Judy Greenfeld Legacy Ambassador
Judy Greenfeld has been connected to ARCA since the early 1980s through her son, Ricky, who became an ARCA resident after years of searching for services and support for children with disabilities.
When Ricky was diagnosed in the early 1960s, opportunities and resources for families were extremely limited. Judy remembers a time when individuals with disabilities were often separated from their communities and placed in hospitals or institutions, with few opportunities to participate in everyday life. Finding ARCA and learning about its developing group home services gave their family hope for a different future.
For Judy and her family, ARCA became much more than a service provider. Knowing Ricky could live in Albuquerque with support, community, and opportunities for a fuller life meant everything to them. Over the years, Judy became closely involved with ARCA, creating a support group for families waiting for placement and helping other parents better understand the resources available to their loved ones.
Judy also witnessed ARCA evolve over time, from larger group homes to more community-based living opportunities that allowed individuals greater independence and connection. Over the years, Judy has seen how much it matters for individuals with disabilities to have opportunities to participate in everyday life, build relationships, and feel part of the community around them.
