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Connections - 09.29.26

Comings & Goings: September 2026

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Comings & Goings is an occasional feature of Connections in which we highlight promotions, retirements, transitions and more from ANCOR’s provider agency and state association members.

Welcome New Members

We are delighted to welcome three new organizations to ANCOR’s growing community of disability service providers and supporters of the field:

  • The Arc of Southside in Danville, VA
  • Learnability, LLC in Minneapolis, MN
  • True North Network in New Albany, OH

One Vision announces Dr. James Williams as new CEO

headshot for Dr. James Williams

ANCOR member One Vision announces their newest chapter will be led with Dr. James Williams as CEO, starting in late September.

Williams has more than 20 years of experience supporting people with disabilities. He most recently served as executive director at The Arc of King County in Washington.

Prior to his role with The Arc, Dr. Williams served in a statewide role with the Vocational Rehabilitation Division of Iowa Workforce Development. His professional experience, combined with his personal connection to the disability community, gives him a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing people with disabilities, their families, and the organizations that support them.

Read the full release here.

André Floyd is ANCOR’s Senior Communications Manager. Have something you’d like to see included in an upcoming edition of Comings & Goings? Reach out to André by email.