Wildwood's Mission
Wildwood strengthens the well-being of people with disabilities and their families, within our entire community, through innovative supports.
Wildwood's Values
Respect -Treating others the way you want them to treat you with the understanding that everyone is equal.
Integrity – Always doing the right thing by being honest, trustworthy, and responsible, and striving to be our best in everything we do.
Creativity – Seeing something that doesn’t exist and making it so, and understanding that new ideas are how we become better people and a better community.
Holism – Understanding there are many parts to someone that makes them whole, including their individual traits, choices, and community.
About Wildwood
Founded in 1967 by parents seeking better opportunities for their children, Wildwood provides individualized supports to more than 1,300 children and adults with developmental disabilities, complex learning disabilities, and autism spectrum disorders across the Capital Region.
Guided by core values of respect, integrity, creativity, and holism, we focus on the whole person rather than labels or diagnoses. Our team of more than 1,000 dedicated staff partners closely with families—who remain central to our leadership and vision—to deliver tailored, person-centered services. Following our 2022 merger with the Alternative Living Group, Wildwood continues to deepen its commitment to diversity, inclusion, and serving historically underrepresented communities.
From early childhood through retirement and beyond, Wildwood empowers every individual to build skills, navigate daily challenges, and live a life of maximum independence, fulfillment, and productivity.
Wildwood's Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Wildwood values our diverse, inclusive team because it reflects the individuals, families and communitites where we live, work, and interact. Our core values of respect, integrity, creativity, and holism guide us in being an agency that welcomes and celebrates everyone’s individuality.
Wildwood's Strategic Plan
Wildwood is committed to continuous growth and evolution to better serve our individuals, staff, and community. Below is our four-year strategic plan, effective January 1, 2025, which outlines our roadmap for the future.