ONEIDA — The Arc Madison Cortland, a not-for-profit organization supporting people with disabilities in Madison and Cortland counties, has been awarded $22,257.84 in grants from the Trustee Management Board of NYSARC Trust Services to support The Arc Madison Cortland’s guardianship and recreation programs.

NYSARC Trust Services administers supplemental needs trusts and pooled trusts that can make dramatic improvements to the lives of people with disabilities by enabling individuals to maintain financial eligibility for Medicaid and other means-tested government benefit programs.

For 2023, NYSARC Trust Services sought to fulfill its commitment to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities by awarding a total of $2,697,980 to The Arc New York Chapters statewide.

This year, The Arc Madison Cortland received $22,257.84 to provide guardianship services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who would not otherwise have a legal guardian or advocate.

Supported by chapter staff and community volunteers, the Arc Madison Cortland’s Guardianship Program currently provides guardianship supports and services to four people and is ready to assist five more as a standby or alternate standby guardian.

To learn more about The Arc Madison Cortland, visit its website at: www.arcofmc.org.