Warren, Washington & Albany Counties ARC - WWAARC

04/22/2026

Stop by and see Kayleah, Assistant Director of Supported Employment at the 2026 Autism Action Day at the legislative offices until 2pm today!

04/22/2026

04/20/2026

💙 Membership Monday 💙

Support. Educate. Advocate.

As we celebrate our 75th Anniversary, we are excited to officially kick off our 2026 Membership Campaign! We invite YOU to become a member and help us continue improving the lives of nearly 1,000 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities we support.
Every new member strengthens our voice at the local, state, and national levels—helping us better support the nearly 1,000 people we serve.
We’re asking for your help to grow our membership this year. Already a member? Amazing! By recruiting other new members, you are directly supporting our mission and making a meaningful impact in our community.

👉 Join us today and make a difference!
📲 Scan the QR code or visit our website wwaarc.org to join today!

04/14/2026

Congratulations to our March Employee of the Month Winners!

Tammy Sitterly - Assistant Residence Manager, and Yoko LaCasse - Behavioral Intervention Specialist. Thank you for all you do for WWAARC!

03/31/2026

Celebrate Women’s History Month

On this last day of Women’s History Month, we honor the strength, resilience, and achievements of women past and present.

From trailblazers who broke barriers to everyday heroes who uplifted their communities, women have shaped our world in countless powerful ways.

Let’s celebrate their stories, amplify their voices, and continue the work toward equality and opportunity for all.

Here’s to the women who inspire us, lead us, and remind us of what’s possible every single day.

03/31/2026

In honor of Women’s History Month WWAARC would like to recognize Jerlean Branch.

Jerlean has been with the agency for 24 years and currently resides at our Granview Residence. She takes great pride in her ability to actively engage in community outings. Jerlean is funny.

She is a member of the Mohegan Native American Tribe and maintains a meaningful collection of Native American dolls in her bedroom.

03/31/2026

In honor of Women’s History Month WWAARC would like to recognize Chrissy Shumate.

Chrissy is the Senior Director of Residential and Day Habilitation Services at WWAARC, where she has worked for 26 years. She began her career as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) at Fort Ann IRA and progressed through roles including Assistant Manager, Manager, and Program Director. Throughout her career, she has primarily worked in residential services but has also contributed to Family Support Services, Community Habilitation, Northern Day Habs, and the Supportive Living Program.

She joined WWAARC after moving to the area, already having experience with a different agency. What she values most about her job is supporting people in their growth and success. Chrissy has known many of the people she supports for decades and has witnessed their success along the way. Chrissy also loves mentoring and helping staff develop and advance.

Chrissy attributes her success to her strong drive to help others, learning from mistakes, a passion for the organization, and collaboration with her team.

A fun fact about her is that she enjoys DIY projects, often building or repurposing items she finds at yard or estate sales.

03/30/2026

A big thank you to PepsiCo for supporting our agency over the years! 🙌🥤

Your continued partnership and generosity have made a meaningful difference in helping us serve our community. We truly appreciate your support and commitment to our mission.

We’re grateful to have partners like you standing with us and look forward to many more years of working together! 🤝✨

03/30/2026

In honor of Women’s History Month WWAARC would like to recognize Michelle Bielawa.
Michelle Bielawa is the Assistant Executive Director of the Employment & Community Supports at both the Krumkill and Quaker Road locations. With 36 years at the agency, she joined because she was working residential for a different agency and wanted day hours.
Getting to see the people we support every day is what Michelle loves best about her job. No matter how life treats her, the people we support always bring a smile to her face and give her the best hugs when she needs them. She values witnessing both participant and staff development over the years. Michelle credits her success to the strong team around her, her calm, solution-focused approach, and the mentorship of amazing leaders from which she has learned a great deal.
Fun fact: In high school, she served as a First Responder riding ambulances with her father, and she also spent 12 years working as a pharmacy technician.

03/29/2026

In honor of Women’s History Month WWAARC would like to recognize Laurie Deltry.
Laurie has been with WWAARC for 27 years and has lived at the Wing, Chelsea, and Aiken residences.
She is especially proud of caring for cats, particularly her current favorite and best friend, Sasha-Rose.
Laurie enjoys spending time with family playing Bingo and Trivia, as well as socializing with peers and joking with everyone.

03/28/2026

In honor of Women’s History Month WWAARC would like to recognize Sylvia Destefano.
Sylvia has been part of WWAARC since 2020 and attends Washington Center in Argyle.
She is most proud of raising her two daughters.
Sylvia loves Elvis, arts and crafts, and spending time with her family. Her favorite restaurant is Talk of the Town.