About Us
The Arc Wayne advocates for and serves persons of all ages with or without special needs. The Agency assists individuals in taking their full, independent, productive place in society through an array of quality individualized services.
Our MissionThe Arc Wayne, a parent-based organization, advocates for and serves persons of all ages with or without special needs. The agency assists individuals in taking their full, independent, productive place in society through an array of quality, individualized services.
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Our VisionThe Arc Wayne will be the leading provider of innovative, quality supports and services promoting independence, choice, and community integration. Our organization will promote excellence at every level through an environment of mutual respect and continued professional and personal development.
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Our ValuesRespect
Integrity Diversity Innovation Empowerment |
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Wayne County Chapter of NYSARC Inc. was incorporated on October 1, 1964 by:
*Eleanor & Joseph VanHaelst
Gerald Campbell - Margaret
David Breen
*Lou Anne Montemorano - Pat
John & Amelia Catholdl
*Bessie Schnabel - Arthur
*Mary Laudenslayer - Charles
*Janet Mosher - Bev
*Original founders according to early news releases
Central Administration
David Calhoun, Executive Director
Donna Granger, Assistant Executive Director
Melissa Kumkey, Associate Executive Director
Kevin Berry, Associate Executive Director/Day Services
Brian Gilbar, Associate Executive Director of Human Resources
David Johnson, Director of Arc of Wayne Foundation
Connie Jones, Director of Residential
Kim Hansen, Nursing Administrator
Lynne Ward, Director of Roosevelt Children's Center
Sue Kell, Chief Financial Officer
Colleen Thompson, Director of Quality Assurance
Jessica Blondell, Public Relations & Marketing
Donna Granger, Assistant Executive Director
Melissa Kumkey, Associate Executive Director
Kevin Berry, Associate Executive Director/Day Services
Brian Gilbar, Associate Executive Director of Human Resources
David Johnson, Director of Arc of Wayne Foundation
Connie Jones, Director of Residential
Kim Hansen, Nursing Administrator
Lynne Ward, Director of Roosevelt Children's Center
Sue Kell, Chief Financial Officer
Colleen Thompson, Director of Quality Assurance
Jessica Blondell, Public Relations & Marketing
Board of Directors
CJ Britt President |
Gehrig Lohmann Vice President |
Dorothy Howland Secretary |
Sharon Boyd Treasurer |
Hugh Miner Director |
Bret Vanzo Director |
Kathy Denniston Director |
Patricia Grimes Director |
Laura Harris Director |
Julia Sorrells Director |
Pamela Heald Director |
David Calhoun Executive Director |
collaborative of the finger lakes
The Collaborative of the Finger Lakes, Inc. is a network of 12 not-for-profit chapters of The Arc New York. Collectively, these agencies provide advocacy and a range of person-centered supports and services in 14 Upstate New York counties to more than 9,000 children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism. Through partnership, Collaborative agencies meet the diverse needs of individuals and families seeking choices, inclusion, and opportunities.
Allegany Arc
Chemung ARC
Genesee ARC
The Arc of Livingston-Wyoming
The Arc of Monroe County
Ontario ARC
Arc of Orleans County
The Arc of Schuyler
Seneca Cayuga ARC
The Arc of Steuben
The Arc Wayne
Arc of Yates
Allegany Arc
Chemung ARC
Genesee ARC
The Arc of Livingston-Wyoming
The Arc of Monroe County
Ontario ARC
Arc of Orleans County
The Arc of Schuyler
Seneca Cayuga ARC
The Arc of Steuben
The Arc Wayne
Arc of Yates
Our Story
The Arc of Wayne (formerly Wayne ARC) was incorporated on October 1, 1964 by a group of dedicated parents, volunteers, and advocates in an effort to provide more opportunities for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Prior to The Arc Wayne being formed, there were very few quality services and supports for anyone with a disability in the community. The team of Eleanor & Joseph VanHaelst, Gerald Campbell, David Breen, Lou Anne Montemorano, John & Amelia Catholdi, Bessie Schnabel, Mary Laudenslayer, and Janet Mosher came together to provide schooling, transportation, and day services for their children and others with disabilities in the community who needed services.
Today, The Arc Wayne has evolved into a private nonprofit with more than 550 employees serving about 1,700 individuals in the community through nearly three dozen programs and services across eight counties. The agency serves individuals from birth until the end of his or her life through a variety of services including Roosevelt Children’s Center, residential, job placements, clinic, transportation and more. The Arc Wayne is always looking for new and innovative ways to serve the community, especially those with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
Today, The Arc Wayne has evolved into a private nonprofit with more than 550 employees serving about 1,700 individuals in the community through nearly three dozen programs and services across eight counties. The agency serves individuals from birth until the end of his or her life through a variety of services including Roosevelt Children’s Center, residential, job placements, clinic, transportation and more. The Arc Wayne is always looking for new and innovative ways to serve the community, especially those with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
