NEW ARC BOARD MEMBERS

The Arc Westchester recently convened stakeholders for its 74th annual Membership Meeting. The virtual event featured special guest Kimberly Hill Ridley, who serves as the chief disability officer for New York state; celebrated the Richard P. Swierat Advocate of The Year Award honoree; and welcomed seven new members to the chapter”™s board.

Jennifer Huggins was honored with The Richard P. Swierat Advocate of The Year Award. She has experience as a member of The Arc Westchester Day Services program and serves on the Core Committee of Advocates and the Program Quality Improvement Committee. 

 The seven new members of the Board of Directors include Jacob Kane of Pleasantville, Michael Briganti of Mohegan Lake, Mary Costello-Lazare of Pleasantville, Mark Glucksman of White Plains, Jennifer Huggins of Yonkers, John McAndrew of Pleasantville and Bradley Serlin of Pleasantville.

Ridley spoke with attendees about her office”™s key priorities. She and her team continue to focus on ADA Compliance ”“ and associated trainings. 

“This has been a year of transition for all of us as we continue to socially connect with each other again,” said Tibi Guzmán, executive director/CEO of The Arc Westchester. 

Founded in 1949, the Arc Westchester is the largest agency in Westchester County supporting children, teens and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including individuals on the autism spectrum and their families. The organization”™s 850 employees provide more than 2,000 individuals throughout the county with a broad range of innovative and effective programs and services designed to foster independence, productivity and participation in community life.