Wwaarc- Warren, Washington, Albany Counties

WWAARC, the Warren, Washington & Albany Counties ARC, is a chapter of The Arc New York headquartered at 436 Quaker Road in Queensbury, serving nearly 1,000 people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. For more than 65 years the nonprofit has provided advocacy, family support and services across the three counties.

WWAARC operates 34 residences, 30 Supported Living Program apartments, four day programs and a Community Employment program. The Arc New York is the state’s largest provider of supports for people with developmental disabilities, with 35 chapters supporting more than 60,000 people.

What to know

• The WWAARC Foundation raises money separately from the service agency.
• Community Employment places people in jobs with local businesses.
• Supported Living apartments offer more independence than group residences.
• The Arc New York chapters employ more than 30,000 people statewide.