Allysia

Meet Marisa Romano. A gal who will travel distances to advocate for friends and people with developmental disabilities. People with developmental disabilities should have the right to be able to work where they want and not be discriminated against. Everyone should be...

Meet Krystina Volpe. Krystina requested this interview because she has friends and family with autism, and shares I want everyone to feel included. Supporting autism acceptance is important to her. Krystina feels it can sometimes be difficult for people with autism...

Meet Zen, a Delhi resident whose name matches his personality. He is a great asset to this community and is living a life that helps contribute to a more inclusive society. He works for the Office for the Aging as their Community Outreach Specialist. As part of his...

The kind and easygoing Chris Morris is a resident of Hobart NY. He enjoys Pok mon Go, shopping, music, fashion, food, playing the lottery, and socializing with friends over a beer. Chris enjoys working at The Arc in Hamden. When he isn't working or enjoying his...

Erin Balcom was born in Oneonta, NY. The day after she was born, she was transported to Albany Hospital for emergency surgery. She was born with Spina Bifida. She believes it is important to continue to bring awareness to people with developmental disabilities, so...

It was a day most will cherish for the rest of their lives, it was the Winter Snow Ball. Many people at The Arc had been chomping at the bit to do more activities together, since the mask mandate had been lifted in fall 2022. The question was asked, What kinds of...