People with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) experience loneliness at significantly higher rates than neurotypicals due to social stigma, exclusion, and limited opportunities for meaningful relationships. Barriers such as communication difficulties, lack of community support, and societal misconceptions often leave people with I/DD isolated, despite their desire for connection.
At People’s Arc of Suffolk, our vision has always been to create an equitable and integrated community for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This newly-developed center exists for that exact reason.
WE ARE CURRENTLY ENROLLING!
You can contact Assistant Director of Admissions Mary Gallichio at MGallicchio@suffahrc.org or call 631-585-0100 ext.1086 to learn more.
What is the People’s Arc Performing Arts Center?
We’re a community hub based in Northport that aims to integrate arts into the lives of people with disabilities, promoting inclusion and self-expression.
Our programs include…
🎭 Theater Programs: Broadway Shows, Role Play, Musicals, Cabaret, Originals, Set Design, Puppetry and Storytelling
🎶 Music Programs: Group Classes, Individual Instruments, Performances, Karaoke, Videos
🪩 Dance Programs: Tap, Jazz, Ballet Group Classes, Performances, Zumba, Yoga and Interpretive Dance
📺 Arc TV: Broadcast Studio Classroom: Video performances, Interviewing, Social Media Reels, TV Shows, Podcasts and More!
📍We are located at: 51 Scudder Avenue, Northport, NY 11768
👉 To learn more: https://bit.ly/3WMaO88
