A Lifetime of Possibilities

Arc of Yates is a non-profit service organization for people with developmental disabilities. Founded in 1975 by parents of individuals with developmental disabilities, Arc of Yates began providing services to individuals with developmental disabilities throughout Yates County in upstate New York.

Today, Arc of Yates serves adults, seniors, and children with disabilities throughout Yates and surrounding counties. Services provided by Arc of Yates include Service Coordination, Community-based Services, Residential Living, Clinical Services, Employment, Habilitation, Industrial and Educational.

With a focus on key values of integrity, diversity, compassion, quality, and respect, Arc of Yates is poised to fulfill its mission of helping individuals with developmental disabilities achieve their maximum potential for independence and inclusion in the community.

Welcome to Arc of Yates

Services

Arc of Yates offers a wide range of services to children, adults, and seniors with disabilities and their families throughout Yates and surrounding counties. Through the many services offered, Arc of Yates is committed to a person-centered philosophy. This philosophy is one in which each person served freely interacts with family, friends, and service providers in a dialogue of discovery to identify and clarify the person’s dreams and goals.
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Keuka Lake School

Keuka Lake School (KLS) is a preschool for children with disabilities or developmental delays, as well as for children without disabilities from birth to five years of age. The program serves children in an integrated setting.

The school offers a variety of service options, including special education and therapy in family homes and at the school. Full- and half-day center-based programs are offered. Our services include the initial evaluation, special education, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, psychology, nursing, and social work. These services are offered during the regular school year plus a six-week summer program.
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D.R.I.V.E.

D.R.I.V.E. (Diversity, Responsibility, Inclusion, Vision, and Experiential-learning) is a collaboration between Arc of Yates, Penn Yan Central School District, and Keuka College. This program is a highly individualized special education program for individuals with developmental disabilities to continue their education after high school in a collegiate environment.
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SkylArc Studio

SkylArc Studio is an individualized art program that provides opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities to express themselves through art.

Located downstairs at Lown’s House of Shoppes at 121 Main Street in Penn Yan, New York, SkylArc Studio provides a safe and comfortable environment that encourages creativity and self-expression for individuals.
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Keuka Lake Enterprises

Keuka Lake Enterprises (KLE) is a division of Arc of Yates which provides vocational support and services to adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Services are offered in a variety of settings and help individuals to produce earnings while working to achieve their maximum potential.
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