacy Efforts and Statewide Impact Local Advocacy Efforts and Statewide Impact 9 2 Karen Korotzer New York State Senator John Mannion is back for his second episode of Arc Waves. Senator Mannion, Chair of the Committee on Disabiliites, discusses his ongoing and tireless efforts to advocate for the disabilities field on several fronts. He also gives insight as to how local advocacy efforts can have a big impact at the state level and encourages citizens to reach out to their representative with their concerns and feedback. Listen in to hear more about his efforts to work with all stakeholders to create a positive change. https://www.nysenate.gov/senators/john-w-mannion/about www.thearcolc.org New York State Senator John Mannion is back for his second episode of Arc Waves. Senator Mannion, Chair of the Committee on Disabiliites, discusses his ongoing and tireless efforts to advocate for the disabilities field on several fronts. He also gives insight as to how local advocacy efforts can have a big impact at the state level and encourages citizens to reach out to their representative with their concerns and feedback. Listen in to hear more about his efforts to work with all stakeholders to create a positive change.

https://www.nysenate.gov/senators/john-w-mannion/about

www.thearcolc.org

]]> <p>New York State Senator John Mannion is back for his second episode of Arc Waves. Senator Mannion, Chair of the Committee on Disabiliites, discusses his ongoing and tireless efforts to advocate for the disabilities field on several fronts. He also gives insight as to how local advocacy efforts can have a big impact at the state level and encourages citizens to reach out to their representative with their concerns and feedback. Listen in to hear more about his efforts to work with all stakeholders to create a positive change.</p><p>https://www.nysenate.gov/senators/john-w-mannion/about</p><p>www.thearcolc.org</p> 3e03201c-7f43-4246-82f1-2a0608711a28 https://redcircle.com/shows/1adc97aa-65b8-4074-94c3-16c83a2d3375/episodes/bb1a7183-5d19-4496-ab61-98df91969ba2 Mon, 17 Apr 2023 09:00:00 +0000 1439 no full Healthcare Access and Community Involvment Healthcare Access and Community Involvment 8 2 Karen Korotzer Eve Van de Wal, Regional President Utica/North Country of Excellus BC/BS, has had diverse and extensive experience in health care delivery and health care insurance. In supporting the mission of Excellus BC/BS to provide access to high-quality and affordable health care, she also serves the community, striving to make a positive impact in lives throughout her vast region, and in the lives of her employees. Her commitment to meeting the needs of marginalized populations, such as those with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, and others, make her a champion for healthcare access and delivery innovation. www.thearcolc.org https://www.excellusbcbs.com/ Eve Van de Wal, Regional President Utica/North Country of Excellus BC/BS, has had diverse and extensive experience in health care delivery and health care insurance. In supporting the mission of Excellus BC/BS to provide access to high-quality and affordable health care, she also serves the community, striving to make a positive impact in lives throughout her vast region, and in the lives of her employees. Her commitment to meeting the needs of marginalized populations, such as those with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, and others, make her a champion for healthcare access and delivery innovation.


www.thearcolc.org

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]]> <p>Eve Van de Wal, Regional President Utica/North Country of Excellus BC/BS, has had diverse and extensive experience in health care delivery and health care insurance. In supporting the mission of Excellus BC/BS to provide access to high-quality and affordable health care, she also serves the community, striving to make a positive impact in lives throughout her vast region, and in the lives of her employees. Her commitment to meeting the needs of marginalized populations, such as those with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, and others, make her a champion for healthcare access and delivery innovation.</p><p><br></p><p>www.thearcolc.org</p><p>https://www.excellusbcbs.com/</p> a9987904-a398-4e6b-ade9-17a52c30cce9 https://redcircle.com/shows/1adc97aa-65b8-4074-94c3-16c83a2d3375/episodes/449cfbc6-c035-4ce1-9729-ed6042b3ae62 Mon, 30 Jan 2023 11:10:00 +0000 1790 no full Creating Social Impact Creating Social Impact 7 2 Karen Korotzer We welcome Alicia Dicks, President & CEO of the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties, to Arc Waves for a discussion about the vital and evolving role of community foundations. Alicia shares the importance of collaboration and communication, both as tools to strengthen relationships with community partners, such as nonprofits like The Arc, Oneida-Lewis, and as a means to effect meaningful, sustainable change. Her commitment to the Mohawk Valley is an inspiration in this thoughtful conversation. https://foundationhoc.org/ https://foundationhoc.org/about/staff-and-trustees/alicia-dicks/ www.thearcolc.org We welcome Alicia Dicks, President & CEO of the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties, to Arc Waves for a discussion about the vital and evolving role of community foundations. Alicia shares the importance of collaboration and communication, both as tools to strengthen relationships with community partners, such as nonprofits like The Arc, Oneida-Lewis, and as a means to effect meaningful, sustainable change. Her commitment to the Mohawk Valley is an inspiration in this thoughtful conversation.


https://foundationhoc.org/

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]]> <p>We welcome Alicia Dicks, President &amp; CEO of the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties, to Arc Waves for a discussion about the vital and evolving role of community foundations. Alicia shares the importance of collaboration and communication, both as tools to strengthen relationships with community partners, such as nonprofits like The Arc, Oneida-Lewis, and as a means to effect meaningful, sustainable change. Her commitment to the Mohawk Valley is an inspiration in this thoughtful conversation.</p><p><br></p><p>https://foundationhoc.org/</p><p>https://foundationhoc.org/about/staff-and-trustees/alicia-dicks/</p><p>www.thearcolc.org</p> b74e3962-ebe5-4d3d-bf4d-b8702f44eac8 https://redcircle.com/shows/1adc97aa-65b8-4074-94c3-16c83a2d3375/episodes/304c1d3e-ff7b-4274-b351-a82e427a6c00 Mon, 16 Jan 2023 11:35:00 +0000 2057 no full NYS Assemblywoman Buttenschon Speaks About Local Leadership NYS Assemblywoman Buttenschon Speaks About Local Leadership 6 2 Karen Korotzer In this episode of Arc Waves, Karen and Heather are joined in the studio by Dr Marianne Buttenschon, local NY Assemblywoman and small business owner. Her commitment to the community and to the disabilities world is evident in this conversation, as is her dedication to life-long learning. We enjoy discussing much of what our area has to offer, and the role the Arc Oneida Lewis plays in the revitalization of downtown Utica. www.thearcolc.org https://chefsexpressutica.com/ https://www.ny.gov/downtown-revitalization-initiative/mohawk-valley-utica https://www.facebook.com/collegeworksmvcc https://nyassembly.gov/mem/Marianne-Buttenschon In this episode of Arc Waves, Karen and Heather are joined in the studio by Dr Marianne Buttenschon, local NY Assemblywoman and small business owner. Her commitment to the community and to the disabilities world is evident in this conversation, as is her dedication to life-long learning. We enjoy discussing much of what our area has to offer, and the role the Arc Oneida Lewis plays in the revitalization of downtown Utica.


www.thearcolc.org

https://chefsexpressutica.com/

https://www.ny.gov/downtown-revitalization-initiative/mohawk-valley-utica

https://nyassembly.gov/mem/Marianne-Buttenschon

https://www.facebook.com/collegeworksmvcc

]]> <p>In this episode of Arc Waves, Karen and Heather are joined in the studio by Dr Marianne Buttenschon, local NY Assemblywoman and small business owner. Her commitment to the community and to the disabilities world is evident in this conversation, as is her dedication to life-long learning. We enjoy discussing much of what our area has to offer, and the role the Arc Oneida Lewis plays in the revitalization of downtown Utica.</p><p><br></p><p>www.thearcolc.org</p><p>https://chefsexpressutica.com/</p><p>https://www.ny.gov/downtown-revitalization-initiative/mohawk-valley-utica</p><p>https://nyassembly.gov/mem/Marianne-Buttenschon</p><p>https://www.facebook.com/collegeworksmvcc</p> 35a8add2-daaa-4ddf-b882-9209f07c2a61 https://redcircle.com/shows/1adc97aa-65b8-4074-94c3-16c83a2d3375/episodes/0f2d98ee-0975-49f5-9edc-616f686f0657 Tue, 25 Oct 2022 15:40:00 +0000 1742 no full The Role of Local Government in Community Services The Role of Local Government in Community Services 5 2 Karen Korotzer Today, Patricia Fralick joins Karen and Heather to discuss her role as the Lewis County Director of Community Services which ensures access to services for residents in the areas of mental health, substance abuse, and developmental disabilities. With an eye towards including all the stakeholders, Patricia shares why it is important to remember there are many ways to an outcome and that the diversity of input matters when seeking solutions. https://www.lewiscounty.org/community-services-lgu www.thearcolc.org Today, Patricia Fralick joins Karen and Heather to discuss her role as the Lewis County Director of Community Services which ensures access to services for residents in the areas of mental health, substance abuse, and developmental disabilities. With an eye towards including all the stakeholders, Patricia shares why it is important to remember there are many ways to an outcome and that the diversity of input matters when seeking solutions.

https://www.lewiscounty.org/community-services-lgu

www.thearcolc.org

]]> <p>Today, Patricia Fralick joins Karen and Heather to discuss her role as the Lewis County Director of Community Services which ensures access to services for residents in the areas of mental health, substance abuse, and developmental disabilities. With an eye towards including all the stakeholders, Patricia shares why it is important to remember there are many ways to an outcome and that the diversity of input matters when seeking solutions.</p><p>https://www.lewiscounty.org/community-services-lgu</p><p>www.thearcolc.org</p> e9ee58e5-7916-40b0-8e48-c45f4ca3936a https://redcircle.com/shows/1adc97aa-65b8-4074-94c3-16c83a2d3375/episodes/3f0d1870-f4bf-48c8-8d61-d7d2036caa7d Mon, 26 Sep 2022 12:05:00 +0000 2115 no full Exploring Leadership Excellence Exploring Leadership Excellence 4 2 Karen Korotzer Kristen Skobla, the dynamic and enthusiastic Director of the Center For Leadership Excellence at Mohawk Valley Community College, joins Karen and Heather for a robust discussion surrounding leadership development and the role it plays in creating a strong community. CLE (The Center for Leadership Excellence) is guided by its core values of growth, community, collaboration and awareness, and driven by a mission to connect and inspire people to work together, take action and develop the leader that exists within each of us. Listen to hear about the vast offerings and impact of CLE! https://www.mvcc.edu/cle/ https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/home.aspx?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=us_strengths_branded_cs_ecom&utm_term=gallup%20strengths&gclid=Cj0KCQjwvZCZBhCiARIsAPXbajtUlro0oVshRfnIBWi1XAVUvJLeG_xLzwGFu8uheFe94iX758r_HMgaAhosEALw_wcB www.thearcolc.org Kristen Skobla, the dynamic and enthusiastic Director of the Center For Leadership Excellence at Mohawk Valley Community College, joins Karen and Heather for a robust discussion surrounding leadership development and the role it plays in creating a strong community. CLE (The Center for Leadership Excellence) is guided by its core values of growth, community, collaboration and awareness, and driven by a mission to connect and inspire people to work together, take action and develop the leader that exists within each of us.

Listen to hear about the vast offerings and impact of CLE!


https://www.mvcc.edu/cle/

https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/home.aspx?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=us_strengths_branded_cs_ecom&utm_term=gallup%20strengths&gclid=Cj0KCQjwvZCZBhCiARIsAPXbajtUlro0oVshRfnIBWi1XAVUvJLeG_xLzwGFu8uheFe94iX758r_HMgaAhosEALw_wcB

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]]> <p>Kristen Skobla, the dynamic and enthusiastic Director of the Center For Leadership Excellence at Mohawk Valley Community College, joins Karen and Heather for a robust discussion surrounding leadership development and the role it plays in creating a strong community. CLE (The Center for Leadership Excellence) is guided by its core values of growth, community, collaboration and awareness, and driven by a mission to connect and inspire people to work together, take action and develop the leader that exists within each of us.</p><p>Listen to hear about the vast offerings and impact of CLE!</p><p><br></p><p>https://www.mvcc.edu/cle/</p><p>https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/home.aspx?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=us_strengths_branded_cs_ecom&amp;utm_term=gallup%20strengths&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwvZCZBhCiARIsAPXbajtUlro0oVshRfnIBWi1XAVUvJLeG_xLzwGFu8uheFe94iX758r_HMgaAhosEALw_wcB</p><p>www.thearcolc.org</p> 49d95d60-8690-4c27-b361-44c31a104ef5 https://redcircle.com/shows/1adc97aa-65b8-4074-94c3-16c83a2d3375/episodes/b3794047-9a51-414c-b132-33cfa5127ea6 Mon, 19 Sep 2022 09:35:00 +0000 2089 no full Examining Language Disorder and Executive Function in Teens Examining Language Disorder and Executive Function in Teens 3 2 Karen Korotzer We are pleased to have Dr Danielle Bronk join us on Arc Waves for a deep dive into two topics in neurodevelopment: language disorder and executive function. While each of these topics is unique, they also often overlap with other diagnoses such as ADHD or autism spectrum. Helping parents, teachers and the adolescent understand these challenges is key in developing compensatory strategies for success in the teen years and beyond. As an added benefit, Dr Bronk has provided a reference list that will be very beneficial to our listeners. ARC references.pdf https://cnyneuro.org/ www.thearcolc.org We are pleased to have Dr Danielle Bronk join us on Arc Waves for a deep dive into two topics in neurodevelopment: language disorder and executive function. While each of these topics is unique, they also often overlap with other diagnoses such as ADHD or autism spectrum. Helping parents, teachers and the adolescent understand these challenges is key in developing compensatory strategies for success in the teen years and beyond.

As an added benefit, Dr Bronk has provided a reference list that will be very beneficial to our listeners.

ARC references.pdf


https://cnyneuro.org/


www.thearcolc.org

]]> <p>We are pleased to have Dr Danielle Bronk join us on Arc Waves for a deep dive into two topics in neurodevelopment: language disorder and executive function. While each of these topics is unique, they also often overlap with other diagnoses such as ADHD or autism spectrum. Helping parents, teachers and the adolescent understand these challenges is key in developing compensatory strategies for success in the teen years and beyond. </p><p>As an added benefit, Dr Bronk has provided a reference list that will be very beneficial to our listeners.</p><p>ARC references.pdf</p><p><br></p><p>https://cnyneuro.org/</p><p><br></p><p>www.thearcolc.org</p> fb1bc82b-8d38-406b-aeb3-234266ec75ba https://redcircle.com/shows/1adc97aa-65b8-4074-94c3-16c83a2d3375/episodes/60930b80-ce06-42bd-9f09-e7a455b8e255 Mon, 12 Sep 2022 09:05:00 +0000 1777 no full David Mathis: An Oneida County Living Legend David Mathis: An Oneida County Living Legend 3 2 Karen Korotzer Mr David Mathis, Director of Workforce Development in Oneida County, has a history of giving back to his community that spans decades. In this episode, he shares why he feels one can and should always give back, and talks about the many ways in which he does so. Poignantly, he shares how searching for a program for his son brought him to the Arc Oneida Lewis in 1992, and why that experience keeps him involved many years later. www.thearcolc.org https://www.ocgov.net/workforcedev Mr David Mathis, Director of Workforce Development in Oneida County, has a history of giving back to his community that spans decades. In this episode, he shares why he feels one can and should always give back, and talks about the many ways in which he does so. Poignantly, he shares how searching for a program for his son brought him to the Arc Oneida Lewis in 1992, and why that experience keeps him involved many years later.

www.thearcolc.org

https://www.ocgov.net/workforcedev

]]> <p>Mr David Mathis, Director of Workforce Development in Oneida County, has a history of giving back to his community that spans decades. In this episode, he shares why he feels one can and should always give back, and talks about the many ways in which he does so. Poignantly, he shares how searching for a program for his son brought him to the Arc Oneida Lewis in 1992, and why that experience keeps him involved many years later.</p><p>www.thearcolc.org</p><p>https://www.ocgov.net/workforcedev</p> b679ba95-bc73-459b-aaee-bf3914da5920 https://redcircle.com/shows/1adc97aa-65b8-4074-94c3-16c83a2d3375/episodes/cfef3be3-5031-4902-91d8-6bec53e36539 Sun, 12 Jun 2022 04:00:00 +0000 1839 no full Community College Impact: A Conversation with Dr Randall VanWagoner, President of Mohawk Valley Community College Community College Impact: A Conversation with Dr Randall VanWagoner, President of Mohawk Valley Community College 2 2 Karen Korotzer To kick off season 2 of Arc Waves, we are pleased to welcome Dr Randall VanWagoner, President of Mohawk Valley Community College to our studio! Dr VanWagoner discusses strengths-based leadership and creating a culture that leans into disruption and change in order to create a learning environment that is accessible to all. His drive to be engaged in the community at all levels and his commitment to partnering with our award-winning College Works program to provide an inclusive, educational experience for people supported by the Arc Oneida Lewis is truly inspiring. To kick off season 2 of Arc Waves, we are pleased to welcome Dr Randall VanWagoner, President of Mohawk Valley Community College to our studio! Dr VanWagoner discusses strengths-based leadership and creating a culture that leans into disruption and change in order to create a learning environment that is accessible to all. His drive to be engaged in the community at all levels and his commitment to partnering with our award-winning College Works program to provide an inclusive, educational experience for people supported by the Arc Oneida Lewis is truly inspiring.

]]> <p>To kick off season 2 of Arc Waves, we are pleased to welcome Dr Randall VanWagoner, President of Mohawk Valley Community College to our studio! Dr VanWagoner discusses strengths-based leadership and creating a culture that leans into disruption and change in order to create a learning environment that is accessible to all. His drive to be engaged in the community at all levels and his commitment to partnering with our award-winning College Works program to provide an inclusive, educational experience for people supported by the Arc Oneida Lewis is truly inspiring.</p> 79d18bd4-a33f-4b5e-91cc-e98e773b3f80 https://redcircle.com/shows/1adc97aa-65b8-4074-94c3-16c83a2d3375/episodes/66cecda2-ac30-4a17-bddf-500139ecb82d Tue, 31 May 2022 10:00:00 +0000 2361 no full Season 2 Introduction Season 2 Introduction 1 2 Karen Korotzer A short recap of season 1 and insight into season 2. Thank you for listening! Make sure to follow and share! www.thearcolc.org A short recap of season 1 and insight into season 2. Thank you for listening! Make sure to follow and share!


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]]> <p>A short recap of season 1 and insight into season 2. Thank you for listening! Make sure to follow and share!</p><p><br></p><p>www.thearcolc.org</p> d915936d-bfd0-4e4d-ba28-5ba924ee0963 https://redcircle.com/shows/1adc97aa-65b8-4074-94c3-16c83a2d3375/episodes/736214fe-0e1d-4997-9ee9-ff0e37bd6036 Thu, 26 May 2022 16:35:38 +0000 36 no full Arc Splash: Children's Services at the Arc Oneida Lewis Arc Splash: Children's Services at the Arc Oneida Lewis 23 1 Karen Korotzer Kara Bennett, Director of Community and Family Services at the Arc Oneida Lewis, joins Heather for another Arc Splash episode. The Arc Oneida Lewis provides so many programs and services to individuals of all ages its hard to keep track! Kara discusses our children's programs, and why they are a vital service for children and their families. For more information, visit https://www.thearcolc.org/community-family-services/ or call Kara at 315-927-0219 Kara Bennett, Director of Community and Family Services at the Arc Oneida Lewis, joins Heather for another Arc Splash episode. The Arc Oneida Lewis provides so many programs and services to individuals of all ages its hard to keep track! Kara discusses our children's programs, and why they are a vital service for children and their families. As Kara says, if you want to learn more, "it all starts with a conversation."


For more information, visit https://www.thearcolc.org/community-family-services/ or call Kara at 315-927-0219

]]> <p>Kara Bennett, Director of Community and Family Services at the Arc Oneida Lewis, joins Heather for another Arc Splash episode. The Arc Oneida Lewis provides so many programs and services to individuals of all ages its hard to keep track! Kara discusses our children&#39;s programs, and why they are a vital service for children and their families. As Kara says, if you want to learn more, &#34;it all starts with a conversation.&#34;</p><p><br></p><p>For more information, visit https://www.thearcolc.org/community-family-services/ or call Kara at 315-927-0219</p> fb4e7bdd-354a-460e-827f-f186321685e6 https://redcircle.com/shows/1adc97aa-65b8-4074-94c3-16c83a2d3375/episodes/64b392fe-155a-4eb7-9aea-2eaf74d04eaf Thu, 21 Apr 2022 14:32:16 +0000 649 no bonus Arc Splash: Community and Family Services Arc Splash: Community and Family Services 22 1 Karen Korotzer Kara Bennett, Director of Community and Family Services at the Arc Oneida Lewis, shares an overview of the many programs within her department. Serving individuals from age 5 and up, Community and Family Services (CFS) offers a calendar of events and activities to cater to a variety of needs and interests. Contact the Arc Oneida Lewis to learn more! https://www.thearcolc.org/cfs-programs-for-adults/ https://www.thearcolc.org/community-family-services/ Kara Bennett, Director of Community and Family Services at the Arc Oneida Lewis, shares an overview of the many programs within her department. Serving individuals from age 5 and up, Community and Family Services (CFS) offers a calendar of events and activities to cater to a variety of needs and interests. Contact the Arc Oneida Lewis to learn more!

https://www.thearcolc.org/cfs-programs-for-adults/

https://www.thearcolc.org/community-family-services/

]]> <p>Kara Bennett, Director of Community and Family Services at the Arc Oneida Lewis, shares an overview of the many programs within her department. Serving individuals from age 5 and up, Community and Family Services (CFS) offers a calendar of events and activities to cater to a variety of needs and interests. Contact the Arc Oneida Lewis to learn more!</p><p>https://www.thearcolc.org/cfs-programs-for-adults/</p><p>https://www.thearcolc.org/community-family-services/</p> 8b08a3f0-4770-4fe2-bf27-7d19b47e0c51 https://redcircle.com/shows/1adc97aa-65b8-4074-94c3-16c83a2d3375/episodes/1c309627-3b2e-4522-b920-356327b0cf3e Thu, 17 Mar 2022 14:53:33 +0000 374 no full Strategic Planning for Successful Outcomes at OPWDD Strategic Planning for Successful Outcomes at OPWDD 21 1 Karen Korotzer OPWDD Commissioner Kerri Neifeld In this episode of Arc Waves, we speak with Kerri Neifeld, Commissioner of the New York State Office of Persons with Developmental Disabilities about the initiatives and goals for the field, and how we can all partner together on our mission to provide quality supports and services to all we serve across New York State while engaging stakeholders in the process. Commissioner Neifeld shares how she helped craft a strategic plan to guide OPWDD in order to achieve the greatest positive impact on those with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Commissioner Neifeld, who grew up near the foothills of the Adirondack State Park, has an impressive and diverse background. She holds a masters degree in Social Work from the University at Albany, SUNY, and her experience in the human services field provides her with the unique perspective and skills to be a leader and innovator in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities. https://opwdd.ny.gov/ www.thearcolc.org In this episode of Arc Waves, we speak with Kerri Neifeld, Commissioner of the New York State Office of Persons with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) about the initiatives and goals for the field, and how we can all partner together on our mission to provide quality supports and services to all we serve across New York State while engaging stakeholders in the process. Commissioner Neifeld shares how she helped craft a strategic plan to guide OPWDD in order to achieve the greatest positive impact on those with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

Commissioner Neifeld, who grew up near the foothills of the Adirondack State Park, has an impressive and diverse background. She holds a Master's degree in Social Work from the University at Albany, SUNY, and her experience in the human services field provides her with the unique perspective and skills to be a leader and innovator in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities. 

https://opwdd.ny.gov/

www.thearcolc.org

]]> <p>In this episode of Arc Waves, we speak with Kerri Neifeld, Commissioner of the New York State Office of Persons with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) about the initiatives and goals for the field, and how we can all partner together on our mission to provide quality supports and services to all we serve across New York State while engaging stakeholders in the process. Commissioner Neifeld shares how she helped craft a strategic plan to guide OPWDD in order to achieve the greatest positive impact on those with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.</p><p>Commissioner Neifeld, who grew up near the foothills of the Adirondack State Park, has an impressive and diverse background. She holds a Master&#39;s degree in Social Work from the University at Albany, SUNY, and her experience in the human services field provides her with the unique perspective and skills to be a leader and innovator in the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities. </p><p>https://opwdd.ny.gov/</p><p>www.thearcolc.org</p> d99d323d-81e8-4626-a5a8-77507d6ea72d https://redcircle.com/shows/1adc97aa-65b8-4074-94c3-16c83a2d3375/episodes/fc835bad-fcdc-4965-a109-5671df0243c9 Tue, 15 Mar 2022 22:38:15 +0000 2141 no full Arc Splash: Corporate Compliance Arc Splash: Corporate Compliance 20 1 Karen Korotzer Donna Loveland, Chief Compliance and Quality Officer, explains the main elements of a strong corporate compliance program and shares why corporate compliance is a vital to fulfilling the mission of the Arc Oneida Lewis. The anonymous corporate compliance hotline at the Arc Oneida Lewis is 315-272-1545. https://www.thearcolc.org/ Donna Loveland, Chief Compliance and Quality Officer, explains the main elements of a strong corporate compliance program and shares why corporate compliance is vital to fulfilling the mission of the Arc Oneida Lewis.


The anonymous corporate compliance hotline at the Arc Oneida Lewis is 315-272-1545.


https://www.thearcolc.org/

]]> <p>Donna Loveland, Chief Compliance and Quality Officer, explains the main elements of a strong corporate compliance program and shares why corporate compliance is vital to fulfilling the mission of the Arc Oneida Lewis.</p><p><br></p><p>The anonymous corporate compliance hotline at the Arc Oneida Lewis is 315-272-1545.</p><p><br></p><p>https://www.thearcolc.org/</p> e4c44dc8-b58f-4f50-b90b-71ecd84a52a4 https://redcircle.com/shows/1adc97aa-65b8-4074-94c3-16c83a2d3375/episodes/0fd7d38d-8d8b-4e49-a4a5-a28f9c7c3309 Thu, 10 Mar 2022 17:25:45 +0000 729 no bonus Introducing Arc Waves Introducing Arc Waves Karen Korotzer Arc Waves is a podcast co-hosted by Karen Korotzer, CEO of the Arc Oneida Lewis, and Heather Evans, VP of Development of the Arc Oneida Lewis. Listen, subscribe and share to learn more about the Arc Oneida Lewis and its programs and role in the community as one of the largest employers in the region. You will also hear from leaders across the region-for profit, government and non-profit-all sharing lessons that each of us can take away. Arc Waves is a podcast co-hosted by Karen Korotzer, CEO of the Arc Oneida Lewis, and Heather Evans, VP of Development of the Arc Oneida Lewis. Listen, subscribe and share to learn more about the Arc Oneida Lewis and its programs and role in the community as one of the largest employers in the region. You will also hear from leaders across the region-for profit, government and non-profit-all sharing lessons that each of us can take away.

]]> <p>Arc Waves is a podcast co-hosted by Karen Korotzer, CEO of the Arc Oneida Lewis, and Heather Evans, VP of Development of the Arc Oneida Lewis. Listen, subscribe and share to learn more about the Arc Oneida Lewis and its programs and role in the community as one of the largest employers in the region. You will also hear from leaders across the region-for profit, government and non-profit-all sharing lessons that each of us can take away.</p> 92b56417-4062-4502-a6ed-9bfdb2a0da7d https://redcircle.com/shows/1adc97aa-65b8-4074-94c3-16c83a2d3375/episodes/a1b9752d-12ab-4027-804b-9b16cc7d9c55 Fri, 18 Feb 2022 18:10:20 +0000 33 no full Leading with a Vision: Anthony Picente, Oneida County Excecutive Leading with a Vision: Anthony Picente, Oneida County Excecutive 18 1 Karen Korotzer Join us as we dig deep into strategic leadership with Anthony Picente, Oneida County Executive. Tony shares why having a vision and a mission empowers his team and his community partners to create an environment of growth and prosperity. Website: https://ocgov.net/ Email: ce@ocgov.net Phone: 315-798-5800 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnthonyPicenteCE/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJPicenteJr www.thearcolc.org Join us as we dig deep into strategic leadership with Anthony Picente, Oneida County Executive. Anthony shares why having a vision and a mission empowers his team and his community partners to create an environment of growth and prosperity.


Website: https://ocgov.net/

Email: ce@ocgov.net

Phone: 315-798-5800

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnthonyPicenteCE/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJPicenteJr


www.thearcolc.org

]]> <p>Join us as we dig deep into strategic leadership with Anthony Picente, Oneida County Executive. Anthony shares why having a vision and a mission empowers his team and his community partners to create an environment of growth and prosperity.</p><p><br></p><p>Website: <a href="https://ocgov.net/" rel="nofollow">https://ocgov.net/</a></p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:ce@ocgov.net" rel="nofollow">ce@ocgov.net</a></p><p>Phone: 315-798-5800</p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AnthonyPicenteCE/" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/AnthonyPicenteCE/</a></p><p>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/AJPicenteJr" rel="nofollow">https://twitter.com/AJPicenteJr</a></p><p><br></p><p>www.thearcolc.org</p> c0cc4d34-0688-4f08-94c6-24aaa89039af https://redcircle.com/shows/1adc97aa-65b8-4074-94c3-16c83a2d3375/episodes/bdae0abc-06bf-4b91-9bfe-a34b6b3ae978 Fri, 18 Feb 2022 18:02:52 +0000 2521 no full The power of local representation: Meet Assemblyman Brian Miller The power of local representation: Meet Assemblyman Brian Miller 17 1 Karen Korotzer In this conversation, New York State Assemblyman Brian Miller shares his approach to politics and governing. His background as an engineer informs how he methodically and patiently approaches each challenge in an effort to make New York state a better place for everyone. He has been a long time advocate of individuals with disabilities and the people who care for them. https://nyassembly.gov/mem/Brian-D-Miller www.thearcolc.org In this conversation, New York State Assemblyman Brian Miller shares his approach to politics and governing. His background as an engineer informs how he methodically and patiently approaches each challenge in an effort to make New York state a better place for everyone. He has been a long time advocate of individuals with disabilities and the people who care for them.


https://nyassembly.gov/mem/Brian-D-Miller

www.thearcolc.org

]]> <p>In this conversation, New York State Assemblyman Brian Miller shares his approach to politics and governing. His background as an engineer informs how he methodically and patiently approaches each challenge in an effort to make New York state a better place for everyone. He has been a long time advocate of individuals with disabilities and the people who care for them.</p><p><br></p><p>https://nyassembly.gov/mem/Brian-D-Miller</p><p>www.thearcolc.org</p> dfcb8081-2f57-474e-b811-af52cea17174 https://redcircle.com/shows/1adc97aa-65b8-4074-94c3-16c83a2d3375/episodes/8d593ab2-b15b-4f27-b782-d8daf45aa934 Fri, 11 Feb 2022 20:12:38 +0000 1827 no full Arc Splash: CollegeWorks Arc Splash: CollegeWorks 16 1 Karen Korotzer CollegeWorks is an innovative program offered by the Arc Oneida Lewis in collaboration with Mohawk Valley Community College. Begun in 2010 as a response to a need, it has grown into its integral role as a non-degree, non-credit vocational program for people with developmental disabilities. Particularly notable is its location on a college campus-offering that important formative experience for its students. https://www.thearcolc.org/collegeworks/ Brooke Burrows Director of CollegeWorks BBurrows@thearcolc.org 315-792-5465 CollegeWorks is an innovative program offered by the Arc Oneida Lewis in collaboration with Mohawk Valley Community College. Begun in 2010 as a response to a need, it has grown into its integral role as a non-degree, non-credit vocational program for people with developmental disabilities. Particularly notable is its location on a college campus-offering that important formative experience for its students.


https://www.thearcolc.org/collegeworks/


Brooke Burrows 

Director of CollegeWorks

BBurrows@thearcolc.org

315-792-5465

]]> <p>CollegeWorks is an innovative program offered by the Arc Oneida Lewis in collaboration with Mohawk Valley Community College. Begun in 2010 as a response to a need, it has grown into its integral role as a non-degree, non-credit vocational program for people with developmental disabilities. Particularly notable is its location on a college campus-offering that important formative experience for its students.</p><p><br></p><p>https://www.thearcolc.org/collegeworks/</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Brooke Burrows</strong><span> </span></p><p><span>Director of CollegeWorks</span></p><p><a href="mailto:BBurrows@thearcolc.org" rel="nofollow">BBurrows@thearcolc.org</a></p><p><span>315-792-5465</span></p> 3d6b9a16-fba6-41ee-a2b3-37b4042e3ee3 https://redcircle.com/shows/1adc97aa-65b8-4074-94c3-16c83a2d3375/episodes/32904002-7cf1-4649-baf9-a5e5b66ca8e2 Wed, 09 Feb 2022 21:48:08 +0000 824 no full Arc Splash Mini-Pod: School to Work Arc Splash Mini-Pod: School to Work 15 1 Karen Korotzer School to Work is a program offered by the Arc Oneida Lewis, in collaboration with Madison Oneida BOCES. This innovative program is offered to students with disabilities to improve outcomes after high school and provides training in work/life skills, independent living skills, job shadowing skill, job retention skills and more. For more information, please contact Brandi McCanney, Director of School to Work and Transition Services at the Arc Oneida Lewis at 315-927-0127 or via email bmccanney@thearcolc.org. Parents and caregivers can also find more information, including a list of school district partners at https://www.thearcolc.org/school-to-work/ School to Work is a program offered by the Arc Oneida Lewis, in collaboration with Madison Oneida BOCES. This innovative program is offered to students with disabilities to improve outcomes after high school and provides training in work/life skills, independent living skills, job shadowing skill, job retention skills and more.

For more information, please contact Brandi McCanney, Director of School to Work and Transition Services at the Arc Oneida Lewis at 315-927-0127 or via email bmccanney@thearcolc.org.


Parents and caregivers can also find more information, including a list of school district partners at https://www.thearcolc.org/school-to-work/

]]> <p>School to Work is a program offered by the Arc Oneida Lewis, in collaboration with Madison Oneida BOCES. This innovative program is offered to students with disabilities to improve outcomes after high school and provides training in work/life skills, independent living skills, job shadowing skill, job retention skills and more.</p><p>For more information, please contact Brandi McCanney, Director of School to Work and Transition Services at the Arc Oneida Lewis at 315-927-0127 or via email bmccanney@thearcolc.org.</p><p><br></p><p>Parents and caregivers can also find more information, including a list of school district partners at https://www.thearcolc.org/school-to-work/</p> c29224a8-73ca-48c3-91a4-ef02e7d1f367 https://redcircle.com/shows/1adc97aa-65b8-4074-94c3-16c83a2d3375/episodes/c5ceeddd-972e-4ad8-a6ff-aa944d322b33 Thu, 27 Jan 2022 12:09:53 +0000 899 no full Destroying Barriers Via Collaboration and Understanding Destroying Barriers Via Collaboration and Understanding 14 1 Karen Korotzer Heather is joined in the podcast today by Sonia Martinez, Executive Director of the Mohawk Valley Latino Association, and Zaida Morell, Secretary of the Arc Oneida Lewis Board and Member at Large of the Mohawk Valley Latino Association. In our conversation, we talk about overcoming barriers, prejudices and misconceptions and highlight the similarities between our shared missions. This conversation serves to remind us all that we should seek to understand others and treat them with kindness, valuing every individual in an organization-from the entry level employee all the way up to the C suite. https://www.mvlautica.org/ https://www.mvlautica.org/la-abundancia.html https://www.thearcolc.org/the-arc-board-of-directors/ https://www.thearcolc.org/ Heather is joined in the podcast today by Sonia Martinez, Executive Director of the Mohawk Valley Latino Association, and Zaida Morell, Secretary of the Arc Oneida Lewis Board and Member at Large of the Mohawk Valley Latino Association. In our conversation, we talk about overcoming barriers, prejudices and misconceptions and highlight the similarities between our shared missions. This conversation serves to remind us all that we should seek to understand others and treat them with kindness, valuing every individual in an organization-from the entry level employee all the way up to the C suite.

https://www.mvlautica.org/

https://www.mvlautica.org/la-abundancia.html

https://www.thearcolc.org/the-arc-board-of-directors/

https://www.thearcolc.org/

]]> <p>Heather is joined in the podcast today by Sonia Martinez, Executive Director of the Mohawk Valley Latino Association, and Zaida Morell, Secretary of the Arc Oneida Lewis Board and Member at Large of the Mohawk Valley Latino Association. In our conversation, we talk about overcoming barriers, prejudices and misconceptions and highlight the similarities between our shared missions. This conversation serves to remind us all that we should seek to understand others and treat them with kindness, valuing every individual in an organization-from the entry level employee all the way up to the C suite.</p><p>https://www.mvlautica.org/</p><p>https://www.mvlautica.org/la-abundancia.html</p><p>https://www.thearcolc.org/the-arc-board-of-directors/</p><p>https://www.thearcolc.org/</p> bb4824e1-6b5f-427f-aa7d-e27d31c8465c https://redcircle.com/shows/1adc97aa-65b8-4074-94c3-16c83a2d3375/episodes/a36b9afe-3a27-4ba7-af2b-a8e216ca3d39 Fri, 21 Jan 2022 19:29:57 +0000 1949 no full Synergistic Capitalism: Empathy, Inclusion and Compassion combine to foster success for FX Matt Brewing Synergistic Capitalism: Empathy, Inclusion and Compassion combine to foster success for FX Matt Brewing 13 1 Karen Korotzer Today's podcast features a candid conversation with Fred Matt, President and CEO of FX Matt Brewing Company, the oldest brewery in New York State. Fred is the 4th generation of the Matt family to serve the company, and in our discussion we uncover just what "serve" means to Fred. For Fred and his family, the legacy of the brewery is one which treats employees with compassion, fosters inclusion, and prioritizes a positive impact to the community-all while growing as a vital local business with newer multinational partnerships and a decades long partnership with the Arc Oneida Lewis. You may think you know FX Matt Brewing, but listen and you will learn there is so much more! www.thearcolc.org https://www.saranac.com/ https://chefsexpressutica.com/ Today's podcast features a candid conversation with Fred Matt, President and CEO of FX Matt Brewing Company, the oldest brewery in New York State. Fred is the 4th generation of the Matt family to serve the company, and in our discussion we uncover just what "serve" means to Fred. For Fred and his family, the legacy of the brewery is one which treats employees with compassion, fosters inclusion, and prioritizes a positive impact to the community-all while growing as a vital local business with newer multinational partnerships and a decades long partnership with the Arc Oneida Lewis.

You may think you know FX Matt Brewing, but listen and you will learn there is so much more!

www.thearcolc.org

https://www.saranac.com/

https://chefsexpressutica.com/



]]> <p>Today&#39;s podcast features a candid conversation with Fred Matt, President and CEO of FX Matt Brewing Company, the oldest brewery in New York State. Fred is the 4th generation of the Matt family to serve the company, and in our discussion we uncover just what &#34;serve&#34; means to Fred. For Fred and his family, the legacy of the brewery is one which treats employees with compassion, fosters inclusion, and prioritizes a positive impact to the community-all while growing as a vital local business with newer multinational partnerships and a decades long partnership with the Arc Oneida Lewis.</p><p>You may think you know FX Matt Brewing, but listen and you will learn there is so much more!</p><p>www.thearcolc.org</p><p>https://www.saranac.com/</p><p>https://chefsexpressutica.com/</p><p><br></p><p><br></p> aba7e497-a748-4e7e-9b30-0b8e32f606ae https://redcircle.com/shows/1adc97aa-65b8-4074-94c3-16c83a2d3375/episodes/23c2cc02-fa62-4cac-b113-ad79b5d44f3f Thu, 13 Jan 2022 21:57:35 +0000 2061 no full Leveraging a Neuropsychological Evaluation for a Childs Success in School and Life Leveraging a Neuropsychological Evaluation for a Childs Success in School and Life 12 1 Karen Korotzer A comprehensive clinical evaluation is an important first step to helping a child with a developmental disability get the services and supports they need. As a parent or caregiver, understanding a child's challenges and finding the resources best suited to him/her can be overwhelming. At her private practice, Neurodevelopmental Health Services, Dr Danielle Bronk, PhD, uses her extensive background in performing evaluations of people with developmental disabilities and a strengths based approach to facilitate transition planning and diagnosis support, benefitting both the child and their parent or caregiver. See more information on Dr Danielle Bronk at her website https://www.cnyneuro.org/ or at 315-507-7150. www.thearcolc.org A comprehensive clinical evaluation is an important first step to helping a child with a developmental disability get the services and supports they need. As a parent or caregiver, understanding a child's challenges and finding the resources best suited to him/her can be overwhelming.

At her private practice, Neurodevelopmental Health Services, Dr Danielle Bronk, PhD uses her extensive background in performing evaluations of people with developmental disabilities and a strengths based approach to facilitate transition planning and diagnosis support, benefitting both the child and their parent or caregiver.


See more information on Dr Danielle Bronk at her website

https://www.cnyneuro.org/

or contact her at 315-507-7150.



www.thearcolc.org


]]> <p>A comprehensive clinical evaluation is an important first step to helping a child with a developmental disability get the services and supports they need. As a parent or caregiver, understanding a child&#39;s challenges and finding the resources best suited to him/her can be overwhelming.</p><p>At her private practice, Neurodevelopmental Health Services, Dr Danielle Bronk, PhD uses her extensive background in performing evaluations of people with developmental disabilities and a strengths based approach to facilitate transition planning and diagnosis support, benefitting both the child and their parent or caregiver. </p><p><br></p><p>See more information on Dr Danielle Bronk at her website </p><p>https://www.cnyneuro.org/</p><p>or contact her at 315-507-7150.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>www.thearcolc.org</p><p><br></p> f4e891ca-5e8f-48a1-8de1-0e0a63de5b5c https://redcircle.com/shows/1adc97aa-65b8-4074-94c3-16c83a2d3375/episodes/0a9e408c-3757-4133-8f97-9f358f55f52f Mon, 06 Dec 2021 16:59:33 +0000 1984 no bonus Arc Splash Mini-Pod: Guardianship/Future Planning Arc Splash Mini-Pod: Guardianship/Future Planning 11 1 Karen Korotzer Parents of children with special needs are their natural guardians until the child’s 18th birthday. At age 18, the child is now an adult by law. It then becomes necessary for parents to qualify as legal guardians to exercise parental supervision and provide guidance. All families need to make legal and financial plans for the future. Parents of people with developmental disabilities must plan even more carefully because of the person’s unique needs. The planning must begin sooner, last longer, and take more details into consideration. Parents also need to consider how their son or daughter’s needs will be met if they are not around or make decisions on their behalf. In this Arc Splash Mini-Pod, listeners will hear about guardianship and future planning from Frank Centola and Francesca Bevivino. For more information please see our website at https://www.thearcolc.org/guardianship-2/ or call Francesca Bevivino, Guardianship Coordinator for the Arc Oneida Lewis at 315-927-0088. Parents of children with special needs are their natural guardians until the child’s 18th birthday. At age 18, the child is now an adult by law. It then becomes necessary for parents to qualify as legal guardians to exercise parental supervision and provide guidance.

All families need to make legal and financial plans for the future. Parents of people with developmental disabilities must plan even more carefully because of the person’s unique needs. The planning must begin sooner, last longer, and take more details into consideration.

Parents also need to consider how their son or daughter’s needs will be met if they are not around or make decisions on their behalf.

In this Arc Splash Mini-Pod, listeners will hear about guardianship and future planning from Frank Centola and Francesca Bevivino. For more information please see our website at https://www.thearcolc.org/guardianship-2/ or call Francesca Bevivino, Guardianship Coordinator for the Arc Oneida Lewis at 315-927-0088.

]]> <p>Parents of children with special needs are their natural guardians until the child’s 18th birthday. At age 18, the child is now an adult by law. It then becomes necessary for parents to qualify as legal guardians to exercise parental supervision and provide guidance.</p><p>All families need to make legal and financial plans for the future. Parents of people with developmental disabilities must plan even more carefully because of the person’s unique needs. The planning must begin sooner, last longer, and take more details into consideration.</p><p>Parents also need to consider how their son or daughter’s needs will be met if they are not around or make decisions on their behalf.</p><p>In this Arc Splash Mini-Pod, listeners will hear about guardianship and future planning from Frank Centola and Francesca Bevivino. For more information please see our website at https://www.thearcolc.org/guardianship-2/ or call Francesca Bevivino, Guardianship Coordinator for the Arc Oneida Lewis at 315-927-0088.</p> 813b9aba-091a-444c-bb57-4ec1d7c638a2 https://redcircle.com/shows/1adc97aa-65b8-4074-94c3-16c83a2d3375/episodes/e6fe6298-129d-4819-a28c-eb8484a50b90 Fri, 19 Nov 2021 17:17:40 +0000 589 no full How NYS Senator John Mannion Advocates for Individuals with I/DD and the DSP Workforce How NYS Senator John Mannion Advocates for Individuals with I/DD and the DSP Workforce 10 1 Karen Korotzer Within the disabilities field, the greatest and most treasured asset is the direct support professional workforce (DSP). They are the lifeline to the care and support needed to help a person with their daily living needs, to feel a part of the community, to be employed, and to achieve their dreams. The number of individuals diagnosed with an intellectual or developmental disability continues to rise, yet the size of the DSP workforce continues to shrink, making it harder for individuals with I/DD to lead the enriched lives they deserve. In this episode, Senator Mannion talks about the importance of advocacy at not only the state and federal level, but also at the community level, on behalf of individuals with disabilities and their direct support professionals. We invite you to listen, subscribe, share and advocate in your own community. https://www.nysenate.gov/senators/john-w-mannion www.thearcolc.org Within the disabilities field, the greatest and most treasured asset is the direct support professional workforce (DSP). They are the lifeline to the care and support needed to help a person with their daily living needs, to feel a part of the community, to be employed, and to achieve their dreams.

The number of individuals diagnosed with an intellectual or developmental disability continues to rise, yet the size of the DSP workforce continues to shrink, making it harder for individuals with I/DD to lead the enriched lives they deserve.

In this episode, Senator Mannion talks about the importance of advocacy at not only the state and federal level, but also at the community level, on behalf of individuals with disabilities and their direct support professionals. We invite you to listen, subscribe, share and advocate in your own community.


https://www.nysenate.gov/senators/john-w-mannion

www.thearcolc.org

]]> <p>Within the disabilities field, the greatest and most treasured asset is the direct support professional workforce (DSP). They are the lifeline to the care and support needed to help a person with their daily living needs, to feel a part of the community, to be employed, and to achieve their dreams.</p><p>The number of individuals diagnosed with an intellectual or developmental disability continues to rise, yet the size of the DSP workforce continues to shrink, making it harder for individuals with I/DD to lead the enriched lives they deserve.</p><p>In this episode, Senator Mannion talks about the importance of advocacy at not only the state and federal level, but also at the community level, on behalf of individuals with disabilities and their direct support professionals. We invite you to listen, subscribe, share <em>and</em> advocate in your own community.</p><p><br></p><p>https://www.nysenate.gov/senators/john-w-mannion</p><p>www.thearcolc.org</p> 7bb46dff-285c-429b-b395-7fad3db6e595 https://redcircle.com/shows/1adc97aa-65b8-4074-94c3-16c83a2d3375/episodes/e36db620-1fc0-40e0-8dc0-08a24a804b74 Thu, 18 Nov 2021 17:19:28 +0000 2297 no full Advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion with Maureen O'brien, President & CEO of NYSID (New York State Industries for the Disabled) Advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion with Maureen O'brien, President & CEO of NYSID (New York State Industries for the Disabled) 8 1 Karen Korotzer Individuals with disabilities in New York State have an astounding 67% unemployment rate, yet those who are employed report a high rate of job satisfaction with lower rates absenteeism and turnover, and make sizable impacts on both state and federal tax rolls. In this episode, Maureen discusses barriers to employment for individuals with disabilities, their essential roles during the COVID pandemic and beyond, the necessity of considering individuals with disabilities in all DEI discussions, and the role NYSID has in creating jobs and driving the economy of NY. Maureen's approach to leadership, her experience as a parent advocate, and her dedication to her community and NYSID make for an authentic, informative and heartfelt conversation. www.nysid.org https://www.nysid.org/news/363/Rockefeller-Institute-Unveils-NYSID-s-Impact-on-NYS-Economy/ https://nystateassembly.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=8&clip_id=6401​ www.thearcolc.org https://www.thearcolc.org/business-enterprises/ Individuals with disabilities in New York State have an astounding 67% unemployment rate, yet those who are employed report a high rate of job satisfaction with lower rates absenteeism and turnover, and make sizable impacts on both state and federal tax rolls.

In this episode, Maureen discusses barriers to employment for individuals with disabilities, their essential roles during the COVID pandemic and beyond, the necessity of considering individuals with disabilities in all DEI discussions, and the role NYSID has in creating jobs and driving the economy of NY.

Maureen's approach to leadership, her experience as a parent advocate, and her dedication to her community and NYSID make for an authentic, informative and heartfelt conversation.


www.nysid.org

https://www.nysid.org/news/363/Rockefeller-Institute-Unveils-NYSID-s-Impact-on-NYS-Economy/

https://nystateassembly.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=8&clip_id=6401​


www.thearcolc.org

https://www.thearcolc.org/business-enterprises/

]]> <p>Individuals with disabilities in New York State have an astounding 67% unemployment rate, yet those who are employed report a high rate of job satisfaction with lower rates absenteeism and turnover, and make sizable impacts on both state and federal tax rolls.</p><p>In this episode, Maureen discusses barriers to employment for individuals with disabilities, their essential roles during the COVID pandemic and beyond, the necessity of considering individuals with disabilities in all DEI discussions, and the role NYSID has in creating jobs and driving the economy of NY.</p><p>Maureen&#39;s approach to leadership, her experience as a parent advocate, and her dedication to her community and NYSID make for an authentic, informative and heartfelt conversation.</p><p><br></p><p>www.nysid.org</p><p>https://www.nysid.org/news/363/Rockefeller-Institute-Unveils-NYSID-s-Impact-on-NYS-Economy/</p><p><a href="https://nystateassembly.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?clip_id=6401&view_id=8" rel="nofollow">https://nystateassembly.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=8&amp;clip_id=6401</a>​</p><p><br></p><p>www.thearcolc.org</p><p>https://www.thearcolc.org/business-enterprises/</p> a72edbce-ed17-401b-a54a-4f1bee3ecf33 https://redcircle.com/shows/1adc97aa-65b8-4074-94c3-16c83a2d3375/episodes/995f750e-1e74-412f-819b-d1f8c1ab6c65 Tue, 02 Nov 2021 15:34:27 +0000 1918 no bonus Arc Splash Mini-Pod: Self-Direction Arc Splash Mini-Pod: Self-Direction 9 1 Karen Korotzer Frank Coluccio, the Chief Administration Officer at the Arc Oneida Lewis, began his career as a service coordinator in 2007. Today, he discusses Self-Direction, which began in 2011 at the Arc Oneida Lewis, means that each individual, with the help of his/her social supports, can choose the mix of supports and services that work best, how and when the services are provided, and the staff/organizations who provide them. For more information on Self-Direction, please contact Amy Bauer at the Arc Oneida Lewis at 315-735-6477 or head to our website at https://www.thearcolc.org/self-direction/ Frank Coluccio, the Chief Administration Officer at the Arc Oneida Lewis, began his career as a service coordinator in 2007. Today, he discusses Self-Direction, which began in 2011 at the Arc Oneida Lewis, means that each individual, with the help of his/her social supports, can choose the mix of supports and services that work best, how and when the services are provided, and the staff/organizations who provide them.

For more information on Self-Direction, please contact Amy Bauer at the Arc Oneida Lewis at 315-735-6477 or head to our website at https://www.thearcolc.org/self-direction/

]]> <p>Frank Coluccio, the Chief Administration Officer at the Arc Oneida Lewis, began his career as a service coordinator in 2007. Today, he discusses <u>Self-Direction</u>, which began in 2011 at the Arc Oneida Lewis, means that each individual, with the help of his/her social supports, can choose the mix of supports and services that work best, how and when the services are provided, and the staff/organizations who provide them.</p><p>For more information on <u>Self-Direction</u>, please contact Amy Bauer at the Arc Oneida Lewis at 315-735-6477 or head to our website at https://www.thearcolc.org/self-direction/</p> 7d5b2926-a49e-4646-a2b5-5501d3ad4ec1 https://redcircle.com/shows/1adc97aa-65b8-4074-94c3-16c83a2d3375/episodes/6e9268b9-e8bb-4b26-bc8f-4762b4eef743 Fri, 29 Oct 2021 16:36:39 +0000 559 no full Peter Johanns and the Power of Social Media Storytelling Peter Johanns and the Power of Social Media Storytelling 7 1 Karen Korotzer Join us in a master class in modern media and storytelling in this episode of Arc Waves where we speak with Associate Professor for the Television-Radio Degree at the Park School of Communications at Ithaca College, Mr Peter Johanns. Having worked in a variety of capacities in various television stations, and also having produced several documentaries on social issues, Peter is experienced in traditional media but has also seen great success in modern social media, including with TikTok where he has amassed over 1 million followers. Our conversation with Peter also highlights the importance of telling a compelling story in multiple paradigms in order to reach a variety of demographics. https://www.ithaca.edu/faculty/pjohanns https://theithacan.org/life-culture/park-professor-goes-viral-on-tiktok/ www.thearcolc.org Join us in a master class in modern media and storytelling in this episode of Arc Waves where we speak with Associate Professor for the Television-Radio Degree at the Park School of Communications at Ithaca College, Mr Peter Johanns. Having worked in a variety of capacities in various television stations, and also having produced several documentaries on social issues, Peter is experienced in traditional media but has also seen great success in modern social media, including with TikTok, where he has amassed over 1 million followers.

Our conversation with Peter also highlights the importance of telling a compelling story in multiple paradigms in order to reach a variety of demographics.


https://www.ithaca.edu/faculty/pjohanns

https://theithacan.org/life-culture/park-professor-goes-viral-on-tiktok/


www.thearcolc.org

]]> <p>Join us in a master class in modern media and storytelling in this episode of Arc Waves where we speak with Associate Professor for the Television-Radio Degree at the Park School of Communications at Ithaca College, Mr Peter Johanns. Having worked in a variety of capacities in various television stations, and also having produced several documentaries on social issues, Peter is experienced in traditional media but has also seen great success in modern social media, including with TikTok, where he has amassed over 1 million followers.</p><p>Our conversation with Peter also highlights the importance of telling a compelling story in multiple paradigms in order to reach a variety of demographics.</p><p><br></p><p>https://www.ithaca.edu/faculty/pjohanns</p><p>https://theithacan.org/life-culture/park-professor-goes-viral-on-tiktok/</p><p><br></p><p>www.thearcolc.org</p> 239dbce3-d02e-4462-b304-daed27df1713 https://redcircle.com/shows/1adc97aa-65b8-4074-94c3-16c83a2d3375/episodes/f031ef32-eb05-4231-bfbc-976c2201913d Fri, 29 Oct 2021 16:13:30 +0000 2371 no full Meeting Steve Gassner, Arc Oneida Lewis Board President Meeting Steve Gassner, Arc Oneida Lewis Board President 6 1 Karen Korotzer Steve has been an active member of the Arc, Oneida Lewis Board of Directors and of the Friends of the Arc Foundation board. During his tenure, he has been president of the Foundation, VP of the Arc Policy Board, and is currently the President of the Board of Directors. He serves on a variety of committees and is a proven leader for the agency board of directors, an advocate for those we support and staff, and is a prominent member of the community. www.thearcolc.org 315-735-6477 https://www.heart.org/en/affiliates/new-york/mohawk-valley-region Don't forget to subscribe to Arc Waves and share our podcast! Steve has been an active member of the Arc, Oneida Lewis Board of Directors and of the Friends of the Arc Foundation board. During his tenure, he has been president of the Foundation, VP of the Arc Policy Board, and is currently the President of the Board of Directors. He serves on a variety of committees and is a proven leader for the agency board of directors, an advocate for those we support and staff, and is a prominent member of the community.


www.thearcolc.org

315-735-6477

Business Enterprises https://www.thearcolc.org/business-enterprises/


American Heart Association https://www.heart.org/en/affiliates/new-york/mohawk-valley-region


Don't forget to subscribe to Arc Waves and share our podcast!

]]> <p>Steve has been an active member of the Arc, Oneida Lewis Board of Directors and of the Friends of the Arc Foundation board. During his tenure, he has been president of the Foundation, VP of the Arc Policy Board, and is currently the President of the Board of Directors. He serves on a variety of committees and is a proven leader for the agency board of directors, an advocate for those we support and staff, and is a prominent member of the community.</p><p><br></p><p>www.thearcolc.org</p><p>315-735-6477</p><p>Business Enterprises https://www.thearcolc.org/business-enterprises/</p><p><br></p><p>American Heart Association https://www.heart.org/en/affiliates/new-york/mohawk-valley-region</p><p><br></p><p>Don&#39;t forget to subscribe to Arc Waves and share our podcast!</p> bd26fc49-8536-4a71-a752-ce5712acd843 https://redcircle.com/shows/1adc97aa-65b8-4074-94c3-16c83a2d3375/episodes/d6d8cfb4-0657-4d51-a750-c0ec0bcb3f1e Wed, 20 Oct 2021 20:16:31 +0000 1844 no full Meeting Erik Geizer, CEO Arc New York Meeting Erik Geizer, CEO Arc New York 5 1 Karen Korotzer In this episode, Karen and Heather talk with Erik Geizer, CEO of the Arc New York, the country's largest not-for-profit organization for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Erik shares details on the Arc New York and the importance of advocacy on behalf of individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and also on behalf of the dedicated direct support professionals providing direct care to these individuals. We invite you to visit the Arc New York website here: https://www.thearcny.org/ A NYS hearing is also referenced in this podcast. Please use the link below to view this important hearing: https://www.nysenate.gov/calendar/public-hearings/september-14-2021/public-hearing-evaluate-current-workforce-challenges-idd In this episode, Karen and Heather are honored to talk with Erik Geizer, CEO of the Arc New York, in his first ever podcast appearance. The Arc New York is the country's largest not-for-profit organization for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.


Erik shares his leadership perspective and experience as it relates to the Arc New York, and the importance of advocacy on behalf of individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and the amazing direct support professionals across our communities.


We invite you to visit the Arc New York website here:

https://www.thearcny.org/


A NYS hearing is also referenced in this podcast. Please use the link below to view this important hearing:

https://www.nysenate.gov/calendar/public-hearings/september-14-2021/public-hearing-evaluate-current-workforce-challenges-idd

]]> <p>In this episode, Karen and Heather are honored to talk with Erik Geizer, CEO of the Arc New York, in his first ever podcast appearance. The Arc New York is the country&#39;s largest not-for-profit organization for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.</p><p><br></p><p>Erik shares his leadership perspective and experience as it relates to the Arc New York, and the importance of advocacy on behalf of individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and the amazing direct support professionals across our communities.</p><p><br></p><p>We invite you to visit the Arc New York website here:</p><p>https://www.thearcny.org/</p><p><br></p><p>A NYS hearing is also referenced in this podcast. Please use the link below to view this important hearing:</p><p><a href="https://www.nysenate.gov/calendar/public-hearings/september-14-2021/public-hearing-evaluate-current-workforce-challenges-idd" rel="nofollow">https://www.nysenate.gov/calendar/public-hearings/september-14-2021/public-hearing-evaluate-current-workforce-challenges-idd</a></p> 1a2da53b-ab05-4a60-95d4-36022d83e5cf https://redcircle.com/shows/1adc97aa-65b8-4074-94c3-16c83a2d3375/episodes/d0082469-12f9-4438-979b-9faadf5e7993 Tue, 19 Oct 2021 18:12:38 +0000 1623 no bonus Arc Splash Mini-Pod: Business Enterprises Arc Splash Mini-Pod: Business Enterprises 4 1 Karen Korotzer Welcome to Arc Splash! This mini-podcast highlights a program or service at the Arc Oneida Lewis. Listeners will get to know the people and innovative programs we offer throughout our community. We hope you enjoy these! Visit our website www.thearcolc.org or call 315-735-6477 for more information about the Arc Oneida Lewis, our programs, or how you can help support the Arc Oneida Lewis in its mission. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcNRV34I2vc Welcome to Arc Splash! This mini-podcast highlights a program or service at the Arc Oneida Lewis. Listeners will get to know the people and innovative programs we offer throughout our community. We hope you enjoy these! 


In this episode, you will meet Chad Hartwig, Executive Director of Business Enterprises. A link to a video highlighting some of the semi-automated machinery Chad mentions is here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcNRV34I2vc


Visit our website www.thearcolc.org or call 315-735-6477 for more information about the Arc Oneida Lewis, our programs, or how you can help support the Arc Oneida Lewis in its mission.

]]> <p>Welcome to Arc Splash! This mini-podcast highlights a program or service at the Arc Oneida Lewis. Listeners will get to know the people and innovative programs we offer throughout our community. We hope you enjoy these! </p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, you will meet Chad Hartwig, Executive Director of Business Enterprises. A link to a video highlighting some of the semi-automated machinery Chad mentions is here:</p><p>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcNRV34I2vc</p><p><br></p><p>Visit our website www.thearcolc.org or call 315-735-6477 for more information about the Arc Oneida Lewis, our programs, or how you can help support the Arc Oneida Lewis in its mission.</p> 5e378dcf-b438-400c-859c-0033683c7bb0 https://redcircle.com/shows/1adc97aa-65b8-4074-94c3-16c83a2d3375/episodes/8f128f0d-766e-4e86-9201-284f75426eef Thu, 14 Oct 2021 18:08:02 +0000 547 no full Meeting Stephanie Eghigian, CEO Empowered Pathways Meeting Stephanie Eghigian, CEO Empowered Pathways 3 1 Karen Korotzer Arc Waves Stephanie E The Arc Waves podcast shares best practices and habits of diverse performers and leaders. These inspiring leaders are from all stages of the leadership wheel: from seasoned CEOs to emerging leaders, risk takers and innovators, for-profit and not-for-profit---our guests are trail blazers serving as beacons for those striving to be outstanding leaders in the disabilities field and beyond. In this episode, Karen and Heather talk with Stephanie Eghigian about how she found herself working for a non profit, her philosophy on life and leading, and how that philosophy helped her guide the merger of two area non profits. More information on Empowered Pathways can be found at https://www.empoweredpathwayscny.org/ or by calling 315-724-1718.

]]> <p>In this episode, Karen and Heather talk with Stephanie Eghigian about how she found herself working for a non profit, her philosophy on life and leading, and how that philosophy helped her guide the merger of two area non profits. More information on Empowered Pathways can be found at https://www.empoweredpathwayscny.org/ or by calling 315-724-1718.</p> 4233a6c0-80aa-4840-8a57-8624e2c63a9e https://redcircle.com/shows/1adc97aa-65b8-4074-94c3-16c83a2d3375/episodes/85f42449-79f9-48e5-ba64-e3b4ab890db2 Mon, 11 Oct 2021 17:42:08 +0000 1806 no full Introducing Heather Introducing Heather 2 1 Karen Korotzer Introducing Heather The Arc Waves podcast shares best practices and habits of diverse performers and leaders. These inspiring leaders are from all stages of the leadership wheel: from seasoned CEOs to emerging leaders, risk takers and innovators, for-profit and not-for-profit---our guests are trail blazers serving as beacons for those striving to be outstanding leaders in the disabilities field and beyond. In this episode, the tables are turned as Karen (the CEO of the Arc, Oneida-Lewis) interviews Heather (VP of Development at the Arc, Oneida-Lewis).


We so appreciate our listener's patience as we navigate this incredible communication platform-PODCASTING! We are humbled to be able to engage with the community in this way.

]]> <p>In this episode, the tables are turned as Karen (the CEO of the Arc, Oneida-Lewis) interviews Heather (VP of Development at the Arc, Oneida-Lewis).</p><p><br></p><p>We so appreciate our listener&#39;s patience as we navigate this incredible communication platform-PODCASTING! We are humbled to be able to engage with the community in this way.</p> 5f826ad4-6447-4e6d-ae6a-2a2c646a1ffd https://redcircle.com/shows/1adc97aa-65b8-4074-94c3-16c83a2d3375/episodes/3419e90a-ed43-48f8-8d28-fc0b00be2550 Tue, 05 Oct 2021 18:37:14 +0000 1855 no full Introducing Karen Episode 1 Introducing Karen Episode 1 1 1 Karen Korotzer The Arc Waves podcast shares best practices and habits of diverse performers and leaders. These inspiring leaders are from all stages of the leadership wheel: from seasoned CEOs to emerging leaders, risk takers and innovators, for-profit and not-for-profit---our guests are trail blazers serving as beacons for those striving to be outstanding leaders in the disabilities field and beyond. In this episode we get to know Karen, on of the cohosts of ArcWaves. Listen in to hear about Karen's background and a touching story which filled her with a passion for advocating for those with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

]]> <p>In this episode we get to know Karen, on of the cohosts of ArcWaves. Listen in to hear about Karen&#39;s background and a touching story which filled her with a passion for advocating for those with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.</p> 3dd0fcce-c415-43cd-8b57-83ae97efe764 https://redcircle.com/shows/1adc97aa-65b8-4074-94c3-16c83a2d3375/episodes/4728c268-71b9-4564-af58-782aa6545745 Fri, 24 Sep 2021 23:23:06 +0000 1504 no