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THE ARC JEFFERSON – ST. LAWRENCE RECOGNIZES EMPLOYEES FOR CERTIFICATIONS WITH NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS

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The Arc Jefferson - St. Lawrence (www.thearcjslc.org) recognized several employees for completing certifications with the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) E-Badge Academy. Through the Academy, Direct Support Professionals (DSP) and Front Line Supervisors (FLS) get credit for competency by achieving stackable electronic badges, which can be used to attain nationally-recognized NADSP Certification. The E-Badge Academy provides practical and demonstrable recognition of the knowledge, skills, and practices of DSPs and FLSs.

THE ARC JEFFERSON – ST. LAWRENCE HOLDS ANNUAL MEETING AND HONORS ACHIEVEMENTS

The Arc Jefferson - St. Lawrence (www.thearcjslc.org), recently held their Annual Meeting to elect officers and set terms for the Board of Directors, as well as honor employees, volunteers, and individuals supported by the agency. The 2026 elected officers for The Arc Jefferson – St. Lawrence Board of Directors are as follows: Laura Carbone, President; Wendy LaFave, Vice President; and Shawn Signor, Secretary/Treasurer.

ROBERT PALMER HONORED AS OUTSTANDING PERFORMER

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In honor of October’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month, The Arc Jefferson - St. Lawrence (www.thearcjslc.org), announced that Robert Palmer II was awarded the distinction of “William B. Joslin Outstanding Performer,” from the New York State Industries for the Disabled, Inc. (NYSID.) 

 

THE ARC JEFFERSON – ST. LAWRENCE’S JESSICA CARROLL WINS STATE-WIDE ART COMPETITION

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The Arc Jefferson - St. Lawrence (www.thearcjslc.org) announced that Jessica Carroll of Heuvelton, N.Y. won first place in the alternative medium category in The Arc New York’s 2025 Annual Art Competition for her work, “Swan Dancer.” Jessica’s piece is made of clay, glitter, paint, and crystals on a wooden base. She spent over a month and a half bringing this vision to life.

 

THE ARC JEFFERSON – ST. LAWRENCE RECOGNIZES EMPLOYEES FOR CERTIFICATIONS WITH NATIONAL ALLIANCE FOR DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS

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The Arc Jefferson - St. Lawrence (www.thearcjslc.org) recognized several employees for completing certifications with the National Alliance for Direct Support Professionals (NADSP) E-Badge Academy. Through the Academy, Direct Support Professionals (DSP) and Front Line Supervisors (FLS) get credit for competency by achieving stackable electronic badges, which can then be used to attain nationally-recognized NADSP Certification.