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Become a Member

Your membership in the Arc of Steuben means:

  • You care about quality programs and services for people with developmental and other disabilities in Steuben County.
  • You believe it is important for the Arc of Steuben to continue to grow and expand services to those on our waiting list.
  • You want to lend your voice to help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Becoming a member also helps you in several ways:

  • Your membership gives you greater voice in how Arc of Steuben operates, joining a network of families, professionals and friends committed to helping people with developmental disabilities.
  • You get the details through our newsletter and periodic mailings that keep you up to date on the latest developments here and in the field of developmental and intellectual disabilities.
  • You increase Arc of Steuben’s representation with our parent organization, NYSARC. Representation at NYSARC is based on the number of members a chapter has. More representation = More voice.
  • A large membership means a louder and stronger voice heard by state legislators and national policy makers.
“ I feel fortunate to work for this agency. I am given the opportunity to do what I love every day. I have been a part of this agency for many years. Our agency recognizes the need for improvements and strives to do that every day. This is to not only improve the lives of those we support, but also the associates. ”

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP TO BECOME A MEMBER

Myths:

Autism is the result of cold and unemotional parents.

Fact:

A child’s autism diagnosis has nothing to do with how the child is raised.