Northeast Arc

Northeast Arc staff recently attended an event at Lynn City Hall celebrating the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. It was a great opportunity to celebrate the impact of the ADA and connect with the community. Thank you to the Lynn Disability Network for inviting us!

Participants in Northeast Arc's A Weekend to Remember Respite Program recently enjoyed a fun weekend in Boston! The group stayed at an AirBnB in the city before enjoying the Red Sox game against the Kansas City Royals. Everyone had a blast! Now in its second year, this respite program allows young adults, aged 16 through 30, to enjoy a respite experience while simultaneously gaining valuable skills needed for independent living. Picture 1: The group in the stands at Fenway Park Picture 2: The group gathers around a table to play Uno at their AirBnB in the city Picture 3: The group enjoys brunch together

Thank you to Suzie Travers from Davio's for hosting some of our residents for a fun event at MarketStreet Lynnfield! First the group enjoyed some bowling at King's and then enjoyed a delicious meal at Davio's. Suzie's brother receives support from NeArc, so our work is personal for her. Everyone had a blast! Picture 1: Maribeth Barnjum, seated, and Sarah Chisholm exchange a hug Picture 2: Jim Croce seated in a wheelchair holds a bowling ball Picture 3: Beth Forman, NeArc staff, left, and Dawn Napolitano Picture 4: Tanya Dunn, NeArc staff, left, with Yvonne Enslow

I am excited to announce a new opportunity at Northeast Arc! We are looking for a Human Resources Benefits Coordinator to join the team. In this position, you will be responsible for overseeing NeArc's employee benefits programs, including enrollment and terminations for group health, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts (FSA), disability and life insurance, and wellness benefits. Check out the posting below to learn more. #NortheastArc #ChangingLives #DiscoveringAbilities #NowHiring #CareerOpportunity

Congratulations to Heather, who started a new job at Jaho Coffee & Tea in Salem! Heather will be doing a little bit of everything at Jaho, including packaging pastries, portioning sandwich meats, and cleaning. She also hopes to learn about roasting coffee beans ☕

Northeast Arc CEO Jo Ann Simons joined her son, Jonathan Derr, to cut the ribbon on this beautiful new and inclusive water feature at the Jewish Community Center of the North Shore (JCCNS). "The JCC will always be a special place for me and the splash pad will be a special place for all kids to play," said Derr about the JCC. https://lnkd.in/eGz3gJ-P

Congratulations to Northeast Arc employees who were recently honored as “Shining Stars” by the North Shore Area Office of the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services! They were honored for their phenomenal work in residential, individual support services, and employment. First photo: Intervale House team of Joamil Guaba, Carmen Beato, and Sharif Shahin, alongside Jennifer Killeen, DDS Area Director, and Kelly Lawless, DDS Regional Director Second photo: Jeanne Locicero and Laura Stewart-Spiro, from Individual Support Services, with Jennifer Killeen and Kelly Lawless Third photo: Laura Stewart-Spiro and Rodel Treggiari, from Individual Support Services, with Jennifer Killeen (Photo courtesy Andrew Forti) Fourth Photo: Lisa Leo, Community Employment division director, Sal Palermo, job developer, and Kelly Lawless Fifth Photo: Alysha Russo, DDS service coordinator, Naomi Chicos, senior family resources specialist, Aymee Lucifora, director of the Family Resource Center, Rachel Moore, DDS service coordinator, with Jennifer Killeen and Kelly Lawless Not pictured are Michelle Jaremizin and Beth Forman, who were unable to attend.

Why collaborations and partnerships matter. Northeast Arc has been connecting artists and entrepreneurs with disabilities or autism to the creative economy throughout most of it's existence: ✔ Operating a store front chair caning business in downtown Peabody for 60 years. ✔ Teaching visual arts, jewelry making, improv and music ✔ Hosting gallery shows ✔ Supporting artists with disabilities and autism to exhibit and sell their work within communities ✔ Supporting job seekers in finding careers within the creative economy ✔ Creating Peabody's Black Box, an affordable space and hub for artists to utilize ✔ Creating parcels, a store that has infused funding to artists/entrepreneurs with disabilities or autism throughout the world Partnerships with organizations like Creative Collective LLC have provided more opportunities and access for artist we support and increase representation within the community.

Cliff Goodman shares his experience raising a son with autism, and the supports he received from Northeast Arc along the way, including Early Intervention, Building Blocks, and the Autism Support Center.

Northeast Arc celebrated the opening of its newest residential home on Oran Circle in Peabody. The home is newly renovated and the home to four long-time NeArc residents: John Noble, Mark Remon, Wayne Bertolatti, and Robert Herlich. Northeast Arc operates more than two dozen residential homes where people with disabilities can live in the community with staff support. Dedicated staff ensure that residents like John, Mark, Wayne, and Robert are able to live as independently as possible with a high quality of life. Pictured left to right are: John Noble, NeArc resident, Mark Remon, NeArc resident, Wayne Bertolatti (seated in wheelchair), NeArc resident, Fiona Noble, Residential division director, NeArc, Jo Ann Simons, president and CEO, NeArc, Jennifer Killeen, area director, Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, Julie W., RN case manager, NeArc, Carol Casey-Conwell, program director, NeArc, Robert Herlich, NeArc resident, Jim Rissvi, NeArc staff, and Nicole Suke, NeArc staff