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"It was 30 years ago that The Arc of Livingston-Wyoming became involved in the provision of residential services in a home in Geneseo. There was no crisis. No public outcry. There was, however, a need – identified by a small group of parents and friends of handicapped persons – that this house, this home, could meet. This residence would become a building block to a future for the developmentally disabled persons who were lucky enough to be able to live there. Independent living! Employment! Becoming part of a community! Responsibility!

This building also served as a stepping stone to The Arc of Livingston-Wyoming County. Many more were to follow. Our agency’s dreams and our visions have grown. Day programs! Services to children and adults! Advocacy! Guardianship! Planning! Building for the future has become our mantra. Every day. We have become a force in Livingston and Wyoming counties. The future is bright for every intellectually and developmentally disabled person in Livingston and Wyoming County, thanks in part to the continuing efforts of the Arc.

And to think that all of this began with a vision for a small residence in Geneseo."

-- Tim McCallum,
Board President,
Livingston-Wyoming Arc Foundation