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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.
It's D.R.I.V.E. Time!!!!!!!!!!!


Michael, Joel and Robert enjoying campus life!

This D.R.I.V.E. program has been very busy with twenty-six students in attendance. The most exciting event has been the introduction of college dorm life to the program. For the first time we have students living full time on the Keuka College campus. Like all college students they have enjoyed late nights, late mornings and even the occasional afternoon nap to prepare them for evening campus events. These young men and women have been learning about independent living responsibilities such as maintaining a meal schedule, keeping a clean environment, and doing laundry. Our students have taken full advantage of the social networking that enables every student to grow personally, socially and emotionally. We have witnessed an increased self-esteem in all of them. These students are proof of the amazing achievements the D.R.I.V.E. program is capable of. Thank you to all that made these smiles possible.