THE ARC NEW YORK 2023 FALL AWARDS RECIPIENTS
Ligia Ryan from The Arc Rockland Ligia will celebrate her 30th anniversary with The Arc Rockland in November 2023. Throughout her tenure, she has demonstrated a remarkable commitment to the well-being of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Ted stands out as a leader. He is very involved in group meetings and helped to form the Incredible Voice bylaws. He regularly takes part in team building activities and plans events for the year. He loves to attend rallies and meet with local elected officials to discuss important issues pertaining to self-advocacy. Upon his return, advises his peers of what he learned and what changes are coming to the region. Volunteer of the Year This award provides the opportunity for The Arc New York to honor and recognize a volunteer who has shown continued dedication, exemplary service, and advocacy on behalf of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. 2023 Recipient
Ligia is incredibly self-motivated and advocates strongly for the individuals she supports. Ligia is always moving and never stands still. Ligia creates a safe and comfortable environment for the individuals in her care. Her philosophy of working is to enrich the world of the individuals she works with and to develop a relationship with them so they can trust her. She is an avid professional and a fierce advocate for the individuals she supports. Self-Advocate of the Year This award is designed to highlight, recognize and celebrate the achievements and contributions made by The Arc New York’s self-advocates. Nominees and recipients are individuals who not only use services of The Arc New York but also help to shape those services in a manner that benefits other people with intellectual or developmental disabilities. One award in the amount of $500, along with a commemorative personalized glass award, is presented annually. All nominees receive $100 and a certificate of recognition. 2023 Recipient
David Irish, The Arc of Monroe Primary Board
of Governor, VP Western Region
Dave can easily be described as one of the finest professionals a person will ever know. He is collaborative by
nature, practical, candid, inclusive,
humble, and passionate about advocating for the individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities that we as an Organization are committed to serve. He dedicates much of his time to statewide endeavors, as well as those of the Western Region and his Chapter. Dave leverages his leadership skills to ensure meetings are focused, and outcome oriented, while also ensuring that all voices are heard, and working to reach consensus almost all of the time. He is vocal in Executive Committee meetings, balanced in his opinions and takes input from others in a sensitive & thoughtful manner.
Ted Perry, The Arc Allegany-Steuben
Ted is involved in several boards, committees and other decision-making groups. He is the President of The Arc Allegany-
Steuben’s self-advocacy group, Incredible Voice, a board member of SANYS (Self-Advocacy Association of New York State) representing the Western Finger Lakes Region, and a member of the Collaborative of New York’s Self- Advocacy Team.
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