Links and Resources

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  For 60 years, The Arc's national office has worked through education, research and advocacy to improve the quality of life for children and adults with  developmental disabilities and their families.

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  NYSARC is a private not-for-profit Association of fifty-eight chapters serving thousands of New York residents with developmental disabilities. Headquartered in Delmar NY, NYSARC provides services to individuals and their families through local Chapters within each County of the State.

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  The mission of the NYS Office for People with Developmental Disabilities is to help people with developmental disabilities live richer lives.

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  The Commission on Quality of Care serves people with developmental disabilities and their families by providing independent oversight of the quality and cost-effectiveness of services provided by all mental hygiene programs in New York State.

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  The Rhythmic Arts Project (TRAP) was founded in 1997 by Eddie Tuduri. TRAP is essentially an education program utilizing drums and percussion to address many basic life skills. By integrating drums and percussion into proven methods of teaching, this innovation has spawned a new and enjoyable learning curve.