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What makes ARISE different? As a designated non-residential Independent Living Center, we are organized and directed by people with disabilities.

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Something New at the Farm!

Madison County Health officials along with ARISE staff were on hand at ARISE at the Farm to unveil a new communication board for people with…

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Technology That Works!

By Michael Theobald My relatively new communication device is paying dividends I never dreamed of! I'm currently enrolled in a summer class at Syracuse University.…

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Medicare Fraud Prevention Week

By Phil Prehn, Systems Change Advocate The Administration for Community Living (ACL)  is the federal agency that helps oversee Independent Living Centers. In June, they…

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Disability protesters advocating to #SaveCDPAP in Albany
Advocating for Disability Rights

By Phil Prehn, Systems Change Advocate The fight to make our society more accessible has been the most successful when people with disabilities make their…

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2024 Summer Guide

By Michael Theobald We hope to get your input for our 2024 Summer Guide to places to visit in Central New York. The past few…

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Art Explorers

Artists in our Art Explorers Club have been working hard creating wonderful artworks from watercolors to a special holiday wreath! Art Club Coordinator Michelle McIntyre…

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Bringing Adaptive Design to Cayuga…

Do you have a disability, or know someone with the disability that lives in Cayuga County and could benefit from a customized adaptive device? Do…

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