ARISE News
ARISE advocates and staff are active throughout Central New York – and beyond! This section of our web site is dedicated to keeping you up-to-date on ARISE activities.
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Recent News
- Ride for Ramps Event on June 9th will Feature Motorcycle and Bicycle Rides
- ARISE Foundation Formed - 2012 Board of Directors Elected
News Archive
2011
- Fulton Municipal Building to Host UNIQUE Art Exhibit
- Temple Adath Yeshurun Featuring UNIQUE Exhibit - Everson Executive Director to Give Presentation
- Onondaga County Cancer Services Program (CSP) offers Free Exams and Screenings
- 2011 UNIQUE Call for Artists
- Project EMERGE Staff Member Honored!
- Lowe’s of Oswego selects ARISE Ramp Project as its Hero Project
- Project EMERGE Launches Accessible ASL Videos
News Archive
2010
- ARISE Up Singing Dinner and Concert will be held on October 29
- ARISE & Ski Volunteer Information
- Friendly’s in Oswego is now offering large print menu
- Over 400 people celebrated the 20th Anniversary of the ADA with ARISE and other agencies
- RISE Fourth of July Parade Float wins award from Oswego-Fulton Chamber of Commerce
- ARISE Ramp Project Seeks Volunteers, Materials, Donations
- Hundreds will march in Celebration of Americans with Disabilities Act on July 26
- After-School Respite has space for new participants
- ARISE Ramp Recipient Finds Christmas in June
- Area Bikers will “Ride for Ramps” June 13, 2010
- ARISE Helps AARP call attention to dangerous intersections
- May is Visitability Advocacy Month!
- ARISE awarded funding for Breast Health Awareness and Outreach program
- Visitability Awareness Proclamation and open house to be held on May 14
- APRIL is Autism Awareness Month.
- ARISE awarded funding for Therapeutic and Adaptive Riding Equipment.
- Be an Advocate! Winter awareness is a good lesson for us all.
- ARISE awarded funding for new pilot project. ARISE is gearing up to launch a two-year project that helps people leave, or never enter, nursing homes.
- March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.
- Another successful year for ARISE & Ski! 80 skiers with disabilities are enjoying winter at Toggenburg. Read coverage from the Post Standard on Syracuse.com.
News Archives
2009
- ARISE & Ski is Hitting the Slopes! Both new and experienced downhill skiers prepare for another season.
- UNIQUE 2009 Unveiled! UNIQUE is an Art and Literary Magazine that shares the artistic visions and voices of individuals with disabilities.
- United Way Launches 2009 Campaign!
- Accessible Voting Machine comes to ARISE Syracuse. The Ballot Marking Devices make it possible for people with disabilities to place a private, independent vote.
- “Dine & Discuss” launches October 14th. A perfect chance for parents and their kids to gain new skills and have fun.
- ARISE helps golfers with disabilities improve their game
- American with Disabilities Act (ADA) celebrated.
- Hab at the Market. ARISE Oswego makes debut at the Farmer’s Market.
- Advocates Work to Overcome Accessibility Barriers
- ARISE Staff Honored. The Adams Award for Family Achievement recognizes outstanding work.
- Medieval times come to ARISE at the Farm
- ARISE Mental Health Clinic receives award.
- Generous donation benefits many. Local resident makes a gift of knowledge through donation of books.
- Attend the Community Meeting and voice your opinion about mental health servcies.
- Advocates Make a Difference at NYS Legislative Day
- Make Getting Involved Your New Year's Resolution
- Learn about ARISE & Ski 2009.
2008
- Forty Under 40 Awards Two Employees from ARISE in Oswego
- UNIQUE 2008 a Hit!
- New Technology Helps Voters with Disabilities
- Calling All Women! October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month (PDF)
- Unique magazine plans 2008 Unveiling
- Allen Speiser Memorial Fund grant purchases assistive technology
- ARISE employee takes on Price Chopper.
- Free Golf Clinic for people with disabilities.
- ARISE announces new grant from the Central New York Affiliate Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
- Grand Opening Ceremony: ARISE Oswego Office!
- ARISE’s Summer Open House
- ARISE staff receives prestigious award