THE ARC NEW YORK 2024 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
Fidelia Telfort worked as a Residential Habilitation Counselor, then as an activity specialist, and later as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) and Employment & Community Service Coordinator (ECSC) at
Each year, The Arc New York presents scholarships to students pursuing degrees in special education, physical or occupational therapy, and other fields related to intellectual or other developmental disabilities. This year, the majority of the scholarship recipients are affiliated with our local Chapters. While we are delighted to provide support to those of the general public looking to continue their education and work the I/DD field, we are especially proud to be able to support those currently working beside us. We wish everyone success as they continue their education and careers in the field. Congratulations to all of The Arc New York 2024 Scholarship Recipients! JONATHAN WEINGOLD SCHOLARSHIP This scholarship is exclusive to The Arc New York Chapter employees, and honors the memory of Jonathan Weingold, son of Joseph T. Weingold, The Arc New York’s first President and Executive Director. Four scholarships are presented annually to full-time Chapter employees who wish to further their education with the intention of contributing to the field of intellectual and developmental disabilities.
AHRC NYC. She approaches her work with compassion, patience, and respect. Being a mother of a child with a disability, she has a personal understanding of the support needed for program participants. She is currently pursuing a Sociology degree and has been selected for the NADSP E-Badge Academy. Being a DSP is Fidelia’s passion, driving her to profoundly and positively impact the lives of those she serves.
Kira Guercio is a Behavior Technician at The Arc of Monroe. She is currently finishing her undergraduate degree in Psychology at SUNY Brockport and plans to continue her
2024 Recipients:
education to get a Master’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis and a BCBA certification. Kira is passionate about working with people with developmental disabilities and helping the people she supports achieve the best quality of life. She strongly advocates for person-centered care and the protection of human rights. Her goal is to become a Behavior Specialist for the agency and further her career in helping people in the field of I/DD.
Andia Bernard started her journey in the business world, however, after working at AHRC NYC, she was inspired to return to school to become a clinical social worker. She is currently finishing her last year at Indiana Wesleyan University and plans to continue
her career with AHRC NYC in the clinical department. She says her experience with AHRC NYC will be a solid foundation for her future endeavors, by creating a community where advocacy, justice, unity, joy, trust, peace, and happiness are at the forefront and she can positively impact the world.
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