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January 3, 2022Schenectady ARC Awarded $27,760 in Grants from NYSARC Trust Services
Schenectady ARC has been awarded $27,760 in grants from the Trustee Management Board of NYSARC Trust Services to support Schenectady ARC’s guardianship and recreation programs.
NYSARC Trust Services administers supplemental needs trusts (SNT) and pooled trusts that can make dramatic improvements to the lives of people with disabilities by enabling individuals to maintain eligibility for Medicaid and other means-tested government benefit programs. For 2021, NYSARC Trust Services is proud to fulfill its commitment to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities by awarding a total of $3,080,500 to The Arc New York Chapters statewide.
This year, Schenectady ARC received $9,760 to provide guardianship services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who would not otherwise have a legal guardian or advocate. Supported by Chapter staff and community volunteers, the Schenectady ARC’s Guardianship Program currently provides guardianship supports and services to two people.
NYSARC Trust Services also awarded Schenectady ARC $18,000 to support new recreational opportunities and enrich the lives of the more than 1,000 individuals it serves. Schenectady ARC has used the recreation grant funds to create a series of programs via Zoom to enable the people they support in residential homes, day program, and in the community to stay connected, active and engaged during the continued challenges of COVID restrictions.
