Meet Sandy McNicholas!

Sandy works in the Senior Room at The Arc Adult Day Service Program. Sandy has received so much praise for her outstanding work with our agency.

• She takes time every day to work with participants in a 1:1 capacity
• Helps others reach personal goals
• Ensures everyone is engaged in activities they enjoy

Sandy’s compassion and care is appreciated by all. Thank you, Sandy, for being a part of The Arc team!

Linda was born in Ripon Wisconsin to parents of Ray and Arlene Branshaw. Her dad Ray has been her biggest influence in her life as he has always been supportive no matter what she did in life. Linda gained the nickname “Lucky” because she always finds money no matter where she goes! The Arc has been her residence for over 45 years at our Park Home and recently moved to Michels Home which she loves. Linda started working for Diverse Options at the age of 20. She has been there now for 50 years! Her job coach Emma “has been my inspiration” she quoted. Linda spends her day off resting, putting puzzles together, helping with cooking and loves to get out and go shopping. I asked Linda when she plans on retiring and she stated before I am 80! Even at the age she is she still has a bucket list to work out in the community as Linda loves to work with people. Linda’s advice to us to make a day better is to just keep moving forward!