The Arc Westchester proudly celebrated its 2026 Annual Employer Recognition Breakfast on Friday, October 23rd, at the Sleepy Hollow Hotel, bringing together businesses, community leaders, employers, partners, and advocates to recognize those helping build a more inclusive workforce throughout Westchester County.
For more than 75 years, The Arc Westchester has championed employment opportunities for people with developmental disabilities, helping create pathways to greater independence, professional growth, and community inclusion. Congratulations to this year’s awardees for their commitment to inclusive hiring, and thank you to our sponsors and everyone who joined us to celebrate the partnerships that open doors, strengthen businesses, and create a community where everyone has the opportunity to contribute, succeed, and belong.
Building Talent, Creating Opportunities
One example of this commitment in action is the partnership between NewYork-Presbyterian and The Arc Westchester. Watch the video below to learn how this collaboration connects people with developmental disabilities to career opportunities, supports talent development, and helps create a more inclusive workforce throughout Westchester County.
A special thank you to our keynote speaker, Ellen Bloom, MPH, Director of Community Affairs for NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester, NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester Behavioral Health, and NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital, for sharing her insights and highlighting the importance of inclusive employment. We appreciate her time and perspective in helping advance conversations around building more inclusive workplaces and creating opportunities for people with developmental disabilities throughout our community.
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Relive the highlights of our 2026 Employer Recognition Breakfast! Click below to view photos from the event and celebrate the awardees, partnerships, and moments that made the morning special.
We are always looking to expand our business partners. Please feel free to bring a guest who might consider providing an employment opportunity for an individual with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Take a look back at the 2025 Employer Recognition Breakfast and experience the inspiring moments, meaningful connections, and community partnerships that celebrated the power of inclusive employment. View event highlights, photos, and more from last year’s unforgettable morning.
